Members of the Costa Mesa Library Foundation Committee presented Mayor Sandy Genis and the City Council with three checks totaling $26,000 that will help fund essential equipment that will enhance the experience of children, teens, and adults visiting the new Donald Dungan Library that is currently under construction.

Longtime library advocates and members of the Friends of the Library Barbara Steck, Charlene Ashendorf and Mary Ellen Goddard presented three checks, which include, $6,000 for the Children’s Library Early Childhood play and Learning Island, $15,000 for the Teen Library Technology Bar and $5,000 for the Interactive Media Display.

“Thank you for investing in our community and most importantly thank you for your strong support,” Mayor Sandy Genis said.  “We truly value your partnership.”

The city is currently in the process of constructing the Lions Park Projects, a $36.5 million public works effort that will include a new 20,000-square-foot Donald Dungan Library as well as the refurbishment of the existing library into a new Neighborhood Community Center and many park improvements.

The library is scheduled for completion in spring of 2020. For more information about the projects click here.