Scavenger Hunt sheets will be available at the front desk throughout the day. The grand opening of NewHolly Library will also include raffle drawings of popular books and games for kids, teens and adults and face painting. All programs are free and everyone is welcome. It has traditionally served a large number of children. A recent survey indicated that 88 percent of the users of the library were age 12 and under.
Recent immigrants use the library to learn English and prepare for citizenship.
As a result of the expansion, the number of users is expected to triple or quadruple. There is also a variety of housing in the new community. The library will offer expanded operating hours beginning Monday, Jan. 3, 2000. S., will close for good on Sunday, Nov. 14. There will be no library in service in Holly Park until the new facility opens on Nov. 20.