Construction Project

New Library Groundbreaking

The Roselle Public Library District Board of Trustees is excited to announce that construction will soon begin on the new library building at 233 E. Maple Avenue, in Roselle. Building contracts were approved at the March Board Meeting and the Library has been working through the permit process and finalizing the land swap arrangement with the Village over the last several weeks.

The community is invited to attend a brief groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site on Friday, May 1st at 4:00 p.m. to memorialize the start of the Roselle Public Library's next chapter.

More information about the groundbreaking, read the full article.

New Library Building Plan

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 a majority of Roselle Public Library District residents voted "yes" to the bond referendum, allowing the District to move forward with plans to construct a new library at 233 E. Maple Avenue. This new facility will provide enhanced spaces and modern amenities to better serve our residents, and is made possible by the planned land swap with Village of Roselle.

ADVANTAGES:

• Safer and updated library with modern infrastructure and mechanicals.
• Additional quiet areas and study spaces for library patrons.
• Additional and larger meeting spaces for community organizations.
• Additional and larger spaces for programming activities.
• Dedicated spaces on library grounds for outdoor programming for all ages.
• Expanded and improved parking lot directly attached to the library.
• New drive-through lane and drive-up window for patrons’ convenience
• Dedicated STEM spaces with improved access to technology.
• Dedicated spaces for children of all ages, including a teen room.
• Dedicated spaces for adults and seniors.
• Investments in renewable energy to sustainably power the library.

Questions & Comments

Have thoughts or questions that you would like to share? Let the Library Board of Trustees know what you think.