Building a better tomorrow

Robust libraries do more than just check out books—we shape the culture of lifelong education for a brighter future.

Nestled in the heart of Westfield steps away from Grand Junction Plaza, the new Westfield Washington Public Library will be a 43,000 square-foot facility guaranteed to make a longstanding community impact.

From birth through the golden years, the new building’s expanded space and services will have something for everyone:

  • Enhanced children’s discovery play area
  • Intimate meeting rooms for small groups
  • Event space for up to 125 people
  • Quiet reading nooks throughout the library
  • Makerspace with laser cutter and 3D printing
  • Digital media lab and podcast room
  • Homeschool meeting spaces for classrooms
  • On-site coffee shop
  • Outdoor patio seating

Construction Updates

Request for Proposal: Relocation Services
September 18, 2023

Westfield Washington Public Library is seeking quotes for moving and relocation management services in coordination with the construction completion of the new Library facility. Services will include relocation of the WWPL collection, shelving, furniture, and equipment to the new Westfield Washington Public Library currently under construction at 17400 Westfield Blvd., Westfield, Indiana from the Library’s…

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Request for Proposal: Cafe Operator
September 18, 2023

Westfield Washington Public Library is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for well‐qualified business entity to operate a ~540 square foot light service café in the New WWPL. This café will be an anchor of the new main entrance included in the current design of the New Main Branch project currently underway. The new café…

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Carmel, Westfield expand, build new libraries…
May 6, 2022

Two Hamilton County cities are in the midst of projects that will significantly expand the services and reach of their public libraries. The Carmel Clay Public Library plans to reopen its main branch late this year following a two-year, $40 million renovation and expansion, while the Westfield Washington Public Library will break ground this summer on…

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Westfield Washington to Break Ground on New Library & Trustee Office. New Collaborative Community Space is More Than a Decade in the Making.
November 8, 2022

(WESTFIELD, NOVEMBER 3, 2022) – The Westfield Washington Public Library and Westfield Washington Township Trustee will break ground on their new 55,000 square foot building on Thursday, November 17th at 4:00 p.m. on the southwest corner of Park and Poplar Streets. “This new building will be a centerpiece in the heart of Westfield’s expanding downtown”…

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Westfield Library Foundation Secures First $100K in Funding for New Library.
May 15, 2023

(WESTFIELD, MARCH 24, 2023) – The Westfield Library Foundation has secured its first $100,000 in support of the new Westfield Washington Public Library building. Church, Church, Hittle, + Antrim, a law firm with offices in Westfield, has pledged $50,000 to support a Playhouse Town in the Children’s Department. The three playhouses will allow kids to…

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CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE

Feedback
February 2020

The Library carries out community engagement with the residents of Westfield to find out what the community wants. Input sessions were also held with the Library board and the Library staff.

Plans
Early 2021

A site is selected and full architectural plans are developed.

Bond
Winter 2021

Bond issuance is approved by the Westfield City Council.

Bidding
Summer 2022

The project’s construction manager will receive bids for construction.

Building
Fall 2022

Construction of the Library begins.

Opening
Spring 2024

The new Westfield Washington Public Library opens to the public!

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Interview with Director Sheryl Sollars about the new library project