West Regional Library Renovation

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Project Summary

The West Regional Library first opened in 2006 and is one of Wake County’s more active libraries. It serves western Cary and portions of Morrisville. It was recently renovated to update the interiors and address various aging building systems. Improvements include improved layouts, furnishings, shelving, floor and wall finishes, high efficiency LED lighting, HVAC equipment and support space improvements.

The library closed in early January 2025 in preparations for the renovation and reopened in late October 2025. 

Building Information

Site Acreage:
Existing

Building Area:
29,480 SF

Collection Size:
125,000-150,000

Programs Offered:
Children's programs, adult programs, reading materials, public computer access, printing, Wi-Fi, and public meeting spaces

Architect:
Clearscapes, PA

Contractor:
Riggs-Harrod Builders, Inc.

Construction Budget:
$2.5M

Project Completion:
October 2025

Location

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West Regional Library
West Regional Library
West Regional Library