The Grand Opening of our new library in West Delray took place Friday July 11 in front of a standing room only crowd in the beautifully appointed large meeting hall. Over 600 people visited the library on this opening day to admire the facility, it's furnishings, appointments, children's section, computers, and check out DVD's and the spectacular selection of books.

The County Fire Rescue Color Guard and Bagpipe band began the opening ceremonies with a stirring march down the center aisle to the dais area for the presentation of the colors and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioner Aaronson (r. in photo) welcomed the crowd, stating: "Your support, the support of all the communities in COBWRA (Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations led by President Barbara Katz and the Alliance of Delray whose President is Bob Schulbaum, have made this building possible. I promised you a traffic light by October, we have it in place today. I have arranged for the people of Kings Point to have your buses take you to the Oriole Shopping Plaza and there you will be able to get on a bus to take you directly to this library and return you to Oriole Plaza to catch your Kings Point bus back home."

Palm Beach County Library Chief John J. Callahan, Jr. (l. in photo) was the other principal speaker. He presented a detailed explanation of the progress he has made with library new construction and renovations throughout the county. While the Okeechobee branch is undergoing renovations, he has transferred staff to Hagen Ranch branch to serve its patrons.

A formal ribbon cutting ceremony took place after the speeches.

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