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It only took 20 years, and lots and lots of controversy, but finally San Diego has a new central library. It is a beautiful building, very airy and modern, located close to the Padres Stadium downtown.

Keegan had been wanting to go check it out, since he has heard about it from his teachers. We wanted to check it out too, not only for the cool architecture and design, but also because we created a personalized brick, dedicated to Keegan, and wanted to see it in place. It took two trips, and quite a long time, but we finally located it in the courtyard outside.

Even though we thought we had been original, I saw at least another  brick with almost identical saying…good thing we specified his full name. Once inside, we were amazed at the building, the view and the dome. Really spectacular.

Keegan is getting quite good at taking pictures

The inside is as spectacular: high ceilings, natural light, beautiful furnishing and great art, including inspiring quotes carved in stone.

The quite says” We read to know we are not alone”

Of course, the core of a library is its book collections, and the kid’s collection is amazing. It is huge, and decorated in bright colors, with beautiful murals of some of the most memorable Dr. Seuss’s illustrations.

“kid, you will move mountains…”from The Places You Go

We really had to drag Keegan out, but he was happy about the 5 books we borrowed, which of course included a Star Wars book. Now, I don’t know how often we will be able to visit, since we have a much more convenient library branch around the corner, but it is a wonderful resource nevertheless.

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