As of May 31, 2023, an architect and general contractor has been selected. The project just went out for sub-bidding in Spring 2023 and all subs are onboard. Construction is set to begin November 2023 and be completed in June 2034 2020 Bond - Sunriver Library Renovation - Deschutes County Library Sunriver is a unique, planned residential and resort community for both full-time and part-time residents. Located 19 miles south of Bend, the 6,800 sf library was opened in 1998 to serve this community in south Deschutes County. The L-shaped library provides resources of the Deschutes Public Library in a cozy, vaulted ceiling room that includes exposed structure, natural daylight at perimeter and overhead clerestory windows and a cozy fireplace. A community room is separated from the main library reading room by the entrance lobby which has art and book displays. While the small library provides a variety of programming there are challenges with organization of the library, including poor visibility and connection to the community room which makes oversight difficult for library staff from the service desk, limited area for library services, lack of study and small meeting rooms, limited flexibility to reconfigure space, limited connection to secure outdoor areas, and inefficient use of lobby space due to location outside current security boundary. To maximize program opportunity, the interior spaces are going to be reorganized to improve space adjacencies and allow additional program spaces to be developed. The community room will relocate to the southeast corner of the library and enclosed with operable glass partitions to open into the library reading room and out to a secure, exterior patio when weather permits for expansion capabilities when needed. A secondary entrance from the parking area and adjacent restroom will be provided for convenience to after-hour events. Staff areas will be relocated to provide space for small meeting rooms and SPARK space directly adjacent to the reading room. The staff area is enclosed in glass to provide maximum oversight and allow through-views to outdoors and daylight from the reading room and service desk. These spaces will be ideal for after-school programming for students for the nearby K-8th grade school. The Children’s area and Early Learning space will be enclosed by operable partitions at the west end of the reading room. Depending on programmed activities, the Children’s area can be open to the main reading room for maximum flow and oversight by family members of all ages. The staff area will relocate north of the entrance lobby and be adjacent to a medium sized meeting room available for the public. Building system improvements of the mechanical systems, lighting, information technology, and audio-visual equipment may be upgraded if life-cycle analysis indicates need. Energy efficiency will be a primary criterion in selection of replacement systems.
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