Ken and Polly Costello have served as a vital part of the CLCA volunteer work force since they moved to the valley full time in 2009. They are regular weekly volunteers at the front desk and work diligently behind the scenes on Library building maintenance and general upkeep, inside and outside, including decorating for Christmas in Centennial. Prior to retirement, Polly was a speech pathologist, and Ken had a career as an Air Force pilot, then a second career in the world of finance. Since moving to the valley, they have been active in a variety of community service roles including Snowy Range Men’s Service Club, Centennial Social Club, the Centennial Valley Historical Association, the North Fork Owner’s Association and the Centennial Valley Volunteer Fire Department. They are currently co-chairs of Christmas in Centennial. Thank you Ken and Polly! Volunteers and donations keep the doors open and the lights on in the Centennial Library. Find out more and donate or contact us about volunteering at our website: www.centenniallibrary.net
Thursday Volunteer needed! The Library relies on Volunteers on Tuesday through Friday to be open. Individuals or couples typically pick a weekday to regularly sit behind the desk and conduct Library business. We are currently seeking someone to fill the Thursday spot. Contact the Volunteer coordinator, Jeff at centvols2023@gmail.com for more information. People can volunteer to substitute as well!
The Christmas in Centennial Book Sale will be held on Saturday December 14th as part of the Christmas in Centennial Celebration. We have a well-organized room full of high quality books donated by the community. Hardback books are $1 and paperbacks are 50 cents; DVDs and puzzles are also available. Sale proceeds go to support the CLCA’s physical operation of the library branch and its programs.
Garden Seed Packs from the Albany County Public Library Seed Library are still available at no charge at the library. Stop by and pick up a pack or two from 11 to 3, Monday Through Friday!
The 2024 Albany County League of Women Voters Election Guide is available to view in the reading area of the Library or online at https://wyominglwv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-Albany-County-Gen-Boom-Voter-Guide-Print_Oct-24.pdf The Centennial Library and Cultural Association is a 501(3)(C) non-profit volunteer organization whose mission is to provide library services, cultural programs, and space for community gatherings to the Centennial Valley. CLCA maintains the building and grounds where the Centennial Branch Library resides, pays for utilities, insurance, snow removal, and provides volunteers to manage library services, such as book check-out and computer access. CLCA depends on membership donations to further its mission.
2024 CLCA Board Members:
Kathleen Otstot – President
Russ Scott – Vice President
Kari Kilmer – Treasurer
Tony Hoch – Secretary
Tiffany O’Brien – Member
June Huss – Member and Book Sale Coordinator
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