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Thursday, September 3, 2009
Update on the Ortega demolition
The news we’ve all been waiting for!
Mini Ortega Library will close Saturday September 5th at 6:00 pm.! The estimated time of our closure is approximately 4 weeks.
Interim Bookmobile service will begin Friday September 11th from 10am to 2pm, at the curb on Ortega Street, just outside the park, and continue every Friday from 10am to 2pm until we reopen
If you are unable to pick up your holds before we close, your books and materials will be transferred to the Bookmobile, and you may pick them up there.
If you have any questions, please call 557-4353.
See you when we return.
Mini Ortega Library will close Saturday September 5th at 6:00 pm.! The estimated time of our closure is approximately 4 weeks.
Interim Bookmobile service will begin Friday September 11th from 10am to 2pm, at the curb on Ortega Street, just outside the park, and continue every Friday from 10am to 2pm until we reopen
If you are unable to pick up your holds before we close, your books and materials will be transferred to the Bookmobile, and you may pick them up there.
If you have any questions, please call 557-4353.
See you when we return.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Ortega Branch is coming down
There's No Stopping Us Now!
The appeal to halt the demolition of the old Ortega Branch Library was denied! Thanks to you all for your letters and support. We’ve been given go ahead to move forward with demolition and construction of our new library!
The crew is here, daily, now, preparing the site for demolition. The first step was to cover the mural that runs along the wall facing Ortega Street. The next step is to build a fence surrounding the demolition area. Once that is completed, Mini Ortega will close, temporarily, for approximately 4-6 weeks for demolition. As soon as we know the exact closure dates, we’ll let you know. Once demolition is completed, Mini Ortega plans reopen and stay open for business as usual, until the newly constructed Ortega Library opens in late 2010.
The Bookmobile will visit the neighborhood Fridays from 10 AM-2PM during the demolition closure period. You will be able to pick up your reserves, place reserves and return library materials to the bookmobile. If this Friday morning schedule time proves inconvenient for you, you might consider transferring your holds to a different branch location before closure, or wait until we reopen, as we plan to extend the holds for reserves at Mini Ortega for an additional two weeks.
During the first 2 weeks of closure, storytimes will not be held. After the first 2 weeks, storytimes will be held on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:30 AM at Sunset Ministry, 3010 Noriega Street, until Mini Ortega reopens.
If you have any questions, please call (415) 557-4353 or visit our blog for the latest information: http://ortegabranchlibrary.blogspot.com
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, but promise our brand new Ortega Branch Library will be worth the trouble and the wait!
Sincerely,
Ortega Staff.
The appeal to halt the demolition of the old Ortega Branch Library was denied! Thanks to you all for your letters and support. We’ve been given go ahead to move forward with demolition and construction of our new library!
The crew is here, daily, now, preparing the site for demolition. The first step was to cover the mural that runs along the wall facing Ortega Street. The next step is to build a fence surrounding the demolition area. Once that is completed, Mini Ortega will close, temporarily, for approximately 4-6 weeks for demolition. As soon as we know the exact closure dates, we’ll let you know. Once demolition is completed, Mini Ortega plans reopen and stay open for business as usual, until the newly constructed Ortega Library opens in late 2010.
The Bookmobile will visit the neighborhood Fridays from 10 AM-2PM during the demolition closure period. You will be able to pick up your reserves, place reserves and return library materials to the bookmobile. If this Friday morning schedule time proves inconvenient for you, you might consider transferring your holds to a different branch location before closure, or wait until we reopen, as we plan to extend the holds for reserves at Mini Ortega for an additional two weeks.
During the first 2 weeks of closure, storytimes will not be held. After the first 2 weeks, storytimes will be held on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:30 AM at Sunset Ministry, 3010 Noriega Street, until Mini Ortega reopens.
If you have any questions, please call (415) 557-4353 or visit our blog for the latest information: http://ortegabranchlibrary.blogspot.com
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, but promise our brand new Ortega Branch Library will be worth the trouble and the wait!
Sincerely,
Ortega Staff.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
CONSTRUCTION STALLED ON NEW ORTEGA LIBRARY - Make Your Voice Heard!
CONSTRUCTION STALLED:
After our inspiring groundbreaking ceremony, with enthusiastic community involvement, a permit appeal was filed to stop demolition of the existing library and halt the building of the new branch library. We had hoped to complete the demolition of the old building before school starts, but we now have to wait. This delay could jeopardize the construction of the much needed, new, larger library for our community.
BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING:
The Public can show support for the new library at the Board of Appeals hearing on Wednesday, August 5th at 5:00pm at City Hall, Room 416. All members of the public are urged to attend. In addition, the public may write in support of the new library to the Board of Appeals, 1650 Mission Street, Room 304, San Francisco, CA 94103. Please send copies to BLIP at: BLIP@sfpl.org, fax 415-557-4427, or 190 Ninth St. SF, CA 94103 or no later than July 29th.
VISION FOR OUR NEW LIBRARY:
The new library was designed with input from the community at planning meetings, beginning in 2003. The new 9,000-square-foot branch will be seismically safe, closer to Ortega Street for added visibility and safety of patrons, and designed to better meet the needs of the nearby schools and surrounding neighborhood. It will feature the largest Program Room outside the Main Library, with after-hours community access, a large reading area, distinct spaces for Teens and Children, a custom Play-to-Learn area for young children and their families, a study room, views of the ocean, public art, a living green roof, new furniture, and space for more books and materials.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD FOR YOUR NEW LIBRARY
For more information, contact the Branch Library Improvement Program at 415-557-4354.
www.sfpl.org/blip
Building better libraries for stronger communities.
Branch Library Improvement Program
San Francisco Public Library
San Francisco Department of Public Works
After our inspiring groundbreaking ceremony, with enthusiastic community involvement, a permit appeal was filed to stop demolition of the existing library and halt the building of the new branch library. We had hoped to complete the demolition of the old building before school starts, but we now have to wait. This delay could jeopardize the construction of the much needed, new, larger library for our community.
BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING:
The Public can show support for the new library at the Board of Appeals hearing on Wednesday, August 5th at 5:00pm at City Hall, Room 416. All members of the public are urged to attend. In addition, the public may write in support of the new library to the Board of Appeals, 1650 Mission Street, Room 304, San Francisco, CA 94103. Please send copies to BLIP at: BLIP@sfpl.org, fax 415-557-4427, or 190 Ninth St. SF, CA 94103 or no later than July 29th.
VISION FOR OUR NEW LIBRARY:
The new library was designed with input from the community at planning meetings, beginning in 2003. The new 9,000-square-foot branch will be seismically safe, closer to Ortega Street for added visibility and safety of patrons, and designed to better meet the needs of the nearby schools and surrounding neighborhood. It will feature the largest Program Room outside the Main Library, with after-hours community access, a large reading area, distinct spaces for Teens and Children, a custom Play-to-Learn area for young children and their families, a study room, views of the ocean, public art, a living green roof, new furniture, and space for more books and materials.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD FOR YOUR NEW LIBRARY
For more information, contact the Branch Library Improvement Program at 415-557-4354.
www.sfpl.org/blip
Building better libraries for stronger communities.
Branch Library Improvement Program
San Francisco Public Library
San Francisco Department of Public Works
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