Library Building Program
The Belvedere-Tiburon Library, the Town of Tiburon, and the City of Belvedere have begun planning for an expansion of the existing library. The goal of the expansion is to create new spaces that will allow the Library to better fulfill its mission as a learning, technology, and cultural center. Keep an eye on this page for the latest news, documents, meeting schedules, and volunteer information.

Conceptual Ideas for the Library Expansion
Linked to below are the two basic design approaches being considered for the Library expansion. These conceptual plans are intended to generate discussion rather than to present definitive choices. (May 2008)
 Courtyard Design (.pdf file, 4 MB)
 Civic Connection Design (.pdf file, 8 MB)

Expansion Goals
A one-page document summarizing the goals of the Library's expansion project. (May 2008)

Library Building Campaign Fast Facts
An overview of the reasons why the building campaign is underway. (May 2008)

From the Library Building Program: Executive Summary
A three-page overview of the space needs of the Library to meet both current and future service needs. (March 2008)

First Phase of the Library's Conceptual Plans
Click to view initial conceptual design plans developed by EHDD Architecture for the Library Building Program. (November 2007)

Space Needs Assessment, Phase 2 (800K .pdf file)
Appendices D-G of Space Needs Assessment (200K .xls file)
A detailed building program for the Belvedere-Tiburon Library expansion, created by the consulting firm Page + Moris LLC. The building program outlines the specific spaces and requirements for an expanded, two-story library facility that will meet the library service needs of Belvedere and Tiburon residents over the next forty to fifty years. (March 2007)

Space Needs Assessment, Phase 1 (2MB .doc file)
An assessment of the Belvedere-Tiburon Library's space and service needs, both current and future through the year 2030. Created by the consulting firm Page + Moris LLC, this document is a key component of the Library's expansion plans. (April 2006)