Last Saturday, while I was selling books at the Winthrop Craft Fair, there was a party going on at the Charles M. Bailey Public Library in honor of its 100th birthday.
I was sorry to miss the party, but I sent Clif with our trusty wee wonder of a camera, and he got some very good shots. Normally, I don’t post this many pictures, but Bailey Library will only turn 100 once, so I’m going to make an exception with this post.
There was a cake, of course, with a picture of our beautiful library,
a wall of birthday cards,
and speeches by various friends and supporters.
Mary Jane Auns, Chair of the Bailey Library Trustees
Shenna Bellows, our State Senator
Sarah Fuller, Chair of the Winthrop Town Council
Paul Cottrell, Treasurer of the Library Trustees
Richard Fortin, Library Director
Shane Malcolm Billings, Adult Services Librarian
Phil Locashio, the Architect for the New Addition
Many people came to celebrate the library’s birthday.
The festivities ended with a bell concert.
A very happy birthday, Bailey Library, and thank you, Charles M. Bailey, for giving the the town this magnificent gift.
Notes From the Hinterland 
Oh, I get teary – eyed when I think of the way our local libraries have enhanced my life. I simply do not know how I would live without them. Happy 100th to your beloved library, my friend.
You and me both. 🙂
😉
Thanks so much, Jodie!
Nice!
Quite an accomplishment, especially with the new addition.
Looks like a great celebration in honor of the library! The wall of birthday cards is wonderful as it shows the community support 🙂 I’ve just found your blog and am excited to follow it
Thanks, Christy!
One of my favorite topics – the library. I picked up four best sellers today that all came off hold at the same time. Picture a smile from ear to ear. 🙂
Oh, yes!
You worked very hard to help make the renovations happen. It is so nice that this was able to be completed before the 100th anniversary celebration. You role of Trustee also helps this library to thrive. Kudos to you. I would have loved to hear the handbells.
Awww, thanks Beth! I feel very proud of the work we did for the library expansion.
It’s great to see such community support. Libraries are the best resources. Happy 100th to the Bailey!
Thanks, Eliza! Libraries are such treasures.
This post made me so happy. Long live libraries (and the people who support them).
Yay, libraries!