Kennedy Free Library board officials are pictured during a recent 70th anniversary celebration. From left, top row, are Kathleen Johnson, board member; Shannon Gilevski, library assistant; Dawn Swanson, library director; Alicia Lindquist, board secretary; and Cindy Crone, board member. Front row, from left, are Cody Whitton, board president; Shannon Fischer, board member; Steve Kimball, board member; and Michelle Swanson, board vice president. Not pictured are Kevin Honey, board treasurer, and Steve Wallace, board member.

KENNEDY – The Kennedy Free Library hosted a special celebration September 28 from 1-3pm to honor the 70th anniversary of the library. An open house was conducted with a short program at 1:30pm. Dawn Swanson, director welcomed the many guests to the special event and introduced the Kennedy Free Library board of trustees. Three of the board members spoke of the history of the library from 1954 to current day. Swanson spoke of the recently passed proposition of the library and their future goals. Senator Borello offered an official proclomation for the outstanding dedication of the library. Andrew Goodell was unable to attend but sent an official citation for the library celebration. There were representatives from Congressman Langworthy’s office and the County Executives office, in attendance and made special mention of the important work of libraries in our communities. 3C’s catered the special event and Ralph “Razz” Rassmussen and company provided the musical entertainment. (Pictured: Current Kennedy Free Library Board of Trustees and staff)