
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE:
A new Library/Conservation Center at Blue Creek Metropark will offer opportunities for unique, educational, and fun experiences to library patrons and park visitors. Blue Creek is set at the edge of the Oak Openings Region, which stretches across seven counties in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. The 130-square-mile eco-region is a tapestry of habitats—some of them rare or imperiled—including sandy and wet prairies, oak savannas, and sand dunes. More rare plant and animal species are found in the region than anywhere else in the state. For these reasons, the Oak Openings is a hub of biological research.
The blended Library/Conservation Center will serve as a gateway to the Oak Openings, a destination for community members, and a center for learning about the region’s natural heritage. This facility will build on the decades of service provided by the dedicated volunteers of the Whitehouse Library and serve the rapidly growing community.
A new Library/Conservation Center at Blue Creek Metropark will offer opportunities for unique, educational, and fun experiences to library patrons and park visitors. Blue Creek is set at the edge of the Oak Openings Region, which stretches across seven counties in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. The 130-square-mile eco-region is a tapestry of habitats—some of them rare or imperiled—including sandy and wet prairies, oak savannas, and sand dunes. More rare plant and animal species are found in the region than anywhere else in the state. For these reasons, the Oak Openings is a hub of biological research.
The blended Library/Conservation Center will serve as a gateway to the Oak Openings, a destination for community members, and a center for learning about the region’s natural heritage. This facility will build on the decades of service provided by the dedicated volunteers of the Whitehouse Library and serve the rapidly growing community.
Design phase: Q1 2026
Construction phase: Q4 2026 – Q4 2027
Dates are approximate and subject to change.
Q4 2025 | Dates and locations will be shared as soon as available