Whitehouse

A new community resource

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is thrilled to bring a new, full-service Library branch to Whitehouse at Blue Creek Metropark. In this one-of-a-kind partnership with Toledo Metroparks, this branch will blend and deliver literacy and conservation programming, providing residents from across the region with space to gather, learn, and engage in unique opportunities.

The new Whitehouse Branch will act as a gateway to the Oak Openings Region, which already serves as a destination for nature enthusiasts across the state and Midwest. This new facility will further build on the decades of service provided by the dedicated volunteers of the current Whitehouse Volunteer Library and will help meet the needs of a rapidly growing community.

What to expect from the Library and Metroparks Toledo in the coming months and years:

• Nov. 2024 | The Library’s bond issue, which includes building the new Whitehouse Branch, passes.
• April 2025 | The Library receives bond capital, which includes the funds to build the Whitehouse Branch.
• Summer 2025 | The Library and Metroparks share a construction timeline with the community.
• Q1 2026 | The design phase of the branch begins.
• Q1 2026 | Whitehouse community outreach and listening session series begin.
• Q1 2027 | Construction of the branch begins.
• 2028 | The new Whitehouse Branch opens.

Timelines are approximate and subject to move due to materials or construction delays.