Part of the library's mission is to work with children, so to see another group in the community working with children is a really good thing.

I wanted to create jobs so that my children could stay here in our community and work. People in the community tell me they are as excited about the potential of the development as they are about it providing jobs for their children.

I was a little naïve about the process. I think in retrospect I would've gotten more involved in my community.

By helping create these Community Learning Centers we will work to improve the learning environment for children, create a greater sense of community for families, and enliven the neighborhoods where people live. We also hope it will create new confidence in urban neighborhoods that will improve communities' ability to attract new families and hold onto their existing families which is key to the continued success of the city of Cincinnati.

The progress is just amazing. The children are in our schools; the parents are in our community. When we work together, we just make the community better. The more we can do, the better product our schools are going to have.

I love it, I have it in my blood. I'm very happy to serve the community in that capacity.