SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the opening of one of the only permanent public outdoor libraries in the country on Thursday, Aug. 21, as part of the largest expansion of the Santa Ana library system in 50 years and a historic $50 million investment in library facilities.
The Santa Ana City Council led a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Outdoor Library at Jerome Park, located at 2115 W. McFadden Ave., which was attended by a crowd of residents and community members.
“We are thrilled to mark the opening of another new library for the people of Santa Ana that will serve as a hub for learning, connection and opportunity,” Mayor Valerie Amezcua said. “The Outdoor Library at Jerome Park demonstrates City staff’s innovation and creativity in developing new educational and recreational resources for our community.”
The Outdoor Library at Jerome Park is the first of its kind in Santa Ana and provides the local community with a vibrant and interactive space for all ages. Located near the Southwest Senior Center, community centers, schools and neighborhoods, the library is sure to become a destination park that people can visit and engage with for many years to come…