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Council OKs request for library proposals

by | Jul 2, 2026 | Latest, News

Proposals are being sought for renovations to the Lois Nelson Public Library under a $1 million bond approved in November 2023. File Photo

The small library with a big heart will be getting a million-dollar facelift. The Princeton City Council has approved soliciting bids for the renovation and expansion approved by voters in November 2023.

Glenda Puckett, director of the Lois Nelson Public Library, said the facility had grown over the past five years, adding 5,000 patrons and circulating more than 107,000 items.

“When I see these numbers, it is just a testament of what is actually happening in this city,” Puckett said. “We are growing at a breathtaking pace. I mean, we cannot keep up here at the library.”

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