Corpus Christi’s La Retama Public Library will soon undergo a major renovation after the city council approved a $2 million construction contract. The project, funded by a 2022 voter-approved bond, will give the downtown landmark a fresh look while preserving its historic character.
Corpus Christi approves $2 million renovation for historic La Retama Library
The renovation plans include a new storefront, wall repairs, a mural addition, and landscape improvements. The library will also receive windstorm-rated windows, potentially requiring a temporary closure but providing a safe haven during hurricane season.
“It reminds me of stuff I saw in Southern California, it looks real old school with new school mixed,” said Mike Fitch, a longtime library patron.
Fitch has been visiting La Retama since 2008 when he first lived in Corpus Christi. After spending time in Los Angeles, he’s happy to be back in the city and find his favorite library still serving the community…