. >> and then finally, i just want to reiterate what luis said, leena chin and mindy and the rest of the folks that are managing the whole blip program do an outstanding job are making sure your tax dollars are well spent. this project, like we strive for in everyone, was on time, it was on budget. and this is really the model library for the system. we're very proud to have worked on it. my wife, grew up part of her childhood on 17th avenue came here as a little girl for story-time. it is special to be here. congratulations to y'all and a great new library. >> when we talk about the community owning the library, there's no better example than when you wralk inside and see the chairs and computers and the technology, it is because of a grass roots organization that galvanizes folks to give and contribute to the library campaign. and it is my pleasure to introduce the executive director of the friends of the library who does a phenomenal job in doing that. also i have a check from her that i want to make sure to pass over to her. here you go. >> absolutely. we have so much to celebrat