MidPointe Library Liberty Updates
11/22/24 Update
Construction is well under way on Yankee Road! Since our last update, a lot has been in progress.
Outside the building curbs were poured and parking lights have been installed and tested for operation. Almost all windows are installed, and a base coat of asphalt has been laid down in the parking lot.
Moving inside the building almost all of the drywall is in place. Staff room flooring has been tiled. Additionally, thin brick has been installed in the quiet reading room.
MidPointe’s IT department has visited the building to inspect internet access and make concrete plans regarding the location of in-branch computers.
Driving along Yankee Road, you will still see construction happening throughout the winter months. We are so excited to announce our opening soon!
4/22/24 Update
Construction has begun! Concrete footers are in place now showing the outline of the building and we hope to see vertical progress on the walls soon!
There are two phases of landscaping in the construction project. Phase One was the landscape mound and initial mulch/trees planted. Phase Two is included in the current construction of the building. Once construction is complete, the landscaper for areas around the parking lot / library proper will finish the property line (including final grading and grass seeding in areas that may have settled since Phase One).
10/24/23 Update
Contractors will be boring under Yankee Road near Wilhelmina Drive starting October 30 and continuing for two to three weeks. There is no expectation of stopped traffic. This is the next step in preparing the lot for the new MidPointe Library Liberty.
8/24/23 Update
The new MidPointe Library Liberty project will be progressing in two phases. The first phase will be development of the site and the second will be building construction. “Phase One” will begin on Monday, August 28. This project is designed to create a building pad ready site, including:
- Major grading adjustments throughout the property
- Creation of a storm detention area
- Zoning required fencing, mound, and landscaping along residential property line (replacing current fence)
- Temporary stabilization and erosion controls
- Creation of parking lot outline (gravel, not paved yet)
- Geothermal wellfield drilling
- Utility connections
The anticipated completion date for the sitework development project is late November 2023. A separate bid will be placed this fall for the building construction.
3/31/23 Update
The Library hosted two community open houses on March 29 and 30 at the Lakota Family YMCA to share updates on the plans for the new MidPointe Library Liberty location.
Plans for a new public library are in the works for Liberty Township. The MidPointe Library System has contracted with LWC Incorporated on design work for a new branch. MidPointe purchased the land for the new building, located at 6716 Yankee Road, at the end of 2021.
The new location will feature:
- 21,000 square feet constructed, holding more than 35,000 library materials and collections
- Featuring designated spaces for youth, teen, and adult patrons.
- Unique program and play spaces for youth
- Numerous meeting spaces, including a large community room and multiple conference/study rooms
- Quiet reading area with fireplace
- Drive up book return
- Lobby vestibule with extended hours and a “hold locker” pickup option.
MidPointe opened their original Liberty Township branch in November 2018. The library, located on the second floor of The Foundry at Liberty Center, is 3,671 square feet and offers a collection of 5,000 items. Despite its limited size, the branch welcomes over 8,000 patrons and circulates over 13,000 items a month.
