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Project description

  • New branch library.
  • The library replaced a small self-service facility in the Southwest Youth and Family Services Center.
  • Developed in partnership with the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association. Library anchors first floor of a three-story building at 5423 Delridge Way S.W. that includes 19 apartments.
  • The branch features a collection of 20,000 books and materials, reading and study areas, modern techology services and equipment, special areas for children and young adults, a meeting room and computer work stations.

 

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Milestones

  • June 2002: Residents enjoyed activities, food and music at the grand opening celebration of the new Delridge Branch on Saturday, June 29.
  • May 2001: Residents attended a groundbreaking ceremony sponsored by the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA).
  • June 2000: Residents attended a presentation on the progress of the design of the new library. The Seattle Public Library board of trustees selected metal artists Nick Lyle and Jean Whitesavage to design artwork for the new branch.
  • February 2000: About 35 people attended a pre-design "hopes and dreams" meeting to share ideas on services, collections and programs.
  • November 1999: The Seattle Public Library Foundation agreed to fund the library.
  • July 1999: The Library Board asked Library staff to begin to negotiate an ownership or lease agreement with the DNDA.
  • June 1999: About 35 people attended a community meeting to talk about where to build a new library.
  • November 1998: Seattle voters approved the $196.4 million "Libraries for All" bond measure. The bond money, which can be used only for construction of libraries, is funding new and improved branches as well as a new Central Library.

Quick facts

Project type

New building

Schedule for completion

2002

Budget for capital costs

$3,006,223

Total library program area

5,600 square feet

Computers

11

Artists

Nick Lyle
Jean Whitesavage

Art budget

$37,236

Library Board steward

Greg Maffei  

Architect

Stickney Murphy Romine Architects

Contractor

Walsh Construction Co.

Next steps

  • Branch completed

See also "Libraries for All" 1998 Capital Plan (issued March 13, 1998).

Content Modified: 16 November 2006

11/16/2006

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