Yorba Linda Public Library Relocates
The Yorba Linda Public Library was relocated because its building has become old and worn out.
The current facility was on Lakeview Avenue, but the previous location was Imperial Highway. According to newylpl.com, the old facility was “…showing signs of age and heavy use.”
Moreover, the building is undersized and won’t be able “to meet the current and future needs of the growing community” (newylpl.com). Yorba Linda Public Library is one of the busiest libraries in Orange County, having an average of over 1,100 visitors per day. As reported by newylpl.com, “there is high demand for more parking, lighting, seating and study space, shelving, computers, electrical outlets, quiet areas, event space, and restroom facilities.” The library became worn out and needed something more effective than a renovation.
The ocregister.com expects the total cost for the whole project to be $53 million. In addition, they reported that the library, “…is funded by $25 million in library reserves, $16 million in future revenue bonds, the city’s general fund and proceeds from a land sale to home developers.”
The new Yorba Linda Public Library re-opened on November 30, 2020, while the old one on Imperial Highway has been closed since March 2020 due to the pandemic. In addition, ocregister.com explains that the old building was demolished and turned into an In-N-Out burger restaurant.
As stated in ocregister.com, the library will provide areas including a “storytime” theater and study rooms that people of all ages can use. Furthermore, inside lies a cultural arts center that has an art gallery, a black box performance theater, and a music and dance studio.
“Mission Statement: Yorba Linda Public Library: Inspiration, Connection, Community Building” (ylpl.org).
MARK S WEDRALL • Jul 7, 2021 at 1:04 am
And the address of the new facility is…………?
Adviser • Aug 31, 2021 at 2:45 pm
Hi, Here is the new address for the Library. 4852 Lakeview Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Tiffany Bui • Jun 17, 2021 at 9:52 pm
I learned that I’ve never even been here before! I should definitely check it out, great work on the article!!
Sophia D • Jun 17, 2021 at 8:47 am
Great article Emma! I used to see that library all the time
Madeline Paine • Jun 15, 2021 at 11:29 am
Great article! I would like to learn more about the library.
Michael Kowalyshyn • Jun 14, 2021 at 11:09 am
Excellent job on the article. One thing I learned is that a new library does not come cheap. $53 million is no small amount of money.
Abby Garay • Jun 14, 2021 at 8:47 am
This was a great article, very informational. Great job Emma!
Talha Basit • Jun 11, 2021 at 1:01 pm
I liked this article a lot
Matthew McCahery • Jun 10, 2021 at 10:35 pm
I liked this article because I would drive by the old Yorba Linda library and wondered where it would be relocated.