Seattle Public Library

Delridge Branch, New Construction

The Delridge Library is one of the first library branches to be completed under the Libraries For All bond issue. It is co-located with 19 units of affordable housing above the 5,600 square foot library. The housing units, called Vivian McLean Place Apartments, occupy two floors with a separate entry and covered parking for the tenants. The library was developed in partnership with the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA). It has a collection of 20,000 books and materials, reading and study areas, special areas for children and youg adults, a meeting room and computer workstations.


These are some of the key participants in the project:

 
  • Architect: Stickney Murphy Romine, Archictects, PLLC. Peter Goodall, Project Manager.

  • Library Planner/Interior Designer: Design Perspectives, Inc. Pam Lund, Project Manager.

  • Lighting Designer: Candela. Mary Claire Frasier, Project Manager.

  • Artists: Nick Lyle & Jean Whitesavage via Seattle Arts Commission

  • Owner: Seattle Public Library. David Kunselman, Project Manager

  • Developer: Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association: Phillipa Nye, Project Manager.

  • Contractor: Walsh Construction Company. Jack Kuester, Project Manager

View a slide show of
the new Delridge Branch

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