New library a bright spot on horizon

EDITOR,
The reality of a new Scotts Valley library that accommodates the needs of our community is very exciting, and to have it sooner than we expected is truly a bright spot in these troubled times.
I am grateful for the foresight of our City Council, which started putting the funds away many years ago. It will make an important statement about what we value here in Scotts Valley.
We have an opportunity now to assist in making this library the best it can be. Saturday, Sept. 19, the Friends of the Library Scotts Valley Chapter will host its first barbecue and auction fundraiser. The theme is “building for books,” and many generous merchants and library patrons have provided auction items, the proceeds of which will help fund the upgrades that will make our library kid-friendly, senior-accessible and appealing to the entire community.
Please consider purchasing tickets to this fun and exciting event from the Chamber of Commerce, the Scotts Valley library, Zinnia’s and Mint.
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Let’s make our “building for books” something we can all be proud of.
Elizabeth Walch, Friends of the Library Scotts Valley Chapter, president