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Photo of the Lower Valley Branch Library

Grand Opening Celebration
February 18, 2006

 
The grand opening for the "New" Lower Valley Branch Library was held on Wednesday, February 18, 2006.  The dedication ceremony was held in the new auditorium and featured many prominent speakers:

Ellen Eyberg - Branch Manager - Welcome and Introduction of Staff

Carol A. Brey-Casiano - Director of Libraries - Greetings

John Cook - Mayor of El Paso

Steve Ortega - City Council Representative, District 7

Vivian Rojas - Former City Council Representative, District 7

Carlos Armendariz - President, El Paso Public Library Association Board of Directors

Ivonne R. Jimenez - Deputy Director of Library Services

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Dancers - Javier Loera, Tribal Representative
 

Photo of the Riverside Middle School Jazz Band  
Riverside Middle School Jazz Band - led by Edmundo Terrazas and Robert Hayden
 
  Photo of the Riverside High School JROTC Color Guard
Riverside High School JROTC Color Guard - led by CWO Carlos Lopez and CSM Gavin Tunderman
 

Photo of Ellen Eyberg - Branch Manager

 
Ellen Eyberg, Branch Manager welcomes the audience and introduces the staff.
 
  Photo of Carol Brey-Casiano, Director of Libraries
Carol Brey-Casiano, Director of Libraries greets the audience.
 

Photo of John Cook, Mayor of El Paso

 
John Cook, Mayor of El Paso
 
  Photo of Steve Ortega, City Council Representative, District 7
Steve Ortega, City Council Representative, District 7
 

Photo of Vivian Rojas, Former City Council Representative, District 7

 
Vivian Rojas, Former City Council Representative, District 7
 
  Photo of Carlos Armendariz - President, El Paso Public Library Association Board of Directors
Carlos Armendariz - President, El Paso Public Library Association Board of Directors
 

Photo of Ivonne Jimenez, Deputy Director of Library Services

 
Ivonne Jimenez, Deputy Director of Library Services
 
  Photo of audience listening to speakers
A standing room only crowd applauded the speakers
 

Photo of Ribbon cutting ceremony

 
Ribbon cutting ceremony
From left Gilbert Pulido, Carol Brey-Casiano, Carlos Armendariz, Mayor John Cook, and young library patrons.
 
  Photo of the Friends of the Lower Valley Library
Friends of the Lower Valley Library
 

Photo of Lonn Frye, architect for the Lower Valley Library and Carol Brey-Casiano

 
Lonn Frye, architect for the Lower Valley Library and Carol Brey-Casiano
 
  Photo of Bel Air High School Guitar Performing Group
Bel Air High School Guitar Performing Group - led by Erik Cooksey
 
Photo of patrons at library  
The library was bustling after the festivities as new and old patrons explored the facility.
 


 
 

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