SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Midtown Carnegie Branch Library has announced plans to reopen after renovations to the building in Springfield.

According to a Midtown Carnegie Library press release, the library plans to reopen at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 9.

Previous Ozarks First coverage says the library first closed for renovations in May 2024.

The library has added a new entrance with ramps, a repaired elevator, a new HVAC system and new water pipes.

“I join our staff in being very excited about reopening the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, Ed Walton, Midtown Carnegie Branch Library executive director, said in the release. "Midtown is the historic gem of the Springfield-Greene County Library District, providing library services to residents of Springfield. We hope the upgrades in accessibil

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