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From Mifflinburg Telegraph Weekly Newspaper Archive
After 15½ years as director of the Herr Memorial Library, Jeanne Roberts is retiring at the end of July. Kelly Walter, the head of children’s services and program coordinator for the library for the past five years, has been hired as the new director. “I’m thrilled to have gotten the position, and I look forward to steering the library into the future,” Kelly said. She is married to Steve Walter, and they have three sons: Matthew, 17; Austin, 12; and Andrew 11. Kelly is a lifelong Mifflinburg resident, and is a graduate of Susquehanna University. Future plans for the library include a major expansion and renovation project. Because the main structure was built as a private residence in the 1920s, access to the library’s basement and second floor is possible only by negotiating a full flight of stairs. Even though the programs and services of the library are very popular — and even though there continues to be increased use as the economic situation in the area has declined — there is not enough room to add any more computer space, programming, or parking. To address these issues and others, the library’s Board of Trustees has begun planning an expansion and renovation project. Union County Commissioners approved Herr Memorial Library for a $150,660 Community Development Block Grant in April. Soon, the board will apply for other grants and will spearhead a local “Library for Life” Capital Campaign to help fund the project. Meanwhile, the date of one of the library’s major fundraisers has been changed. This year’s “Stitch in Time” quilt auction, along with “Various & Sundry Treasures” gift section, will be held on Sat., Oct. 16, in the cafeteria of the Mifflinburg Intermediate School, 250 Mabel St. Donations of bed quilts of all sizes, crib quilts, miniature quilts, and stitched items in new or in heirloom condition are needed. The deadline for entries is Sept. 18. To print an entry form, go to www.herrlibrary.org. For information, call 966-0831 or visit the library at 500 Market St. © Copyright 2010 by Mifflinburg Telegraph Weekly Newspaper |
