Turning 100: West Caldwell Library Celebrates Centennial

The West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Road, will celebrate its centennial (1915-2015) with a “100th Birthday Celebration” on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m.

The free, public event will include a champagne toast at 7:30 p.m., birthday cake and cupcakes.

The theme for the event is “Celebrate the Past, Create the Future.”

A historical montage of photos representing library events from the past 100 years will be on display in the Richard Cass Art Gallery. There will also be a photo of Julia Crane Potwin (founder and benefactor of the Library) and Isabel Doll (first Librarian) on display.

The Historical Society of West Caldwell will also exhibit three costumed mannequins with attire from the early 1900’s (the costumes were made by Kathy Cass, wife of Richard Cass who served as the Library Director from 1970-1998.)

Children can celebrate the library’s birthday all day by making a cupcake craft and enjoying delicious cupcakes. They can also take home a free, new children’s book courtesy of Reading is Fundamental (RIF) and a Macy’s “Be Book Smart” grant.

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