Half moon bay library construction

The library was built through a partnership between the city of half moon bay, the county. Construction of the new 23,000squarefoot half moon bay library is still slated to be complete in late june, but the doors now are not expected to open to the public until august. The construction management services provided by griffin throughout the design and construction process have been outstanding. Learn more about the library s programs and services at san mateo county library systems half moon bay library. The half moon bay library received 80 points, giving it leed platinum certification.

A major concrete pour is scheduled for this friday, april 14. Specializing in new construction and custom remodel, we are a family owned, full service construction company located on the half moon bay coastside. Highlights of the stateoftheart building include a collaborative marker space with 3d printers, ample access to technology, an expansive childrens room with separate entryway, a reading room, a dedicated flexible teen room, several small study rooms, and a large community room that accommodates over 100 people. This library replaces an existing 7,285 square foot library that was designed to serve a community of 4,320 a community which has now grown over six times to over 29,000 people. You can find the ongoing friends of the half moon bay library book sale shelves on the main floor of the library, on our book cart in front of the library and on the wall behind the books on hold shelves. As of last week, it seems the librarys only construction hiccup is a. Construction is complete, the shelves are filled with a brand new collection.

Half moon bay library opens saturday half moon bay, ca patch. After two years of construction, and many more years of diligent planning and development, the new half moon bay library is. Starting at 7 am friday morning, april 14, 32 concrete trucks will be coming through the construction site, at about 15 minute intervals. A joint project between the city of half moon bay and the county of san mateo, the design of the new half moon bay library honors the regions agricultural roots and coastal environment while providing a valuable community resource to serve the 270squaremile area. Hundreds gathered outside the new half moon bay library saturday. After two years of construction, and many more years of diligent planning and development, the new half moon bay library opened its doors on saturday, aug. Library construction nears finishing phase half moon bay. A joint project between the city of half moon bay and the county of san mateo, the design of the new half moon bay library honors the regions agricultural r. The challenge was how to satisfy the needs of the growing coastal region in. Half moon bay, california flexibility is key for this new library, which operates in a 270squaremile service area along californias coast in san mateo county. After two years of construction, and many more years of diligent planning and development, the new half moon bay library. Half moon bay library new construction bhm construction. The challenge was to build a large, beautiful, futurefocused library that anticipates the needs of a diverse population without overwhelming the laidback beach town of half moon bay.

Half moon bay library is set to open by august local. After roughly two years of construction and many more years devoted to dreaming and planning for the new building the doors to something exciting were about to be opened. The new half moon bay library will be equipped with a community. The brandnew half moon bay library opened on august 18, 2018. Access your subscription to the most comprehensive store of information on construction projects in north america, with more early stage projects than any other source. Griffin provided program and construction management services for a new library in the city of half moon bay. The facade is mostly in place, except for the front doors, the drywall is up and all secondfloor windows have been. Sustainable community infrastructure special commendation. Countdown begins for the grand opening of the new half moon. The new half moon bay library will be a modern, inviting, and engaging facility, designed with the needs of todays digital community in mind. After two years of construction, and many more years of diligent planning and development, the new half moon bay library opened its doors on. The firm aimed to design a library for the city of half moon bay in california that. The 22,000squarefoot library is an important new building in half moon bay, where locals have a deeprooted sense of community and strong feelings about development.

An exposed wood and metal composite roof structure tops the second floor to. Previous next construction of a 22,000sf 2story library with parking, landscaping, and offsite improvements. Brothers builders a half moon bay construction company. Yearbook senior tribute order form 2020 yearbook class application 20202021 1 lewis foster drive, half moon bay, ca 94019 phone 6507127200 fax 6507127232. During construction, the friends will see a decrease in ongoing book sale revenues. As the primary community facility for the large region, the library was designed to meet the needs of a diverse population, including immigrant and nonenglishspeaking. The good news is weve remained on schedule, said half moon bay public works director john doughty at the april 3 half moon bay city council meeting.

The grand opening of the new half moon bay library was an unforgettable coastside event. Half moon bay is a coastal city in san mateo county, california, united states, located approximately 25 miles 40 km south of san francisco. By meghan hall it doesnt look like anything in half moon bay, but it looks like it fits, said planning commissioner thomas conroy upon the opening of half moon bay s new library in august of 2018. The city council adopted a donor recognition and naming policy for the library at a meeting last week, and public works. After many hurdles, half moon bay and the coastside will finally get a new library with construction to begin in the summer of 2016. Yp the real yellow pages sm helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. Half moon bay librarys grand opening local news smdailyjournal. For visitor information, the half moon bay coastside visitor center is located at 235 main street, half moon bay, ca 94019 open weekdays 9am 5pm closed for lunch 12pm 1pm, weekends 10am 3pm phone. Serving the coastside, bay area and peninsula, we are green certified and will work together with you from the planning, engineering, and design phases, through the framing, finish and final. Aerial view of the new half moon bay library youtube. Construction tracking project city of half moon bay duration.

Check out our programs and signup for the newsletter here. A familyowned and operated custom remodeling and construction. Half moon bay, ca after two years of construction, and many more. Your local one stop contractor specialized in remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, custom carpentry, and full remodel projects. You will find all the resources, tools, and information you need to search our library catalog, access electronic research databases, and write your research papers.

Originally planned by the ocean shore railroad as the jewel of the coast, a grandiose resort to rival atlantic city, the town was laid out by architect daniel burnham in a beauxarts design of radial semicircular streets embellished with elaborate flower and tree plantings. Half moon bay library american institute of architects. Library services in half moon bay are provided by the san mateo county library system. Graniterock helps half moon bay library go for leed gold. The urban area had a population of 20,7 at the same census. This pour will be for the concrete spread footings which will support the new buildings walls. The beautiful 22,000squarefoot half moon bay library opened in august 2018 after two years of construction, and many more years of thoughtful planning and development. City of half moon bay main library 620 correas st, half moon bay. Construction of the new half moon bay library should be complete by late june. Countdown on for grand opening of new half moon bay library.

What is likely half moon bays largest and most anticipated public project. This new regional library in san mateo county has expanded and modernized library resources for the coastside community, from montara to pescadero. After roughly two years of construction and many more years devoted. We are thrilled that the library wil have the space it needs to operate effectively. She also praised former half moon bay city councilmembers rick kowalczyk, john muller and marina fraser for the work each put toward the library and noted the presence of former half moon bay mayor albert adreveno, now 95, who was the towns mayor when the original library was opened to the public decades earlier. Graniterock helps half moon bay library go for leed gold with green concrete posted by shanna mccord crigger on aug 3, 2018 half moon bay with about 1,000 yards of sustainable concrete, graniterock played a key role in the city of half moon bay s goal of building an environmentallyfriendly library that would achieve leed gold status. Immediately at the north of half moon bay is the pillar point harbor and the unincorporated community of princetonbythesea. Library construction update concrete pour scheduled for. Half moon bay library is set to open by august local news. Hundreds gathered outside the new half moon bay library saturday morning in anticipation of its grand opening. Replay resorts has announced the acquisition of 108 acres of oceanfront property on the site of the former half moon resort.

The design supports the city of half moon bay s sustainability goal by reaching a minimum certification of leed gold and a stretch goal of leed platinum. Loudest day ever at half moon bay library duration. New half moon bay library construction project in san. Construction is complete, the shelves are filled with a brand new collection of books and a ribbon is waiting to be cut for the grand opening of half moon bay s new, hightech library. Bodas construction offers fullservice residential construction services for remodeling projects. The project included demolition of an existing 7,825squarefoot library and construction of a new 22,000squarefoot library. The library replaces an existing 7,285 square foot library that was designed to serve a community of 4,320 a community which has now grown over six times to over 29,000 people. Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of choices in response to your search criteria. A joint project between the city of half moon bay and the county of san mateo, the design of the new half moon bay library honors the regions agricultural roots and coastal environment while providing a valuable community resource to. She also praised former half moon bay city councilmembers rick kowalczyk, john muller and marina fraser for the work each put toward the library and noted the presence of former half moon bay mayor albert adreveno, now 95, who was the towns mayor when the original library. Construction and remodeling companies in half moon bay and. San mateo county libraries, the city of half moon bay, and the county of san mateo are pleased to announce that after two years of construction and many years of diligent planning and development, preparations to move into the new half moon bay library have started. City of half moon bay main library construction project. Good afternoon we have great news on the new library construction.