Architectural design work for renovations at the DeSoto and Spring Hill Libraries began in October 2024. The Library is working with bc DESIGN GROUP to develop designs for these two locations that will incorporate input heard from community members during initial public forums, making the spaces more functional and modernizing building infrastructure. This includes creating and improving gathering spaces, updating technology, and enhancing kids’ areas, in addition to updating building finishes (new carpeting, paint, furniture) and more intuitive collection layouts. The Spring Hill Library is expected to receive an expansion outward to provide a brighter, more spacious setting for Library services.
Construction work at both locations is expected to begin later in 2025. The Library will continue to be active in these communities during construction. Stay tuned for updates on this page or @jocolibrary on social media.
De Soto Library: The exterior of De Soto Library will receive a refreshed facade and new, back-lit signage. There will also be improvements to the sidewalk area, including landscaping and seating. The interior will be both refreshed with new finishes and furniture and rearranged, creating spaces for kids and adults in the front of the building with access to natural light and large windows. In response to community request, the Library is adding a new study and conference room. Read more »
Spring Hill Library: Spring Hill Library is receiving a 1,000-square-foot expansion that will house the kids collection and a 6 by 6, Ready to Read early literacy play 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. Curbside pickup will remain at the location for convenience. Read more »
Spring Hill will also 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.
