Cuyahoga County
Public Library
North Olmsted Branch
In 2000 the City of North Olmsted in partnership with the Cuyahoga County Public Library embarked on a library replacement project to better service the residents of the city. Following the passage of a bond issue, CBLH Design began the detailed design of the new facility.
| Owner: | Cuyahoga County Public Library |
| Facility: | Public Library |
| Construction: | New Construction |
| Area of Building: | 37,897 SF |
| Construction Cost: | $5,772,000 (Excluding Furnishings) |
| Completion Date: | 2000 Study Completed 2004 Construction Completed |
To meet the needs of the community, a comprehensive design was developed that includes traditional design elements, a site plan that separates vehicles and pedestrians, and the preservation of existing green space.
The exterior of the building reflects the colonial period in which the City of North Olmsted was founded and establishes a precedent for future development within the city’s civic center. The interior of the building boasts many unique characteristics that include: Self-check machines, self reserve pick-ups, vehicular book drop, wireless web tablets, children’s room with a learning tree and story room, teen room with stereo system, expanded collection area, two meeting rooms and a café. The central focus of the interior’s architecture and perhaps the most striking element is the central reading garden and water feature.
