A rendering of what the rooftop of Salt Lake City's Main Library Branch will look like after it is renovated. The project is set to begin Monday and be completed by the fall of 2024, according to the Salt Lake City Public Library System. (GSBS Architects via Salt Lake City Public Library System)
By Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted - Aug. 5, 2023 at 10:31 a.m.
SALT LAKE CITY — Employees at the Salt Lake City Public Library knew the routine when it started pouring Wednesday afternoon.
Patrons and staff alike have endured roof leaks every time there's been a major storm for some time now. So when it started raining, employees got the trash cans out to catch leaks coming from the ceiling. This routine is potentially coming to an end soon, as Salt Lake City Public Library System is set to renovate the building's rooftop experience beginning Monday.
GSBS Architects, which was brought on for the project, came up with a design that features more shade and seating. The project calls for a small play area for children to run around and some vegetation with turf, trees and native plants, too.