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Construction of the long-anticipated Glendale Library is set to begin in November with an opening date set for spring 2014.
The Salt Lake City Library System released an artist's rendering and floor plan Thursday for the 18,000-square-foot structure.
The branch, to be located at about 1400 South and Concord Street (1250 West), will cost about $8.2 million. It is funded by a $7 million bond and a 2009 tax increase.
There was a lively debate about where to locate the Glendale Library. Some wanted it at 940 S. 1100 West near the Jordan River and others pushed for farther west on California Avenue (1280 South).
In April 2011, the Library Board, in a split 4-3 vote, selected the Concord Street site, which is near three public schools.
The library was designed by Architectural Nexus with input from residents, according to Patty Steed, library associate director.
"After dozens of community meetings, presentations and workshops," Steed said in a news release, "we are excited to show the residents of the Glendale neighborhood the results of their feedback."
The city will unveil renderings of the planned Glendale Library on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sorensen Unity Center, 1383 S. 900 West.