Tuesday, February 17, 2015

San Diego Central Library: The First Not-Quite-Two Years




San Diego Central Library: Success or Money Waste?  (NBC San Diego, 2/16/2015)
But the administrators have had their challenges. About 3,000 people visit the library every day, and staff estimates about a third of those are homeless, an issue officials knew existed way before opening the $185 million facility. 

So the library has stepped up its resources to stop misbehavior, partnering with the nonprofit Mental Health Systems, which has a case worker on site to help the homeless patrons inside. Just last month, the library opened a new resource center to help veterans receive local, state and federal benefits and service.

Related posts:
A preview of San Diego's stunning new Central Library.  (9/29/2013)
The new San Diego Central Library: 2 years in 31 seconds. (5/30/2013)
San Diego's old Central Library to close June 9th in preparation for opening of new Central Library.  (5/7/2013)
I'll be able to check out the construction progress next week. (1/9/2013)
San Diego civic leaders remain bullish despite funding shortfall for new Central Library.  (10/17/2011)
An Interview with the Architect of the $185 Million San Diego Public Library. (8/10/2011)
As San Diego builds a new Central Library, mayor proposes to cut hours at all branches in half.  (5/29/2011)
Ebooks, Netflix, and Library Building Projects (Part 45, San Diego Public Library). (5/29/2011)
Time to Replace San Diego's 1954 Downtown Library? (6/18/2010)

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