Construction is officially underway on the future home of the North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library, marking a major milestone for the Del Paso Boulevard corridor and the community it serves.
On Nov. 20, Councilmember Roger Dickinson joined City and State leaders, project partners and neighborhood residents at the work site to celebrate the construction. The event highlighted the community’s enthusiasm for a modern, expanded library that will serve as a hub for learning and connection in North Sacramento.
The City of Sacramento purchased the property in 2021 with a vision of converting it into the new North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library.
“Today marks an important milestone for North Sacramento,” said Councilmember Dickinson, who represents the District, “I’ve worked alongside our community for years to make this new Hagginwood Library a reality, and celebrating construction together is a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we invest in opportunity, learning, and connection. This project isn’t just about building a library—it’s about strengthening the heart of our community and creating a welcoming space where every resident can grow, discover, and thrive.”
The nearly 19,000-square-foot building has stood at 1124 Del Paso Blvd. since 1947, when it first opened as Ink Brother’s Grocery. It became Van’s Market in 1957 and served the neighborhood as a grocery store until 1982. In the ‘90s, IMG Home renovated the space and helped spark early revitalization efforts along the corridor. The building was transformed again in 2009 into the headquarters for the Sacramento News & Review, which occupied the site until 2021.
The existing library, located just down the street at 2109 Del Paso Blvd., is approximately 4,000 square feet, making the new space more than four times larger to support expanded programming and community use.
The remodel will include a full interior renovation, updated building systems, landscaping improvements, a new roof and structural upgrades to meet modern codes. The City will take special care to preserve the large oak tree on site as well as the murals on the west and south exterior walls.
“The design of this new library has been shaped by years of community feedback, and we’ve worked closely with residents, council offices and the Library Authority to integrate as many ideas as possible,” said Ezra Roati, senior architect with the City’s Department of Public Works. “From flexible community rooms to technology-rich learning spaces, this building reflects what the community told us they need.”
Inside, the redesigned library will feature a spacious main library area with dedicated zones for children, teens and adults. The plans also include meeting rooms, a community room, a Maker Space, a Friends of the Library room and expanded restrooms for visitors and staff.
In 2024, the City—in collaboration with the Sacramento Library Authority—secured more than $7 million in State Library Grant funding. Combined with local-match funding, the grant allowed the project to move forward. The construction contract was approved by City Council in October 2025 and work began later that month.
PBK Architects is the Architect of Record and is overseeing construction administration. Otto Construction is the general contractor selected to build the project. City staff are overseeing the overall project, with O’Connor Construction Management assisting with day-to-day construction management and operations.
Construction is expected to continue through winter 2026, followed by library move-in and final preparations in early 2027 for completion ahead of the June 2027 grant deadline.
