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Kenmore Library
Artist renderings of the new Kenmore Library
The Details:
The planning and design process for the new 10,000 square foot Kenmore Library
is underway. Property for the $10.49 million project was purchased at a
highly visible and accessible site. The new library will include books, materials,
computers, space for children and teens and a community meeting room.
- Project Status: In progress
- Expected Start of Construction: To be determined, based on the U.S. Postal Service relocation.
- Address of New Library: 6531 NE 181st Street
- Architect: Weinstein AU Architects
Highlights:
Most Recent Update:
May 2009
As the Kenmore Library project has progressed, KCLS has always assumed that the Kenmore Post Office would relocate to the center of the City. Recently, City officials became alarmed that the Kenmore Post Office may consolidate with the Bothell Post Office and move out of Kenmore entirely. KCLS has joined the City and many others in the community to ask our Congressional delegation to advocate for the Post Office to remain in Kenmore. The City has agreed to lease the Post Office its temporary City Hall building and KCLS is still committed to covering the cost of the relocation. It looks like a decision will be made in the next month. In the meantime, the Post Office will move out of the property owned by KCLS in time for construction on the new Library to start this year. The application and plans for a building permit will be submitted by the end of May. In addition, it now appears that all of the arrangements with neighboring businesses for construction easements and other issues are soon to be in place. The City has been very cooperative in the process by including site work for the new Library in road construction adjacent to the site. KCLS consultants are continuing work on the drawings and specifications for the project. It is KCLS’ goal to start construction as soon as the building is available for demolition.