Spring Hill Renovations
First Steps
Architectural design work for renovations at the Spring Hill Library began in October 2024. The Library worked with bc DESIGN GROUP to develop designs for this location that incorporated input heard from community members during initial public forums, making the space more functional and modernizing building infrastructure.
Spring Hill is expected to close on August 22nd, 2025, for renovations, pending Library Board approval. Spring Hill is expected to reopen in mid-2026.
Improvements
Spring Hill Library expansion is expected to provide a brighter, more spacious setting for Library services. Renovations include creating and improving gathering spaces, updating technology. The 1,000-square-foot expansion will house the kids collection and a 6 by 6: Ready to Read early literacy place space.
Large floor-to-ceiling windows will look onto a new patio off the relocated front entrance. The current Library footprint will house the adult and nonfiction collections, public computers, copy and printing stations, as well as a new meeting room and study room. Updates also include new carpeting, paint and furniture. Our convenient curbside pickup will recommence when Spring Hill reopens.
Spring Hill will be the location of a new pilot program that will grant community members secure access to the facility outside of the branch’s current operating hours to pick up holds, browse the collection and use computers and printers. Though details are still in development, we’ll announce program specifics and registration information closer to the Library’s reopening.
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Spring Hill Renovations FAQ
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While well-maintained, the Spring Hill Library has received only minor cosmetic upgrades in the more than forty years. A larger-scale renovation will provide more meeting and collaboration spaces, a more intuitive collection layout, an improved kids’ area, updated technology and needed upgrades to building infrastructure. The Library will also be brightened and improved with new carpeting, shelving, furnishings, paint and more.
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The Spring Hill Library site offers an opportunity for expansion on existing land. An expansion allows for more seating and collaboration spaces, a more spacious children’s area, an enhanced outdoor area and more natural light.
Design priorities in general are:
- Including study and meeting spaces for both quiet and collaborative work where possible
- Updating 6 by 6 Early Literacy spaces and kids’ area
- Updating public computers
- Creating an intuitive collection layout
- Enhancing outdoor spaces
- Making the best use of available natural light
- Security and technology enhancements
- Modernizing service desks
- Adding “self-service” hours and expanding the building outward at Spring Hill
In 2025 we will begin refreshing our Comprehensive Library Master Plan, which will identify longer term needs and forecasts and allow us to plan with current data for the Spring Hill community, as well as all of our communities across Johnson County.
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No services will be available at Spring Hill Library during the closure period. Returns, holds pickup, public computers, printing and copying and access to the collection are available at our other locations across the county, including Gardner Library (137 E Shawnee St, Gardner), Blue Valley Library (9000 W. 151st St., Overland Park), and Olathe Public Library's Indian Creek branch (16100 W. 135th St., Olathe). Johnson County and Olathe Libraries share an online catalog and materials, and your library card will work at either system. The Gardner and Indian Creek locations both feature curbside holds pickup, and Blue Valley Library offers a drive-thru lane for both holds pickup and materials return.
While we are closed, check out these resources:
- eLibrary – Explore the world at your fingertips with eLibrary! Your Library card gives you free access to thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and more — anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re reading for fun, learning something new or just looking for your next great read, eLibrary has something for everyone. Start browsing today and enjoy the Library from the comfort of home.
- HomeConnect – HomeConnect is a free service for Johnson County Library cardholders who live in our service area but can’t visit the Library in person — whether for a temporary or long-term reason. If you’re homebound, we’ll mail Library materials directly to you.
- Johnson County Library YouTube – Check our YouTube where you can find our favorite videos about the Library!
- Homework Help for Kids and Teens - Our online homework help connects school-age kids with resources to help make learning clear, fun, and stress-free. Students gain access to a wide range of trusted databases, interactive learning tools, and expert support across subjects like math, reading, science, and more.
During periods of extreme heat or cold, the Spring Hill Civic Center offers a comfortable indoor space for community members. The facility also offers free Wi-Fi, making it a convenient location to stay connected while taking shelter from the weather.
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Yes, the building will be closed. No services will be available at Spring Hill Library during the closure period. Returns, holds pickup, public computers, printing and copying and access to the collection are available at our other locations across the county, including Gardner Library (137 E Shawnee St, Gardner), Blue Valley Library (9000 W. 151st St., Overland Park), and Olathe Public Library's Indian Creek branch (16100 W. 135th St., Olathe). Johnson County and Olathe Libraries share an online catalog and materials, and your library card will work at either system. The Gardner and Indian Creek locations both feature curbside holds pickup.
The Library will continue to be active in the Spring Hill community during construction; over the last several months a team of staff worked with local officials, businesses and community organizations on how to bring Library services and information to new places throughout each city. Check back regularly to jocolibrary.org and follow @jocolibrary on social media for updates.
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In anticipation of the closure, here are a few important dates to keep in mind:
- Thursday, July 31 is the last day to request an item for holds or Interlibrary Loan pick up at Spring Hill Library. After this date Spring Hill will no longer show as an option to select when reserving materials through your Library account.
- On Wednesday, Aug. 13, all pending holds with a requested pickup location of Spring Hill will be paused until the building reopens in 2026. You may choose to either:
- Take no action and leave the holds paused. Your holds will automatically resume in your account when the building reopens. You will not lose your place in line with a paused hold; your queue number will be adjusted automatically.
- Log in to your account through our website or app and select a new pickup location for any holds that may become available during the closure period.
- Thursday, Aug. 21 would be the last day of services at Spring Hill Library, including access to the collection, public computers, holds pick up and materials return. Available holds not picked up by close of business at 6:00 p.m. will expire.
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No, the ballot box will not be accessible. Patrons may use any of the other ballot boxes at our other locations, or other options available for voting in Johnson County. The ballot box will be available again after reopening.
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The De Soto and Spring Hill projects were both approved by the Library Board and the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) as part of the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. Anticipated total project costs for both locations are approximately $6.3 million. These two projects are funded by Library reserves.