Project Overview: Open a Modern Classic

Pending resolution of the current funding situation, the Capital Campaign has been placed on hold.

A New, State-of-the-Art Main Library

To be located near the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences in Downtown Charleston
Site size: 213,200 square feet
Building size: 2-story, 120,000 square foot structure

Branch Library Improvements

Cross Lanes Branch Library: 2,000 Square Foot Addition
Dunbar Branch Library: 2,400 Square Foot Addition
Elk Valley Branch Library: Leasing an 8500 Square Foot Facility.
Marmet Branch Library: New 5,500 Square Foot Building
St. Albans Branch Library: 9,500 Square Foot Addition
Sissonville Branch Library: 1,500 Square Foot Addition

Campaign Goal

The new Main Library and Branch enhancements will be funded from a wide range of public and private sources. The goal of the Open a Modern Classic Capital Campaign is to raise private funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and organizations. These private funds will play a critical role in leveraging additional monies in public funding at the Federal, State, County and City levels.

Total Project Budget

Main Library (including property acquisition, construction, furniture and equipment, and moving expenses): $40 million

Branches (new buildings and additions): $7 million

Total estimated budget: $47 million