Boulder set to break ground on North Boulder Branch Library – Boulde…

Boulder has announced that construction is ready to start on the much-anticipated North Boulder Branch Library.

The city has scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for 1 p.m. Wednesday at the site of the new library, 4500 13th St. The event is open to the public and will feature several invited speakers.

“We are excited to be at this pivotal moment,” Library Director David Farnan stated in a news release. “While construction inevitably creates some temporary inconveniences, we are eager for the result. The NoBo Branch Library will be a beautiful and welcoming space that supports our community’s love of learning, demonstrates our commitment to convenient and accessible public amenities, and celebrates the diverse experiences and cultures in Boulder.”

Originally, the city had planned to break ground on the new library branch in February, but the groundbreaking and ceremony were postponed due to weather conditions.

Plans for the new library branch have been in the works for more than 30 years, and in 2018 it was designated as a priority in the Library Master Plan.

According to the release, the new location will expand library access and community space as well as advance equity and environmental goals. The branch, which will emphasize multiculturalism, will be the new center for adult literacy and language learning as well as provide after-school programs for working families. It will also be within walking distance of multiple residential areas and will be a net-zero ready facility.

The new library was designed by WORKac and will be built by Fransen Pittman Construction. More information can be found at https://boulderlibrary.org/nobo-branch/.