Library Construction Updates

Library Exterior - Southwest


This page serves as the central source for information about the Library project. Major project updates communicated to campus will be archived here, along with timeline information and other project-related announcements.

Project Timeline & Updates

Spring 2026

  • The Board of Trustees gave final authorization for the design, budget, and financing of the Library & Learning Commons construction projects to begin in March 2027
  • Project planning is underway. Initial collection and staff relocations are scheduled to begin in Spring 2027.

Spring 2027

  • Preparation for renovation begins, including the relocation of staff work areas and portions of the collection.
  •  Library services, circulation, research assistance, and access to library collections will continue throughout the semester.

Summer 2027 - Summer 2028

  • Library operates from temporary locations during renovation.

Fall 2028

  • Staff, teams, and collections move back into the renovated library.

 

Interested in learning more about the vision for The Wheaton College Library? Visit Wheaton College's Faithfully Forward campaign page.