Here’s a Sneak Peek of our new library!
These are just a few pics from the architectural renderings. We Can’t wait to see the finished building (sometime this summer).
Friends of the Casa de Oro Library Bookstore: We will have our own shop. Volunteer opportunities: We will need help with staffing our bookstore Monday through Saturday. Training provided to help with customer service, sales, and processing book donations. Your gently used book donations are welcome. All proceeds remain in our community and will be used to fund library programs.
Casa de Oro - Mt. Helix Garden Collective: Sponsored by our Friends organization, we will host quarterly Garden Expos in partnership with other local community nonprofits. Enjoy speakers, hands-on demonstrations, garden crafts, plant exchanges and garden swag. Volunteer opportunities: Day of the event logistics, greeters, promotion, and support for activities.
Casa de Oro - Mt. Helix Art Exhibits: The Friends will showcase local artists with exhibits, receptions, artist talks and workshops. Look for your invitation to meet the artists.
Meet the Author Series: We are looking for local authors to present their work.
Contact us to participate with any of the above events or volunteer opportunities at: casalibraryfriends@gmail.com
What’s Happening in MAY at the CDO Library
Kids in Action Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 am
Teen Afterschool Hangout: Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Game Night Unplugged: Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Book Buddies with Auntie Shelley: TBD
What do we know about our new library?!
County officials and community members broke ground in February on the new library to be located at 9610 Campo Road. See pictures of the groundbreaking below!
The approximately 12,000 sq.ft. facility is slated to be completed in 2026 and will include:
2,000 sq ft Community Room with after-hours access for community events
High-speed internet access and Wi-Fi throughout the branch
Study rooms
Teen area with study rooms
Children's area with early-literacy equipment
Patio space
Public computers plus laptops for check-out
Friends of the Library Bookstore
Designated parking lot
To see the design concept, leave a comment, ask a question, or complete a library survey, please go to https://www.sdcl.orghttps://www.sdcl.org/newcasabranch//newcasabranch/
Do you love libraries like we do?
Famous quotes about libraries:
“I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library.” Jorge Luis Borges
"What in the world would we do without our libraries?" Katherine Hepburn
“When I was young, we couldn't afford much. But, my library card was my key to the world.” John Goodman
“At the moment that we persuade a child, any child, to cross that threshold, that magic threshold into a library, we change their lives forever, for the better. It's an enormous force for good." President Barack Obama
We’d love to have you as a member!