Have you ever wanted to make a 3D-printed project or record a podcast? Need a meeting space for your group? Want to try your hand at laser cutting? Or do you just need a quiet place to work or study? Maybe you love books with coffee or want a place for your little ones to play when the weather isn’t great.
Look no further than the brand-new Westfield Library!
While circulating books and resources are still at the heart of every library, modern libraries go beyond bookshelves and double as community engagement centers of technology, collaboration, and discovery. Westfield Library plans to build a better tomorrow by furthering literacy, education, and personal growth in the Westfield community.
From the youngest Westfield community members to those young at heart, the Westfield Washington Public Library’s expanded space will truly have something for everyone.
Where will the new Westfield Library be located?
The new facility is located at 17400 Westfield Boulevard, Westfield, IN. This is just a mile south of the current library location on Hoover Street.
It is located a short walk away from Grand Junction Plaza, which includes a common space, creek area, and playground.
Timeline: When will it open?
The current library will close for the move from mid-April through mid-May.
The new library will have a soft opening in May.
A grand opening for the new library will be held on Saturday, June 1. This is also the first day of the Westfield Library’s summer reading program, so be sure to sign up!
Library Hours
Mon-Wed 10:00am-8:00pm
Thu-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 1:00-5:00pm
These hours are the current library hours but please be sure to call ahead to verify.
Library books may be returned outside of operating hours using the outdoor drop box.
A Community Center for Everyone
Sheryl Sollars, director of the Westfield Library, shared the heart and vision behind this brand new, spacious 43,000 square foot facility.
“We wanted to build a place for the community to have room for programming space, public spaces, and meeting rooms, as well as books.” She shared that the new library’s grand vision is to truly “engage the community and to be a community center for Westfield.” The library will provide new technology features that “aren’t available anywhere in Westfield” such as a Makerspace, digital media lab, podcast recording studio, greenscreen, 3D printers, laser cutter, and even the ability to convert old VHS tapes into other media.
Sollars noted that key features of the new library are the plentiful areas for meeting, including a large meeting room, intermediate sized spaces for classes and conferences, and many new study rooms. The atrium area will have a large multi-purpose stairs with a variety of depths. These Gathering Stairs will be able to be used as a study space, informal meeting space, and a reading area. Presenters may utilize the stairs for programs such as musical performances or even children’s story time.
Bright and Inviting
A highlight of the library is the extensive number and size of windows all around the facility that bring plenty of natural light into the building. Library visitors will enjoy the sunshine streaming into the space, creating such an inviting and open feel to the library.
Children’s Resources at the Westfield Library
- Children’s Discovery Play Area which includes pretend businesses
- Interactive Light Wall
- Train table and toys
- 3 large window seats for reading
- Plenty of tables and seating
- Multipurpose small stairs for climbing and play
- Children’s computers
Check out & Take home
- Books for all ages including board books, early readers, picture books, juvenile fiction, nonfiction, biographies, graphic novels, children’s classics and award winners, and so much more
- Audiobooks
- DVDs and CDs
- The Library of Things – kits filled with hands-on activities related to specific themes
Children’s Programming includes these (and more!):
Find specific dates on the library calendar here.
- Baby Love
- Preschool Story Time
- Puppet Shows
- Music & Movement
- Craft projects
- STEM programming
- Special events such as animal and science programs on school breaks
- Homeschool classes available such as Art, Drama, and Chess
- Makerspace area classes
And a Place Just for Teens
Upstairs, teens can find a special space just for their age group in the Teen Room. There will be books lining the walls with common space in the middle for gathering, community, and collaboration. Many teens find studying at the library to be a great option to focus after school.
Teens will especially enjoy:
- Books & resources
- Computers in the teen area and computer lab
- Teen Gaming area 70” TV with game consoles
- Study rooms available throughout the library
Examples of Programming for Teens (find specific dates on the library calendar here)
- Drop in crafts for teens
- Tabletop board games
- Puzzle competitions
- Gaming events
- Trivia
- Friday Flicks
- STEM programming and special events
Resources for Everyone
Access to thousands of books and resources (and Westfield Residents have additional access to Interlibrary Loan through Evergreen, a consortium of about 90 libraries)
Coffeeshop
Bookstore hosted by Friends of the Library
Self-serve Holds shelf near the circulation desk
Digital media lab with podcast room
Makerspace with 3D printers and laser cutters
Seed Library
Study Spaces
Small & Large Meeting rooms
Programs & Events for Adults as well
And so much more!
Other Nearby Hamilton County Libraries for you to Explore
Check out the Fishers library here, the Carmel Clay library here, and the Noblesville library here! And the town of Sheridan also has a great library. There are many quality libraries in our community, so be sure to take advantage of them.
Photos provided by the Westfield Washington Public Library. Used with permission.
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