Courtland Library Is a Big Community Hit!

"Since the Courtland Library initiated Saturday hours this summer, Sally Sweeny and the branch staff, including LSA Suzy Holmberg and shelver Alicia Nolasco, have been working hard to make sure the people of Courtland know they have a wonderful community library. Clearly, their efforts are paying off, as Saturday’s Halloween-themed program attracted 42 kids and 26 adults. Staff was left exhausted, but victorious."

Sarah Denton, Branch Services Manager

Hot Time at Courtland Library’s Reopening Celebration

Ribbon Cutting

"Braving the 102 F heat, the Courtland community celebrated the reopening of Courtland Library last Saturday afternoon (June 27) with great fanfare.

After the Sacramento Sheriff ’s Department color guard presented the American and California state flags, formal remarks were given by Linda Budge, Sacramento Public Library Authority Board chairperson; Pat Braziel, chief of staff for County Supervisor Don Nottoli; Library Deputy Director of Public Services Alison B. Landers; Sally Sweeny, Courtland Library supervisor; and Nonie Wetzel, Friends of Courtland Library president.

Branch staff eagerly waited for the 1:30 p.m. ribbon-cutting and their first library customers since the branch closed on April 4 for expansion and remodeling. Attendees were treated to the lively tunes of the New Holland Combine Band, face painter and balloon artist Blanca Rose, and tasty cake and refreshing lemonade provided by the branch Friends.

patrons enjoy the new space

Staff and branch Friends members also celebrated Courtland Library’s 100-year
anniversary, as the Delta river town branch started in 1909. A timeline was displayed of the branch’s first century of community service.

The library now has two-thirds more floor space, double the amount of public-access computers, a separate children’s and teen area, more space to display new books and materials, new furniture that can be moved to create program space, new exterior paint, and a new parking area."

Don Burns, Public Information Coordinator
Marketing Department

"The River Delta community will be celebrating the reopening of the Courtland Library tomorrow (Saturday, June 27), from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at 170 Primasing Avenue, Courtland. The library has been closed since April 4 for expansion and remodeling.

The branch now has two-thirds more floor space, double the amount of public-access computers, a separate children’s and teen area, more space to display new books and materials, new furniture that can be moved to create program space, new exterior paint, and a new parking area.

Tomorrow’s reopening festivities will begin with Blanca Rose, who will display her face-painting and balloon-artistry skills, starting at 12:30 p.m. Formal remarks will begin at 1 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony slated at 1:30 p.m. Free refreshments will be served immediately following the ribbon cutting, provided by the Friends of Courtland Library.

The New Holland Combine Band will be the featured musical entertainment from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sally Sweeny, Courtland Library supervisor, will present a storytime for kids at 2:45 p.m., with a children’s craft-making program from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Courtland Library staff will be also celebrating the library branch’s 100- year anniversary."

Don Burns, Public Information Coordinator
Marketing Department

Courtland Library Comes Together

"Look in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it is the new wing of the Courtland Library which was lifted into place on April 20. The small Sacramento River Delta library branch has been closed since April 4 for expansion and remodeling.

Once completed, Courtland Library will have two-thirds more floor space, double the amount of public-access computers, a separate children’s and teen area, more space to display new books and materials, new furniture that can be moved to create program space, new exterior paint, and a new parking area."

Growing the Library!

Facilities

Courtland to Close for Expansion

Expansion Plans

Courtland Library will have a new look in late-summer with the expansion of its current space. The library branch will close Saturday, April 4 for a few months, as the facility will undergo expansion and refurbishment.

Once completed, Courtland Library will have two-thirds more floor space, double the amount of public-access computers, separate children and teen areas, more space to display new books and materials, new furniture that can be moved to create program space, new exterior paint, and a new parking area.