ADDRESS	5380 West Herriman Main Street Herriman, Utah 84096	map
MANAGER	Leslie Schow
CUSTOMER SERVICES DEPT.		(801) 943-4636

The Herriman library is a much-needed addition to this burgeoning community. The library provides patrons with a cozy atmosphere, internet computers, wireless internet access, and a friendly and helpful staff. Our collection includes an excellent assortment of children's materials and a growing selection of materials for adults. Herriman Library offers family-oriented programs, including weekly story times.

Holdings: 83,726

Energy & Environmental Design

This new library was designed for world class energy savings, minimal environment impact, and conservation of resources. Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) is a set of sustainable principles that can be used to ensure new buildings are designed and constructed with relevant environmental considerations. This new library is in the process of being evaluated for the LEED Platinum level which is the highest certification awarded by the LEED organization.

Kiosk

The Herriman library energy production, its energy consumption, the weather at the library and many other parameters can be viewed at the online smart building kiosk. Many of the design features that make this library a model for energy & environmental design can be viewed in the "green features" section of the kiosk. Check it out.

There are numerous reasons to build a "green building." Environmental benefits include the enhancement and protection of ecosystems and biodiversity, the protection of air and water quality, the reduction of solid waste and the conservation of natural resources. Health and community benefits include improving air, thermal and acoustic environments, enhancing occupant comfort and health, minimizing strain on local infrastructure and contributing to overall quality of life. There are also significant economic benefits like reducing operating costs, enhancing building and land values, improving productivity and learning, and optimizing life-cycle economic performance.

The new library opened on October 23, 2010. If you would like to view how the construction process unfolded and interesting facts about the library visit the Library Construction Site for details.