Closed: November 28, 2021
Reopened: September 6, 2023
After nearly two years of construction, MCPL’s North Oak Branch reopened to the public on September 6, 2023. The completely rebuilt branch spans three levels and offers a wide array of upgraded amenities throughout.
Your New Library Experience Is Here!
The North Oak Branch's new 17,000-square-foot facility includes:
- Community Room with state-of-the-art AV (capacity 100)
- Two meeting rooms
- Children’s area
- Teen space
- Reading stairs
- New public computers, printer, and upgraded Wi-Fi
The construction of a new branch building is part of the Library’s Capital Improvement Plan, which is made possible by funds from Proposition L. The architects are SAPP Design (Springfield, MO) and Helix Architecture and Design, Inc. (Kansas City, MO), and the construction firm for all projects is JE Dunn.