On March 26, the Delano Branch Library held its Grand Re-Opening, which aimed to offer more space and resources to better serve its residents. For the residents of Delano, the Delano Branch Library, established in 1912, has been a staple, fostering generations of memories.
It was first owned by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), with Mary Woodstock serving as the branch’s first librarian. Between 1912 and 1917, the library branch moved from various locations, starting at the WCTU building, to City Hall, Delano Hotel, a house, and the First National Bank. On September 19, 1919, members of both the WCTU and the Women’s Club raised funds and secured a building contract, and the facility officially opened in 1920.
Mayor of Delano, Salvador Solorio-Ruiz, who attended the grand opening, recognised the importance of investing in the community’s future…