Heartland Library has investigated many options including purchasing and renovating the current Eldon City Hall building (originally built in 1959), renting other locations, or building a new facility. There have been many things to consider including finding structures solid enough to hold the extreme weight of metal shelving, furniture, books, and other materials. Renovating an old building has its own issues. It would be costly to fix the issues and change it to make it functional as a library. Potential places to rent have asked for monthly payments of $5000.00.  It is of the opinion of the Heartland Library director, Lisa Garro, as well as the majority of Heartland board members, with the costs of renovating an old building or renting another location, it would be best to build its own facility; a facility that can truly give the community the best access and accommodations for living, learning, and creating.

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It is the dream to eventually create new spaces at all four branches of Heartland.