The Friends and Volunteers welcomed new members at their annual dinner celebration. Pictured above are Margie Ronello, Kim Passaretti, Wendy Sitzler, Virginia Sullivan, Susan Jordan, Maureen Anderson, Carol Lehman, MaryAnn Corbisiero, Carolyn Hughley and Joanne King. Not pictured: Joan Allen, Peg Brady, Bettina Brown, Janae Hartsough, Ann Marie Kilbert, Annette LoPresti, Michelle Morrison, Marianne Talese.

The Hospitality Committee, chaired by Daria Sohanchak-Teri, organized a delicious meal enjoyed by all attendees. Everyone was welcomed and found friends, old and new, united in their love of libraries and community involvement.

The Jersey Cape Atlantic Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America has filled the display case with their creations. It is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the study and preservation of the art of embroidery. They also share their talents with the third grade students who participate in our Family Literature program by providing them with hand crafted bookmarks.