Antoinette Jackson and her family helped celebrate the last book check-out at Villard Avenue Library on Fri., Sept. 30, which will be closed for two weeks in preparation for the grand opening of the new Villard Square branch at 5190 N. 35th St.
Antoinette grew up using the Villard Avenue library and often brings her family. The free grand opening celebration on Sat., Oct. 15 will include a 9:45 a.m. parade of books from the old library to the new led by the Paradigm Drumline, remarks by civic officials, a ribbon cutting, performances by students from the Lincoln Middle School of the Arts, crafts for kids, refreshments, giveaways and more. Find more information at www.mpl.org.