Debut in sight: New Redmond Library set to open late next month; temporary location closing Dec. 21
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Construction is nearly complete on the new, 40,000-square-foot Redmond Library, located at 827 SW Deschutes Avenue in Redmond’s civic core, officials said Friday.
In preparation for its late-January opening, the last day of operations in the temporary Redmond Library will be Saturday, Dec. 21 (location: 2127 S Highway 97, Redmond). A specific opening date for the Redmond Library is still to be announced, pending final move-in activities and staff training in the all-new building.
Redmond staff’s first few weeks in the new building will focus on training and education on new systems and processes, as well as putting the finishing touches on shelving, furniture and more.
“It’s an entirely new building,” says Library Director Todd Dunkelberg. “Everything from the lighting to the new materials handling machine and drive-up window requires robust staff training. By giving time for staff education in every aspect of the building, we’re confident we can open our doors ready to serve the public to the highest standard.”
The library asks that Redmond customers hold their returns during the transition period between the temporary library’s closure and the opening of the new library; no late fees will be charged for materials. If customers choose, they can also return their materials to any of Deschutes Public Library’s other locations. Holds for Redmond customers will be available once the new Redmond Library opens.
Customers and those interested in the opening date for the new library can sign up for “Redmond Library Updates” at https://dpl.pub/newsletters to be notified as soon as a date is set. Find more information about the Library’s bond-funded projects on its website: www.deschuteslibrary.org/futurelibraries.
