The Aberdeen Timberland Library is inviting community members to help shape the future of their library during a series of Community Listening Sessions ahead of the library's upcoming remodel.
The sessions will give residents an opportunity to view preliminary floor plans, learn about planned improvements, and share ideas about how the remodeled library can best serve the community for years to come.
Three listening sessions will be held at the Aberdeen Timberland Library in the Rosalie Spellman Meeting Room:
- Friday, July 31 | 2–3 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 22 | 10:30–11:30 a.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 26 | 2–3 p.m.
The meetings will also be held on Zoom.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about proposed improvements, including updated spaces for youth and teens, local history collections, artwork, furnishings and community gathering areas. Library stakeholders will be available to discuss the plans, answer questions, and gather public feedback that will help inform the final design.
"We want the remodeled Aberdeen Library to reflect the needs and priorities of the people who use it," said Regional Manager, Stephenie Reece. "These listening sessions are an opportunity for the community to share ideas and help shape a welcoming, functional space that will serve Aberdeen for years to come."
The remodel will include new flooring, lighting, paint, an upgraded HVAC system and elevator, along with improvements to public computers, meeting rooms, seating areas, service desks, restrooms, and staff workspaces. The project will also incorporate universal design principles to create a space that is accessible and usable for people of all ages and abilities.
The library is expected to close in October 2026 with construction beginning November 2026. The remodel is anticipated to take approximately five to seven months, with a tentative reopening planned for May 2027.
The remodel is being funded through dedicated endowment funds established specifically for improvements to the Aberdeen Library, including support from the Kathryn N. Sherk Trust and the Marian J. Weatherwax Fund, both managed by the Grays Harbor Community Foundation, along with contributions from the Friends of the Aberdeen Library.
Community members can stay informed by visiting trl.org/aberdeen, following the Aberdeen Library on social media & by subscribing to email newsletters at TRL.org
For questions about the project, contact Stephenie Reece, Regional Manager for West Grays Harbor, at sreece@trl.org.