Building Projects And Maintenance
Children’s Resource Center
The Children’s Resource Center closed on May 12, 2025, for a significant renovation and will reopen as a dedicated center for early literacy.
Renovations are expected to be completed by summer 2026. During the closure, the Children’s Resource Center will not be available for holds pick-up or returns. The book drop will be closed.
The closest Library locations are Central City Library (2020 Jackson Avenue, Suite 139) and Nix Library (1401 S. Carrollton Avenue).
Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center
July 8 update: Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center remains closed due to HVAC issues. Our vendor is at the site working on the unit to ensure that we can reopen as soon as possible.
During the closure, items on hold at Keller Library will be sent to Main Library (219 Loyola Avenue). You will receive a notification when items arrive. You may also request to have them sent to another location for pick-up by logging into your Library account or by calling any location. Library materials may not be returned to Keller Library during this closure. Materials can be returned to any other Library location.
July 2 update: Keller Library & Community Center is temporarily closed due to HVAC issues. We are troubleshooting now and expect to have more information following the July 4 holiday.
Mid-City Library
July 8 update: HVAC repairs are complete at Mid-City Library. We will reopen at 10am.
July 2 update: Mid-City Library is temporarily closed due to HVAC issues. The repairs to the system started today.
Nora Navra Library
July 2 update: The scope of work to repair the HVAC system is greater than what our previous vendor could supply. We selected a new vendor to fix the HVAC, and the repairs are scheduled to be made as soon as possible.
June 22 update: Nora Navra Library remains closed due to HVAC issues. Our vendor is at the site working on the unit to ensure that we can reopen as soon as possible.
During the closure, items on hold at Navra Library will be sent to Norman Mayer Library (3001 Gentilly Boulevard). You may also request to have them sent to another location for pick-up by logging into your Library account or by calling any location. Library materials may not be returned to Nora Navra Library during this closure. Materials can be returned to any other Library location.
June 18 update: Nora Navra Library is temporarily closed due to HVAC issues. We are working with our HVAC vendor to repair the system and will reopen as soon as possible.
June 15 update: Nora Navra Library is closed due to HVAC issues.
Robert E. Smith Library
June 15 update: On Wednesday, June 10, the HVAC system at Robert E. Smith Library failed, prompting us to move forward with repairs already planned for this location as part of our citywide roofing and HVAC replacement project. Rather than pursue a temporary fix, we made the decision to move forward with the full scope of improvements now. Smith Library will remain closed until a new HVAC is installed and the roof is replaced.
Existing holds, including those in the Holds Locker, will be routed to and available for pickup at Main Library (912 Loyola Avenue). If you have holds to pick up, dates have been extended. If you would prefer to pick up your holds at a different location, you can change your preferences by logging into your Library account or calling any location. Library materials may not be returned to Robert E. Smith Library during this closure. Materials can be returned to any other Library location.
If you signed up for the Summer Fun & Reading Challenge at Smith Library, we invite you to visit our other locations to check off activities, pick out books, pick up prizes, and say hello to your favorite Smith Library staff members. Smith’s events will be also rescheduled at other locations so check out our calendar for information on where they’re going.