Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 9-01-2026
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of three names for three separate spaces within the new South Broken Arrow library
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Background:
The City of Broken Arrow and the City-County Library Commission of Tulsa County (TCCL) have entered into a partnership to develop the new 20,000-square-foot public library facility in south Broken Arrow at the southeast corner of South Chestnut Avenue and East New Orleans Street.
Planning for the new Warren Library is progressing well, and they have plans for a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for October 20, 2026, and construction is expected to begin in November 2026.
As part of the project, TCCL is finalizing the library's named donor spaces. As previously discussed with City Council, TCCL would like to offer the City of Broken Arrow the opportunity to name three spaces within the library.
The selected names could honor a historic Broken Arrow figure or group, a significant landmark, a historic location, or another meaningful community asset.
The three spaces for City Council’s consideration are:
Maker Space (600+ sq. ft.)
A hands-on innovation space equipped with 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters and engravers, specialized software, and other emerging technologies to support creativity, learning, and workforce development.
Children's Outdoor Play Space (1,300 sq. ft.)
Located on the south side of the building adjacent to the children's amphitheater, this destination space will encourage active play and exploration for young children and their families. Features will include tricycles, a playhouse, flexible seating, and other elements designed to support the development of gross motor skills and imaginative play.
Educational Classroom (seats 4-6)
A flexible learning environment ideal for homeschool groups, tutoring sessions, workshops, and community education programs.
Cost: None
Funding Source: NA
Requested By: Jeremy Moore, Project Manager
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Possible Historical Figures
Recommendation:
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Approve three names for three separate spaces within the new South Broken Arrow library.
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