![]() ![]() Some of the plans are still unrealized due to a funding gap created by the escalating costs of construction. The library is expected to become part of a soon-to-be-formed library district with operations costs covered by the district’s budget. The overall budget for the planning, design and construction of the facility is $12.5 million and comes from the Community, Culture and Safety Tax, Developmental Excise Tax, Impact Fees, and the Library Fund. It also advances the concept of climate-friendly neighborhoods as it is within a 15-minute walk from several residential areas and will be a net-zero ready facility. With a focus on multi-culturalism, the branch will serve as the new center for adult literacy and language learning while providing additional afterschool programs in support of working families. In addition to meeting community demand for increased library access and community space, the new North Boulder library will further equity and environmental goals. It is also adjacent to several communities that have historically been underserved, including Boulder Meadows and Ponderosa. The location is accessible by public transit and alternative modes of travel, like biking and walking. The large lot is outside of the city’s floodplain and can accommodate a high-quality building, related outdoor space, nature-based programming, and adequate parking. This parcel of land was identified as the preferred site for this facility in 1999. The North Boulder Branch Library has been in the making for over 30 years and was solidified as a community and workplan priority in the 2018 Library Master Plan. The public is welcome to join several invited speakers in marking this significant milestone. After years of preparation, the City of Boulder is pleased to announce that construction is ready to begin on the North Boulder Branch Library, at 4500 13th St.Ī groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
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