Library Renovations

Front entrance of the Gilroy Library featuring an arched doorway, beige exterior walls, and a bench

About this Project

The Gilroy Library was constructed in 2012 using General Obligation Bond proceeds. Approximately $5.8 million in unspent bond funds remain, which are restricted to improvements for the Gilroy Library. The library is maintained by the City of Gilroy, while services and operations are managed by the Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD). In 2024, SCCLD initiated a Feasibility Study to evaluate building limitations and identify cost-effective improvements. A consulting firm was retained to conduct the study, which examined the feasibility of upgrades to specific areas and identified the improvements that could be funded utilizing the remaining bond proceeds.

Project Overview

Design work is focused on the following areas:

  • Reviewing existing Building Management System for HVAC and interior/exterior lighting system, evaluate options, and make recommendations on replacement systems.
  • Converting the upstairs Teen Space into six separate small and medium-sized meeting rooms.
  • Converting the upstairs quiet study space into a larger Teen Area. 
  • Remodeling all service points to support more flexible technology.
  • Converting the Computer Room into a flexible space with appropriate power and infrastructure.
  • Renovating the Children’s Room programming space.

Current Project Phase

In September 2025, City Council awarded the contract for the Library Improvements and Renovation Design Project to SVA Architects, Inc., who will prepare all design and construction documents to address necessary updates, renovations, and expansions at the Gilroy Library. City staff and SVA Architects are early in the design phase but anticipate construction beginning in Fall 2026 and ending in Spring 2027.