Renovation of a library in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a 57,000-square-foot, one-story above grade library.

UPDATE This project will remodel the Brookdale Library, address facility-wide asset preservation work and refurbish the Service Center at the Brookdale Regional Center, located at 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway in Brooklyn Center, MN. Purpose & Description: Hennepin County Library (HCL) is committed to fulfilling its mission and vision while achieving outcomes it sets through all of its services to inspire, facilitate and celebrate lifelong learning. Shaped by the information needs and aspirations of its residents, HCL envisions the library as a shared space for enrichment and connection. Hennepin County Library has moved toward a more equitable and responsive capital improvement strategy. Based on the new library strategic plan, upcoming facility master plan and the capital project framework, Brookdale Library falls within the improvement parameters. This project will remodel approximately 57,000 USF of the library (including 13,000 USF of staff space) to align with present-day library space demands and make it more efficient and patron friendly. Proposed improvements to the library includes: an improved entry to make it more inviting and intuitive; reconfiguration of public areas to better accommodate patrons; consolidation of service points; creation of flexible spaces; addition of collaborative work areas and reimagined youth areas. Additionally, automated materials handling system (AMH) will be replaced, sightlines and technology will be improved, new carpeting and furniture will be installed throughout, and the drive-up book return will be evaluated for possible improvements. This project will also address facility-wide asset preservation work at the Brookdale Regional Center campus. Work includes: roof replacement; parking lot redesign; chiller replacement; generator replacement; site work (grading, sidewalks, landscaping); envelope refurbishment; mechanical, electrical, plumbing evaluations and implementation; ADA evaluation and implementation; address restroom issues; photo-voltaic panel system design and installation. In addition, the Service Center will be refurbished, including new service counters and staff furniture that, due to heavy use over the last 2 decades, are beyond their useful life and require replacement. Project is in Hennepin County - Purchasing and Contract Services capital budget fy 2025-2029 CIP ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.spartnerships.com/pipeline/2024/government-contracting-pipeline-05-22-2024.html May 22, 2024 The Brookdale Library in Hennepin County, Minnesota, will soon undergo a $30 million remodel. The project will include new carpet, furniture, shelving, upgraded lighting and technology. A children's space and a meeting area with audio-visual equipment are planned. Major infrastructure repairs will be made to the building, and the roof will be replaced with one with solar panels. The HVAC system will be replaced, a new parking lot will be constructed, and drainage infrastructure will be improved. This project is currently in the planning and pre-design phase, with construction slated for 2026. _____________________________________________________________ https://ccxmedia.org/news/hennepin-county-plans-for-30-million-brookdale-library-regional-center-upgrade/ Hennepin County is planning for a significant remodel and upgrade of the Brookdale Library and the Hennepin County Regional Center. Located at 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy., the library hasn’t seen a major remodel in 20 years. The $30 million project is expected to bring $17 million in upgrades to the library’s interior. The design work for the project hasn’t been finalized, but officials say the project would likely begin in 2026. Hennepin County Library Director Scott Duimstra told CCX News that the needs of library visitors have changed in the past five years. “We’re seeing how people are coming back to libraries from the pandemic but also how their uses are changing versus pre-pandemic,” Duimstra said. “Some of the new uses that we see are requests for meeting rooms, requests for rooms with [audio-visual] equipment, requests for our collections to organized in different ways as well.” The remodel would likely include the installation of new carpets and furniture, a new space for children, and extra meeting rooms. Hennepin County Director of Facility Services Margo Geffen said the building has a lot of potential to better meet the needs of future visitors. “Architects on our team, [this is] one of their favorite libraries,” Geffen said. “A big part of that is the natural light that you see in the library, so we’re really excited to build on the bones that are already here.” ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES AT THE BROOKDALE LIBRARY Geffen said the plan to remodel the library will work in tandem with plans to update the larger Hennepin County Regional Center building. Some of those upgrades — like a new parking lot and roof work — are related to general upkeep of the building. However, parts of those upgrades are intended to make the building more energy efficient. “We’re evaluating geothermal right now, and we will definitely have solar panel arrays on the roof,” Geffen said. Officials say they hope the end result of the remodel would improve a community asset that’s worth more than just the books on the shelves. “You see the halo effect, of visiting the library, of visiting the area businesses as well, so the library I’ve always viewed as an anchor institution to a community, and that’s what I see with the Brookdale Library as well,” Duimstra said. The county would likely close the library for about a year during the remodel. Officials said they are continuing to collect feedback from visitors on the project. A survey on the project is available here. ------------------------------------------------------------ https://finance-commerce.com/2024/01/brookdale-regional-center-and-library-up-for-30m-fix/ Brookdale Regional Center and Library up for $30M fix Hennepin County is laying the groundwork for a planned $30M makeover of the Brookdale Regional Center and Brookdale Library in Brooklyn Center, a project that’s designed in part to make the library more “patron-friendly.” _________________________________________ This project will selectively remodel and refurbish approximately 57,000 USF of the Brookdale Library (including 13,000 USF of staff space), located at 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway in Brooklyn Center, MN. Additionally, facility asset preservation improvements will be made to address infrastructure and building system requirements to preserve building integrity and maintain long term value as a real-estate asset. As February 17, 2023, this project is currently in the FY 2023 - 2027 CIP. Funding for this project is allotted in the city's capital improvement plan for construction FY 2026. A firm timeline has not been established; however, construction is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2026. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.