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Dos Palos residents told Jerry O'Banion Library grand opening will be in May; ribbon-cutting schedule given

3285237 · April 22, 2025
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Summary

A resident and Friends of the Merced County Library member asked the board to notify community members about the Jerry O'Banion Library grand opening; Supervisor Scott Silvera gave the May date and ribbon-cutting times during public comment.

A member of the public asked the Merced County Board of Supervisors on April 22 to notify community members about the upcoming grand opening of the Jerry O'Banion Library in Dos Palos.

Susan Flint Spa, who said she resides in District 3 and serves on the Friends Board and the Library Commission, told the board the Friends of the Merced County Library donated $15,000 for new teen and children’s books for the new building and asked to be notified about the grand-opening schedule so she and other volunteers could attend and take part in the celebration.

Supervisor Scott Silvera replied that the ceremony will be held in Dos Palos in May and will be combined with the Lorraine Street ribbon cutting. Silvera said the combined event will begin at 11 a.m. with the library ribbon cutting at 11:45 a.m. Spa thanked the board and said she looked forward to attending.

The transcript records the announcement and the request for notification; the meeting record does not show additional logistical details or an official event invitation beyond the time estimates given on the record.