City officials and community members gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Imperial Beach Library Saturday morning.
County Supervisor Greg Cox, Imperial Beach Mayor Serge, Dedina and County Library Director Migell Acosta were present at the opening ceremony, according to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
The design of the library reflects the culture of the small beach town with design elements imitating ocean waves, an exterior beach cottage look and a replica Woody station wagon placed in the children’s section, said county officials.
Congratulations @CityofIB on your new public library! An awesome addition to this great #AD78 city. Glad to join you at today’s dedication. pic.twitter.com/G5ZlpBUkcX
— Todd Gloria (@ToddGloria) April 15, 2017
A greatly expanded materials collection, a large children’s and family area, a teen space with study rooms and a large community room for events and meetings are all featured in the 14,800-square-foot facility, said county officials.
There’s also a Friends of the Library bookstore, wireless Internet, a computer lab and an automated checkout, said county officials. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at 11:30 a.m. at the 800 block of Imperial Beach Boulevard.
