The Woodland community marked a significant milestone on Saturday, Oct. 12, with the grand opening of the new Woodland Community Library, located at 411 Lakeshore Drive.
The new 7,560-square-foot facility offers increased space, improved accessibility and modern amenities, including 10 public computers, meeting rooms and expanded book collections. This new building replaces the historic library at 700 Park St., which served the community for nearly 100 years.
The $8.6 million project was made possible through state funding and local contributions. The community effort began in the early 2000s and amassed $8.6 million to fund the building’s construction. Groundbreaking for the new library took place on June 17, 2023.
The funding sources for the project included:
During the opening ceremony, Susan Humbyrd, the Friends of Woodland Community Library president, expressed gratitude for the project's support.
“I want to thank all the friends for all their hard work and patience, and all the things they've done, and all of you for your support in us making this happen,” Humbyrd said during the opening celebration.
The new facility will operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. To learn more, go to fvrl.org/loc/woodland.
