Recognizing the need for a new, larger library, the Library Board approved the purchase of two adjoining lots located on the southwest corner of Rt. 150 and Galena Street.

Members of the Brimfield Men’s Club, area farmers, and other community members volunteered their time, labor, and equipment and worked together to demolish Dungan’s Garage, which had operated as a car dealership and mechanic shop from the early 1940’s through the 1970’s. 

15,000 bricks were salvaged and used in the construction of the Library; additional bricks and building materials were sold to help pay for the new building. 

Thomas Landes and Associates of Chillicothe was hired to design and oversee construction of the new Library.  

Members of the Board and former librarians led the ground breaking ceremony for the new Library on March 20, 1976.

The new 2,800 square foot, T-shaped Library opened to the public in November of 1977 and featured a children’s area with games and toys, reading tables, a microfilm reader, art prints, puzzle exchange, magazines, and a collection of 7,780 books.

The new Library was open to the public Monday, Tuesday and Friday 3:00-5:00, Wednesday 3:00-7:00, and Saturday 9:00-12:00 noon.  The Library was closed Thursday and Sunday.