The public is invited to see the design of the interior renovation of The Seattle Public Library’s University Branch from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 at the branch at 5009 Roosevelt Way N.E. For more information, contact Frank Coulter, Library project manager, at (206) 615-1621, or frank.coulter@spl.org.
Coulter and designers from
Hoshide Williams Architects
will be on hand to explain
the design. Library patrons
may stop by any time during
the open house to view the
design, ask questions and
fill out comment forms.
The $791,950 project will include new seating and shelving, a more efficient interior layout, improved ventilation, more electrical, communications and computer connections, upgraded technology services and equipment, and an updated collection of books and materials. The renovations are expected to be complete in 2007.
The University Branch opened
in 1910. It is listed on
the National Register of
Historic Places and was designated
a landmark building by Seattle’s
Landmarks Preservation Board.
The Library is working with
the landmarks board to preserve
the architectural character
of the branch.
The renovation is part of
the $196.4 million “Libraries
for All” bond measure,
which voters approved in
1998. The bond money, which
can be used only for construction
of libraries, is funding
new and improved branches,
in addition to the new Central
Library.
To date, the Library has
completed the new Central
Library and the Ballard,
Beacon Hill, Capitol Hill,
Columbia, Delridge, Fremont,
Green Lake, Greenwood, High
Point, International District/Chinatown,
Lake City, NewHolly, North
East, Rainier Beach, Wallingford
and West Seattle branches.
Many other branches are in
the planning, design or construction
phase.
The Seattle Public Library
Foundation continues to raise
funds from private sources
to enhance the public bond
commitment and keep pace
with the demands of patrons
for a high level of library
service. Every dollar raised
will ensure a level of excellence
in the Library’s facilities,
collections, and programs
that would not be possible
through its tax-based support
alone.
For more information, visit the Library’s Web site at www.spl.org..
(For more information, call Caroline Young Ullmann, assistant communications director, 206-615-1627.)
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