FRIENDS OF CLYMER LIBRARY

To thank members for their support, Friends of Clymer Library hosted its Annual Celebration on Tuesday, June 17 with an evening of fun, food, camaraderie and door prizes!  In the spacious and bright recreation room at Clymer library, the members were treated to a lovely meal catered by the local Jubilee restaurant.  A raffle drawing gave 8 attendees the chance to win the centerpieces of beautiful potted geraniums. In addition to Friends Board members,  Melissa Lopez, Clymer Library Director and the Clymer Library Board of Trustees President, Suzanne Penavic and Treasurer, Phil Whitehurst were in attendance. 

 

While greeting and thanking the members, President Phyllis Miller spoke about Friends’ goal to support and to enhance library services to the community. "In addition to financial support to Clymer, our members also volunteer their time to assist with library programs.  Miss Love  will host a Fun Fest on July 26 and  Friends members have volunteered to assist her with this event”  Phyllis became President in January 2025.  "As a Librarian my whole life, this seemed like a natural progression", she shared enthusiastically. 

 

Friends also took the opportunity to honor Johanna Beedenbender with a plaque recognizing her commitment to Friends and Clymer Library.  As a founding member of the group, Johanna served as the first President and worked tirelessly to pave the way for the group's success.  Upon accepting, Johanna shared about Friends’ contributions:  "The biggest thing I am proud of is the StoryWalk.  I am sorry that it is so rainy today but if you have not seen it, please come back and walk it- it's just great"  She went on to share:  "I've had 8 great years and I am not going anywhere!"