Stark Library announces finalized moving dates for Main Library

Stark Library has finalized moving dates for the temporary relocation of Main Library, from 715 Market Ave. N to 1020 Market Ave. N, in preparation for the next phase of construction on Re|imagine 2.0’s new Main Library Campus.

Main Library will temporarily close to the public starting Saturday, Aug. 30, and will remain closed for the month of September as materials, services, and staff transition to the 1020 Market Ave. N building. The library will reopen in its temporary space to the public on Monday, Oct. 6.

The temporary location will function as Stark Library’s Main Library, including normal hours of operation and all current services, during construction of the new campus, which is expected to take three years to complete.

Public service remains a top priority during the transition, and staff are working to minimize disruptions. Main Library’s free Wi-Fi (outside of the building) and book drop will remain available 24/7 at 715 Market Ave. N. A Bookmobile will offer some services — including holds pick-up, notary and browsing — in the 715 Market Ave. N parking lot from Sept. 2 through Oct. 3 on the following schedule:

• Monday: 2-6 p.m.

• Tuesday: 1-4 p.m.

• Wednesday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Thursday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Friday: 1-4 p.m.

All nine other Stark Library locations will operate as normal during this time.

“We are energized for this next step in our Re|imagine 2.0 journey and look forward to continuing to serve our patrons at 1020 Market Ave. N while construction begins on our beautiful new Main Library,” said Mary Ellen Icaza, CEO and executive director of Stark Library.

Construction is on schedule and more than halfway complete at Stark Library’s new Operations Center, located at 811 Cleveland Ave. NW. Part of the new Main Library Campus, the center will serve as a non-public hub housing Stark Library’s Bookmobiles, Mobile Services Team, Collection Development Department and more. Construction is scheduled to be completed in late fall.

“We are excited to share that the new Operations Center, designed to support all our locations, is progressing on schedule and under budget,” said Chris Butler, fiscal officer and director of facilities for Stark Library.