Modernizing Libraries 2024
Library Sales Tax at Work: Petaluma and Healdsburg
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
August 2024 modernization update
Since closing for a comprehensive modernization project, library staff have been busy in Petaluma, clearing out old materials, disassembling shelves and furniture, and readying the facility for the contractor to move in and start demolition. Look for demo photos soon!
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
August 2024 modernization update
The Healdsburg Regional Library has just closed for a comprehensive modernization project. Library staff have begun to clear out old materials, disassemble shelves and furniture, and ready the facility for the contractor to move in and start demolition. The Healdsburg Mini Library is open at the Healdsburg Community Center (1557 Healdsburg Avenue) as of 10 am, September 3, 2024.
