After our formal presentation and during discussion, Mrs. Duncheva of the public library basically said she had been asking for government documents and they government had been reluctant to give them. Buzz, buzz, buzz. After the break, Mrs. Miteva said that the Governor had now committed that the Regional Government would provide information to the libraries and that she would see that the local parliament would as well. Now we see if the governmental entities follow through with deposits and if the libraries do in fact organize them for easy public access. A lot of hesitation on both sides.
Partner Libraries Our second purpose was to visit our partner libraries.
While I was presenting these plaques to the librarians and mayors in Bulgaria, the International Sister Cities convention was being held right here in downtown Denver and plaques were being presented to our libraries as well. Our partnerships are just beginning. Veliko Turnovo and Eagle Valley have the most interactive program going. The VT librarians also suggested an pen-pal program among the young kids and that is underway. Other partnerships are just getting started.