By Julia Reeves Santa Monica
I am in accord with Ellen Drury in her opinion letter which appeared in the SMDP on April 28 regarding the closing of the Main Library for construction. In addition to the issues which she raises, both the Fairview and Montana Branch libraries are sorely missing in the video and dvd sections. There are no videos at the Montana Branch, and only a skimpy selection of dvds, and while the Fairview Branch has a larger selection, it is still meager. The Main Library had a wonderful selection of videos, and an ever-growing collection of dvds, and I in particular, being an avid movie fan, have greatly missed access to this aspect of the Main library.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 2, 2003. Read the original PDF.