Seattle Public Library - Libraries for All Capital Projects

Building Program Highlights: October 2003

Please Note: Much of the Library's main Web site has undergone an extensive redesign process recently and it is nearly complete. Most page addresses will change along with content changes.The new site is expected to launch in mid-October; watch the www.spl.org front page for announcements.

This "Libraries for All" Web site is not part of the redesign and will retain its familiar look and content. The address for this lead page also will remain the same: http://www.spl.org/lfa/index.html

On Nov. 3, 1998, Seattle voters overwhelmingly approved the $196.4 million “Libraries for All” bond measure to upgrade The Seattle Public Library with new facilities, technology, and books. The bond measure, which can be used only for construction of libraries, will pay for improvements to all 22 branches, five new branches and the new central library. The "Libraries for All" Web site includes detailed information about the entire building program. For information about individual branch projects, see Neighborhood Branches .

This page provides current news, meeting dates, project timelines and other related links.

New Central Library Project News

Audio documentary on The Seattle Public Library programs (08/05/03)
Library Board selects four artists for "Library Unbound" project (06/20/03)
Visit toy theatres at the new Central Library site (05/09/03)
Central Library to open in 2004 (03/25/03)
Construction Photos (Frequent updates)
Structural Steel Erection Sequence (Animations. 02/05/02)
Design information (Final Central Library design images, May 2001)

Neighborhood Branches Project News

The Seattle Public Library seeks contractor to build the new Greenwood Branch (10/02/03)
Greenwood Branch closes a chapter: Doors close for construction Nov. 1, 2003 (09/30/03)
The Seattle Public Library to auction houses in Montlake, Greenwood to clear way to build new branches (10/02/03)
Frequently asked questions about “Libraries for All” construction closures (06/30/03)
Beacon Hill Branch construction photos
High Point Branch construction photos
Rainier Beach Branch construction photos
Southwest Branch design images
West Seattle Branch construction photos

Meetings

Library Oversight Committee to meet October 24, 2003 (10/22/03)
Public invited to Nov. 3 presentation on the design of the expanded Southwest Branch (09/29/03)
Public invited to Nov. 5 presentation on design of Northgate Library/Parks project, street improvements (09/17/03)
Public invited to Oct. 15 open house to view design of Fremont Branch renovation (09/16/03)
Citizen Implementation Review Panel meetings
Library Board meetings
Seattle Design Commission agenda
Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board agenda

Timeline

The LFA Project Timeline (by completion date) for all libraries

Capital plan

"Libraries for All " 1998 Capital Plan (03/13/98)

Content modified: 22 October 2003

10/22/2003