A salute to the founders of the Carnegie Library in Green River and the enduring value of public libraries takes place July 4th at Centennial Park in Green River. The theme is “A River of Change” to reflect the many changes that have taken place in libraries over the past 100 years. The Sweetwater County Library in partnership with the Library Foundation invites the public to the celebration from 3-6 p.m. A street dance follows from 6-7:30. The Library’s Centennial committee has been organizing the event for a year and says support from numerous local donors is what has made the event possible.
The Carnegie Library in Green River opened to the public July 4, 1907, and served as the library for 73 years until 1980 when the Sweetwater County Library opened Sept. 21st at 300 North 1st East. To commemorate the Centennial, librarians have planned a variety of activities for the public.
In a tandem celebration American Libraries, an outstanding journal for libraries is also celebrating its 100 year anniversary. The ALA Focus video shows where libraries have been: Everywhere!
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