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Our Libraries   |    Dorris Van Doren Regional Branch Library Grand Opening

Dorris Van Doren Regional Branch Library
Grand Opening Celebration


March 16, 2005
Address: 551 Redd Road
Phone: 915-875-0700
E-mail: DorrisVanDoren@elpasotexas.gov

Photo of the Dorris Van Doren Library

The grand opening for the Dorris Van Doren Regional Branch Library was held on Wednesday, March 16, 2005.  The dedication ceremony  was held in the new auditorium and featured many prominent speakers:
Cheryl Bernero - Branch Manager - Welcome and Introduction of Staff

Carol A. Brey-Casiano - Director of Libraries - President, American Library Association

Anthony Cobos - City Council Representative District 8 - Mayor Pro Tem

Mary Jo Lee - President, El Paso Public Library Board of Directors

Gretchen Trominski - President, Friends of the Westside Libraries

Ivonne R. Jimenez - Extension Services Administrator - El Paso Public Library

Karen Hasslinger - Mrs. Van Doren’s Daughter - Remarks about Mrs. Dorris Van Doren

Mary Holguin - Friend and Co-worker of Dorris Van Doren

Robert Skimin - Author and former member of the EPPL Board

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo - Blessing of the Library Building

Read a short biography about Dorris Van Doren.  Go now.....
Photo of Anthony Cobos
Anthony Cobos - City Council Representative District 8 - Mayor Pro Tem
Photo of Mary Jo Lee
Anthony Cobos - City Council Representative District 8 - Mayor Pro Tem
Photo of Gretchen Trominski
Gretchen Trominski - President, Friends of the Westside Libraries
Photo of Ivonne Jimenez
Ivonne R. Jimenez - Extension Services Administrator - El Paso Public Library
Photo of Karen Hasslinger
Karen Hasslinger - Mrs. Van Doren’s
 Daughter - Remarks about Mrs. Dorris Van Doren
Photo of Mary Holguin
Mary Holguin - Friend and Co-worker
of Dorris Van Doren
Picture of Robert Skimin
Robert Skimin - Author and former member of the EPPL Board
Photo of members from the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo
Members of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo bless the library building.
Phot of Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

 

Photo of the Taumbu Latin Jazz Quintet
Music was provided by the Taumbu Latin Jazz Quintet
Photo of refreshments being served
Refreshments were served during the reception.
 
 
 
 

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