Project Status: The construction of the foundation, walls, roof, and storm drainage system has been completed. The next phase will include window installation and application of exterior stucco. The new library is expected to open in summer 2026.

Next Steps:

The project will progress as follows:

• Construction
• Grand Opening

Project Location

Project Location Map

Project Location Detail Map

Many residents in north Sunnyvale live between two to four miles from any library. As a result, the Lakewood area has the lowest percentage of residents with Sunnyvale library cards of any neighborhood in Sunnyvale. Some of the City's residents with the most to gain from library services have the most difficult time accessing those services. This project will bring library services closer to these residents.

In early 2017, City Council authorized staff to explore a partnership with the Sunnyvale School District for the joint development and operations of the Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center (Library), which included completion of a feasibility study.

Based on the preliminary findings from the feasibility study, Council authorized staff to negotiate a formal memorandum of understanding with the Sunnyvale School District and the Fremont Union High School District for the construction and operation of a joint-use Library. This will be located on Sunnyvale School District-owned Lakewood Elementary School site.

The negotiations were successful. Council approved the proposed agreement in January 2020. Per the agreement, the new building will be approximately 20,000 square feet and one story.

For relevant Reports to Council, see Documents.

Approved Lakewood Branch Library Conceptual Plan

Community Meetings Summaries

• Community Meeting #1 Summary (English)
• Community Meeting #2 Summary (English and Spanish)

Reports to Council

Report to Council 20-0983, December 8, 2020 - Approve the Preferred Concept for the Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center Project as shown on Attachment 5 of the Report [see approved plan above]

Report to Council 20-0377, April 28, 2020 - Award of a Contract to Anderson Brule Architects, Inc. for the Design and Construction Support Services of Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center

Report to Council 20-0057, January 14, 2020 - Approve an Agreement with the Sunnyvale School District and Fremont Union High School District for a Joint Use Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center at Lakewood Elementary School

Report to Council 17-0072, February 7, 2017 - Authorize the City Manager to Explore a Partnership with the Sunnyvale School District for the Joint Development and Operations of the Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center

Timeline

May 2024 - Bidding and award of construction contract completed 

September 2023 -  Permits completed

May 2022 - Design process review completed

March 2021 - Schematic design review completed

2020 - Presentation of the Recommended Branch Library Conceptual Plan to the following School Boards, Commissions and City Council:

• December 8 - Sunnyvale City Council
• November 19 - Sunnyvale School District Board
• November 18 - Parks and Recreation Commission
• November 18 - Board of Library Trustees
• November 17 - Fremont Union High School District Board

August 26, 2020 - Community Outreach #2 Virtual Open House (for Community Meeting #2 Summary see Documents)

July 1, 2020 - Community Outreach #1 Virtual Open House (for Community Meeting #1 Summary see Documents)

April 2020 – Council awards a design contract to Anderson Brulé Architects, Inc.

January 2020 – Council approves the Memorandum of Understanding agreement between the City, Sunnyvale School District and Fremont Union High School District establishing the program and setting final Branch Library size and space

2017 – Council Authorizes Feasibility Study for Partnership with the Sunnyvale School District for the joint development and operations of the Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center

2013 – Council Selects Lakewood Park for new Library site