Northeast Library’s renovation and addition transforms this busy north side library into a daylit, accessible gathering place for the entire community. Collections and technology are integrated with comfortable seating areas suitable for various modes of study and reading to serve this diverse community. Children, teens, new Americans, seniors and families are provided with areas designed to respond to their unique needs. Improved interior planning provides appropriate adjacencies to better support staff in their delivery of library services. The library better serves as a community anchor and cultural resource with this new design.
Functioning as a welcoming lantern on this busy Central Avenue corner, the library features a new entry commons with flexible gallery space for this arts rich community. Site improvements include low maintenance attractive landscaping, a rain garden, clear signage and new lighting.
The project puts the community first by creating accessible, intuitive environments, increasing collections and services, providing self-service for patrons and providing a welcoming accommodation for a diverse community.
Sustainable features include new high efficiency windows, mechanical systems and lighting, daylight harvesting, low maintenance landscaping, storage for bikes, use of low VOC finishes, and use of regionally manufactured materials.