Library Planning News

What's the latest news about facility planning at the Bellingham Public Library?

Hundreds participate in Library services discussions

Library and City officials extend a hearty thank you to all who participated in community conversations this fall about the next phase of developing a new central library and library services citywide. Hundreds of community members participated by attending open houses and focus groups, filling out surveys and learning more about community library needs and uses. More...

Additional Information

Central Library Building Program Statement and Cost Analysis
October 23rd Open House - View it online OR watch it on BTV 10: Wed. @ 10pm, Th. @ 11:30am, Sat. & Sun. @ 1pm
Frequently Asked Questions
Letter from Pam Kiesner, Library Director
Video: Visit the library and learn about future library plans on Inside Bellingham - click to view Feb/Mar 2007 episode; library segment is 24 minutes into the program.
DRAFT Bellingham Public Library: Citywide Library Services Study
Bellingham Public Library: Preliminary Building Program September 2003
Bellingham Public Library Geotechnical Study
Final Draft 2006 Fairhaven Condition Assessment (prepared by BOLA Architects)

City Council Presentation, January 22, 2007
Presentation to City Council - slides
Presentation to City Council - text
Faye Hill's Remarks
City Council Agenda Bill

Current and projected population maps
2005 Bellingham Population Map
2005-2022 Change in Bellingham Population Map
2022 Bellingham Estimated Population Map

The Library ranks high in a recent Customer Satisfaction Survey:
2006 City of Bellingham Customer Satisfaction Survey

The challenges we face - outlined in this assessment:
Facilities Needs Analysis

Ideas for the future! Photos of new libraries in the region, and websites of exciting new libraries:
New library photos
Cerritos Library
ImaginOn: Joe & Joan Martin Center
Project for Public Spaces Newsletter
Salt Lake City Public Library
Seattle Public Library - Downtown Library

Estimated drive times at posted speed limits to Central Library and Fairhaven Branch Library
Drive time to Central Library
Drive time to Central or Fairhaven Branch
Drive time to Fairhaven Branch

Building Green (or Silver!)
LEED Certification