The library will close from Aug. 19th – Sept. 9th, 2024, for final remodel phase
Springfield, OR – To complete the final phase of a remodel, the Springfield Public Library will be closed from Monday, August 19th to Monday, September 9th, 2024. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 10th, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Improvements during the renovation include:
- Additional public meeting spaces
- A new teen area for focused study and socializing
- Improved accessibility and collections access
- A new flow for the Kids and Tweens area, including easier checkout near this area
- An expanded book sale nook supported by our Friends of the Springfield Library and Museum
- An improved front service desk for staff to serve the public
Please visit the library before it closes if you want physical items such as books and DVDs! During the closure, members of the public will be unable to check out physical materials, access printing, or use public computers inside the library. City Hall’s lobby will remain open for continued access to WiFi, tables, and seating. A list of alternative resources will be provided on the library’s website at www.wheremindsgrow.org.
During the three-week closure period, the public can:
- Use the digital library 24/7, from downloading eBooks to streaming video
- Return checked-out items to the book drop at street level or at the Splash! book drop
- Call the library Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for limited assistance (except on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2nd)
Limited library programming will continue with the online summer reading program extending through Saturday, September 7th, and the library’s Springfilm program happening at the Wildish Community Theater on Wednesday, August 21st.
