| May 2000 |
The City of Palo Alto Library Advisory Commission issues a report, New Library Plan, which describes the service requirements and concept of
Full service Resource Libraries in North Palo Alto (Children's Library, Main Library) and South Palo Alto (Mitchell Park Library)
Neighborhood libraries with limited services, collections & hours at College Terrace Library, Downtown Library and an improved Terman Park Library. |
| June 2000 |
The Children's Library Feasibility Study, completed by the Architectural Resources Group consulting firm, recommends a sensitive option to preserve the historic building and expand it on both sides without infringing on the Secret Garden. This study was funded jointly by the Friends and the City of Palo Alto. |
| Sept. 2000 |
The Palo Alto City Council adopts the New Library Plan in concept. |
May 2001 |
Library building program reports for Children's, Main and Mitchell Park libraries completed by Denelle Wrightson of Phillips Swager Associates. The three reports describe the spatial requirements for expansion or replacement of the three Resource Libraries. |
| In Progress |
A Main Library/Art Center site feasibility study to determine how the two expanded facilities could best fit on the adjacent properties for mutual benefit and value added for the community. Estimated completion: late fall, 2001 |
| In Progress |
A Mitchell Park Library and Community Center site feasibility study to determine how the limited property can be' developed to meet library and recreation-related requirements. Estimated completion: early winter, 2001 |
| To Be Scheduled Later |
A Library Master Plan Definition Study will provide conceptual design and building expense projections for the preservation & expansion of the Children's Library and expansion or replacement of the Main Library and Mitchell Park Library. This study will include preliminary design of Children's Library. The Study will provide data for capital funding efforts, e.g. a bond measure. City capital (CIP) budget for 2001/2002 includes 50% expense ($200,000) toward total cist of $400,000 needed. |