Week of March 27, 2023: The Pleasant Ridge Branch Library is open! After closing in October 2022, we are excited to welcome you back to a space that's been preserved and enhanced for generations to come. Join us in reopening the branch at the Reopening Celebration on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Check out a community art activity, local treats, and the refreshed branch all day long!

Week of February 27, 2023: Interior painting is nearing completion, including the ceiling and walls which have had plaster repairs. New carpet has been installed.

Week of January 30, 2023: Painting and repair of the ceiling has been completed. Repairs and painting of interior walls continues as well as installation of new insulation.

Week of January 2, 2023: Plaster repair of the interior walls, including large areas of the walls and ceilings continues. Interior drywall framing installation has begun ahead of new flooring and lighting installation.

Week of December 19, 2022: Exterior brickwork and maintenance is nearing completion. Interior plaster repair and painting continues, with existing shelving and furniture covered during interior work.

Week of December 12, 2022: The majority of the exterior maintenance work is complete. The interior plaster repair and painting is underway. The project is on schedule to be completed in February 2023.

Week of December 5, 2022: Plaster is being patched, exterior brickwork is complete. Preparation for interior painting has begun.

Week of September 21, 2022: Customers were notified of the branch's temporary closure for the building refresh. The Pleasant Ridge Branch Library will close to customers starting October 17, 2022.

Pleasant Ridge's books and materials return will remain open during construction.

Books and other items put on hold (reserved) will be delivered to the Deer Park Branch Library unless another location is chosen.

Storytimes will continue during the temporary closure at Community Happens Here, which is located across the street from the Pleasant Ridge Branch Library.

Week of August 8, 2022: Project planning continues with THP and Pepper Construction ahead of construction tentatively beginning in late 2022.