Move Timeline & Operational Phasing Q: When will the temporary location officially open to the public? A: We anticipate opening the 101 N. Main Street location in late winter or early spring 2027. We are moving in phases—administrative offices move first this fall, followed by main library circulation, programming, and genealogy services in late winter or early spring. Q: Will there be a gap where library services are completely closed? A: Our intention is that services will

We are thrilled to announce that we’ve secured a home for our temporary storefront library while our main building is under construction beginning this spring! Thanks to a wonderful partnership with the City of Sullivan, we will be leasing the city property located at 101 N. Main Street—a central spot many locals will recognize as the former City Police building or the old Crowder Insurance building. Having a central location allows us to seamlessly continue serving our patro

If you've stopped by the library lately, it might look like business as usual on the surface--but behind the scenes, progress is quietly moving right along! We are in the schematic design phase- the essential, behind-the-scenes stage where our big ideas are being translated into technical reality. What We're Working on Right Now Teaming up with experts: We are working closely with our architects and engineers to map out every square foot of the future space. Building evalua

Exciting News: The Sullivan County Public Library is Expanding! We are officially in the preliminary planning stages for a major renovation and expansion project at our main branch, scheduled to begin in Spring 2027. As our community grows, so does our need for modern spaces. This project will give our beloved historic Carnegie building some well-deserved TLC while adding a brand-new two-story wing to better serve our patrons. Here is a quick look at what is ahead: Preser

What exactly is happening at the library? We are expanding and giving our main branch in Sullivan a renovation! The project includes a full interior and exterior refresh of our beautiful 1905 Carnegie building, updates to the 1994 addition, and the construction of a brand-new, two-story, 4,000-square-foot wing. Why does the library need to do this? To put it simply, we’ve outgrown our current space. We need more room for community meetings and work rooms, modern technology, a