About the project
Brookdale Library opened for service in 1981. It was the first library built for the Brooklyn Center community. The library underwent a major renovation and expansion in 2002-03 and reopened in 2004 in its current location. The library is part of a larger complex that houses district courts and a Hennepin County service center.
Planning is underway for a building remodel. The project will update the current library space and make it more efficient and patron friendly. After the schematic design phase is complete, we anticipate this project will be paused, with construction likely beginning in 2029. When the project resumes, the building will be closed for approximately 20 months. More information, and an updated project timeline, will be shared when the project resumes.
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News
September 9, 2024
Updated timeline for Brookdale Library remodeling project
Brookdale Library is scheduled to undergo a remodeling project in the coming years. The timeline has been adjusted to start in 2027 to ensure that Brookdale Library remains open while Southdale Library is undergoing construction, avoiding overlapping closures of two heavily utilized libraries.
May 17, 2024
Architectural firm selected for Brookdale Library project
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners recently approved a contract with Gensler as the architectural firm for the Brookdale Library project.
January 29, 2024
Brookdale Library remodeling project planning begins
Brookdale Library is scheduled to undergo a remodeling project in 2026.