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.

IN THE STACKS: The Library Newsletter (Acrobat file, 400KB)
Read the May 2009 issue of the Library's quarterly newsletter. Click here for an archive of past newsletters.

Project Summary and Objectives (April 2009)
A document summarizing the goals of the Library's expansion project.

Library Performance and Expansion Update (March 2009)
The slides from a presentation given by Library Director Deborah Mazzolini at the March 2009 meeting of the Belvedere-Tiburon Library Foundation. (PowerPoint, 5 MB)

Expansion Update (February, 2009):
“What’s happening with the expansion?” is a question asked at the Library on a regular basis.  What the Library is working on currently involves planning, process, and organization.   The Town of Tiburon is beginning the environmental impact review (EIR) process which will take many months to complete. The Library Foundation’s  Capital Campaign Steering Committee (CCSC) is developing a plan and timeline for a fund raising campaign.  Given the current economic climate, the CCSC is proceeding with caution.  Sally Donnell has taken on the job of Capital Campaign Manager and is working with the CCSC, Belvedere-Tiburon Library Foundation, and the Library Agency on strategic development.  Sally has experience working in development with the San Francisco Education Fund, the California Academy of Sciences, and the Center for Book Arts to name a few.

Also being planned for the nearer future is community outreach, education, and marketing.  The Library will have open houses, tours, and presentations to keep everyone informed and up-to-date.  The Library would like to do neighborhood home presentations.  If you are interested in opening your home for one, please let us know. 

The other question that we hear often is “When is the Library going to break ground?”  Given the EIR, the fundraising, the planning and outreach, and the design process, breaking ground is probably several years down the road.  

Answers to Questions about the Library Expansion Plan
Topics covered include the expansion timetable, project goals, and meeting space. (February 2009) (.doc file).

Library Expansion Comments Form
Please share your comments, questions, and ideas on the Belvedere-Tiburon Library Expansion Project.

The Libraries of Tiburon and Belvedere: A Historical Tour
An annotated map of the public libraries of Belvedere and Tiburon since the 1890s.

Conceptual Ideas for the Library Expansion
In July, 2008, the Belvedere-Tiburon Library Agency voted its preference to place the expansion on the location of the current parking lot and to construct a new parking lot in the undeveloped land behind the Library (also known as the "Civic Connection" plan).  The Library is in the first or conceptual planning phase of the project.  An environmental impact report (EIR) will be done by the Town of Tiburon in late 2008 and early 2009. Linked to below are are a conceptual site plan and exterior view. Links will open in a new browser window.
   Civic Connection Site Plan (.jpg file)
   Civic Connection, View from Tiburon Blvd. (.jpg file)

Belvedere-Tiburon Library Strategic Plan 2009-2013
An overview of the issues, goals, and action items for the library building and its collection, services, and programs in the coming years.

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

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.

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

Space Needs Assessment, Phase 2: Building Program
(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.