El Cerrito's library, built in 1948, faces significant challenges including size, safety, and accessibility issues. It is located at 6510 Stockton Ave. and serves as a community hub despite being outdated. Over the past two decades, the city has sought ways to modernize the facility, with a $21 million replacement proposal linked to BART's Plaza Station project. This new library design intends to triple the current footprint and save the city $10 million, but previous proposals have failed due to voter resistance to additional taxes.
The library at 6510 Stockton Ave. built in 1948, is too small and seismically unsafe, with hazardous materials and accessibility issues for seniors and disabled people.
Conceptual plans for a $21 million replacement aim to triple the library's footprint to 20,000 square feet, integrated within a mixed-use project near the BART station.
The city has researched ways to modernize the library for over two decades, but proposals have been derailed by voters' reluctance to tax themselves more.
BART's vision for Plaza Station is seen as the only viable option for a library as El Cerrito lacks other vacant or accessible sites.
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