A small group of regular patrons along with staff and some dignitaries marked the 35th anniversary of the Mount Pearl Public Library last week. The library opened its doors on Olympic Road on June 9, 1988. Original board member Ross King died in 2007, prompting the board to rename the building as the Ross King Memorial Public Library in his honor. In addition to celebrating its anniversary, the library also unveiled a new Makerspace program, which includes a hydroponics unit and 3D printer that are both available to the public. Acting Division Manager of NL Public Libraries Eastern Division Sarah Bartlett said she considers the Mount Pearl branch as the benchmark by which they measure success for all 28 locations on this side of the island. On hand for the ceremony were, from left: Mount Pearl North MHA Lucy Stoyles, Sarah Bartlett, Mount Pearl Public Library Board Chairman Pat Walsh, Mount Pearl – Southlands MHA Paul Lane, and Mount Pearl Councillor Mark Rice. Chad Feehan photo
