North Natomas Library
Construction
| Schedule | Groundbreaking | Project Overview | Elevations |
| Artwork | Current Construction Photos |
Library Construction Journal
9/12/08
I stopped by the construction site today to take some quick snapshot of the construction site and met Vicki Vicki Capozziello who suited me up in a hard hat and orange vest and I went out to meet the guys from Gray construction who were beginning the end fill on the site.
6/27/08
I recently mentioned on our HOME page that the construction had been held up by a challenge to the bid for the new library construction. I am happy to say that the challenge was found to be without merit, and that construction will begin on Monday, June 30th. You may have already seen fencing, trailers and equipment that has been off-loaded at the site. I will be posting a series of photos of the construction area to keep you up-to-date on the construction. So, check back at least once a month for brief updates.
2/26/08
You may now access an overview of the history of the North Natomas Library construction including the proposed schedule for the library construction and opening. I would encourage you to go to the SPL website to keep up with the latest on the construction information (http://www.saclibrary.org/new_projects/nnt.html). I have reproduced the schedule below along with the link to the Project Overview, as well. I have also added a jpeg showing the new exterior elevations.
2/05/08
The uncertainty over the Governor's Budget and the findings of the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the condition of the levees has us all on tenterhooks. There is also a lot of gossip out there regarding the construction of our new library. The construction of the library continues to proceed and the city has gone out to bid on the project (the bids are due back on February 27th). To view Sacramento City projects currently in the bidding stage click on BID PROCESS.
Anne Marie Gold has verified that the project is on track, that the groundbreaking ceremony will indeed be held on April 3rd, and that SPL will be placing a link on their website to keep the community updated on the project's progression. You can access information regarding the North Natomas Library construction by either going to the Sacramento Library Website, and choosing Library Building Projects. For a quick link the North Natomas Library Project, click here!
To view a PDF of the Library Board Agenda for January 24th is available here, to view this PDF, click here. To view this PDF you will need download your FREE copy of Adobe Reader!
| Dates | Description |
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January 2007 |
Programming & Schematic Design Work Completed |
April 2007 |
Working Drawings Complete |
August 2007 |
DSA/State Library review |
October 2007 |
Contract Documents |
January 2008 – March 2008 |
Construction Bidding/Award |
April 3, 2008 |
Groundbreaking Ceremony |
April 2008 – June 2009 |
Construction |
| September 2009 | Library Grand Opening |
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Exterior Elevations for the North Natomas Library
Artwork for the new North Natomas Library
I contacted the "Art in Public Places" consultant, Diana Walker-Smith, regarding the works of art that will be placed in our new Library. Diana graciously shared maquettes of the coming works of art. Below is the note that accompanied the maquettes:
Dear Nancy,
There will be 3 works of art for the No. Natomas Library. The works will be created by Ray Gonzales, James Piskoti, and Joe Scarpa. Ray will be doing 2 ceramic tile murals, one for each restroom. They will be entitled "Surfing the Stacks." James Piskoti will be doing several pieces outside the children's reading room. the pieces are entitled "Reading is an Adventure." Joe Scarpa will be doing an exterior piece for the corner entitled "Author's of our Own Destiny." I have attached maquettes of the artists' work. These maquettes are scaled-down versions of what is being proposed. In the case of Joe Scarpa, the eye is not in proportion to the scale of the book; if it were, you could not see the detail.
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Ceramic Tile Murals for the Restrooms by Ray Gonzales |
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Surfing the Stacks |
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Exterior Piece for the Library Grounds by Joe Scarpa |
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Author's of our Own Destiny |
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PHOTOS
We are not the only library construction going on in this area. The Sac Library website includes a link to the current Library Construction projects. When so many other library systems are closing their branches or limiting the days that they libraries are open, we are certainly blessed to have such a vibrant growth occuring in our library system. Do check out the North Natomas Library construction link at http://www.saclibrary.org/new_projects/nnt.html--it includes Library Fact sheets, Timelines, a description of the concept behind the library, and an updated construction photo filmstrip. A more complete series of construction photos can be accessed from the North Natomas Library Shutterfly site.