Visit to newly expanded Sun Prairie Public Library

 

As seen from Linnerud Drive.

Wisconsin State Journal, 5/26/2026

Chris Rickert reports:

Sun Prairie formally unveiled a $26 million remodel and expansion of its public library Friday that adds a key children’s space and nearly doubles the library’s size. 

Planning for the project in the fast-growing Madison suburb technically began in 2018, but Library Director Svetha Hetzler said the genesis for the project dates to space-needs studies completed in 2005 and 2012.

Project timeline

 

Sun Prairie Public Library

Floor plan (majority of photos taken in area highlighted; arrow indicates entrance to library)

Passage to new youth services area

Aquarium

Early literacy play structure

 

Youth program room

Caregiver room

Shelving for materials

Amphitheater

Atrium (stunning addition)

Walking into the library looks pretty much the same as it always has.