It’s Time for A New Beginning
This past month I was given good news about the Historic Mission Hills Library at 925 West Washington Street. A representative of Councilman Whitburn’s office stated that according to the Library Department staff, the necessary abatement work has been completed. They are now awaiting the delivery of materials to finalize the remaining work.
Their current estimate is that they will be finished by the end of July. Once the remaining work is completed, the Library Foundation will commence with the tenant improvements. The Foundation will move forward to reuse the site as a bookstore similar to Warwick’s in La Jolla that will include book showings and lectures. New books and gift items will be offered for sale. They also plan to sell artwork by local artists. They are hoping to have everything ready for a grand opening by the holiday season.
According to City Librarian/Director Misty Jones, “I am very excited that we have a plan to once again activate this asset in a meaningful way for the community. The Library Shop will add to the literary and cultural offerings in San Diego, and I am thankful for the partnership with Library Foundation SD in making this idea a reality. I look forward to the opening later this year.”
The plan is to make the Library Shop a very active site, with lectures, book showings, art shows and live music several evenings during the week.
There is still a lot of interior and exterior work to be done to the building, including new brick and landscaping.
As a resident of Mission Hills, I know that we are grateful to all the organizations (SOHO, Mission Hills Heritage, and Uptown Planners) and individuals who worked diligently to save the building so that it can be reused as new and exciting addition to Mission Hills and the surrounding communities.
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