Franklin Community Library

 Elk Grove, CA
Sacramento Public Library (County of Sacramento) & Elk Grove Unified School District
The Franklin Community Library shares a campus with Franklin High School and Toby Johnson Middle School in the Elk Grove Unified School District. Through a joint-use agreement, the community and schools' library is jointly developed and operated by the Sacramento Public Library and the District. The library sits at the point where Franklin High School, Toby Johnson Middle School and the community come together.

Each of the user-groups approaches the library from a different direction, making the entry to the building very important. A freestanding curved wall welcomes students coming from each side, while the tall volume of the entry hall extends through the wall, marking the public's approach to the library. The high volume space of the entry hall extends into the reading room, welcoming learners of all ages to the heart of the library.

Square Footage
20,049 s.f. / 2.4 acres

Total Construction Cost
$2.4M

Delivery Method
Design-Bid-Build