Mid-City Library Coming Soon
September 20th, 2006 by Michael HomanI have some fantastic news to report. I just heard from Geraldine Harris, the chief librarian for New Orleans. In her words, “It’s going to happen folks.” We are going to put a public library at 330 North Carrollton Ave, the spot where Major Video used to be located. When the space is ready, likely to be December 06 or January 07, we’re moving in. We haven’t had a public library in Mid-City since 1958, so it will be a welcomed returned.
Solinet is going to give us a grant that will fund much of this for three years. At the end of three years, it is my hope that we will have a permanent building in which to move, or we’ll have the funds to keep the location open. However, we will still need funds to pay for the build-out and to make up the difference in the lease. Regarding the funds we need to raise, in the words of Ms. Harris, “I’ll try to work my end to make it happen and if you can donate some of the Boozo money we will be in heaven.”
To date, Boozocracy.org has raised just over $1,000, well short of our $1 million goal. We need your help in promoting the site, and Bart and I will work on our end as well.
September 21st, 2006 at 9:11 pm
Kudos, Michael and Bart and all who have contributed to the Boozocracy.org. Mid-City is fortunate to have y’all spearheading this campaign. A library is a vital part of every community and I’m thrilled we’ll have one soon.