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WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — For the first time in 30 years, the City of West Memphis is opening a new civic building.
West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon and other leaders welcomed visitors to the new library on Thursday. It sits right on Broadway and it’s about twice the size of the old library.
“West Memphis is truly in the direction that we all knew it had the potential to be in a long time ago,” McClendon said.
The design features a children’s play room, a gaming area for teens and even a cafe.
Leaders say the $434 million project will help kickstart other improvements at public facilities across the city.
