(Good looking building, huh? Some think it's so good looking that it deserves to be built.)
Sometimes, I'm disappointed that I don't live in a more "hip" city. San Diego doesn't have a thriving arts community. It doesn't have fabulous theatre shows seven nights a week. Writers on book tour only pass through our fine city sporadically. None of our waiters are really actors. And you can't even drink on the beach anymore.
But it doesn't have to be this way. We San Diegans can change our city. Building a new central library--which will not only better support the thirty-five branches, but create a cultural center for arts programs--can be a significant step.
There is a lot of misinformation circulating about the proposed new central library. Its erection will NOT divert monies from the fire department, from Parks and Rec, or other services. If we build this new library, $80 million will come from the city's downtown redevelopment agency. $20 million will from a library construction state grant. Because this library is also going to house a new high school, another $20 million will come from school bonds. There are also significant philanthropical funds.
If you support a new downtown library, you can let your council member know with a quick email. There's even a handy webpage to help you find your council member.
You can find out more information about the new central library on this page of the Library Foundation's website.
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I think San Diego has a great literary community, much of it centered with City Works Press (I know I'm biased since they published my first book). Any author who doesn't visit SD is missing out.
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