Dear Council Members,
I am writing to let you know that I support plans to build a new Main Library in Menlo Park, as well as a new branch library in
Belle Haven. Plans to build a new Main Library aremuch closer to being a reality and I urgeyou tovote in favor of proceeding with
the next phase.
Many Bay Area cities and towns have already built libraries that have become centers not just for books and reading, but for
meeting and collaboration spaces for all segments of the community, places for children, adolescents and teens to meet and be
inspired to learn, as well as large conference centers for all to use. Menlo Park has a chance tobring our libraries into the
current century, and we should take this opportunity to do so.
Wehave averylarge private donationfrom John Arrillaga thatwill give us atremendousboost and help us to achieve our goal of modern
libraries.If we don’t accept this donation, building new libraries will take much longer and cost substantially more.
Thank you for seriously considering this great opportunity for our city.
Sincerely
Lily Hurlimann
600 Hermosa Way
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