Years’ worth of grassroots fundraising and organization will come to fruition when the Santa Maria Public Library opens its latest branch in Los Alamos. The Los Alamos Branch Library will enjoy a grand opening ceremony on Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. The historic library, which first opened in 1966, has been closed since 1988.
The grand opening will include a flag ceremony by Brownie Troop 55541 from Santa Ynez, presentations by County Supervisor Doreen Farr, Friends of the Library President Stephan Bedford, Olga Reed School Principal Joe Dana, Santa Maria City Librarian Mary Housel, and a ribbon cutting ceremony. The library will then be open to the public. The photography of Jeffrey Bloom will be showcased in the library, cataloging the library’s construction project.
The library is connected to Olga Reed School in Los Alamos and will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information is available at 925-0994, Ext. 322, or mhousel@cityofsantamaria.org.
This article appears in Sep 3-10, 2015.