New Merriam Plaza Library groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 29

New Merriam Plaza Library groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 29 

Johnson County Library is excited to break ground on our newest branch - the Merriam Plaza Library! Co-located on the same campus as the Merriam Community Center, Merriam Plaza Library will replace the current Antioch Library upon its opening in 2024.  

Fast facts are below; read more about the project on jocolibrary.org

  • In development with the City of Merriam since 2017 

  • 15,000 sq. ft all-electric building with an eco-friendly green roof 

  • Drive-thru for holds pickup and materials return 

  • Covered “front porch” for gathering just steps from the Merriam Community Center 

  • Dedicated kids and early-literacy spaces 

  • Same great staff, services and collection moving over from Antioch just prior to the building’s opening