Pickleweed Branch Library Renovation

Project Goals 

• Maximize limited space and create a more cohesive and welcoming library through the redesign of the interior space  

• Upgrade of the Police Department Substation, accessible staff spaces, and improved means of egress  

Overview 

The Pickleweed Branch Library is 2,000 square feet, co-located with the Albert J. Boro Community Center and within Pickleweed Community Park. The facility is heavily utilized and is an important resource for a predominantly Spanish-speaking community. Under the Library and Recreation Department, the broader facility is a successful example of joint and collaborative use between the City’s Library and Recreation Divisions. The community’s demand and practical need for more spacious, modern library facilities to serve the residents of San Rafael has been affirmed through numerous needs assessments, studies, and facility analyses. The 2019 Library Facilities Planning Study identified the expansion of the current Pickleweed Branch Library as one opportunity for increasing library space for the community. 

Budget 

*Anticipated Project Completion Spring/Summer 2026