The Jacksonville Public Library South Mandarin Branch receives new addition to their outdoor space

The South Mandarin Branch Library received a new addition to their outdoor space as another piece for the public park, located behind the branch, was completed.

A wooden pergola was constructed for the park so library customers and other groups may meet for program gatherings and a place to enjoy their favorite reading material while taking in the view.

"We hope the space will be one that everyone can enjoy and attract new visitors to the park as well as the library," Bill Walker, Rotary Club of Jacksonville member said.

The pergola was donated by the Rotary Club of Jacksonville in effort to complete the project that has been in the making more than five years. The club adopted the space nearly six years ago and has since added pieces to the park, after clearing the collected debris, including benches and soon-to-be trail markers that identify the plant life along the walking trails.

"This project has been one I've been most proud of during me as a Rotary member, " Walker said.