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Walla Walla Public Library renovation construction begins with demolition

Construction crews move forward following abatement

Post Date:08/03/2026

Exciting news from the library's renovation project: interior abatement crews have finished and interior demolition has begun at the Walla Walla Public Library at 238 E. Alder Street!

The general contractor for the project is Banlin Construction of Kennewick, WA.

  • To learn more and get involved with the project, visit wwplfund.org
  • Updates and photos of this and other City of Walla Walla infrastructure projects are available at the city's GO Walla Walla site.

Photograph showing demolition of the library ceiling in the northwest corner (children's area) of the Walla Walla Public Library.

Ceiling demolition work underway in the north-west corner (children's area) of the library.

Photograph showing abatement work in the northwest corner (children's area) of the Walla Walla Public Library.

Abatement work in the north-west corner (children's area) of the library.

Photograph showing abatement work in the main reading room of the Walla Walla Public Library.

Abatement work in the main reading room, with the autographed wall of signatures from the library's Make Your Mark event visible on the far wall.

Photograph showing abatement work in the entry area and corridor of the Walla Walla Public Library.

Abatement work in the entryway and library corridor.

All library services and resources continue to be available at the library's temporary location at 115 W. Main Street.

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