SW Las Vegas Finally Getting a Library!

On June 12, the Las Vegas- Clark County Library District is breaking ground on a new library at the corner of Windmill and Rainbow. Here are some details from the web site:

27,096 SF library with additional shell space of 11,342 SF for future growth

86,617 SF service center housing District administrative offices, support functions and centralized materials processing center

9,390 SF, 300-seat auditorium

Seeking LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification

Regional building materials and water efficient irrigation systems

Efficient use of daylight to minimize the need for overhead or other lights

State-of-the-art book and media management system

The library is scheduled to open March 2011. It will feature an art gallery, meeting space, computer labs, computer area, and a bookstore.

More information available here.

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