Bob Lucas Library Closes, Gets Ready for Renovations with Book Sale (4/12 & 4/13) and Groundbreaking Ceremony 4/18
Visualizations by Keni Arts, Renderings by Anderson Brule Architects
The Altadena Library District is bustling this week as it closes the Bob Lucas Memorial Library and readies for a yearlong renovation and expansion of the branch facility. Normal operations at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center ended on April 10, and the community is invited to two exciting events in preparation for the renovation.
The Friends of the Altadena Library are holding a book+ sale on Friday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bob Lucas Library, 2659 Lincoln Ave. Used books, furniture, craft supplies, and more will be for sale, and everyone is welcome.
The district is also holding an official groundbreaking ceremony at the branch on Thursday, April 18 at 10 a.m. Join local elected officials, library leaders, and community partners in commemorating the history and importance of the Bob Lucas Library and building project and breaking ground for the expansion & renovation. Speakers include:
L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger
Representative of U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu
Representative of California Senator Anthony Portantino
Representative of Assemblymember Chris Holden
California State Librarian Greg Lucas
Altadena Town Council Chair Victoria Knapp
Altadena community leader Veronica Jones
Bob Lucas family member Dr. Letitia Wright
Altadena Library District Board of Trustees President Kameelah Wilkerson
Altadena Library District Director Nikki Winslow and Branch Manager Diana Wong
Renderings of the building project and visualizations by Keni Arts will be on display for this exciting celebration of the Next Chapter for Altadena Libraries.
What: Official Groundbreaking Ceremony
When: Thursday, April 18, 2024, 10:00-11:30am
Where: Bob Lucas Memorial Library, 2659 Lincoln Ave.
Background:
Beginning in April 2024, the Bob Lucas Memorial Library on Lincoln will undergo a major renovation & expansion. Thanks to the support of Altadena residents who passed Measure Z in 2020, the $4.5 million investment will ensure that this community branch library continues to educate, connect, and inspire future generations of Altadena.
The branch facility will be closed for about a year during renovations. During the closure, Altadena residents can access library materials, services, and programs at the Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St.
For a sneak peek at some of the branch updates, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy5_9Mc4rSs.
Additional information and history about the building project can be found at www.altadenalibrary.org/Next-Chapter.
