The delayed opening of the renovated Campbell Library is anticipated to have long-term neighborhood advantages.
The Metropolis of Campbell was awarded a $500,000 grant from Silicon Valley Clear Vitality to construct an all-electric facility after plans for the brand new library had already been accredited. Modifying the plans to accommodate an all-electric system has pushed the library’s grand opening, initially set for this winter, up by as a lot as a yr.
“While this change added to the timeline as the grant was awarded after the building plans were developed, it is one that provides long-term benefits to the residents of Campbell as fully electric buildings reduce energy costs and are environmentally friendly,” mentioned Diane Roche, director of promoting and communications for the Santa Clara County Library District.
The youngsters’s room will function a group of latest books and different supplies, in addition to the Dreamy Downtown early studying play house for kids ages 0-10. Roche mentioned the play house can be “filled with the alphabet, sight words, numbers, interactive elements, an area dedicated to babies and prewalkers and other elements of Campbell that residents will recognize.”
Teenagers can have their very own devoted house with supplies to match their pursuits and seating areas for examine teams. Adults can have entry to a brand new assortment of studying supplies, and laptops and charging gadgets can be out there for patrons to make use of within the library.
The upstairs Overlook is designed to be “a flexible, welcoming space to read, relax, work or study,” Roche mentioned, “with comfortable seating, a browsing collection and windows that look out over the Orchard Green.”
Roche mentioned a brand new opening date has not but been decided, however winter 2026 is the anticipated timeframe. Within the meantime, Campbell residents can proceed to make the most of the Campbell Specific Library on the Campbell Group Middle.
“The Campbell Library has been in the making for a while, but all good things take time,” Roche mentioned.
