“For me, visiting Sherman Library is like traveling back in time. Within the walls of the charming adobe, there’s local history everywhere you turn: in rare books, long-forgotten newspapers, old high-school yearbooks, vintage photos, and even century-old city directories. And if you have a question, the library staff, led by Library Director Jill Thrasher, is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. I also love the ease of exploring library materials online, especially the collection of 40,000 historical images.

I view Sherman Library’s unmatched preservation of local history as the ultimate gift for all of us–and generations to come–who are interested in exploring, understanding and celebrating the past.”