Green with envy - New library's green roof to add eye appeal, utilize rain water, save energy

Debbie Ramsey

Managing Editor

Library enthusiasts from across the United States have called Jerri Patchett, chairperson of the Library Building Task Force for the Friends of the Fallbrook Library, because they’ve heard about the spectacular new 11.5 million dollar facility being built in the Friendly Village. You could say they are green with envy.

“People all over the U.S. have been hearing about our design, the green roof, and art projects that are part of our new library, and want to know more” says Patchett.

Envy increases as Patchett provides the details of the 20,000 square foot, state-o...