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Missoula Public Library is located in downtown Missoula and is a central hub for lifelong learning and community engagement. It will open the doors to a new, expanded, and impressive state of the art facility in the summer of 2020.

The new Library is based on the Scandinavian Culture House model, which emphasizes collaboration and creativity. It is designed by local architects A+E Design in partnership with Minneapolis-based library-museum specialists MSR Design to meet contemporary public space standards, accommodate future growth, and adapt to change.

Architect’s Vision

“By achieving the highest level of sustainable design, Missoula’s new library-museum complex is designed to endure for generations. The building will invite and respond to changes in technology, user interests, collection diversity, and the environment. This nexus of library, museum, science center and community center blends Missoula’s rich heritage with world-class innovations. It will become the heart of the city, attracting users from throughout the county and beyond through the pursuit of creativity, civic engagement, and sense of belonging.”

Learn more about the new library here.

The Missoula Public Library's MakerSpace offers a host of tools and resources that the public can use for free or a minimal cost. These include 3D printers, a desktop CNC machine, a Cricut Maker, a variety of art materials, desktop and handheld 3D scanner systems, soldering irons and supplies, a variety of STEM toys and activities for kids, Raspberry Pi 3 Starter Kits and Arduino Inventor's Kits, and more. Additionally, the MakerSpace offers free classes and creative experiences to the community.