To the Editor:
The Elizabeth Taber Library Board of Trustees and all those involved in Marion’s Elizabeth Taber Library would like to thank Nita Howland and her crew who unselfishly and tirelessly took on the work of administrating the 2016 Annual Elizabeth Taber Library Book Sale late last month. There are many shades of volunteers but few like Nita Howland who take on the monumental task of putting on the book sale each year, from beginning to end, book donations sort-through to set up and sale. As one of the only private libraries left in the state, the Elizabeth Taber Library must do significant fundraising each year to help balance our budget, including sponsorships, donations and events. The Annual Book Sale is our biggest fundraiser and this year, when we needed it the most, Nita and company made sure the book sale was a huge success once again. Thank you very much Nita, and thank you to many others who helped including the Marion DPW, Charlene Sperry, Margaret Winslow, Madelaine Smith, Michelle Sampson, Marthe Soden, Karilon Grainger, Joan Barry, Diana Markel, Nicole Davignon, Genya Hopkins, Steve Carnazza, John Rolli, Kathy Feeney, Bob Raymond and family, Susan Mead and family, and the members of the Baptist church who picked up the left-over books on Sunday.
Without these people and the silent assistants not mentioned, this event would not have been possible. Thank you all for your time and your dedication in helping to make the Elizabeth Taber Library the thriving place it has become.
Jay Pateakos
Elizabeth Taber Library Board of Trustees