District 8

Designed by Public Works’ Building Design & Construction, the revamped park includes a new accessible playground with an embankment slide, a dome-shaped climbing structure, natural boulders and sandbox; an improved Elk Street entry and safe drop-off area; accessible pathways; more than 160 new native and Mediterranean trees; and inviting landscaping.
 

The first West Portal Branch Library was built on a parcel of land which had been transferred from the Board of Education to the San Francisco Public Library in February of 1936. The Branch was opened to the public on May 2, 1936. Just three years later, on May 8, 1939, the Branch was re-opened in a new building designed by architect Frederick H. Meyer and constructed by the Works Progress Administration for a cost of $109,090. West Portal Branch was designed in a Mediterranean style with colorful red, ceramic roof tiles.

The The Noe Branch Renovation was completed on March 8, 2008. The Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch Library was the seventh branch established in the San Francisco Public Library system. The first Noe Valley Branch building was located at 1308 Castro Street. Using a grant provided by Andrew Carnegie, SFPL built a two-story building with a Spanish-style facade of brick and terra cotta. It was completed September 17, 1916 at a cost of $45,499, including furnishings. The architect was John Reid, Jr.

The new library features an expanded collection, a teen room, a children’s area with window seats and a skylight, and a program room that can be accessed after hours for community meetings. The 6,100-square-foot branch establishes a prominent civic presence on Ocean Avenue, contributing to the revitalization of this commercial corridor at the heart of a diverse community.
 

The Glen Park Branch Library originally opened in January 1927 at 700 Bosworth Street, serving the community for nearly 38 years. The original building was demolished during the construction of Interstate 280, and for the next 42 years, the branch operated out of various temporary locations.
 

The thoughtful renovation of this beautiful midcentury modern branch included a small addition, new accessible restrooms, seismic upgrades, technology enhancements, and new furnishings. The light-filled library now features a cozy reading lounge with a refurbished gas fireplace and a welcoming outdoor courtyard surrounded by flowers and plants. Originally built in 1961, the branch now offers expanded spaces for teens and children, along with a new staff work area. A more flexible interior layout accommodates a wide range of programs and events.