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The La Conner Swinomish Library opened for the community to again browse and check out books for the first time Tuesday, Oct. 18. Hours are Monday-Friday 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Checking out their choices are Library Foundation Director Susan Macek; Katryna Barber, staff; and Gretchen McCauley, supporter extraordinaire, from left. Come check out your library! A short story on page 4.
The La Conner Swinomish Library opened its door to the public for the first time Tuesday, Oct. 18. Blue and silver helium balloons were tied to the railings leading up the stairs to the doors of the 520 Morris Street building. Tony Harrah and Brian Wilbur waited for 11 a.m., the first members of the public in the library. Already present were staff and La Conner Regional Library board members. Craig Barber checked out the first book, his wife, Katryna, staffing behind the counter.
La Conner Mayor Ramon Hayes soon entered, as did Anne and Jim Airy, the latter a library board member.
Library regular Mike Heaton came in, as did Gretchen McCauley and Dave Buchan, in support of Library Foundation Director Suuan Macek, his wife. Her greeting: "Welcome to our soft opening." Yes, please go in.
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