 | | | Moraga's time capsule. Photo provided
| | | | | | As part of its 100th anniversary the Contra Costa County Library is offering each of its local branches a time capsule to be filled now and opened when the library system celebrates its 150th anniversary. "Anyone can contribute something to the capsule," says Moraga librarian Diane McDonnell. "We are especially looking forward to contribution from children who want to write letters to themselves, or share their favorite elements of our popular culture with the kids of the future."
The time capsule is 2 feet high and 8 inches in circumference; it can hold many letters, pictures, and testimonies illustrating the Moraga of today. McDonnell would also like to gather suggestions from people about what current books they believe will become classics in the future. Service groups may want to highlight what they are working on, town staff may want to share their challenges, and elected officials may want to share their vision for Moraga. "There are so many possibilities," says the librarian.
If you want to contribute to the time capsule just bring your letter or photo to the front desk at the Moraga library, 1500 St. Mary's Road. Elements will be on display until enough information has been collected to fill up the capsule; McDonnell will then officially seal it. It will be kept safe until 2063 when new residents, and perhaps a few of us, will witness the capsule's opening, read the contents, have a good laugh or shed a few tears and reflect on the passing of time.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA