Elk Grove Community
Elk Grove Libraries
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Elk Grove Library
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Elk Grove Library
Elk Grove Library is open
Elk Grove Library moved to the new library location at 8900 Elk Grove Boulevard, near Old Town Elk Grove.
The Elk Grove Library was established in October 1908 as the first county “free library” in California. The branch has been housed in several Elk Grove locations, during the past 100 years, until its current 8900 Elk Grove Boulevard site which opened December 6, 2008.
The 13,785-square-foot, city-owned, two-story building includes a group study room, a teen space, a community meeting room with an 80-seat capacity, 52 public-access computers, and a collection of thousands of books, periodicals, DVDs, CDs, and other materials. The branch will also feature a new electronic system that displays RFID technology to speed the return processing of checked-out books and other materials.
The City of Elk Grove purchased the shell building to replace the current leased facility for the Elk Grove Library in late 2006. In March 2007, the city contracted with Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning to develop interior improvement construction documents for the new library facility. In October 2007, schematic design documents were reviewed and approved by the project team, consisting of City of Elk Grove staff, library staff, and Group 4. In November 2007, the Elk Grove City Council approved a ten-year lease agreement with the Sacramento Public Library Authority to staff and operate the library.
The Elk Grove Library serves not only Elk Grove but also neighboring communities, such as Vineyard, Wilton, Sloughhouse, and Rancho Murieta. The library is in the heart of downtown Elk Grove. It is surrounded by several elementary schools and Elk Grove High School, all within walking distance.
For more information, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit http://www.saclibrary.org.
Franklin Community Library
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Franklin Community Library Starting on March 23rd our hours will be temporarily changing to:
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Franklin Community Library opened in September of 2002. The 19,600 square foot cooperatively managed library is located at 10055 Franklin High Road in Elk Grove. After several years of planning and collaboration, the Elk Grove Unified School District and the Sacramento Public Library Authority joined in the operation of the Library.
Franklin Community Library serves the students of Franklin High School and Toby Johnson Middle School as well as the general public. The library offers many books and special materials to enhance classroom learning, plus activities and services similar to those in other public library branches: preschool story times and programs for school age children and teens are offered; special adult programs and workshops are scheduled at various times during the year.
The library has 66 computers for public use, some of which may be reserved for use by Toby Johnson and Franklin classes during school hours. Weekdays at 3:00 when school lets out, there is quite a bit of competition for computers and for tables. There is a well used self-check out machine for the convenience of the public. The library is open more than 60 hours per week to serve both the students and the larger community and has a summer/holiday schedule of over 30 open hours.
This is the first time Sacramento Public Library has been involved in a jointly managed facility. Cooperation between school and public agencies allows Franklin Community Library to provide extended hours of service and a broader range of materials than would otherwise be possible. The cooperation of the two staffs allows us to provide much needed library service to this fast-growing area.
Franklin Library is supported by an active and enthusiastic Friends of the Library Affiliate. They work to provide programs and workshops and to promote use of the library throughout the community.
Though we work hard to maintain our regular schedule of 60+ hours per week, our open hours may be subject to change due to staffing requirements or school schedule.
For more information, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit http://www.saclibrary.org.
Designing the New Elk Grove Old Town Library
View Community Meeting Presentation (11/13/07)
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Last updated: 4/18/09 11:22 AM
