College Terrace Renovation Project       This neighborhood library closed in the summer of 2009 for 12-14 months to complete the extensive renovation project. This project is funded by the City, not by Measure N.

The College Terrace Library was built in 1936 and is housed in a building of approximately 4,860 square feet. Designed by local architect, Charles K. Sumner, the building also houses a day care center operated by Palo Alto Community Child Care. In April 2008, the City Council approved reclassification of the building from a Category 4 to a Category 2 structure in the City’s historical building inventory. Features of the design for the renovation: * Seismic reinforcement * Accessibility upgrades * New electrical and mechanical systems * Addition of air conditioning * New roof * Improved lighting * New paint and carpet * Minor changes to the interior layout of the library

Important project documents: Floor Plan for the Renovated Facility "College Terrace Library Seismic Upgrade & Rehabilitation", Historic Resources Board Presentation Award of Construction Contract for the College Terrace Library Project (CMR:324:09) College Terrace Library Core Historic Structures Report (May 2008, Revised October 2008)