Frankford Library reopens after more than two years of renovations

After being closed for two and a half years, Frankford Library reopened Thursday and unveiled its $5.5 million renovation.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at 6304 Castor Ave. with local and state elected officials in attendance. MORE: William Way LGBT Community Center to sell building after nearly 30 years on Spruce Street

Renovations to the 1823 b uilding, which was used as a hospital during the Civil War, were done to the work counters, study rooms, bathrooms, entryway and exterior . Lactations rooms were added, and meeting rooms and departments for children and teens were expanded.

Plans for renovating the library have been in the works for years. The facility closed in December 2022 with its reopening originally slated for late 2023. However, funding shortfalls and