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January Opening Date Confirmed

This article appears in our October newsletter.

We have the date that we’ve been waiting for: Jan.11, 2027, the day the Modesto Library will fully reopen to the public after a major renovation.

At its Sept. 29 meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved extending the closure through Jan. 9. Previously, the closure was expected to end on Oct. 31. The additional time allows for installation of some of the custom furniture and other enhancements being provided through the FOML’s Lifelong Legacy Campaign.

It also allows time for staff to get books back on their shelves in correct order. The Modesto collection has been stored in the backrooms at the Salida Library but were kept in correct order so that they could be checked out during the two-year closure of the downtown facility.

During this time, people also have been able to select books and DVDs and pick up reserved materials at the Express Library, located in Tenth Street Plaza in downtown Modesto. That small library proved very popular. It will remain open through June 30, 2027, the end of the county’s fiscal year, and possibly longer.

“This reopening is more than the return of a beloved building. It’s a celebration of what our community can accomplish when we invest in places that bring people together,” said County Librarian Sarah Dentan. “We know you’ve been patiently waiting to return to the Modesto Library, and we’re deeply grateful to everyone who supported this renovation and helped make this day possible.”

Plans are being made for a grand reopening. Watch the library website for details.