Easton library will celebrate its ‘best small library’ award with a party on June 24

Vicki-Ann Downing
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The Ames Free Library will celebrate its designation as the Best Small Library in America with a party for its patrons on June 24.

Library Director Madeline Miele Holt said that since library users helped the library win the grant, they should take part in the celebration.

It will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. in the library, located at 54 Main St., and will feature snacks and drinks, balloon art, face painting, magic tricks by John Henry and music with Paul Schmeling on keyboard and Steve Straus on clarinet.

There will be a “commemorative giveaway” for the first 200 people who attend.

“The community of Easton helped us win this award by coming to the library, participating in its programs, donating both hours and money, and imbuing this gracious old building with vibrancy and energy,” Holt said.

The Best Small Library in America grant is awarded each year by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Library Journal. The Easton library is the first in Massachusetts to win an award in the competition, finishing second to Naturita Community Library in Colorado.

The honor, given to libraries serving areas with populations less than 25,000, comes with a $5,000 grant. Library representatives will also attend a reception at the Public Libraries Association conference in Philadelphia next year.

Vicki-Ann Downing may be reached at vdowning@enterprisenews.com.

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