The Whitewater Public Library has completed their 13-month Building Expansion and Renovation Project and will fully reopen the library building to the public on Monday, December 8.
Whitewater City Manager John Weidl states: “The Whitewater Public Library expansion is one of the best examples of what this community can do together. Residents and donors stepped up with $3 million in private support, and the city was proud to match that commitment with a $3 million investment. The result is a $6 million project that modernizes a key public facility and expands learning, gathering, and opportunity for every age group in Whitewater. Our support does not stop at the building. The city recently funded new public use laptops and will invest in additional makerspace equipment in 2026, including upgraded 3D printing and scanning, audio and podcasting tools, and other hands-on learning technology. Thank you to everyone in the community who made this possible, and on behalf of the elected officials and staff, we wish the Whitewater Public Library continued success for years to come.”
The expansion adds an additional 4,400 square feet to the library. The new spaces include three additional study rooms, two of which are equipped with HDMI TVs, an expanded Makerspace, a new Teen Area, an expanded Children’s Area, Meeting Rooms equipped with upgraded AV, a full kitchen, and a hearing loop, and new furniture throughout the building. Meeting and study rooms are reservable online, by phone or email, or in person.
Library Board president Jennifer Motszko states: “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our incredible library staff, Studio GC, and Miron for their dedication and partnership throughout this project. We are deeply grateful to the many community members who contributed their time, energy, and money to bring this vision to life. The beautifully reimagined Whitewater Public Library now offers a welcoming community gathering space that truly reflects the spirit of Whitewater.”
A grand opening event is planned for Friday, February 6 at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Library Director Diane Jaroch states, “We are very excited to welcome the community back to the library, and we can’t wait to showcase our beautiful building at the Grand Opening. We are so grateful to everyone who made this vision a reality.”
To best utilize the new library spaces, library staff has planned a full calendar of events, details of which can be found on the library’s website at whitewaterlibrary.org/events. Children’s programs, technology classes, chess club, family game night, teen events, an Itty Bitty Art Show, and a Winter Reading Challenge for all ages are just a few of the offerings coming up this winter. All library programs are always free and open to the public.
The Whitewater Public Library is located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater. For more information, visit whitewaterlibrary.org, email library@whitewater-wi.gov or call 262-473-0530.
