Modernizing Libraries

Background

• 100 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma
• Branch opened 1976
• Serves Petaluma, Penngrove, surrounding areas
• Full service regional library
• Location of Petaluma History Room

Modernization Details

• Open and welcoming entry
• Reimagined children’s area
• New teen area
• Private study pods
• Convenient single service desk
• Updated restrooms
• HVAC and electrical upgrades
• Fire suppression system upgrades
• Efficient and reorganized staff areas
• Carpet, furniture, shelving, and paint
• Petaluma History Room on first floor

Partners

• Sonoma County Library: $3.7 million
• City of Petaluma: $2.9 million
• Friends of the Petaluma Library: $800,000

Timeline

• Library to close for renovation June 30, 2024
• Reopening estimated mid-2025

Library Services

• Offered at the adjacent teen center building, the “Petaluma Mini Library”
• Additional services at multiple sites in the community

Since closing for a comprehensive modernization project, library staff were busy in Petaluma, clearing out old materials, disassembling shelves and furniture, and readying the facility for the contractor to move in and start demolition.

The contractor moved in and demolition began. The orange carpet, more than half a century old, was removed, and the building was being prepped for major reconstruction.

The Petaluma Regional Library project is on schedule. In October, contractors were continuing demolition and interior framing upgrades; laying out new interior walls; and trenching for new plumbing and electrical.

The Petaluma Regional Library project is on schedule. Contractors spent much of November on critical infrastructure tasks, including electrical wiring, plumbing and framing.

The Petaluma Regional Library project is on schedule. In December, contractors were working on the updated restrooms, cleaning up the ceiling, and continuing the new interior configuration.

The Petaluma Regional Library project is on schedule. In January, contractors were completing the structure for the ceiling, continuing the new interior configuration, and installing the fire suppression system.

The Petaluma Regional Library project is on schedule. In January, contractors were working on the restrooms, installing ceiling tiles and finalizing the fire suppression system.

Background

• 139 Piper Street, Healdsburg
• Branch opened 1988
• Serves Healdsburg, Geyserville, Fitch Mountain, Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys
• Full service regional library
• Location of Sonoma County Wine Library

Modernization Details

• Carpet, furniture, shelving, and paint
• New windows along Piper Street
• Reimagined children’s area
• Open and welcoming entry
• Convenient single service desk
• Gender-neutral restrooms
• Teen area
• Private study pod
• HVAC and electrical upgrades
• Efficient and reorganized staff areas

Partners

• Sonoma County Library: $2.1 million
• City of Healdsburg: Exterior ADA improvements
• Friends of the Healdsburg Library: $101,600 grant

Timeline

• Library to close for renovation August 26, 2024
• Reopening estimated early 2025

Library Services

• Offered at the Healdsburg Community Center during renovation
• Additional services at multiple sites in the community

The Healdsburg Regional Library closed for a comprehensive modernization project. Library staff cleared out old materials, disassembled shelves and furniture, and got the facility ready for the contractor to move in and start demolition. The Healdsburg Mini Library opened at the Healdsburg Community Center, at 1557 Healdsburg Avenue.

The Healdsburg Regional Library project is on schedule. In October, contractors were prepping and pouring new concrete walkways; completing interior demolition and beginning interior framing and seismic upgrades; and beginning electrical and plumbing upgrades.

The Healdsburg Regional Library project is on schedule. In November, contractors worked on concrete walkways, interior framing, and electrical wiring.

The Healdsburg Regional Library project is on schedule. In December, contractors were working on drywall installation, mechanical systems, and exterior walkways.

The Healdsburg Regional Library project is on schedule. In January, contractors were working on ceiling installation, tile, drywall, and a new fence around the Millie Howie Patio.

The Healdsburg Regional Library project is on schedule. In February, contractors were installing tile in the restrooms, working on interior finishes and cabinetry, and preparing to install new windows in the south wall.

Background

The Cloverdale Regional Library will be closed beginning March 3 for a modernization project. The project includes renovated restrooms and a new outdoor patio. The library will be closed until March 24, then reopen for full service, with the restroom and patio work continuing. The restrooms and patio will be unavailable for about three months as the project is completed.