Meramec Valley Branch
Project Status
Completed. Opened to the public May 15, 2019.
Project Details
Located at 1501 San Simeon Way in unincorporated St. Louis County.
The new Meramec Valley Branch is a full service library branch encompassing 21,000 square feet. The new branch features a colorful interior, with abundant natural light, comfortable seating, architectural light fixtures, wood accents and contemporary furniture throughout.
The new branch is the third location to feature a Discovery Zone–a space designed to encourage children to explore, play and learn. The Discovery Zone has several unique features including touchscreens, a pneumatic tube maze, a light table, a magnetic wall with gears and a ball maze. The dynamic space also features mirrors for crawlers, a construction-like wall with foam bricks, a story wall with lyrics of four favorite children’s songs, a build-your-own-race-car race track, and a 250 square foot built in playhouse with operable lights, a mail slot, a kitchen set and other play furniture. Ample comfortable seating for parent-child reading and other family-friendly furniture is also featured.
Other amenities at the branch include three private study rooms, a quiet reading room, a community meeting room with a capacity of 150, a business center, a community garden (spring 2020), a 1/3 mile walking path, and an outdoor reading deck.
Photos
View photos of the construction progress.
View photos of the groundbreaking ceremony held on May 30, 2018.
View photos of opening day - May 15, 2019.
Amenities
- Children's Discovery Zone
- Family Restroom
- Quiet Reading Room
- Community Meeting Room
- Private Study Rooms
- Vending Area
- Community Garden
- Outdoor Reading Deck
- Outdoor Walking Path
- Business Center with Fax, Copy and Scanning Machines
- New Shelving, Furniture and Comfortable Seating
Architect
Mackey Mitchell Architects and Bond Architects
Budget
$5.6 million