Pablo Creek Manager Jackie Spiritas said, "The National Library Week kickoff event at PCR began with a
fascinating discussion about JPL's past, present and future. In a living room
style interview – Jennifer Giltrop and Friends of JPL Treasurer Margaret Smith
(JPL retiree, volunteer, and library historian) explored the history of the
library system in Jacksonville from the Great Fire in 1901, to the expansion of
library services under The Better Jacksonville Plan, to the current technology
with 3D Printing innovation. E-Specialist Luis Terrone was on hand to discuss
the latest in 3D Printing and perform a demonstration to the fascination of the
attendees. A slideshow took the audience through retrospective highlights
from JPL's past and present. Among the attendees were Dr. Charles Moreland,
Director of Community Affairs; Councilman Aaron Bowman (District 3) and
Councilwoman Joyce Morgan (District 1), and Mary Catherine Gilligan, Special
Assistant to U. S. Senator Marco Rubio. Other special guests include longtime JPL employees,
now retired – Gloria Tusing and Elsie Oishi. Many thanks to the Friends of the
Jacksonville Public Library for the delicious refreshments with JPL logo
shortbread cookies and lemonade. A photo booth and several unique opportunities
for participation are on display at the library so customers can express how
they feel about the library throughout National Library week."
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