FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Basehor Community Library to Break Ground on Building Expansion

BASEHOR, Kan. (October 23, 2026) — The Basehor Community Library invites the public to
celebrate a significant milestone. On Monday, Nov. 16, at 4:00 p.m., the library will host an
official groundbreaking ceremony for a library building expansion and renovation project at the
library, 1400 158th St.

This family-friendly ceremony marks the start of an exciting expansion project designed to better
serve the growing community at every stage of life. The project will expand the library’s west
side and include renovations to introduce several highly anticipated features, including: a new
children’s wing, a dedicated children’s story time room and outdoor space, an expanded and
fully renovated teen services wing, teen study rooms, additional adult study rooms, an added
small conference room, enhanced staff operational areas, additional outdoor gathering spaces and
increased parking.

Following opening remarks from library leadership, city leadership, and project partners from
BBN Architects and BHS Construction, attendees are invited to witness the ceremonial
groundbreaking. Construction equipment will be on display for the event.
Construction is expected to be completed in Fall 2027. For more information regarding the
project or the groundbreaking event, please visit https://basehorlibrary.com/building-project/.

Media contact:
Rachael Hissong, Library Director
rhissong@basehorlibrary.org | 913.724.2828

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Come back throughout the duration of the project to check on our progress.