The Pierce County Library System is building
the first library to open in the City of Fife,
to serve a small community hungry for a
community gathering place and a facility
with all kinds of connectivity.
To meet a tight funding timeframe and budget
the Client opted for a factory-constructed
modular system, to be constructed off-site
as transportable sections, finished and
ready for installation on a conventional
concrete foundation.
Located along a busy commercial arterial,
the new library establishes a vital street
presence, encouraging pedestrian and bike
access. A landscaped urban sidewalk and a
compact terrace invite patrons to gather at
the entry.
The design offers patrons comfortable
seating, natural light, a warm and inviting
social scene and spectacular views to Mount
Rainier. Designated areas for children and
teens are distinctly designed with the users
in mind: bright and pleasant spaces gather
the community’s kids and young adults for
reading, doing homework, socializing and
learning. The broader community is served
with multiple computer stations, a variety
of shared reading areas and cozy nooks,
and a spacious meeting room for events
and lectures.
Slated to open in the Fall of 2011, the Fife
branch will be the first new library built as
part of the PCLS 2030 Vision Master Plan.

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