THE BRAND LIBRARY, ART GALLERIES, AND RECITAL ARE CLOSED FOR RENOVATION Brand Library will reopen at Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St., on May 1 with a portion of our collection. Please view the Brand Library Renovation FAQ for info on what the collection will include, parking at Central Library, and more. The renovation project will provide ADA accessibility, replace the HVAC system, strengthen seismic bracing, improve and organize access to the collections, restore a historic look to the front rooms of the mansion, and introduce an outdoor programming plaza to link the mansion directly to the Gallery.

Gruen Associates is a firm with 60 years of experience in the Los Angeles community. Their projects include Pasadena City College Shatford Library, Union Station, Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Hollywood Bowl, to name a few. They were chosen for their strong team of architects, historic preservationists, engineers, and interior designers with a wealth of experience in all areas of the project.

Gruen will work in partnership with Offenhauser/Mekeel Architects (OMA), an architectural firm specializing in architectural design in authentic styles. Built from a love of the Los Angeles region and an appreciation of historical achievements, OMA infuses beauty and strong design into preservation projects. Landmark projects in Los Angeles include Union Station, the California Science Center façade, the Armory Building, the downtown Broadway department store, UCLA's Clark Library, and the 1932 Olympic Swim Stadium and Clubhouse in Exposition Park.

Renovation Tip Sheet (June 2011)

Public Presentations - Show / Hide

• Glendale Center is Getting a Brand-new Look (Glendale News Press, March 31, 2012)
• Library to Get Long Awaited Upgrades (Glendale News Press, December 22, 2011)
• Glendale moves forward with $8M overhaul of historic Brand Library (Glendale News Press, Friday, July 29, 2011)
• New page for library? (Glendale News Press, Tuesday, August 11, 2009)

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