The New Central Library Brick Campaign Begins

We are so fortunate! Our branch libraries are humming with activity and excitement as we continue to restore hours. Downtown library users express their thanks for the return of Saturday hours, and on December 3, branch libraries will be open starting from 9:30 a.m. The Library system will have more open hours than we have had in a number of years, an upward trend that we hope to see continue.


The new Central Library continues its progress toward completion. We are fortunate to have the Library Foundation, a strong group of people who have helped the construction of the new Central Library come to reality, and who continue their fundraising efforts on behalf of the Library system. The Library Foundation has begun the “Buy-a-Brick” campaign. This community campaign will allow participation at all levels for anyone to help our library system by purchasing a brick that will be engraved and placed in the new Central Library.

Please join me and “Buy-a-Brick” to publically demonstrate your support of our library system. When you “Buy-a-Brick,” your family or organization will own a lasting piece of a community treasure and improve a citywide system providing important reading and literacy programs, arts and cultural offerings and technology access for everyone.

A limited number of commemorative bricks are now available. Purchasing a brick by January 31, 2013 ensures its installation by the July grand opening. You can also “Gift a Brick” in honor or tribute to a loved one or associate. Please visit SupportMyLibrary.org for more information or to make your online contribution.

We thank you, and wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all.