Restoration Project

The Centennial Restoration Project is a joint project between the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the Carmel Public Library Foundation to complete the renovation and restoration of the interior of the Harrison Memorial Library, in order to improve accessibility and upgrade building systems while maintaining the historic character of the building. 

Project Vision

Additional information can be found in the records of City Council and Library Board of Trustees meetings – search in CivicPlus.

2025

August

Community Workshop #1, Aug. 26

• Summary
• Appendix

Stakeholder Meetings

• Friends of the Library
• Architect Selection Committee
• Library Staff
• Patrons
• Carmel Public Library Foundation

July

Professional Services Agreement with Moore Ruble Yudell – City Council Meeting, July 1

Press Release - Project Update, July 2

April

Agreement with Carmel Public Library Foundation - City Council Meeting, April 1

January

Press Release - Architect Selection

2023-2024 – Master Plan Study

Carmel Public Library Master Plan Report - Pt. 1 Project Intro and Harrison Memorial Library conceptual design

Carmel Public Library Master Plan Report - Pt. 2 Park Branch Conceptual Design; Budget & Proj. Schedule, and Cost Est. Drawings

Facilities Master Plan Phase I Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees & City Council 2024