The R.F. Meador Branch Library in Willis is undergoing a $150,000 transformation to better serve the local community. The project is being funded through grants from the Tocker Foundation and Still Water Foundation, as well as support from Montgomery County Precinct 1 Commissioner Robert Walker and the Montgomery County Community Foundation.

Renovation Details

The library will see new seating areas, updated furniture, changes to shelving, and redesigned spaces for children, teens, and adults. The children’s area will receive new seating and interactive features, while the teen area will include a more social setup for group projects and studying. Adults will also have access to new study tables, chairs, and quiet seating areas.

A new centralized circulation desk is also planned to make it easier for staff to help visitors with checkouts, account questions, and research needs in one place. The children’s desk will also be modernized. The project will also expand a flexible room that could eventually be used as a maker space through the library system’s Innovate@MCMLS initiative.

Library officials said the work is expected to be completed in fall 2026. The library will remain open during renovations, though some areas may be temporarily unavailable. The library also has future plans for an outdoor learning space, though the current construction is focused on the building’s interior.

Original reporting: Community Impact — Houston — read the source article.