FALLBROOK LIBRARY CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
January 20, 2012
San Diego County Library is celebrating the one year anniversary of the Fallbrook Library, 124 S Mission Rd, on Saturday, January 28 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The celebration will include opening remarks by Library Director José Aponte, followed by a host of activities and entertainment for all ages throughout the afternoon.
The free festivities include a concert with guitarist Ricky Ruis at 12 p.m., face painting with Sparkles the Clown at 1 p.m., Loteria and a Dance Dance Revolution competition for teens at 2 p.m., and an author visit at 3 p.m. with Beverlee Harbour Gopp, author of Choose Gratitude Not Attitude Even When Sh*t Hits the Fan. An art exhibit of pieces by Igor Koutsenko will be available for viewing throughout the day.
The Fallbrook Library opened to the public on January 16, 2011 and has experienced tremendous growth over its first year. The number of books, movies, and music checked out at the Fallbrook Library increased by nearly 22% this past fiscal year. Since the facility opened, library visits nearly doubled to approximately 30,000 visits to the library each month. In addition, the Library received six awards, including both local and national honors, in its first year of operation.
"The Fallbrook Library and its devoted staff help build better lives within the community each and every day by providing essential services," said Library Director José Aponte. "The notable increase in usage speaks volumes regarding the success of the new facility. The library has quickly become the place to be in Fallbrook."
For more information on the Fallbrook anniversary celebration, contact branch staff at (760) 731-4650.