the library building is a multi-section wood frame building, with gabled roof lines and clapboard siding. its most prominent feature is a tetrastyle greek revival temple front, with four fluted doric columns supporting a broad entablature and a fully pedimented triangular pediment, with a louvered fan at its center. the building corners at the back of this front feature paneled pilasters, and the center entrance is framed by sidelight windows and pilasters, and topped by an entablature. ells extend the building to the right side.