Building for the Future

Construction Camera

With an eye to the future, staff at Washington County Library are continually assessing and re-imagining the building facilities across our seven branches. The county is currently moving forward with major projects at Wildwood Library in Mahtomedi and Valley Library in Lakeland.

Residents can get building project updates on this page, or by following the library on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @WashCoLib.

  1. Wildwood Library
  2. Valley Library
  3. Park Grove Library
  1. Wildwood Library Exterior

    County Board approves contract updates for work on Wildwood Library

    On September 3, the Washington County Board of Commissioners approved changes to plans for the new Wildwood Library. Read on...
  2. Wildwood groundbreaking with commissioners

    Groundbreaking ceremony held at Wildwood Library

    On August 7, Washington County Library staff, along with other county and community partners, gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at Wildwood Library. Read on...
  3. Wildwood Flyover Video

    County Board approves contracts for new Wildwood Library

    The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved contracts July 2 for building a new Wildwood Library in Mahtomedi. Read on...
  4. Rendering of proposed design for Wildwood Library

    Wildwood Library to close July 20 for construction

    When the library closes in July, staff will continue with moving preparation and packing. Construction will begin in August and is expected to take one year. Read on...
  5. proposed floor plan for Wildwood Library

    Commissioners review plans, progress on Wildwood Library

    County building services and library staff have completed the design development phase of the project. Read on...
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