Millions more use library reference material or online services. Nearly five million people visit the San Francisco Public Library system in fiscal year 2000-01, checking out 6.3 million items. It is one of ten exhibits at the Main this year. New Main to New Millennium: Gifts and Acquisitions 1996-2001 exhibition features new archival and rare materials obtained by the Library since the New Main opened. It includes a computer-training center, a high priority for the neighborhood.įriends & Foundation Board member Carlota del Portillo exhorts Library supporters to become "Keepers of the Dream" that brought the institution to where it is today, particularly the dreams and promises represented by the Affinity Group campaigns. The new Ocean View Branch opens, replacing a rented facility. The ballot measure passes with 74% of the vote. However the amount approved by city officials is $10 million less than what is estimated as necessary. Proposition A, a $106 million bond to build five new branches, upgrade 19 others for earthquake safety, electrical code upgrades, and access for people with disabilities is placed on the ballot after lobbying by the Friends & Foundation.
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