Sunnyvale’s main library is at the heart of our city. Residents of all ages come to our library to learn, grow, and explore. Built in the 1950s and renovated and expanded numerous times since, our library offers books, media, and extensive programming while serving as a vital community hub.
Unfortunately, our current main library building no longer meets the demands of our growing community. It lacks sufficient space for collections, study and meeting rooms, and purpose-built areas for children and teens. Its wiring struggles to support modern technological needs, its plumbing fails regularly, and its roof is in constant need of repair.
That’s why the Sunnyvale City Council voted unanimously to put Measure X on the ballot.
Measure X would deliver a new, modern main library, with double the space of our existing building. But it’s not just about adding more space. The new library will include five times the amount of space for children and teens; study, meeting, and community rooms; expanded collections; a maker space; and grounds including five acres of open space and a new playground. And like our new City Hall, it will be built to the highest green standards, including net-zero energy usage and LEED Platinum certification.
Sunnyvale is the Heart of Silicon Valley. If we are to maintain our leading edge in the global knowledge economy, then we must maintain strong educational and learning opportunities for our residents. And to do that, we must build a main library fit for the 21st century.
That’s why education, business, and civic leaders all agree: vote YES on Measure X.
For our children.
For our community.
For our future.
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