HAMILTON-EAST PUBLIC LIBRARY
Noblesville, Indiana

Type: Expansion & Renovation

Square Footage: 102,000

Completed: May 2005

The population of Hamilton East Public Library’s service district has increased by 98% in just ten years. This rapid growth left them in need of larger facilities to house additional materials, staff, and services.

The existing building was expanded from 45,000 to 102,000 square feet. Its new design takes advantage of the building’s orientation and allows significant natural light to enter from the low glare northeasterly light. Located on State Road 37, the new expansion provides a dynamic presence in the community. The mayor of Noblesville has suggested that this building could become a beacon to the eastern entryway to their quickly growing city.

Overall, the new spaces will integrate with the existing building and provide significantly larger reading areas, children’s area, and local history room. Reflecting the library’s commitment to lifelong learning, the new young adult space will be the largest in Indiana.