City officials will celebrate the grand reopening of the Tierrasanta branch library Monday following a $1.6 million expansion.
The ribbon-cutting will include music, face painting, balloon animals, refreshments and crafts.
The project features a patio with a wall garden. Local resident and philanthropist Art Getis supported the patio addition in honor of Judy, his late wife.
The library also has a new reading nook with updated USB and power outlets, and a new seminar room. In addition, the library’s community room was expanded and the building was updated with new paint, carpet and remodeled bathrooms.
The branch opened in 1984.
In a statement, council member Scott Sherman expressed his gratitude to Getis for his contribution. “The new and extensive renovations will drastically improve services for Tierrasanta families,” he said.
– Staff reports
