The official Chocolate Cake of the event, which is required at all BBI functions!

BBI Senior Vice President Roger Randall, ready for the event

The William J. Birchler Periodical Room!

Another view...

The William J. Birchler Periodical Room, again...

Director of the Library, Mr. Patrick O'Brien speaking to the gathering

Tom Birchler addressing the gathering

The ribbon cutting ceremony

The delegation, which included the Mayor of Alexandria, Library Board Members, and Birchler family members

Socializing after the ceremony - it is fun to make noise in the library!

Cousin Molly Flynn, Mr. Brian Lamb, and Aunt Vicky Martin

Family and Friends

Official BBI Sisters, Nancy Flis and Ann Birchler (Randall)

Offical BBI Newlyweds, Melissa Kim and Joon Ra in the periodical room

Melissa Kim, with BBI VP of Publishing Mark Sullivan and his wife Susan

Susan and Mark Sullivan in the Periodical Room