FAQs
How long is the project scheduled to take once the library closes?
Approximately 20 months.
Will there be a temporary space for service during the construction phase?
We’re still exploring that question. A temporary space has been part of other renovation projects, and we’ll be in a better position to answer that question as we get closer to construction.
How much will the project cost?
The library portion of the project - including consulting, demolition, reconfiguration of spaces, updated early literacy spaces, additional study rooms, carpet, furniture, and technology - is an estimated $18,000,000.
The project will be funded by general obligation bonds.
What's going to happen to my property taxes?
This is one of the benefits of having a county-run library system. All property owners in Hennepin County contribute to the operation of our libraries.
The short answer is that your property tax bill depends on your assessed value, which changes based on market conditions, and the total taxes levied by city, county, and school district authorities.
The county levy does not automatically increase because of these bonds, but the bond payments are factored into the overall county budget.