Denver, CO
Name selected for Denver’s newest library branch
The library on East thirty fifth Avenue in Denver has an arts focus.
COLORADO, USA — Denver’s latest public library department positioned on the ArtPark Group Hub might be named the Bob Ragland Department Library, the Denver Public Library Fee introduced Thursday.
“Bob Ragland was an artist, library supporter and a neighborhood chief and resident from the Whittier and 5 Factors neighborhood,” mentioned Michelle Jeske, Metropolis Librarian. “Our latest department has a neighborhood arts focus and it’s becoming to call our latest department library after him.”
>The video above is aired in February when the library had its mushy opening.
The library, which opened in mid-February is positioned at 1900 East thirty fifth Avenue, Suite A. An official grand opening celebration might be held within the coming months.
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A Group Naming Committee was shaped in late summer season 2021 and set identify standards for the brand new department. Throughout fall 2021, the neighborhood and the committee had been invited to submit names for consideration.
All really helpful names submitted had been researched and vetted by library employees. 4 ultimate names had been launched to the general public for voting: Bob Ragland Department Library, Lorraine Granado Department Library, South Platte Department Library, and ArtPark Department Library.
The general public was invited to vote on the identify throughout the month of March and chosen a brand new identify from the 4 finalists. The committee then submitted the general public’s choice to the Library Fee for ultimate approval.
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Ragland who died final 12 months was a Black visible artist, trainer and television producer and an advocate for Colorado artwork/artists in addition to artwork in public colleges. He additionally taught at Emily Griffith Alternative Faculty, George Washington Excessive Faculty, and Bradley Elementary.
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