The new Suisun City Library embodies an innovative use of public space. Built adjacent to Suisun Elementary School, it serves as both a public and schoollibrary. In addition to doubling the square footage of the former space, the new library features a study room, community meeting room and a 15-seat computercenter. The meeting room will host library programs as well as serve as an “inlibrary” classroom by day and community meeting room at night. Students can enter the children’s section of the library directly from the school through a secure entrance reserved for their use during the school day. The library’s collection of books, movie DVDs, recorded books and other materials combine the breadth of the public library’s collection with materials that are specially chosen for Suisun Elementary School students as well as other students in the City.

The Suisun City Library, operated by Solano County Library, enjoys the benefits of being part of the Solano, Napa and Partners (SNAP)consortium. Because of this partnership, Suisun residents have access to library collections of books and other materials throughout the two counties with delivery to their local library. The partnership also makes possible students’ access to online tutors and 20 research databases.