The two-story, 60,000 sq. ft. facility, the third of its kind in the U.S., serves as a research library and cultural center. On the first floor,traveling and permanent exhibitions are displayed in the 5,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, adjacent to the 300 seat state-of-the-art auditorium, meeting rooms, and the symbolic Harrambe Room. General library materials, computer labs, the children's activity area, and special collections are located on the second floor.