PENINSULA LIBRARY CELEBRATION
On October 20th Randy Bergdorf hosted a wonderful afternoon celebration commemorating the beginning of the Peninsula Library sixty-five years ago. Photos from long ago decorated the walls and albums scattered throughout the display brought back tearful memories to “old” staff and board members. Staff members remembered roller-skating in the hallways, chair races, bar-coding books, staff Christmas parties, and the Reading Room dedication. Tears were shed as Carole Wright, Judy Ertel, and Thelma Wein were remembered with many humorous stories.
A party was held on Halloween in 1942 that was sponsored by a local Girl Scout troop. One hundred books and $40.00 later the Peninsula Library opened its doors on February 16, 1943.
Four generations of the Thiel family. Victoria, Tinka, Adela, and Gertrud.
Board member Bob Kaczmarski is flanked by daughters Debbie Suchan and Lisa Lastovka along with Jason Suchan.
Both Debbie and Lisa were pages at the library. Maybe Jason will follow in his mother’s footsteps.