Our New Chapter
From Devastation Comes Opportunity
The Caldwell Public Library will finally have a new, permanent home at 80 Bloomfield Ave.
In 2021, after a devastating flood destroyed the Library's original home of over 100 years, it was recognized that the Library needed a new, safe, and accessible space that would allow the Library to continue to serve all people in our mission as a welcoming literary, educational, and community hub for all.
Construction started in the Spring of 2025 and we anticipate starting the moving process early in 2026. To get updates, please subscribe to our email newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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View Renderings
Learn more about our new space and features. Please note that lighting features, technology, carpet and paint colors are not reflected in these renderings. In addition, some furniture finishes may not accurately show.
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Features We Love
Building a modern space for the Caldwell community to learn, explore, gather, and thrive.
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Parking lot with plenty of spots for Library visitors.
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Sink and counter space in Community Hall to allow for more types of programs.
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Catalog computer to privately access the catalog to see what is available for instant borrowing.
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Plenty of power outlets to plug in and charge devices.
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More computers for adults and teens.
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Reading nooks ​for children.
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Sensory corner in the Children's Room to providing a calming experience.
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Flexible layout to allow for increased functionality and growth based on what YOU need.
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Wobble chairs for teens that provide a comfortable and stress reducing experience.
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Updated audio/visual technology for more interactive programs and meetings.
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Water fountain with bottle filler to hydrate sustainably.
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Technology for hybrid meetings to increase accessibility.
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More accessible Circulation Desk to better assist patrons and staff, as well as increased visibility for our younger visitors.
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Hug chair that calms stimulated children.
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Display tables, shelf tops, and side panels to highlight more books that may be of interest to readers.
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Circulation Desk in Children's Corner for personalized assistance.
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Additional phone at Circulation Desk to better assist callers.
Past and Present!
As the countdown to moving day continues, we spotlight different aspects of the library-in-progress for you to get excited about!
We have been sharing construction photos in our newsletters, but once you see them side-by-side, you can see how far it's all come.
The infographic highlights the front entrance, the front desk area, the Hub business center and Study room, and the grand entrance to the Children's Room.
This is just a taste of what's to come, but if you look carefully, you can see a glimmer of detail: the carpets, the lighting, the paint colors, the doors and windows. This is just a hint of what is in store for you once the new library is furnished, stocked, and open to you. As the transformations show, it is very exciting, indeed!
Our move-in date is ever closer, but final construction details leave our date undetermined, so make sure you've signed up for our newsletter for important information on our transition and what you can do as we set up your brand-new library!