County of San Diego - Fallbrook Branch Library

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The community of Fallbrook worked hard for over 10 years to make our new library come true. We knew we would eventually get a new library but what the County and the architects achieved exceeded our wildest wishes. Not only do we now have a community center that really reflects the spirit of Fallbrook, we also have state of the art information technology that combines traditional library resources with a wealth of computers capacity. The way art created by our local artists has been embedded in the building together with sustainable features like the green roof and tons of natural light creates a very powerful, comfortable and energetic place that feels like it has always been the central feature of downtown Fallbrook. This is a new library with strong connections to both our past and our future.
Project Information
Project Address: 
124 South Mission Road Fallbrook, CA 92028
Project Owner/ Developer: 
County of San Diego
Owner Contact Name/ Email: 
David Timber/david.timber@sdcounty.ca.gov
Project Architect/ Designer: 
Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects (Architect of Record)/Manuel Oncina Architects (Design Architect)
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Fallbrook Library Special Environment Tower.jpg
Fallbrook Library - Great Room.jpg
Fallbrook Library Front Entrance.jpg
Fallbrook Library Great Room Reading Area.jpg
Fallbrook Library Living Room.jpg
Fallbrook Library Readin Garden Trellis.jpg
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Fallbrook Library Childrens Area.jpg
Fallbrook Library - Kids and Family Room.jpg
Fallbrook Library Donor Wall.jpg
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Great design, wish we had

Submitted by 3drart on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 01:11.
Great design, wish we had something like this closer to down town!....

Great art work integration!

Submitted by drew on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 16:06.
Great art work integration!

I love, love, love the

Submitted by Labors of Love on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 16:57.
I love, love, love the Fallbrook Library!! It is an orchid, for sure! It is the pride of our community and so many helped to make it so!

This is a bright star in our

Submitted by megeastbae on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 14:36.
This is a bright star in our community. A real community gathering space.

A treasure for the

Submitted by patrogo on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 00:30.
A treasure for the community! It's wonderful to watch how busy the library is; patrons of all ages taking advantage of all the offerings and in such a user friendly space.

You need to experience the

Submitted by njsdelmar on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 20:58.
You need to experience the atmosphere of this building to appreciate what a gem it is. Too bad the photo of the garden room does not show the spectacular sculptural tile artwork and fountain...

Not your typical library but

Submitted by dieras on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 17:50.
Not your typical library but that's what makes it fantastic. It's lively for the kids and comfortable for adults. Fallbrook is lucky to have this in their community. Great job!

I visited this library last

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 21:18.
I visited this library last month and I loved it. The design is great and it is a different approach. It does not look like a typical library. I really like the bright colors and the artist's work.

Great place for kids!

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 21:36.
This library is phenomenal. My kids love coming here on the weekend and spend time in the kids room.

Blendomatic architecture.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 06:23.
Ladies and Gentleman may I introduce the incredible "Blendo." It takes every design style known to mankind for the past 15 years, mixes thoroughly at high speed. Final product is served on toast. Aggggh.

Fallbrook Library

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 15:35.
Incredible mosaic art, beautiful building!

Job Well Done!

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:13.
This library is inviting and gorgeous, while still eco-friendly. You CAN have it all...It should be held up as an example of a job well done! The residents of Fallbrook are very lucky!

Fallbrook Library

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 02:33.
Absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful architecture and landscaping!

Future of Community

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/05/2011 - 18:07.
This project exemplifies how libraries should evolve from static repositories of books, to dynamic hubs of community, connection, and learning. Well done MOA and FPBA!

ART Everywhere! and books

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 00:08.
The reproduction of the pictures attached doesn't seem to do this library justice. In person, the colors are so much more vibrant and the artwork is that much more incredible; especially the handmade tile murals like the one shown above and others in the outside reading area. The library seems organized pretty well to give space to every age group and a good amount of natural light makes its way to the interior, but very little direct light or glare. I can say the same of the exterior reading patio thanks to being sunken below grade and having an artistic covering that diffuses the direct sunlight. This is a building that can be visited...for free, and should be...often! A must see, worth the drive to Fallbrook!

One of the last?

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 21:23.
Great to see a NEW library when so few are being built and mega-book stores are going out of business! Long live the actual paper BOOK!

Great Gift for the Fallbrook Community

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/08/2011 - 21:53.
This library is a great gift to our community.

Great Addition to the Community

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 21:31.
Fantastic new space for Fallbrook! Filled with light, great finishes, creative artwork to stimulate both the brain and senses, and a functional layout. I look forward to using it for many years to come!

Very Unique

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/25/2011 - 04:44.
I have been to many libraries in San Diego, but this particular one is so different from all the other ones. It is really modern and my favorite place is the reading garden at the patio. It is very nice and calm there and very cozy.

Wonderful!

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 22:34.
The design celebrates the commitment this community has made to creating a cultural hub for learning. Really beautiful and dynamic!

Art and Architecture

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 21:40.
Fallbrook has delighted our senses with the creative integration art in this light filled facility. What a wonderful showcase of the artistic and architectural talents that contributed to this welcoming place.

Creative and Exciting!

Submitted by Buford on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 18:48.
The old library was replaced with something modern and sustainable, ultimately creating a great signature building for the community of Fallbrook. I had the chance to see the building first hand at the open house event earlier this year. Everywhere you look there are cool and wonderful details. The space is casual, modern, and definitely brings the outside in with plenty of natural light. The “Green” roof is amazing in its size and variety of succulents. I wish I was a kid again so I could play and learn in the themed “kids” areas of the library, the larger than life books and bugs are awesome! Incorporating the works of the local artists into the various parts of the library is seamless, functional and inspiring all at the same time.