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| The "old" library |
Today - the reality:
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existing library, built in 1987, is 8,100 square feet
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circulation averages 240,000 items per year
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there are 26,000+ cardholders in Fallbrook, Bonsall,
DeLuz and Rainbow area
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too few computers (wait time may be one hour)
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space cannot accommodate the summer reading program special
events (must be held off-site)
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| Fallbrook Library 2010 |
Tomorrow - the dream:
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expand the facility to approximately 17,500 square feet
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provide a state-of-the-art library and community facility
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increase the number of computers
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enhance the children’s library
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include a “teen” space
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incorporate a community room
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provide space and seating for reading and study
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expand the bookstore area
Where are we?
- On September 18, 2007, San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to provide
$100,000 for the planning phase including developing the design-build specifications
for advertisement, pre-qualifying design-build teams, and preparing contracts and a funding plan.
- The estimated project cost for the new library is $9.5 million.
- Friends of the Fallbrook Library has raised nearly $2 million earmarked for furnishings,
fixtures, equipment and “opening day”
collections.
- Supervisor Bill Horn provided a $500,000
matching grant. (every dollar, up to $500,000, donated to the Friends or spent at the Bottom Shelf Bookstore will be matched by this grant)
- SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 - OFFICIAL GROUNDBREAKING
- Oct-Nov 2009: Existing building will be razed
- Nov 2009: Construction will commence on new library
- Library and bookstore will remain open during construction at 111-113 S. Main
- OCTOBER 26, 2009 - the old building comes down!
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| The demolitions begins.... |
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| ...and our old friend is gone! |
What can you do?
- Support the Friends organization: Become
a member, Patronize the bookstore
- Consider a specific gift to the library building fund (see Donor Opportunities for naming opportunities and
giving levels)
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