On Saturday February 17, 2018, the Rippey Public Library held its Annual Soup Lunch Fundraiser. They say that a good bowl of soup warms the soul. The faithful library supporters gathered together on a snowy, blustery Saturday morning, looking to warm their souls. They enjoyed a variety of hot, delicious soups, chilies, and stews. The table was also laden with plenty of deserts to satisfy any sweet tooth.
It is also said, that good soup is one of the prime ingredients of good living. This could not be any more true when one witnesses a community coming together, to show their support of the library. It shows their passion and commitment for our youth and adult patrons, their growth in literacy and learning from books, presenters, and technology that is offered at the library.
Our library constantly has to adapt and transform our focus with the changing times. We are being looked upon as a “21 Century” library. It is only by the support from the community that makes it possible for our library to provide these services.
I would like to thank, Angie Trent, Mark and Ty Kenan, my board members, Jean Borgeson, Connie Neese, and President, Dale Hannaman and his wife, Nancy, who helped make Saturday a success. A special thank you goes to Mary and Gary Weaver of the Friends of Rippey as well as Myron and Maralynn Rinker, longtime supporters of the library, who are always willing help with these projects. Again, thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the good soup, delicious sweets and great company, while supporting the Rippey Public Library.
– Shawneene Kenan, Librarian