Will there be a new Central Library? When will the new South Madison Branch open?
Frequent stories covering library expansion have people asking us questions. Here's what we know about upcoming library expansion projects in the City of Madison, and more information about the usage maps and planning data our Library Board uses.
*due to changes at the madison.com web site in September 2009, most Wisconsin State Journal and Capital Times articles are no longer available online. The library has archival coverage of local newspapers.
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Central Library
Project updates (November 17, 2009)Planning will proceed for a new Central Library in the next few months. Watch this space for details! Keep updated on the proposed project: read library board minutes from previous meetings online,
or send your comments and suggestions about a new library. See recent news stories ContactCarol Froistad, Reference & User Services Supervisor - 266-6350 |
South Madison Branch ![]() See photos of new construction and renderings of interior plans on Flickr Project updates (November 2009)Exterior construction is nearly complete and interior construction will begin soon. Share your ideas or suggestions online or sign up for project updates. See photos of the construction. Recent news storiesContactMargie Navarre Saaf, Branch Supervisor - 824-1780 |
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Sequoya Branch
Project updates (December 10, 2008)The Sequoya Library is open! Recent news storiesContactJane Roughen, Branch Coordinator - 266-8685 |
Far East Branch
Project updates (April 2008)Veridian Homes has donated land in the Grandview Commons neighborhood and funding toward the project. This is one of the proposals the Library Board will be considering in future months. Recent news storiesContactBarbara Dimick, Library Director - 266-6363 |