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Moorhead to Get New Downtown Public Library with Play Space, Event Hall and Entrepreneurship Center
Summary
Presenters described a proposed Moorhead Public Library at The Loop as a multipurpose, intergenerational facility with a 100-seat presentation hall, a Center for Entrepreneurship, a large indoor playground and an indoor walking track; details on funding and timeline were not specified in the presentation.
Presenters outlined plans for a new Moorhead Public Library in The Loop, describing a multipurpose downtown facility intended to serve all ages.
The presentation said the existing library, opened in 1961, is outdated and in disrepair and described the new building as an "information-sharing hub" with a 100-seat presentation hall, a Center for Entrepreneurship, a children’s library and a 26,100-square-foot indoor playground. Speakers highlighted an indoor walking track that would cover about a mile in eight laps and a living-room-style area with a fireplace for reading and socializing.
The presenters framed the project as an intergenerational space for older adults and families. One speaker said the new library will be "a vibrant space designed by the community for the community," and another noted the facility would make downtown Moorhead more walkable and support local businesses and green space.
Speakers also emphasized access concerns: a presenter said centralized downtown placement would improve access for residents who face transportation barriers because of proximity to sidewalks and bus service. A parent in the audience said the designated children’s library and play space would create a safe, engaging destination for families.
The presentation described program spaces for quiet remote work, collaboration and lifelong-learning programs but did not specify project funding sources, construction schedule, or required approvals. No formal motions or votes were recorded in the transcript provided.
Plans referenced in the talk include: a 100-seat presentation hall; a Center for Entrepreneurship; an interior living-room area; a children’s library with eye-level shelving and reading nooks; a 26,100-square-foot indoor playground; and an indoor walking track.
Next steps, including funding, timeline and approvals, were not specified during the presentation. Organizers said the library is intended to "be a cornerstone of Moorhead’s future," inviting community participation in the project.
