Library Building Project

As the heart of our community, the San Juan Island Library has served as a center of knowledge and connection for generations. However, with the growing population, demands, and aspirations of our beloved island, the time has come to envision a bigger, brighter future for our library.

Report on November 18th Meetings:

The San Juan Island Library thanks all who came to the November 18th community meetings at the Brickworks. Between the two sessions, approximately 100 people were in attendance. Both sessions featured rich and engaging discussions on library planning. After a short review of the building project, the Library’s architectural consultants divided attendees into small groups and led a design workshop. Participants were able to discuss design ideas related to the Spring Street property and the programs and services they would like in the new library. After this breakout session, all participants reconvened, and the groups presented their ideas to one another. Ideas from these presentations were further discussed and integrated into group designs.

The Library is grateful for all ideas, questions, and creative problem-solving, and will use the received feedback to inform its decisions.

Coming February 12th, 2026:

The conversation does not stop here! Mark your calendars for February 12th, when the Library will host an open house at the Brickworks to present a conceptual design of the new library building and solicit feedback from community members. The Library will utilize these created materials for fundraising and outreach. A projected timeline for the project, from start to finish, will also be presented.

Additional Information

• See Library’s press releases about the October 22nd and November 18th public meetings.
• The full report from the professional architect’s 2025 August findings is available here:
  • San Juan Island Library Assessment Report
  • Supplement: Funding Sources For Local Libraries
• For more information, see our Frequently Ask Questions about the New Building Project
• To receive email updates about planned Building Project meetings, you can sign up here.
• A full timeline of past documents related to this project can be found at Library Building Project – Timeline & Documents.