City of Garland, TX
10/27/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2025 09:57
West Garland Library Now Open
The new West Garland Library, 3921 W. Walnut St., opened on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Library Director Karen Archibald described the product of the 2019 Build Garland bond program as "a space built with purpose, vision and deep pride in what this community can become when we invest in learning, in imagination and in one another."
West Garland Library is a colorful facility with vibrant glass, high windows and bold lines - opened as a replacement for the aging Walnut Creek Branch Library. It nearly doubles the space Walnut Creek offered in service to the area.
Hollabaugh Park is now the first and only Garland site to feature both a library and a Recreation Center.
"Together, we'll be able to create truly community-driven programs that support learning, wellness, creativity and connection for all ages," Archibald said. "This co-location opens the door to fresh opportunities for residents to grow, play and thrive. All in one place."
West Garland Library features include:
- Dedicated spaces: for children, a specially themed area that invites families to play, read and explore together; for teens, a modern, social space designed for creativity, study, and connection; and for adults, peaceful reading and study areas, plus tech-enabled workspaces. There are public use spaces, outdoor green spaces and a plaza that connects the library and rec center.
- Technology enhancements: high-speed public Wi-Fi, upgraded computers, mobile charging stations and audio-visual components in public spaces; and tech-friendly spaces support virtual meetings, online learning, job searching and digital creativity.
- Interior design: a comfortable, welcoming environment for all ages; spaces that can transform to support quiet study, community events and interactive learning; and furnishings thoughtfully selected to support inclusive use, accessibility and comfort.
- Enhanced collections: new copies of old favorites and new titles and a donation of materials from the Vietnamese American Association.
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