El Rito Library Print

star-24px 2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

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Public places
Thearea around the library will be upgraded by clearly separating parking from other areas with stanchions adding a sandbox, benches and a bicycle repair station, and holding flea markets.

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Group in front of shipping container with banner and cafe tables.
New stone wall outlining front of library.
Two people and a dog sitting on a bench.

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