SUNNYVALE, CA — December 9, 2020 — The City of Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale School District (SSD), and Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) have approved the design for a new branch library and learning center in the Lakewood neighborhood.

The 20,000-square-foot facility will be located on approximately 2.15 acres of the Lakewood Elementary School property. The three agencies partnered on the plans and cost-sharing for the new facility. The project team held multiple community and stakeholder meetings to develop the design and layout.

Intended to be a hub for learners of all ages, the new facility will be LEED Gold equivalent and feature:

• Children, teen and adult library sections
• After-hours space to collect reserved materials
• Flexible program rooms for SSD and FUHSD students
• Reservable rooms for studying, meetings, and events
• Spaces to support technology and multi-media learning
• A maker space for hands-on creativity, ex. laser cutting, 3D printing, woodworking
• A family space and children's play area
• Bike parking and electric vehicle car charging stations

The project is scheduled to begin construction in fall 2022. The Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center is planned to open in spring 2024. The current estimate for design and construction is approximately $28.3 million.

Project background: https://sunnyvale.ca.gov/business/projects/lakewoodlibrary.htm

Contacts:

Jennifer Garnett, APR

Coordinator of Communications City of Sunnyvale

(408) 718-2601

jgarnett@sunnyvale.ca.gov

Alia Wilson

Communications Coordinator

Sunnyvale School District

(408) 522-8200 x 1084

alia.wilson@sesd.org

Rachel Zlotziver

Communications Officer   

Fremont Union High School District 

(408) 522-2206

rachel_zlotziver@fuhsd.org