Spruced up Roland Borne Sr. Memorial Library
Published 12:06 am Saturday, July 15, 2017
- Those joining in at Wednesday’s ribbon cutting include, from left, Eula Young, Josephine Jackson, Nancy Dumas, Larry Sorapuru, Carlos Diaz, Laverne Toombs, Genee Dumas, Kurt Becnel, Hilda Carter, Lucien Gauff, Leatrice Arlie, Tommy Brown, Natalie Robottom, Virgie Johnson, Mike Tregre, Norris Millet, Tammy Houston, Jose Ocasio, Trina Smith and Eliza Eugene.
Many supporters and patrons turned out Wednesday for a rededication ceremony of the Roland Borne Sr. Memorial Library.
Enhancements to the Edgard library include the addition of almost 2,000 square feet of service area.
When plans of the addition were shared in late 2015, officials promised a more aesthetically pleasing and spacious library.
Virgie Johnson, Natalie Robottom, Trina Smith and Tommy Brown display the commemorative plaque celebrating the Edgard library upgrade.
Those in attendance this week said those goals were accomplished.
Located at 2979 Louisiana 18 in Edgard, renovations, constructed by M & H Builders, included an additional 1,957 square foot area to the existing library equipped with a new spacious lobby and circulation desk, study rooms, computer space, fresh carpet, bathrooms, and a new portico.
“Great job to the entire team involved in this successful project,” Parish President Natalie Robottom said. “Our library system is top notch, and these new amenities will only accommodate more children on the Westbank and give them better access to the tools they need to succeed.”
Councilman-At-Large Division A, Larry Sorapuru also shared his appreciation for the project, “I know Roland Borne Sr. would be extremely proud of the progress here today.”
