A multi-year study of a potential Community Center Campus in Harmon Park has ended. The study was a joint venture between Johnson County Library, the City of Prairie Village, and YMCA of Greater Kansas City that would help the Library determine whether moving the Corinth branch to a potential Harmon Park campus would be feasible.
The most recent study phase of the project included three community engagement meetings and multiple community questionnaires intended to gather input on project interest, potential Community Center amenities, site location and design, and analyze project costs.
The study’s final public meeting was held October 15, 2024. After the conclusion of the study, the Prairie Village City Council considered public feedback and overall study outcomes. During a City Council meeting on October 21, 2024, the Council voted to cease pursuit of the Community Center Campus project. As a result of this action, the Library and YMCA will independently explore next steps for our respective facilities.
Our Board has prioritized the development of a replacement facility for Corinth Library as our next large-scale capital project through the Comprehensive Library Master Plan, which was approved in 2015 as a framework to guide the Library’s sustainable growth of services, operations, and facilities. Funding has already been allocated and will not require additional taxpayer contributions. Board members will discuss next steps for Corinth Library at a future Library Board meeting, and we will provide updates via this project page and social media.
Visit the Corinth Library replacement FAQ for more information.
We know you probably have questions about what to expect during the building process, so we’ve put together an FAQ that addresses more details about the project and what's next.\
