Shepard Branch Library

Columbus Metropolitan Library

Facts
Site Size: 1.77 acres
Lead Architect: Moody Nolan, Inc.
Site Location: Columbus, OH
Moody Engineering Project Manager: Mark Larrimer

Description
Moody Engineering provided site design for a new 10,000 SF branch library in the northeast side of Columbus, Ohio. Formerly the smallest of the branch libraries at 6,000 SF there was a need to create a larger more accessible community library and fit the various program spaces into a small footprint. Moody engineering provided overall site development and permitting as well as City of Columbus Drawer E, stormwater and water services plans. The site improvements required City of Columbus zoning permits and filing an Notice of Intent (NOI).

The new library has more public computers, a larger Homework Help Center, a dedicated Ready for Kindergarten area, a larger community gathering space and additional parking. Additionally, there is a garden overlook accessing park space and bike trails, in addition to a drive-up book drop and pick up window.