LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (SNN TV) – The Lakewood Ranch Library is preparing for its opening day celebration.
The Manatee County Public Library System announced the new library, located on 16410 Rangeland Parkway, will open Friday, Jan. 12th at 10 a.m.
According to the Herald-Tribune, Manatee County funded $17.6 million to build the library with an additional $200,000 donated by The Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library and the Manatee Library Foundation.
On opening day, visitors can expect youth programming, library tours, and how-to demonstrations for workshop equipment. They’re also working on special programming for the opening weekend.
To prepare for opening day, the team sorted and organized thousands of new books, wonder books, audiobooks, DVDs, and even a few ukuleles over five days. They have installed new computers, projectors and organized working spaces, and prepared games and entertainment areas.
