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Present library already has space for vital resources

Updated: Jul 13

Letter to the SC Sentinel, 2/27/2022

The former Executive Director of the Friends of SC Public Libraries recently remarked that “Just like a book, a library should not be judged by its cover, but by what’s inside.” How true! She then listed study rooms, genealogy, books, a larger teen room and a much needed children’s space as reason to build a new library, away from the Civic Center.

Just for the record, all the things she listed were/are provided for in the Jayson Renovation proposal....

— Jean Brocklebank, Santa Cruz

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