News Release - January 29, 2008 :: SFPL :: 舊金山公共圖書館流動網站

MEDIA CONTACT: Sherri Eng, (415) 557-4282; seng@sfpl.org

MEDIA ALERT

Western Addition Branch Library Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

Invitation to Cover

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What: Join Mayor Gavin Newsom, Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, City Librarian Luis Herrera and other officials for the grand re-opening celebration of the newly restored Western Addition Branch Library.

When: 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, February 2

Where: 1550 Scott St. (at Geary)

Who:

Remarks by:

Mayor Gavin Newsom

City Librarian Luis Herrera

Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi

State Assemblyman Mark Leno

Jewelle Gomez, San Francisco Public Library Commission

Edward D. Reiskin, Department of Public Works

Donna Bero, executive director, Friends of the San Francisco Public Library

Hiroshi Kashiwagi, Western Addition Library Campaign Committee

Entertainment by:

Lion dancers from the Jing Mo Athletic Association

Taiko Ren

Kindergarteners from Rosa Parks Elementary School

African American Historical and Cultural Center Studio A Dancers

African American Historical and Cultural Center After-school Program

Bay Area Magic Makers

Afro Solo Theater Group

Why: The Western Addition Branch is the seventh library to be renovated or built under the Branch Library Improvement Program, which was funded by a $105.9 million bond measure approved by voters in 2000. A separate fundraising campaign by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library provided new furniture and equipment for the Western Addition Branch. Improvements to this beautiful modern building in a park setting include a new and expanded teen area, updated childrenâ€™s room, a new program room, a landscaped courtyard, more computers and free WiFi access to the Internet. The renovation also features seismic retrofitting and ergonomically redesigned staff work areas.

Please RSVP to (415) 557-4277

We voted to renovate and build new branch libraries across the city. It's happening!