Who Are We

 Some of my fondest memories feature libraries: as a child, riding a bike  with siblings to the local library about a mile away; reporting on  books read to the Children’s Librarian, who, we were convinced, had read  EVERY book in the library; directing the Adult Literacy program here at  the Napa County Library for 20 plus years and seei

 Some of my fondest memories feature libraries: as a child, riding a bike  with siblings to the local library about a mile away; reporting on  books read to the Children’s Librarian, who, we were convinced, had read  EVERY book in the library; directing the Adult Literacy program here at  the Napa County Library for 20 plus years and seeing lives changed by  the library and its services. So, when the Library Foundation asked me  to serve on its board there was only one possible response: of course 

I became a volunteer for the Library Foundation because I truly feel  strongly about the concept of the library, especially the Napa County  Library, and that concept is that our library is a collection of sources  of information made accessible to our community for reference or  borrowing. Every community should have the luxury of “borr

I became a volunteer for the Library Foundation because I truly feel  strongly about the concept of the library, especially the Napa County  Library, and that concept is that our library is a collection of sources  of information made accessible to our community for reference or  borrowing. Every community should have the luxury of “borrowing”  something to read. I am proud to be a part of something that assist in  that effort.

My first book to check out at the library when I was young was Pearl Buck’s The Good Earth, and I’ve read every one of Pearl Buck‘s books since.

 I am a second-generation Napa County Library Foundation member, as my  father Conrad Longoria, was also a Foundation Board member. I grew up in  the Bay Area and in a couple South American countries during my teen  years. I was the kid with the glasses who read under the covers with a  flashlight – everything from Comic Books or action a

 I am a second-generation Napa County Library Foundation member, as my  father Conrad Longoria, was also a Foundation Board member. I grew up in  the Bay Area and in a couple South American countries during my teen  years. I was the kid with the glasses who read under the covers with a  flashlight – everything from Comic Books or action adventure to my great  love – Science: fact or fiction.  I have a hard time parting with any  of my precious books – no matter how tattered or worn. Science fiction  is my first love, but I also enjoy true science – in fact my grandkids  have dubbed me “Mr Science” as I love to share my fascination of the  Universe.  I’m also a great sports fan -especially our Bay Area teams. I  love competition and enjoy golf, bocce ball, and a good poker hand!