Atascadero Library

FEATURES

Expanded browsing capacity for new and popular books and AV media
Coffee and refreshments served at a coffee cart concession
Secondhand book sale and gift shop
Increased seating and separate zones for quiet, collaborative and active uses
Additional public computers – both desktop and laptop
Convenient, easy to use self service checkout, holds pickup and 24/7 material returns
Meeting room that seats 100 people
Two enclosed small group study rooms
Conference room for groups of 8 to 16 people
An acoustically separate area for children and families
Dedicated space for teens
Ample dedicated Library parking

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The County of San Luis Obispo and the Atascadero Friends of the Library are engaged in a major collaboration that will provide a new Library facility to serve the Atascadero community and create a convenient, one-stop service center for County services. Jointly funded by County and private funds, a two-story building located at 6505 Capistrano Avenue in central Atascadero is being remodeled and outfitted to serve these purposes.

The Library will occupy the first floor of the building. The second floor will house County offices and some Library services. Upon completion, this facility will replace the current 7,748 square foot Martin Polin Regional Library located at 6850 Morro Road. The new Library will provide 14,420 square feet of space, close to twice the space available in the current facility. The County’s one-stop service center will occupy 6,831 square feet.

Ravatt Albrecht is providing a full service multi-phase design which includes: library facility programming, schematic design, design development, construction drawings, bidding, construction administration, and post occupancy evaluation. The library design will incorporate sustainable materials and building systems.