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Library moves into temporary site as Auburn renovation funded by state grant proceeds
Summary
Library staff moved services to a temporary location while a $9.8 million Auburn library renovation (state Building Forward grant plus county match) proceeds; the department reported early gains in Sunday and online usage and plans a reopening in summer 2026.
Placer County Library Director Mary George told the Board on April 29 that the Auburn Library renovation funded by a $4.9 million Building Forward state grant and an equal county match will proceed and that library services have been maintained in a temporary ‘‘Fab’’ location during construction.
Lede: The library is moving through an 18‑month construction period; George said the county is investing $9.8 million in renovations at the Auburn branch (state grant plus county match) that will add accessibility, energy upgrades, new restrooms, improved public spaces and a potential public meeting room.
Nut graf: While the Auburn branch is closed for construction, library staff moved 90,000 items and set up temporary services at the county Finance Administration Building (the Fab), sustaining holds pickup, children’s programming and Sunday hours in Rocklin that have shown strong growth.
Program and schedule highlights - Auburn renovation: the scope includes skylights, updated HVAC and electrical systems, a fire suppression system, renovated restrooms, elevator and an updated public‑facing footprint; reopening is…
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