Status: Completed Project
Completion Date: March 16, 2023
Improvement Category: Relocation & New Build
Planning Zone: South East
Estimated Investment: $3.3 million
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Construction is complete for the new home of the Madisonville Branch Library, located in the Facility Master Plan South East Planning Zone.
The branch is located inside a new building down the street from the previous location, at the corner of Madison Road and Whetsel Avenue. The new library's interior space is double the space of the old location!
The new space, leased inside Phase 3 of the Madison and Whetsel development, opens a new window, will welcome, support, and inspire the community through digital inclusivity. With a focus on emerging technology, the branch provides hands-on learning opportunities that inspire creativity and collaboration. The space is a place where minds of all kinds connect, create, and collaborate.
The new space includes:
- 8,904 estimated square feet, all on one floor
- Four study pods
- Two meeting rooms, which can combine into a large community meeting space
- Fully accessible, including restrooms
- MakerSpace equipment
- 1,270 feet of shelving for collection display
- Additional desktop and laptop computers
- 8 designated parking spots
- New furniture and computers
The Library does not have plans to sell the previous branch library building.
Construction Gallery
April 15, 2026: As previously reported, the purchase sale agreement for the former branch facility was executed on Nov. 20, 2025. The buyer has requested and been granted a 45-day extension to the financing portion of the inspection period in order to obtain required documentation.
The Purchase Sale Agreement was executed on November 20, 2025. You can find more details on the Library's Requests for Bids webpage.
As indicated at the June Board of Trustees meeting, there is no longer a need to maintain the former branch facility. In the spirit of good stewardship and given the decline in state funding, the Library would like to market the property for sale.
After a recent site visit, the realtor has adjusted the valuation of the building to $550,200.00 - $640,900.00.
In conjunction with the sale, the Library has hired CBRE to list the property and represent the Library in the Request For Proposals process.
Under this agreement, the Library will list the property for six months in the event the RFP does not result in a sale. As noted in the RFP, the Board will review any offers at the October Board meeting.
Week of March 13, 2023: The new Madisonville Branch Library is open! We celebrated this one-of-a-kind branch with a Grand Opening Celebration on March 18 featuring face painting, food trucks, demos of the new MakerSpace equipment, and more surprises for all ages!
Week of February 27, 2023: The new Madisonville Branch Library is opening on March 16! Join us for the Grand Opening Celebration on March 18 featuring face painting, food trucks, demos of the new MakerSpace equipment, and more surprises for all ages!
Week of January 30, 2023: The MakerSpace bays are being constructed along with the branch's shelving, seating, and display furniture.
Week of January 2, 2023: Ongoing supply chain issues continue to delay the installation of the building's electric panel. The project is still estimated to be completed in early 2023.
Week of December 12, 2022: Construction is almost complete on the buildout of the leased space with the exception of the electric panel. The ongoing supply chain issues have delayed the delivery for several months. We expect to take possession of the space in mid-January 2023 with an opening in early 2023.
Week of December 5, 2022: Wood timber frames have been installed in MakerSpace area. All furniture, displays, and casework have been assembled.
Week of October 17, 2022: The carpet is in and the walls are painted. Soft seating and bookshelves are expected to be delivered next week. Study pods, manufactured by Framery, are in the space and in the process of assembly.
Many of the branch's gaming and technology items are being configured, like iPads, VR headsets, and Nintendo Switches! The branch's new items for their MakerSpace are also in the process of assembly.
Week of August 15, 2022: Concrete is being poured on the front sidewalks and curbs. Preparations are being done ahead of interior concrete polishing and casework and wall tile installation.
Week of July 18, 2022: Painting has begun on interior ceilings and walls.
Week of June 6, 2022: Drywall installation is nearing completion.
Week of May 9, 2022: Studs for interior walls are going up with drywall to wall shortly after. Mechanical systems are being installed.
Week of March 7, 2022: A community information session was held to share the timeline and final design of the new Madisonville Branch Library with the community. A VR walkthrough, opens a new window of the design concept is now available online.
Drywall installation on the ceiling has been completed. Windows have been installed and masonry work continues on the exterior of the building.
Week of March 14, 2022: Plumbing work is ongoing with exterior window and masonry work continuing.
Week of March 28, 2022: Work continues on internal plumbing as well as external masonry.
Week of September 20, 2021 - Design continues with GBBN. They will create a VR walkthrough, which will be be made available online.
Construction on the building that will house the new Madisonville Branch Library is underway. A design reveal for the branch's interior space is expected by late summer 2021.
A Madisonville Community Feedback session was held virtually on May 18. Community members met with representatives from CHPL and GBBN Architects for an update and overview of the project so far, and also gathered customer feedback in advance of design work beginning.
Watch the recording of the May 18 information session, opens a new window on our YouTube channel.
Another session was held virtually on May 25 with local small business owners for an informal conversation to explore how the new branch could best support small businesses. The event was co-hosted by the Madisonville Business Chamber. Dot surveys are also being used to learn about community members’ needs.
At their meeting on Aug. 11, 2020, the Library's Board of Trustees voted to approve a lease for the Madisonville Branch Library and directed Paula Brehm-Heeger to execute the lease.
Madisonville community listening sessions took place in April and June 2019. The sessions were community engagement opportunities to share feedback and learn more about the Madisonville branch renovations.
April 23, 2019 Community Listening Session Summary, opens a new window (PDF)
June 12, 2019 Community Listening Session, opens a new window (PDF)
Community Presentations
- Listening Session Summary - April 23, 2019
- Listening Session Summary, opens a new window - June 12, 2019
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