TROY — The Troy Local History Library plans to relocate to the Hobart Government Center in the coming months, according to a Troy-Miami County Public Library (TMCPL) press release.

The new Local History & Genealogy Center is a move toward fiscal responsibility and brings numerous benefits to the staff and the community, said the release. Money from the sale of the building at 100 W. Main St. will be used to help fund a new HVAC system at the Troy library. The current HVAC system is original to the 1976 building and has exceeded its expected service life. Money from a $500,000 grant from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund will also be used for the HVAC replacement, which is expected to cost about $1.1 million.

“This move marks a significant step in consolidating library services and staff for Troy-Miami County Public Library,” said Rachelle Via, library director, in the release. “We hope researchers and genealogy enthusiasts will find it easier to access our extensive collection and the invaluable knowledge of our staff.”

The new location at the Hobart Government Center, along with the Maker Lab, offers a parking lot, ensuring a more convenient experience for visitors as well as climate control for the storage of historical documents. These changes will not only preserve but also promote their resources more effectively.

Staff will be opening the Local History & Genealogy Center for limited hours beginning in November while they complete the packing of documents and materials at the building at 100 W. Main St. during the next few months. They expect the transition to be a process as the Local History Library has multiple collections to organize and prepare for the move.

If interested in participating in this process as a volunteer, please contact Patrick Kennedy, by email at [email protected] or phone at 937-335-4082 or Angie Hellman, Public Services Manager by email at [email protected] or by calling 937-573-2627.

TMCPL looks forward to welcoming visitors to its new home and continuing the goal of providing access to collections and services that meet the needs and serve the interests of people in the community.