Mitchell Park Library

Mitchell Park is our busiest library in terms of people who visit and the number of books and other materials that are checked out.

It is one-third the size it should be and has half the number of books it should have for the people it serves. It has no spaces for groups to work together or for programs to be offered. It is required to close on hot days when the interior temperature is unsafe. The current traffic flow of pedestrians, bicyclists, and cars is convoluted and unsafe.

New Mitchell Park Library and Community Center

The proposed new library and community center will be the right size for south Palo Alto, will have flexible spaces for people and programs, will be environmentally friendly, and will rationalize the traffic pattern.

Because of the passage of Measure N in 2008, the City of Palo Alto will be able to build a new Mitchell Park Library and Community Center. Construction is expected to begin in 2010 and end in 2012. New furniture and thousands of new books will be provided with the money raised by the Palo Alto Library Foundation's campaign.

Flyover video

A flyover of Palo Alto's new Mitchell Park Library and Community Center, opening in 2012.

Green building information

The Mitchell Park Library and Community Center will attempt a LEED Gold environmental rating. HEre's more information about the elements imvolved.

New Mitchell Park Library & Community Center gallery

Read more about the Mitchell Park Library and Community Center project at the city's project website »

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