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what was once a vision into a community—one which will endure and
and opioid abuse, tax-reassessments, WW1 and WW2 history,
continue to improve well into the future,” he says. “The end result of
financial literacy, Alzheimer’s and early literacy are just a few of the
these efforts is reminiscent of a quote by R. David Lankes, the Director
many programs the PTPL’s talented staff plans and promotes. Every
month, the staff also gathers nearly 2,000 items for patrons and “holds” of the School of Library and Information Science at the University of
South Carolina—‘Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build
them for quick pick-up at the front desk or for delivery to the other 19
services, great libraries build community.’”
libraries in the WAGGIN system.
On Sunday, Oct. 22, the Peters Township Public Library will hold
“We are also grateful for our loyal volunteers, including the Peters
a 60th Anniversary Celebration from noon. to 3 p.m. The day’s events
Township Library Board, The Peters Township Library Foundation
will include something for all ages from prize wheels to scavenger
and the PTPL Friends who offer countless hours of support that keep
hunts, birthday cake, a video montage, storytellers and much more.
our collections, services and special events running so smoothly,” says
The first 100 children will receive a hardback copy of Dr. Seuss’
Oleynik. “Mrs. Pier Lee is also to be commended for her 40 years of
popular children’s book “The Cat in the Hat”—which also turns 60
dedicated service and leadership and, as a new Township Department,
we are also grateful for the support of Paul Lauer, our Township
this year. To make sure even die-hard Steeler fans won’t be left out,
Manager and Council.”
the Steeler game will be available for viewing in the library’s lobby
“Successful public libraries are no longer mere depositories for
during the event.
books—they are now places that transform lives through the exchange
Additionally, in celebration of the 60th Anniversary and to thank
of ideas,” says Lauer. “No library has embraced this new
patrons for 60 years of loyalty and support, the PTPL will
paradigm with more enthusiasm than the Peters
welcome back all overdue PTPL items and any
Township Library, resulting in a community
patrons who may need to have their accounts
actively engaged in personal development
adjusted from previous fines, with a
through the numerous programs and events
“fine-free” week that will run October 16
through 22. Just stop in during that
sponsored by our library.”
week with your overdue items and the
Peters Township Council Chairman
According to the Sept. 26, 1967 Observer-
library will happily waive fines and
Frank Acuri also takes pride in being
Reporter, Mrs. Thad A. Jackson (Patience)
update accounts.
part of the growth of the Peters
was appointed as the first full-time head
For more information about the
Township Library and community.
librarian at Peters Township Library in 1967.
Peters Township Public Library and
“Over the past sixty years, The Peters
the 60th Anniversary Celebration,
Township Library, as a result of the
Barbara Bonheyo was appointed Head Librarian
please visit ptlibrary.org.   ■
hard work and self-less dedication of
in February 1970, and in August 1970
countless individuals, has transformed
The Library’s
Leading Ladies
Betty Howarth took over the position. She served
until March 1971. Pier Lee replaced Betty Kinsky
in 1974 and served until July 2015.
She was succeeded by the current
Library Director, Myra R. Oleynik.
Current
Library Director
Myra Oleynik poses
at the circulation desk.
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