A New Brentwood Branch Library

Planning the Future of the Brentwood Library

The Brentwood Branch Library has been an important part of the neighborhood for many years. It is a place where residents come to read, learn, study, attend programs, use computers, and connect with one another.

The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Public Library are now planning the next chapter for the Brentwood Branch.

Rather than simply updating the current building, the plan is to develop a new Brentwood Branch Library at the former Brentwood Elementary School site. This location creates an opportunity to design a modern library that can better support the services, programs, and spaces the community uses every day.

The new site allows the library to grow and evolve with the neighborhood while continuing its role as a welcoming and trusted community resource.

This page will provide updates about the project and opportunities for the community to share feedback as planning continues.

Project at a Glance

Project: Brentwood Branch Library Project

Future Location: Former Brentwood Elementary School site

Project Goal: Develop a new Brentwood Branch Library that supports modern library services and community needs.

What this project focuses on:

Creating welcoming spaces for reading, studying, and learning
Improving access to computers, internet, and technology
Supporting programs for children, teens, and adults
Providing flexible spaces for community activities and events
Designing a library that can serve the Brentwood community for many years to come

Share your feedback:

Community input is an important part of this process.

Community Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BrentwoodCM

Questions about the project?

Email: cjones@alladg.com

Why a New Location?

Public libraries today serve many different purposes. They support education, technology access, job searches, early literacy, community programs, and everyday learning.

Developing a new Brentwood Branch Library at the former Brentwood Elementary School site allows the project team to plan a facility that reflects how residents use libraries today.

This new location creates the opportunity to design spaces that support:

reading and study
library programs and events
youth and family activities
access to computers and digital tools
community gathering and learning

Planning a new library at this site helps ensure the Brentwood Branch can continue meeting the needs of the neighborhood now and in the future.

Benefits of the New Brentwood Library

Developing a new Brentwood Branch Library will create opportunities to improve how the library serves the community.

Some of the benefits may include:

More room for programs and community activities

Additional space can support storytimes, workshops, educational programs, and community events.

Dedicated spaces for children and teens

Areas designed to support learning, creativity, and youth programming.

Improved access to technology

Updated computers, reliable internet access, and technology resources for schoolwork, job searches, and digital learning.

Comfortable spaces for reading and studying

Welcoming areas where visitors can spend time reading, learning, or working.

A library designed for the future

A modern facility that can continue serving the Brentwood community as its needs grow and change.

Share Your Ideas

Community feedback will play an important role in shaping the future Brentwood Branch Library.

Residents, library visitors, and community members are encouraged to share their ideas through the community survey.

Your input will help guide planning and ensure the new library reflects the priorities of the Brentwood community.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BrentwoodCM

The survey only takes a few minutes and helps the project team understand how people use the library and what improvements matter most.

What Happens Next

Projects like this typically move forward in several stages.

Community Feedback

Residents share ideas and priorities for the new library.

Planning and Design

Project teams develop plans for the new facility based on community input and service needs.

Construction

Once plans are finalized, work can begin on the new Brentwood Branch Library at the former Brentwood Elementary School site.

Opening the New Brentwood Branch

When construction is complete, the community will be welcomed into the new Brentwood Branch Library.

Updates will be shared on this page as the project progresses.

Stay Connected

We encourage Brentwood residents and library users to stay informed as the project moves forward.

Updates about planning progress, community engagement opportunities, and major milestones will be shared here.

Contact the Project Team

If you would like to learn more about the project or share feedback directly, please reach out.