Description

This milestone marks the final step in a project that will transform the Freedom Public Library into a more modern, flexible, and welcoming community destination. The Freedom Public Library will more than triple in size, expanding from 8,100 square feet to approximately 32,000 square feet. Children, teens, and adults will benefit from expanded public service areas, including: Additional shelving space for library books and materials New study rooms and spacious workspaces with more comfortable seating A separate 5,000-square-foot children's area with increased space for age-appropriate programming and a dedicated story time room A larger meeting room to accommodate library programming, early voting, and community engagement A Friends of the Freedom Public Library bookstore offering gently used books, CDs, and other materials, with proceeds supporting library programs and services The public is invited to join the grand opening celebration at 10:30 a.m. on April 13, marking the official reopening of the expanded Freedom Public Library. For more information about library locations and services, visit MarionFL.org/Library.