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 Street. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in February. The North Boulder Branch Library has been in planning for over 30 years and was solidified as a community and work plan priority in the 2018 Library Master Plan.
North Boulder Library Branch
This parcel of land was identified as the preferred site for this facility in 1999. The location is accessible by public transit and alternative modes of travel, like biking and walking. It is also adjacent to several communities that have historically been underserved, including Boulder Meadows and Ponderosa.
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. 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.
The overall budget for the planning, design and construction of the facility is $12.5 million. The library is expected to become part of a soon-to-be-formed library district with operations costs covered by the district’s budget.
“We are excited to be at this pivotal moment,” Library Director David Farnan. “While construction inevitably creates some temporary inconveniences, we are eager for the result. The NoBo Branch Library will be a beautiful and welcoming space that supports our community’s love of learning, demonstrates our commitment to convenient and accessible public amenities, and celebrates the diverse experiences and cultures in Boulder.”
The building was designed by WORKac and will be constructed by Fransen Pittman Construction. For more information, please visit: https://boulderlibrary.org/nobo-branch/.