DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The newest branch of the Dayton Metro Library is now open.

DML's Burkhardt branch held a community open house on Wednesday, so people can see firsthand what's new there. The library branch features a community room with after-hours access. There are six study rooms and a conference room.

Visitors can also enjoy a quiet reading room with a fireplace, public computers and in-library laptop lending.

"This is part of a larger plan to rebuild libraries around the county. Its been in the works for about a decade so this branch is our most recent branch, but we're also looking forward to opening a new branch at our Northmont branch which is in Englewood and then Huber Heights which will be the final project next year," said Jeffery Trzeciak, DML executive director.

DML's 'Libraries for a Smarter Future' project comes from a $187 million bond issue passed by Montgomery County voters in 2012.

The bond issue has allowed the library system to update or renovate all of its branches, and be reflective of the communities they serve.