"I want to make sure they are prepared for the 21st century," she said.

"My goal is to prepare for the 21st century," he said.

He contends it is necessary so the library can expand services and prepare for the 21st century.

The hope is that they will return to their own communities a little better prepared for the coming urban century.

They pledged to preserve the historic hotel while preparing it for the next century.

As a result, in 1967 it was decided to start preparing volumes for the 19th century.

"We're going to make the money we are spending to prepare these youngsters for the 21st century," he said.

"We have got to see that California is prepared for the next century," he said.

If we hope to prepare young people for the 21st century, they must learn how to think.

"We've experienced some significant growth, and, more importantly, we are trying to prepare for the century ahead."