Anza Branch Library History
In 1930, San Francisco voters approved a charter amendment to increase taxes to fund the construction of the Anza Branch Library. Architect John Reid Jr., designed and landscaped the new branch building. The new branch was dedicated on April 10, 1932, with 11,823 new books on the shelves. Anza Branch Library was the 17th branch established in the San Francisco Public Li
brary System. The branch closed for renovation in May 2009 reopened on June 18, 2011. The renovation was designed by the Bureau of Architecture of the Department of Public Works. The construction was carried out by Trico Construction. The renovated branch includes a small expansion at the rear and side of the building, ADA Accessibility, new accessible restrooms and entrance, a new elevator, and seismic strengthening. Other features of the renovation include interactive learning features in the children's room, a designated teen area, better lighting, new and refinished furniture and shelving, a remodeled program room downstairs, clearer signage, self-checkout machines, more public computers, restored historic features, improved heating and ventilation, a variety of seating choices, and more functional and ergonomic staff work areas. The building was designed to meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
