A bigger, better home for Woodland Community Library
Ground broke on the new Woodland Community Library on June 17, 2023, with construction beginning that October. The new 7,560-square-foot library will feature a community meeting space, separate areas for teens, children, and adults, two study rooms, a staff workroom, and an outdoor courtyard. If construction continues on schedule, the new library will open in late fall 2024.
The vision
FVRLibraries, alongside Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation and Friends of Woodland Community Library, are building a welcoming and accessible library that is a flexible and inspiring environment for learning and collaboration, enriches your connections to the community, becomes a central destination for generations to come, and anchors future development in Woodland.
Quick facts
- Cost: $8.6 million
- Funding committed:
- FVRLibraries, $5.2 million
- Friends of Woodland Community Library, $717,000
- FVRL Foundation for the benefit of Woodland Library, $195,000
- WA Sate Department of Commerce, $2 million
- Altrusa International, $10,000
- Square footage: 7,560 square feet
- Design: Hacker Architects, Portland, OR
- General Contractor: Bremik Construction
Features of the new building
Lobby
- Entry space with comfortable seating, accessible power, and laptop tables
- Donor board recognizing the contributions of the community and donors in making the dream of a bigger, better Woodland Community Library a reality
- The Friends Bookstore will offer gently used books and other materials to the community at great prices. Proceeds benefit Friends of Woodland Community Library.
- Library information and resource display monitor
Main space
- The central Circulation and Service area will include self-checkouts, a copy center, and helpful staff.
- Adult area with plenty of comfortable seats and tables with charging stations for reading, studying, and working
Tech/Study
- Two small meeting rooms for groups up to six
- Technology area with four desktop computers for patron use and laptop space with convenient power outlets
Community Room
- The Community Room, with a projector and audio/visual system, can accommodate 48 people at tables, 60 chairs in presentation setup, or 147 standing.
- Art display system in the room provides an opportunity to feature local artists.
Teen Room
- A dedicated Teen Room, with comfortable seating, device charging, and internet computers
Children's area
- The Early Literacy area offers little ones a special space with enrichment panels from the Burgeon Group and interactive learning activity toys.
- Children’s internet computer and self-checkout station
- Study and project tables with power access
You can still help!
- Donor Opportunities exist to fund additional features for our new community library
- Check for upcoming fundraisers
- Invest in the new library—gifts of any size are gratefully accepted by the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation
- Join or support the Friends of Woodland Community Library and help with fundraisers and library promotion