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TBeards@oaklandlibrary.org.
Current Projects
AAMLO Preservation of African American Collections & Energy Update
This update includes roof, HVAC, exterior terracotta, wood doors, windows, and interior finishes. Provides recommendations for repair and replacement, and develop PS&E for Bid, Award and Construction.
Brookfield Library Renovation
Demolish existing children's reading room and build new, expanded children's reading room.
Feasibility study for a new 10,000 square foot facility, per adopted FY19-21 Capital Improvement Project.
Feasibility study for a new or relocated Main Library.
Main Library Renovation
Renovation of Main Library including electrical, lighting and flooring repair or replacement, painting, lighting and boiler controls, community room split HVAC.
MLK Library Bike Workshop
Expand Bike Workshop program by adding converted shipping containers to the rear of the MLK Library site for storage and workshops. Associated site and paving work by DOT. Security fencing and gates, and electrical service hookup, mechanical ventilation. Some ancillary additions as hand and tool washing station, electric bike charging and fixed seating for demonstration and workshops.
Feasibility study and renovation for a new Piedmont Branch Library. Participate in upcoming events, fill out a survey, or call (510) 761-5708 to leave ideas.
Rockridge Library Energy Upgrade Project
Teen Zone improvements; Energy Analysis and upgrade throughout facility including adding air conditioning and consider window repair, adding film, ceiling fans, electric heat pumps, and scope as identified upon project evaluation report and survey. Once scope is recommended and accepted with associated cost, move onto Phase II to complete design documentation, provide construction support services through closeout.
Feasibility Study to complete a comprehensive development plan that includes community input and City needs such as; Library, Parks and Recreation, Head Start and Resilience Center, etc.
Tool Lending Library at Temescal Library
Design and installation of a complete and independent Tool Lending Library space behind the Temescal Branch Library with associated site work. Units may be prefabricated.
West Oakland Resilience Hub
Study 3 City facilities - WO Library, WO Senior Center and deFremery to create new West Oakland Hub and complete 35% design.
Completed Projects
Remodel of the Asian Branch which includes upgraded flooring.
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The Elmhurst Branch is the First All-Electric Building in the City of Oakland!
New Energy Improvements include:
- Point of Use (POU) electric hot water heaters.
- Electric heat pump system for heating and cooling with improved filtration.
- Repaired windows with new low solar heat gain window film.
- Smart thermostats and exhaust fans.
Beautification features include:
- New all-gender ADA accessible restroom.
- New flooring.
- Exterior painting.
- New garden storage unit.
- Improved garden irrigation system.
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Cosmetic improvements include new paint and murals painted by young artists from neighboring schools.
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