he new Mission Bay Branch was completed on July 8, 2006. The Mission Bay Branch Library, located at 960 Fourth St., is the newest San Francisco Public Library branch to be built in 40 years. Opened on July 8, 2006, this 7,500-square-foot library caters to the burgeoning new Mission Bay neighborhood. Designed by San Francisco-based Santos Prescott and Associates, construction cost $3.9 million. It is located on the ground floor of a multi-use facility which also houses an adult day health center, affordable senior housing, retail space and a large community meeting room.

The renovated building was certified as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council.
 

Designed by architects Appleton and Wolfard, the Merced Branch was the 25th in the SFPL system. Built at a cost of $137,511, it was constructed in 1957 and opened on January 24, 1958.
 

Constructed in 1954 and renovated in 2007, the Marina Branch Library has been experiencing roof and water intrusion issues at the exterior masonry walls. Improvements include waterproofing exterior masonry walls, rooftop repairs, and new roof drainage system. San Francisco Public Works is managing this project on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library.
 

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.
 

In June 1917, to serve residents of the growing Golden Gate Valley, Cow Hollow, and Marina neighborhoods, construction of the Golden Gate Valley Branch Library was begun at a site on the southwest corner of Green and Octavia Streets that had been purchased by the City for $7,500. The resulting brick and terra cotta Beaux-Arts structure was designed in the shape of a basilica by local architect Ernest Coxhead. Though Carnegie grant funds paid for the building, City funds were used for the furnishings.

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 Excelsior Branch Library reopened following over a year of seismic retrofitting and other improvements. Public Works provided the design, project management and construction management for the Excelsior Branch Library project.

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.

Renovation highlights include a new expanded children's room on the lower level and a designated teen area on the main floor. The renovations also include an elevator and accessible restrooms. There will be wireless access to the internet, improved lighting, heating and ventilation, access from the playground to the children's area, and new furniture. The building's original architecture has been respected and many historic features restored. 

The original Bayview/Anna E. Waden Branch Library was opened as a storefront facility in 1927. It was the 13th branch in the San Francisco Public Library system, replacing a "library station" that had been established in 1921. In 1969, a red brick building was built on the corner of the 3rd Street and Revere Avenue in the Bayview/Hunters Point district. With a bequest from Anna E. Waden, a clerical employee of the City of San Francisco. Miss Waden's gift of $185,700 paid for the development of this cooperative community project.