CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library closed on the purchase of the former CVS building in Mt. Healthy that will be the home of the future Mt. Healthy Branch. The building is located at 7700 Hamilton Ave., less than one block from the branch’s current location. The Library paid $1.975 million for the property and facility.
The replacement of the Mt. Healthy Branch was identified as a goal in the Library’s Facility Master Plan, with the recommendation to relocate to a different facility for full accessibility. The building is 10,000 sq. ft., and will allow for more seating/meeting areas, larger/family friendly restrooms, easier entry, and more parking, which were all amenities that the community requested.
“We are excited to relocate the Mt. Healthy Branch to a welcoming space that will meet the community’s needs,” said Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Director Paula Brehm-Heeger. “We’re looking forward to kicking off this project while continuing to serve the Mt. Healthy community at the current location.”
The Library plans to hold engagement sessions in the coming months for input on the space and will work with SHP Architects and Turner Construction on the project. Design work will begin in 2024, with hopes of opening the new branch in late 2024. The current branch, located at 7608 Hamilton Ave., will remain open during the project.
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