The Logan County Libraries is preparing for a special celebration next month to mark its 125th anniversary serving an integral part of the local community.
Area residents are invited to attend the anniversary event, set for Wednesday, May 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Knowlton Library, located at 220 N. Main St., Bellefontaine.
“This is a great milestone for our public library and for the Logan County community. We are proud of the fact that the library was chartered in 1901 and is still going strong after 125 years,” Logan County Libraries Executive Director Beverly Arlequeeuw said.
“It takes great collaboration from our library trustees, administration, staff and our community to make the library such a success.”
The Logan County Libraries is gearing up for its 125th anniversary celebration, set for May 6, and other festivities throughout that week as well. (CHRONICLE PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR)
The celebration May 6 includes a special birthday party story hour for kids, burying a time capsule, family photos with Pete the Cat, fun crafts for kids, giveaways, light refreshments, library cards with the special anniversary design (available while supplies last), and a display of the library’s long history in Logan County.
Additional dates for the week-long celebration include:
Monday, May 4 - the Edible Book Cake Contest, with prizes;
Tuesday, May 5 - the Library’s History Presentation with Beth Marshall from the Logan County History Center; and music by the Mad River Dulcimer Society; and
Thursday, May 7 - a Family Program with Indiana Wild, a hands-on, interactive live animal show.
