Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies at the New Branches: Feb. 2, 2002

Image of crowd A crowd of people wait for the ribbon-cutting in Eiseley Branch's entryway.

Image of James Sherwood Library Board President James Sherwood addresses the crowd.

Image of Don Wesely Lincoln Mayor Don Wesely makes his remarks.

Image of James Sherwood and Carol Connor Library Board President James Sherwood and Library Director Carol Connor look on.

Image of Annette McRoy Lincoln City Council Chairperson Annette McRoy speaks before the ribbon-cutting.

Image of presentation A representative of book supplier Baker & Taylor Inc. presents Eiseley Branch with "Baby Baker" while Library Board President James Sherwood watches.

Image of John Dale Assistant Library Director John Dale.

Image of ribbon-cutting James Sherwood, Don Wesely, and Annette McRoy cut the ribbon to open the Loren Corey Eiseley Branch Library.

 

Walt Branch's ribbon-cutting was at 11:30 AM.

 

Image of crowd People of all ages wait in the entryway for Walt Branch's opening.

Image of James Sherwood and Darrell Podany Library Board President James Sherwood addresses the crowd, while Vice-President Darrell Podany looks on.

Image of Don Wesely, James Sherwood and Darrell Podany Mayor Don Wesely speaks before the ribbon-cutting, with James Sherwood and Darrell Podany beside him.

Image of Jonathan Cook, James Sherwood and Darrell Podany City Council Vice-Chairperson Jonathan Cook, with James Sherwood and Darrell Podany.

Image of ribbon-cutting Jonathan Cook and Don Wesely cut the ribbon to open the Bess Dodson Walt Branch Library.

Image of crowd A crowd of patrons streams into the newly-opened library.

Image of check-out desk Staff at the new library check out materials to the patrons on opening day.