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A Thriving Community Hub

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The Mount Vernon Library Commons Opened in September 2024

The new Library Commons offers a multifunctional space that combines a library with a community center and parking availability.
Extensive research and development reports, including the Downtown Development Plan and sub-area plan, underscored the pivotal role of increased parking capacity in downtown revitalization efforts.
 
The City recognized an opportunity to create a dynamic structure that not only addresses the demand for enhanced library resources but also serves as a centralized hub for various community activities. The inclusion of a conference center addresses the need for community gathering space, further enriching the social fabric of Mount Vernon.
Funding
Sustainability
Economic Development

​The Library: Expanded services to meet a g​rowing community

The new library will better meet the needs of our growing community. With more space we can house more books, create more programs, and broaden services. 
The space offers:
  • ​Children's Library (including reading nook, family play area, and more programs)
  • Sonya's Quiet Reading Room
  • Teen & STEM Center
  • Three Study Rooms
  • Art Gallery Space

​The Commons: Gathering, Learning, and Business Space

With a new dedicated events center, Mount Vernon businesses and community groups have a meeting and conference space. The library and community center now provide comfortable and usable space to support our growing community.

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The space offers:
  • A Conference Center meeting space for 400, sub-dividable into two rooms of 200
  • One large conference room
  • Projectors, screens, conference phones, free wi-fi, and whiteboards for business support
  • Electronic locking for ease of access
  • Community Kitchen available to serve conference center catering, community service organizations and incubator kitchen functions. 
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Parking Garage: Providing economic development and tourism opportunities


​​The parking garage includes:
  • 269 spaces, including 76 EV charging stations 
  • 12 E-Bike charging stations and lockers
  • Well-lit accessible spaces in a long beam structure (fewer pillars)
  • Security control for the structure
  • Elevators
  • Designated space marking
  • Large parking spaces for ease of use
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Floor Plan for Library and Commons Area

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Mount Vernon, WA 98273     
   

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