The new Eddie Truman Library, named in honor of the longtime trainer who died last month at age 77 and was a leading advocate for literacy, is the latest addition to the Santa Anita backstretch.
The Eddie Truman Library was opened in Santa Anita's stable area in a dedicated space that's part of the recreation center and dining hall that serves backstretch workers. Truman donated many of the books in the collection, which includes educational materials, an array of fiction and non-fiction books and other assorted items. Titles are available in both English and Spanish. The library also has a lounge area with couches and tables and chairs where visitors can spend their time.
The naming of the Eddie Truman Library was made public on Friday during a “Celebration of Life” for the trainer at Santa Anita's Clockers' Corner.
Books to be donated to the library may be dropped off at the guard booth inside Gate 8 off Baldwin Avenue. The books should be marked as for the Eddie Truman Library and will be picked up at the booth by recreation facility staff.
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