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1. How big will the new library be, and where will it be located?

The new Midlothian Library will be 25,000 square feet. It will be located on the same site as the current library, which will be removed to make way for the new facility.

2. When will construction begin, and how long will it last?

The building closed at the end of 2021. Construction should start in mid-2022. The new facility should open in the winter of 2023/2024.

3. What new features and services will the new facility provide?

In addition to offering all the services available at the current Midlothian Library, the new facility will have the following amenities:

• improved seating with comfortable chairs for lounging, reading and working
• a large community meeting room
• interactive indoor learning features for kids
• a digital media center
• an outdoor reading garden
• an outdoor learning classroom with musical sculptures

4. Will there be improved meeting spaces?

Yes! The new facility will include collaborative study and meeting spaces for in-person and virtual meetings as well as a large community meeting room. The spaces will have state of the art technology to facilitate meetings and collaboration.

5. Will there be a drive-through book return?

Yes. The location is noted on the site plan.

6. Does the design incorporate community input and feedback?

Yes. The design is a direct result of community input sessions, which were held in the summer of 2019.

7. Will the design of the new facility incorporate sustainable elements?

Absolutely! Photovoltaic panels (a type of solar panel), natural daylighting, and native plantings are all integral components of the design.

8. How will library services and hours be affected by the construction?

During construction all other library locations of Chesterfield County Public Library are open. North Courthouse Road Library, Clover Hill Library and Bon Air Library are within 10 miles of Midlothian Library. Visit library.chesterfield.gov/locations for a map.