(Left to right) Foster City Councilmember Charles Bronitsky, Foster City Vice Mayor Linda Koelling, Foster City Mayor Rick Wykoff, Councilmember Art Kiesel, Councilmember Pam Frisella, an unidentified helper, Librarian Barbara Escoffier and San Mateo County Supervisor Carole Groom cut the ceremonial red ribbon Jan. 9, marking the reopening of the renovated Foster City Library. Public Service Librarian Cynthia Rider said, "San Mateo County Library systems and city of Foster City have done a wonderful job renovating the Foster City Library. It should better serve the needs of families for a long time. The children’s room is just spectacular.”
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