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Release Date: 04/01/2008
Newly remodeled Madrona-Sally Goldmark branch to reopen May 10
The newly renovated Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch of The Seattle Public Library will reopen to the public with a festive community celebration beginning at noon Saturday, May 10.
The 1,707-square-foot-branch at 1134 33rd Ave. is the 26th project completed under the 1998 "Libraries for All" voter-approved building program. It opened in a converted firehouse in 1973 and is heavily used by residents and schoolchildren.
The architect was Heliotrope Architects. Cope Construction Co. was the contractor. Seattle artists Mary Iverson and Monad Elohim designed artwork for the building. Iverson created an oil painting and Elohim made a ceramic sculpture.
The dedication ceremony will begin at noon with City Librarian Deborah L. Jacobs, Mayor Greg Nickels, Library Board Vice President Michael Parham, City Councilman Nick Licata and the Library book fairy "Lulu."
As part of the opening day celebration, there will be entertainment and Starbucks Coffee Company will provide free coffee and snacks. The branch will remain open until 6 p.m.
The Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch reopening celebration is made possible by premier sponsor Starbucks Coffee Company, signature sponsor Safeco Insurance and The Seattle Public Library Foundation.
About the building
The $893,213 renovation project included new seating, upgraded technology services and equipment, better electrical, communication and computer connections, more efficient circulation desk and work areas, improved ventilation, a modern mechanical system, and an updated book collection.
Heliotrope Architects designed the reconfiguration of the interior so patrons and staff could more efficiently use the branch, separating activities such as busy children's story times from the holds pickup area.
The renovated branch will emphasize materials for children, popular fiction, DVDs, and space for holds pick-up.
Outside, the main entry moved north toward Union Street to improve visibility. A canopy - subsidized by one of The Seattle Public Library Foundation's generous donors - will protect patrons from the weather.
Libraries for All
In 1998, Seattle voters approved a $196.4 million bond measure to fund improvements to all 22 existing branches, build new branches in underserved areas and construct a new Central Library. For more information about the building program or branch opening, visit the Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch home page at www.spl.org or call 206-386-4636.
For more information contact:
Andra Addison, communications director
206-386-4103
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