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History:The Sunrise Mountain Library originally started out as a shared use
facility between the school library and the public library. The concept for the
original shared use school/public library facility originated in 1994. By
combining funding and working together, we were able to build a bigger and
better library, much sooner than we could have otherwise. The 18,000 square foot
library opened in 1996. Target General was the contractor. Construction of a
22,000 square foot branch library at 98th Avenue and Lake Pleasant Parkway in
the Camino A Lago development began in 2008. The single story pavilion-like
building complements the services of the Main Library, provides a dedicated
library location for patrons in northern Peoria and allows for expansion of the
city’s growing book and media collection. Upon completion of the new building in
March 2009 the original building reverted to use by students of the high school
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