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The new Gibson Library

Gibson Library has now relocated. We have closed the old building at 280 Water Street and are now in our new building at 100 W. Lake Mead Pkwy at the corner of Lake Mead and Water Street in the Target shopping center.

The drive-thru window at the new Gibson Library at 100 W. Lake Mead Pkwy will be open limited hours for pickup of requested materials.
Interlibrary loan services have started again.
Requests are available at Gibson Library again. While we were in transition, you may have a placed a request to pickup at another library. We can change that back to Gibson for your convenience. Just check with any of our staff members to change your request.

FAQ

Why did Gibson Library move?
Gibson has needed a new location for a long time. There is not enough parking near the current location to accommodate all the library's visitors. Also, our neighbors at Henderson City Hall need the space for their offices and public services. The library facility itself was not constructed to provide many services that people expect, such as programs, study rooms, and a high volume of public computer use.

How can the library afford the construction of a new building in the current poor economy?
Because the city of Henderson needs the space at the old Gibson Library, the Library District was able to sell the building to the city. The funds from this sale are being used for the construction of the new building. No debt is incurred for this project.

What improvements will the new building provide for the public?
Quite a few things:

Ample convenient parking.
A safe, well-lit location near shopping and restaurants.
Large program rooms for all ages.
Study rooms.
Computer rooom with 25 public computers, and more space for classes.
A special area reserved for teens.
Drive-thru window for fast, easy pickup of requests.

For questions, account assistance, and other services, please contact one of the open Henderson Libraries!

Visit our blog of the building progress or watch our YouTube video of the walls going up.

Created with flickr slideshow.