This building housed 50,989 library materials when it was originally constructed in 1968. It served a population of 19,022 with 8,468 cardholders. In 1994 the Library completed a major renovation project. The Library now houses approximately 144,000 items serving a population of nearly 34,700 with 23,700 cardholders. The Library and community have nearly doubled in size.

The main level of the Library provides Adult and Young Adult Services, Reference Services, and the Indiana Collection. Located on the lower level of the Library are Children's Services, Audiovisual Services, Technical Services, and meeting rooms. The Goshen Adult Literacy Program, an independent non-profit agency, is also located on this level.

The Library is supported by taxes from the City of Goshen and Elkhart Township. The Library is administered by the Executive Director and governed by a seven-member board of directors appointed by local authorities.