CLARKSVILLE, TN − Montgomery County will celebrate the grand opening of the new North Branch Library and Animal Control facility on Saturday, Sept. 13. The public is invited to attend the event, which will feature guided tours of the facilities, music, food trucks, animal adoptions and more.

Located at 435 Jordan Road, the shared complex combines animal care and public education services in one location, according to a county press release.

“This site reflects a forward-thinking approach to meeting the growing needs of our community,” Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden said in the release. “By combining essential services in one location, we’re creating a shared space that encourages community engagement – and being smart with taxpayer dollars and maximizing the value of our public investment. We are thrilled to open the doors to both a new modern library that fosters learning, access and connection, and an upgraded animal care facility that prioritizes the safety and well-being of our residents and their pets.”

The North Branch Library will feature expanded resources, updated technology, study and meeting rooms, outdoor and maker spaces, and a welcoming environment for all ages.

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“We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped bring this vision to life – from our Library Board, Library Foundation, Friends of the Library, local leaders and library staff to our dedicated volunteers, community partners and supporters,” Library Director Christina Riedel said in the release. “The North Branch represents a new chapter of access, connection and possibility. We’re especially excited to develop collaborative programs with our neighbors at Animal Care & Control.”

Next door, the new Montgomery County Animal Care & Control facility will provide enhanced services for animal care, control and adoption, with an on-site surgical suite.

“Thanks to the support of our county commission, staff, volunteers and donors, we’ve opened a facility that triples our capacity – from just 47 kennels to nearly 100,” said Dave Kaske, Animal Care & Control director. “Our goal is to become a no-kill shelter, and this is a major step toward making that a reality.”

The North Branch Library will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on opening day, with refreshments available for purchase and opportunities to explore its new features.

Animal Care & Control will be open from noon to 3 p.m., offering pet meet-and-greets and guided tours of the new facility.

For more information about the Clarksville-Montgomery County Library, visit: https://montgomerytn.gov/publiclibrary.

For more information about Montgomery County Animal Care & Control, visit: https://montgomerytn.gov/animal-control.

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