Here’s your chance to say thank you and good-bye to a special person. – Lil

On June 6^th, the Walpole Library will be hosting a two-hour open house in honor of Mary Farrell, the library director for the last four years, who is retiring in June. The event will celebrate Mary’s work at the library, where she has fostered a welcoming space for the community, as well as enhanced access to both physical and digital information.

The Open House is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Walpole Library. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Bring photos of Mary or library activities if you have them.

During Mary’s time as library director, the library has expanded programs for both children and adults. It has added evening hours for working patrons, championed technologies including digital books, databases and wi-fi service, and kicked off an initiative to reorganize the library’s use of space.

“We know that so many people in town love Mary and all she’s done for the library, and we wanted to give them a chance to say goodbye and wish her well,” said Carole Zachary, Chairman of the Walpole Library’s Board of Trustees. Mary will be moving to Maine with her husband, Ian, in June.