Monday, December 19, 2011

Happy Holidays and Thank You!

Thank you for reading this blog. My intention was to keep you informed about what's going on at SDPL but the pace is fast and the blogging not so fast. I am posting this last entry of the year 2011 from Uruguay on a computer that knows Spanish, so please forgive any of my errors :-)

It's been another eventful year! The City still has challenges with our budget but with considerable skill and effort, it´s improving each year. There were no cuts to the Library this fiscal year, for which we are ever thankful. Our programs have blossomed and attracted national recognition. Staff has won scholarships, fellowships and some have given presentations at national and regional conferences. Things are going well.

Please take a look at the webcam for the new Central Library. The 9 story shell is nearly completed. I am so thrilled with what this new library will do for our system and community. The year has gone quickly and much progress has been made. I am betting this next year will zoom by and we will be ready to move into the new library within months of its completion in 2013. Then we all will see how awesome it´s going to be to have a new major library in our town. The architecture, the services, the technology, the community gathering capabilities and special features are going to be great. You just wait and see :-)

Thank you for your interest and support of the San Diego Public Library system. Happy Holidays and see you next year!

Happy Holidays