The city of St. Petersburg is reopening the Barack Obama Main Library, with an official grand reopening and ceremonial ribbon cutting scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27.

“The reopening of the long-awaited President Barack Obama Main Library marks a proud moment for St. Petersburg,” Mayor Ken Welch said in an announcement. “I want to thank our City staff for their hard work in getting this project completed. This modernized space will serve as a resource for all who live, learn, and grow in our city, providing access to knowledge, technology, and opportunity for every member of the community.”

The ribbon cutting will take place at 9 a.m. at the library, located at 3745 9th Ave. N. At 10 a.m., the library will open to the public for the first time since closing in March 2021 for reno

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