The renovation priorities include making the branch seismically safe, fully accessible, and technologically updated. Both the community and staff areas were renovated to improve the functonality of the space. The renovation included the installation of an elevator and new public restrooms. The addition of a second floor provides more public space with views of the City skyline.

The new branch is one story high and approximately 6,300 square feet. Highlights include expanded collections of books, CDs, DVDs, and other materials, a program room with after hours access for community meetings, a larger children's area, a variety of seating choices, wireless access to the internet, a new garden area, and an increased Chinese language collection. The Friends of the San Francisco Public Library are raising funds from private donations for new furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the branch library. The new Portola Branch is included in the BLIP Arts Master Plan.

As part of the bond measure overwhelmingly passed by the voters in November 2000, the San Francisco Public Library is renovating the Parkside Branch Library. We plan to make it seismically safe, fully accessible and technologically updated, while enhancing its unique character. Renovations included a small addition, new accessible restrooms, improved public and staff spaces, a designated Teen Area near the courtyard, more computers, better lighting, and new & refinished furniture, shelving, and materials displays.

As part of the bond measure overwhelmingly passed by the voters in November 2000, the San Francisco Public Library renovated the Park Branch Library.

The new 9,300 Ortega Branch Library, adjacent to a Public Works designed playground, includes a green living-roof; a beautiful view to the Pacific Ocean; a program room with sliding glass walls that can be opened for larger programs; an adjacent outdoor terrace; a large reading area; distinct children’s and teen spaces; drought-tolerant and native species landscaping; bioswales to capture water from the roof for use onsite; and maximum use of natural light. LEED Silver certification or greater is expected.

The new North Beach Branch Library opened on May 10, representing the 24th and final branch library to be built or remodeled through the Branch Library Improvement Program, primarily funded by a $105.9 million, voter-backed bond measure approved by voters in 2000. The new library is located at 850 Columbus Ave. at the corner of Lombard Street.

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.

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.