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Oct 24, 2009 5:38 pm US/Pacific

SF's Harvey Milk Library Reopens After Renovation

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) ― The San Francisco Public Library's Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch reopened Saturday, after a 20-month closure for seismic retrofitting and other renovations.

In addition to seismic upgrades and various structural improvements, the 48-year-old building now boasts a small expansion, technology upgrades, and more computers. Other additions included new accessible restrooms, a teen area, quiet reading space, and new lights, furniture, shelving and displays.

The library held a celebration Saturday afternoon to mark the reopening. Entertainment began at noon, including a children's costume parade, lion dancers, an accordionist, a balloon artist and a blessing by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. At 1 p.m., library and elected officials presided over a grand opening ceremony, and the branch officially resumed library services at 2 p.m.

The 1961 building, located near 16th and Market streets, closed March 1, 2008 for a $5.5 million renovation. The branch was the 12th to undergo major improvements paid for by a 2000 voter-approved bond.

Pond Street between 16th and 17th streets was closed for several hours during the event.

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