Meriden - Ozawkie Public Library

Amy Kahler is throwing the library a wonderful fundraiser September 1st at Establish Studio & Nutrition. Join us at 6 pm for information and an opportunity to purchase cleaner, simpler products just in time for fall. All proceeds go to the library!

RSVP online via QR code, comment or message, or call the library at 785-484-3393.

We’ve had quite a few readers walk in this week excited about the building progress going on! With the excitement has come a few questions, so we wanted to take a moment to answer some FAQs and prep everyone for the months ahead.


The building is scheduled to be complete VERY EARLY 2027. We’re talking EARLY. Like it could be snowing outside ⛄️… However, with every construction project, schedules can change. Because of our Community Development Block Grant, though, we have deadlines to meet, a hardworking crew on the job, and a team at the library eager to finish this project!

We are still working on the Community Room portion of the project. We will not stop 💪 raising funds until this project is complete. With the costs of materials constantly changing, we do not have a concrete answer on how much more funding we need. Your donation today could make all the difference, though!

We may not be out there hammering away 🔨 and building the building ourselves, but there’s hard work going on behind the scenes 😮‍💨. Programming may be reduced as staff focus on preparing the collection and new building.
While we prepare, some spaces in our current facility may start to look a little different.

🛑 We are pausing material (book and DVD) donations until after we move.

During the moving process the library will close for a short period of time. Due dates will be extended and you will be able to access digital materials while the facility is closed. As that time approaches we will share more information on this process.

We are blown away by the excitement in the community! This is our first rodeo 😉, so we appreciate your patience and understanding as we prepare for this big transition. Thank you all! ❤️ Your library loves you.

Fall programming is coming soon!
Make sure to use your Summer Reading coins before you head back to school. We'll take a little break and start programming up again in September!

Y’all are rockstar readers! Wonderful job 👏 reading this summer!
Next week is the final week to turn in your Summer Reading work for prizes. Turn in your final drawing slips, turn in your reading logs and worksheets for coins, and pick out your prizes. The final day to spend coins will be August 15th.

Planning for the new library is kind of a big dill. 🥒 😜 What are you most excited for in the new building? What new programs are you hoping to see?
Farmer’s markets? Community garden? After-school programs? Educational opportunities? Study spaces - did you know we will have two study rooms for public use?
What ideas would you like to see come to fruition?

Can you believe it's mid-July?!? Pick up your Summer Reading work through July. Make sure you spend your coins before you head on back to school.
Regular Library Programming will start back up in September. First Storytime of the school year will take place September 2nd. More information on Fall programming coming soon.

We’re more than just books. Now offering Therapy Sessions.
🤣 just playin’, but the library is a great place to connect! Stop by and see what your library has to offer.

Our new building would not be possible without the generosity of community members, businesses, and organizations. To show our gratitude, we are honoring those individuals and groups who have contributed recognizable gifts to our Capital Campaign.

While the funds for the library portion of our project are secured, we are still working on raising funds for a community room addition. To help raise funds, we are inviting community members and partners to leave a lasting mark on our library.

Our Sunflower Donor Recognition Wall will celebrate the generosity of those who helped make this project possible. In addition, we are also offering space sponsorship opportunities, allowing donors to leave a legacy within our library for years to come.

Libraries are no longer simply places to borrow books. They are places where communities learn, connect, create, and grow. Every gift helps create more than just a space. It creates a place where people of all ages can discover a love of reading, learn and explore, build meaningful connections, and grow together as a community.
We hope you will consider making a difference in our community by reserving your space on our donor recognition wall or through a room sponsorship. With your help, we will build more than a library. We will build a lasting cornerstone for our community.

If you are interested in making a donation or would like additional information, please reach out to the library at 785-484-3393 or via email at [email protected]

We know your summers are getting pretty busy, but the Summer Reading continues on! Stop by the library at your convenience, turn in your work, pick up new worksheets, and claim your prizes all through July!