Proposed West Side library branch
Summary
The Library Foundation announced it's buying a west side parcel and plans to build a $25–30 million branch library entirely with private donations, then gift it to the city — asking only for an operating levy, likely in 2029.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Construction is privately funded; the city's eventual cost would be an operating levy for staffing and maintenance, anticipated around 2029.
West side families — most of Bozeman's growth is west of 19th — with books, literacy programs, and after-school space.
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