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Contact:
Jennifer Garnett, Chief PIO
408-718-2601
jgarnett@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Sunnyvale Opens First Full-service Branch Library Oct. 31
WHAT:
The City of Sunnyvale is celebrating the opening of its first full-service branch library. The grand opening event will feature remarks from City leaders, a ribbon-cutting, and activities throughout the day to help visitors explore the new facility.
The Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center is more than a place to borrow books; it will serve as a community hub. It will be a shared-use facility with the Fremont Union High School District and the Sunnyvale School District.
The event is open to the public. Halloween costumes are encouraged.
SPEAKERS:
Larry Klein, Mayor
Michelle Perera, Director of Library and Recreation Services
City Councilmembers and community partners will also attend
WHEN:
Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (opening ceremony); activities until 5 p.m.
WHERE:
Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center
760 Lakechime Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
EVENT ACTIVITIES:
EVENT SCHEDULE:
10 a.m. – Celebration begins
10:05 a.m. – Welcome remarks
10:10 a.m. – Mayor remarks
10:15 to 10:20 a.m. – Ribbon-cutting
10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Family activities, demonstrations and library programming
ABOUT THE CENTER:
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Created in partnership among the City, Sunnyvale School District and Fremont Union High School District
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Total budget: $29.3 million.
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The school districts committed $3 million each for construction. They also agreed to contribute $80,667 each for an operable partition wall between the FUHSD and SSD school program rooms.
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Operating expenses for the facility will be shared as well. 15% for FUHSD and 10% for SSD.
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One story and about 20,000-square-feet
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All-electric building. Including an induction cooktop, a heat pump water heater, and rooftop heat pump HVAC units.
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Silicon Valley Clean Energy provided a $500,000 grant to fully electrify the building.
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Maker Lab offers tools and supplies for curious creators, including a 3D printer, laser cutter, sewing machines, large-format printer, vinyl cutters, jewelry-making supplies and arts-and-crafts materials.
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Hours: Monday – Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Sunday
Parking is available at the branch library and on the street.
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About the City of Sunnyvale - Sunnyvale is the heart of Silicon Valley. With a population of 161,884, Sunnyvale is the sixth-largest city in the Bay Area. We’re a center of technology and innovation, but also a town of quiet family neighborhoods, strong schools and a diverse community of people. The city has 27 parks; facilities for golf, tennis and swimming; a library; and an arts complex. Sunnyvale’s downtown is home to a variety of local eateries and merchants, and hosts frequent art festivals, concerts and a year-round farmers’ market. Sunnyvale has over 11,000 businesses that provide a rich mixture of goods and services, including many icons in tech, manufacturing, retail and research and development.
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