- Last Updated on Friday, 31 May 2024 18:08
Belle Vernon Rotary showed its support for three local libraries at their May 9 meeting at Cedarbrook Golf Course. Rotarian Theresa McCulloch introduced representatives of three Belle Vernon area libraries for remarks, followed by check presentations by President Brian Mentzer and Rotary Members.
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| Rostraver Library Donation - Pictured (L to R): Brian Mentzer, Fred Foster, Kelly Yoskosky, Brian Pirilla and Theresa McCulloch |
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| Frazier Community Library Donation - Pictured (L to R): Theresa McCulloch, Brian Mentzer, Leslie Uhren, Debi Tidholm, Frances Kranek, Sophie Shahan, Roseann Bowser, Pat McCulloch |
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| North Belle Vernon Library Donation - Pictured (L to R): Brian Mentzer, Sally Myers, June Exley, Fred Exley, and Theresa McCulloch. |
Library Board President Debi Tidholm spoke on behalf of the Frazier Community Library, a Perryopolis institution that began with a $1.5 million donation in 1948 from Mary Fuller Frazier, who grew up in Perryopolis. Formerly located in the Frazier High School Building, it is now located at 400 Liberty Street, Perryopolis, where only 25% of their collection can be displayed. They are looking for a permanent new location.
North Belle Vernon Library, represented by President Sally Myers and Treasurer June Exley was then introduced. The library services North Belle Vernon, Belle Vernon Borough, Washington Township and Fayette City. They provide many services to the community, including computers, and e books, The library is located at 505 Speer Street in North Belle Vernon.
Rostraver Library, represented by Kelly Yoskosky is located at 700 Plaza Drive, Rostraver, and also is responsible for the Smithton Public Library, located at 615 Center Street, Smithton. The library has numerous activities including a writers group, tiny tikes, storytime for children, adult crafts, a knitters group, a Lego club, etc. They bring in a representative from the Dept of Health monthly to present a program and their summer reading program, Adventure at your Library, is available online and at the library. Smithton library also is an active community center hosting a book club and family nights.
