College Hill Project

College Hill

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Status: Planning and Design
Completion Date: To Be Determined
Improvement Category: Relocation with New Building
Planning Zone: Central North
Estimated Investment: To Be Determined
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The Library has been exploring improvements to the College Hill Branch as part of CHPL's Facility Master Plan, which is guiding capital upgrades to all 41 library locations. Library leadership will continue to review opportunities for making the best Library facility possible in College Hill. This includes the possibility of pursuing improvements and renovations at the current site, particularly as we plan for the next round of Facilities Master Plan projects.

The College Hill Branch Library underwent a Scheduled Maintenance project in 2020. The project, completed on June 21, 2020, included:

Updated carpet and paint throughout the branch
Updated shelving

Project and Engagement Session Gallery

Engagement Session - Dec. 16, 2024

College Hill Branch Library Capital Improvement Project - June 2020

Project Updates

February 11, 2025

The Library has been exploring improvements to the College Hill Branch as part of CHPL's Facility Master Plan, which is guiding capital upgrades to all 41 library locations.

At the December 2024 Board of Trustees meeting, the Board approved pursuing the possibility of purchasing a property at 1609 W. North Bend Rd. This property was being considered as the new location of the College Hill Branch. It provided a great location and the opportunity for enhancement and improvements to a College Hill Branch Library.

We were enthusiastic about this opportunity and engaged in a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CHCURC). However, we did not receive a response in the agreed upon timeframe for the LOI. Additionally, the terms CHCURC provided in advanced negotiations for the purchase of the property were not feasible for the Library to pursue.

While the Library is disappointed to share that we will not be pursuing this property at this time, we are committed to the College Hill neighborhood. We will continue to review opportunities for making the best Library facility possible in College Hill. This includes the possibility of pursuing improvements and renovations at the current site, particularly as we plan for the next round of Facilities Master Plan projects.

We appreciate the College Hill community and Library customers who supported the efforts and participated in our engagement sessions. The College Hill community is vital to us, and we will continue to provide welcoming spaces that offer resources and connections to our customers.

December 17, 2024

At the December 2024 Board of Trustees meeting, the Library was given Board approval to explore the possibility of purchasing a property at 1609 W. North Bend Rd., 45224, opens a new window.

A community engagement session, open to the public, was held Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. Attendees learned about CHPL's Facility Master Plan with a focus on the College Hill Branch alongside Library leadership and branch staff.

The session began with a brief presentation at 4:45 p.m. followed by a Q&A and time for attendees to share their thoughts. Light refreshments were provided.

View the presentation from the engagement session (PDF)

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