Officials and civic leaders gather for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Los Alamos Library on Saturday. In the center are Santa Barbara County Third District Supervisor Doreen Farr and Stephan Bedford, president of the Friends of Los Alamos Library. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk) 
Santa Maria Librarian Mary Housel welcomes locals at the opening ceremony for the new Los Alamos Library on Saturday morning. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk) 
Carrie Mergenov checks out a book from the new Los Alamos Branch Library on Saturday as curious residents check out the facility following its grand-opening ceremony. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo) 
The Los Alamos Branch Library includes a children’s area with books, puzzles and a computer. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk) 
The ceremony included recognition of the members of the Friends of the Los Alamos Library. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk) 
Olga Reed Elementary School Principal Joe Dana shared comments that excited students had submitted for the day’s festivities. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk) 
Dozens of people gathered for the grand opening. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk) 
Will Jansen of San Jose watches 8-year-old Will Geriak of Los Olivos use the children’s computer at the library. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk)
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