(New Public Library in El Centro)...It will officially open Thursday.

The opening day celebration will run from 4 to 6 pm. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held at 4:30 pm. The new Library is located at 1198 North Imperial Avenue. The City of El Centro says the library is the community's newest resource to meet the educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs of the diverse El Centro Community. Those attending the opening day ceremonies can tour the library, sign up for a library card, and participate in opening day activities featuring local vendors and community partners. There will be free food for the first 200 guests and fun activities, including costumed characters, book signing, crawl, climb and play equipment and more. The library had operated in a temporary location for the past 10 years, after the Library on State Street was destroyed by an earthquake. The New Library will open for business on a regular basis on November 14. Hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday 10 am to 7 pm, and Friday and Saturdays from 10 am until 6 pm.