When the Lanpher Memorial Library celebrated our 100th Anniversary in 2016, we started two awards to be given annually. Both awards recognize people who have had an impact on the Library, our Community and the services we provide. The Marrion Hood Lanpher Memorial Library Legacy Award is given in memory of someone. The Spirit of Community Award is given in honor. Please read more about the awards, and the recipients.
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The Marrion Hood Lanpher Memorial Library Legacy Award Marrion Hood was a long-time Librarian at the Lanpher Memorial Library. Over the years, Mrs. Hood was a volunteer, served as a Trustee, and worked as Librarian. She is credited with bringing the day-to-day operations and services of the Lanpher Memorial Library into the hearts and minds of the Hyde Park community. Her philosophy of service was to make sure the Library was attentive to the needs of the community, a tradition we continue to this day.
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Lanpher Memorial Library Spirit of Community Award
Fostering community spirit is so important to us, that it is part of our mission statement. The Spirit of Community Award honors people who have helped us promote this part of our mission and have made an impact on the Library and our services.
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2018 Awards
Marrion Hood Lanpher Memorial Library Award in memory of
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Lanpher Memorial Library Spirit of Community Award in honor of Julie and John Rohleder
Julie Rohleder served on the Lanpher Memorial Library Board of Trustees for 10 years, all ten as the Secretary. Julie was a valuable person to have on the Board because of her commitment to fiscal responsibility and organization skills. Her expertise is vast and varied. As an Engineer, her problem solving skills and building knowledge helped the Board make great decisions about how to move forward and her practical insights informed new policies and initiatives. Another good quality about Julie is, that for better or worse, we also got John!
John started out visiting the library with his wisecracking observational commentary, but John doesn't just talk the talk. Over the years he has done countless "little" things around the Library...like refinishing chairs and tables, planing down shelves to fit book cases, creating a mold and making plaster castings to replace the missing spots of decorative trim on the 1916 part of the building.....just to name a few. To John, a simple trip to the Library can end up with the tool box in hand, tightening a door handle. Their Bed & Breakfast, The Fitch Hill Inn, is on the market, and eventually the Rohleders will move away from Hyde Park, but we are grateful to them for their involvement in the Library and the Hyde Park Community and proud that their names will always be on the plaque in the Lanpher Memorial Library. |
GMATV filmed the 2018 award dedication and Rick Norcross show we held at the Second Congregational Church in Hyde Park https://greenmountainaccess.tv/project/second-congregational-church-rick-norcross/
2017 Awards
Marrion Hood Legacy Award
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Spirit of Community Award
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2016 Awards
Legacy Award in memory of
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Spirit of Community Award in honor of Marilyn May and Maria Colombo
When you want to honor two people who don't want to be in the spotlight for their contributions, it is wise to take the pressure off by honoring them both at the same time.
Our inaugural Spirit of Community Award honors Marilyn May for leading the Lanpher Memorial Library Trustees through years of fundraising and planning for a new addition. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, Marilyn guided the Board through the changes in the building and of the services of the Library provided to the community as free computer use was added during her tenure. Maria Colombo volunteered at the Lanpher Library for more than 30 years. Maria's humor and genuine interest in people often meant she'd be the confidant of many, offering advice if asked. Always quick to laugh and joke...and maybe even break into song, Maria's youthful spirit made her a favorite of our patrons of all ages. When Maria comes into the Library as a patron, she still brings that energy and joy. |