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1. How much bigger will the branch be after the expansion?

The current building is 8,500 sq. feet with 52 parking spaces.
Building addition on the west side of the existing structure will add about 5,600 sq. ft. and 36 additional parking spaces with the demolition of the city-owned duplex, located on the corner of Holly and 4th.
We will have to allocate space in the branch for telecommunications equipment now housed in the duplex.

2. Were there opportunities for public input?

Yes! Online and paper surveys were made available, and voting jars were used at the Evergreen Branch. Library staff visited neighborhood meetings and met with people attending programs at the branch. Library staff also attended community meetings and talked with teachers and school librarians. Dykeman gave a schematic design presentation at the May Library Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2018 at 7 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium.

3. Will the Evergreen Branch remain open during construction?

In order to lower costs of the expansion and speed up construction, the Evergreen Branch will have to be closed during construction.

4. Will the branch be moved someplace else?

No. The Evergreen Branch will stay where it is currently located, 9512 Evergreen Way.

5. Who will the architect be for the expansion project?

Dykeman was chosen as the architect for the project.

6. When will the construction be done?

The timetable right now is for construction to begin in January 2019, and a grand opening in late 2019.

7. Will the expanded building be LEED certified?

Council has approved just over $507,000 for the design of the expanded branch. Although the type of structure limits our ability to achieve LEED silver certification, the City will incorporate cost effective green building practices to the extent possible.