Modernizing Libraries 2024
Library Sales Tax at Work: Petaluma and Healdsburg
Petaluma Regional Library
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.
Healdsburg Regional Library
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.
Petaluma Regional Library
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
Healdsburg Regional Library
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
