Welcome to the “New Northland”!
Northland will be transformed inside and out as part of an extensive building reimaging and renovation construction project. A brand-new lower-level entrance, increased accessibility, an open lower lobby and service areas, a renovated layout and extended social spaces…And yes, no more spiral staircase…highlight this exciting new era for Northland.
Construction will begin the week of September 30 and is anticipated to be completed in early fall 2025.
Major adjustments – for FULL information of all adjustments and disruptions please click HERE!
- Please be aware for the duration of the project the lower-level main entrance will be CLOSED. The lower-level lobby will be CLOSED and the service desks will be relocated to Meeting Room 1 (see below).
- Access to the Children and Teen Services area, restrooms and meeting rooms (see below for adjustments to the meeting rooms) on the lower level will be OPEN.
- Upper-level entrance will be OPEN and handicap accessible
- Temporary lower-level entrance will be available near the lower-level parking lot – near the Shipping and Receiving doors (“back” of building). Please follow the “yard signs” directing to “Temporary Entrance.”
- Materials checkout / Holds Pickup / Customer Service “desk” will be located on the lower level in Meeting Room 1 – down the hallway past the elevator area (near the restrooms).
FOR FULL INFORMATION ON SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS AND DISRUPTIONS PLEASE CLICK HERE! This link provides a full rundown of adjustments and disruptions – please check it out! Seriously, lots of important information!
Please bear with us throughout this project as we’ll need to make adjustments and last-minute updates as the project progresses. There will be some disruptions. We sincerely appreciate your patience and kindness. Check our social media often for any updates and adjustments.
Follow along with our progress on our social media pages, namely Facebook and Instagram.
Project highlights include:
- New exterior lower level building “extension”
- Cafe space in the new lower level extension for collaborating and connecting
- Enhanced check out and customer service desk / areas
- An inviting and open lower level lobby
- Expanded and dedicated “teen space”
- Mezzanine reading level with panoramic views
- New meeting space on the upper level with panoramic views
- New staircase – No. More. Spiral. Staircase.
- …and more
If you want to help support this project click here for opportunities, including engraved paver and other naming rights opportunities.
Note: Renderings shown for illustration purposes only. Final project may differ.
Architects: R3A Architecture
General Construction Contractor: FMS Construction Company
Electrical Contractor: Sargent Electric
Plumbing Contractor: Vrabel Plumbing Company
In addition to support from our municipalities, this project is supported, in part, through grants from: The Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, with funds provided from the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund; the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Financing Authority; the Federal COVID-19 ARPA Pandemic Response Program under the administration of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development; the federal Department of Treasury, under the administration of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority . This project is supported by a one-time grant for libraries from the Allegheny County Regional Asset District (RAD).
In addition, thank you to our municipal partners for their continual support and generosity – Borough of Bradford Woods, Franklin Park Borough, Marshall Township, Town of McCandless, Ross Township – as well as the Northland Public Library Foundation for their efforts to manage donations, fundraise and advocate for Northland and our mission.
