Sussex County Library System breaks ground on Dennis Branch renovation
Newton. The Sussex County Library System broke ground Sept. 14 on a major renovation of its Dennis Branch in Newton, with the updated library expected to reopen next year.
| 28 Sep 2026 | 02:01
David Silverthorne, Sussex County Commissioner; Keith Nelson, Director of Sussex County Facilities Management; Elke Yetter, Sussex County Treasurer; and Will Porter, Director of Sussex County Library System break ground at the Dennis Branch. (
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The Sussex County Library System broke ground Sept. 14 on a major renovation project at its Dennis Branch, marking the start of an effort to update and expand the longtime community library.
County and library officials gathered at the branch, 101 Main St., for the groundbreaking ceremony.
The project will provide an updated and expanded library space with improved accessibility and services for the Newton community.
“We are excited to see this project begin and to bring long-awaited updates to the Dennis Branch,” Library Director Will Porter said. “This has truly been a collaborative effort, from the Newton Library Association to county and state officials, and we thank everyone who has contributed to making this project possible.”
Porter also thanked the Newton library community for its support and said the library system looks forward to welcoming residents back to the renovated branch next year.
During the closure, the Sussex County Library System continues to provide services through its other branches and the Dot Mobile Library, which makes a regular stop at 15 Trinity St. in Newton.
The project is supported by funds from the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act, administered by the New Jersey State Library.
More information about the renovation and alternate library services is available at Sussex County Library System Dennis Branch renovation information.
