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Facilities Management & Development

Kennedy Library Renovation

Library Interior
Library Interior Circulation on Level 2 Floor
Donor Courtyard

Project Summary:

This much anticipated renovation to the Robert E. Kennedy Library features an energy efficient and sustainable design and accommodates programming needs. The upgrade will provide new, improved and efficient student study spaces and more. During the renovation, library services, programs and study spaces will be in temporary locations.

Stage of Development:

Construction

Location:

Building 35

Project Budget:

$78 Million

Timeline:

  • Planning: Work Complete
  • Request For Proposal/Request For Application: Work Complete
  • Design: February 2022 - June 2023
  • Guaranteed Maximum Price: December 2022 - April 2023
  • Phased move out: Building closed to the public beginning Friday, June 16, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Construction: Summer 2023 - Summer 2025
  • Building Reopen: Monday, September 15, 2025

Delivery Method:

Collaborative Design Build

FPCP Project Manager:

Carla Brown
John Sandman

Client:

Library Services
Academic Innovations and Programs

Architect:

Miller Hull Partnership

Contractor:

Hensel Phelps

Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED):

Project is pursuing LEED Certification

For more information, click here.

Important Links

For questions regarding library renovations:
Please reach out to Facilities Management and Development Help Center at facilities-cbs@calpoly.edu.

For updates on Kennedy Library Services and Programs, click here.

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Highlights of the Transformed Kennedy Library

Levels 1–5

New staircase, new glass, open, light spaces, temperature control, digital signage (event listings, hours, social media, etc.).

Levels 1 & 2

24-Hour Study Space

Download the Kennedy Library Self-Guided Tour

Highlights by Level

Level 1

  • Julian’s Café
  • James P. Sargen Courtyard
  • Digital Scholarship Studio
    Given by Peter Booth Wiley in recognition of Dr. Warren J & Carly Baker
  • Library Seminar Rooms
  • New Staircase
  • Art:
    • Outside: Red Sphere
      Stainless Steel by Ivan McLean
    • Inside: Grounds for Growth
      Acrylic mural by Joshua Lawyer and MJ Lindo-Lawyer
  • New Exhibit Space

Level 2

  • The Jerry & Sally Holcombe Study Space
  • Fishbowl Study Spaces
    Generously funded by Alpha Sigma Society, Christine and Conrad Young, Paul and Katie Winkler, Christine and Bob Williams
  • Tutoring & Learning Center
    Office of Writing and Learning

Level 3

  • Books!
    • Main Collection
    • New Books
    • Cal Poly Reads
    • Cal Poly Reads – Latine Collection
  • Jay and Carol Devore Study Room
  • Meditation Room
  • Cal Poly International Center

Level 4

  • More Books!
    • Main Collection
  • Special Collections & Archives and Reading Room
  • Graduate Study Room

Level 5

  • Even More Books!
    • Main Collection
  • University Honors Program

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