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Friends of Library to mark Aponte’s retirement

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Friends of the Library for the San Diego County Library system will host a farewell reception for Director Jose Aponte’s retirement on May 4. Aponte joined the county library system, which includes Ramona Library, in March of 2005 and leaves a legacy of dynamic and active community engagement, Friends of the Library representatives said in their reception announcement. In the past 11 years, the San Diego County Library was named the 2012 Library of the Year by Gale Cengage and Library Journal, has added 11 new libraries with several more under construction, and is a sanctuary for all members of the community without prejudice.

Aponte himself has an outstanding track record and will enter retirement with not only an excellent resume, but also with a legacy of community involvement, empowerment and creativity, Friends said. In his own words: “Libraries transform communities and create public value,” said Aponte. They are the catalyst that brings disparate groups together to build social capital, both virtually and in bricks and mortar institutions.”

The Friends organization invites the community to celebrate Aponte, who leaves the San Diego County Library with an inspiring mission as well as an involved and invigorated community. at the reception will be held at the San Diego County Library Headquarters at 5560 Overland Ave. from 1 to 2 p.m.

“We look forward to welcoming you as we welcome Director Aponte in beginning his new journey as a retiree,” said the Friends.

For more information, visit www.sdcl.org.

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