Library Expansion
INVESTING IN OUR LIBRARY: LEARNING, CREATING & THRIVING TOGETHER
EXPANDING THE LIBRARY
In 2023, the City began construction on a 10,000+ square-foot expansion to the existing library building. The plans included a 300-person community room, a welcoming lobby area, a staging kitchen, and multiple quiet study rooms. The design was thoroughly vetted by the Library Board, Parks Advisory Board, and City Council, with valuable input from Library staff. To bring this vision to life, the City partnered with Scott Edwards Architecture, engineers at Harper Houf Peterson Righellis, and Bremik Construction. In just over a year, the project was completed, culminating in a community celebration to showcase the new space in the fall of 2024.
PROJECT BENEFITS
The expansion allows the Happy Valley Library to host more programs and support a wider range of educational and community-centric events. This enhancement not only benefits the daily services of the Library but also enriches the City’s Parks and Recreation programming and the overall community of Happy Valley. The new spaces provide additional options for gatherings, special events, study sessions, and meetings, fostering a stronger sense of community. This project is more than just a building—it is a commitment to our residents.
WORKING TOGETHER
Expanding the Library and creating these new communal spaces required significant funding. The City and Happy Valley Library contributed nine million dollars towards the project, with the State providing an additional two-million-dollar investment. Moreover, generous donations from community partners, businesses, residents, and library patrons added over $80,000 to help put the finishing touches on the new addition, helping offset the cost of new furnishings and artwork for the space.
THANK YOU, COMMUNITY DONORS!
The City of Happy Valley and Happy Valley Library would like to thank the following individuals, families, businesses, and organizations for their generosity.
Library Hero
Library Champions
Library Ambassadors
Library Advocates
Al & Sue Matecko
Anthony & Amelia Peccia
Brett & Stacy Sherman
Carrie Frances Wight
David & Susie Emami
In memory of Peggy Fridel Rosenthal
Katie & Tom Cassatt
Mayor Tom & Jennifer Ellis
Ray & Susan Kato
Sarah, Alex, Nora, & Chloe Roller
The Bryant Family
The Callahan Family
The Golobay Family
The Scarcellas
Library Allies
Anna & Bob Roland
Chris Randall
Dave Furnal
Diane Kintz
Jason Tuck
Joy Kelly
Kate Sanders
Kristin Rubalcava
Luigi Germano
Marchelle Paholsky
Mary Ann Bodayla
Melanie Chen
Noah Tavan
Renee & Alan King
Shay Witten
Susan Johnson
Theresa Jones
Tom Lorence
Travis Warneke
Village Green Park Expansion
In 2021, the City of Happy Valley acquired the vacant triangle property across from Village Green Park for future expansion. The Happy Valley Parks Advisory Committee has been helping develop a vision for this and has been working with City Council to help explore amenity and funding options. If you would like to contribute to shaping the future of this park, please contact Parks Director Chris Randall at [email protected].
