Library Board Honors Volunteers

The West Orange Public Library Board of Trustees acknowledged the service of a dedicated group of volunteers at their December Board meeting.

Library Director Renée Riczker presented the volunteers with certificates of appreciation for their ongoing service to the library. The volunteers support the library’s mission in a number of ways by delivering books to the homebound, providing assistance to librarians during programs and in the computer lab, and reading to children as Grandpal (senior citizen) volunteers. 

Board President Sheri Prupis asked the volunteers what they liked best about volunteering at the library. Each enthusiastically responded.

Nathaniel Bargard said his favorite part of volunteering at the library is keeping the books in order. Patricia Allen, home delivery volunteer, enjoys bringing books to the homebound since they are so appreciative. Grandpal Gloria Watkins is a substitute teacher who enjoys having extra time to read adventure stories to children outside of school. Matthew Parker, Teen Tech, likes satisfying people’s curiosity about using the library computers. Bassir Baxter enjoys helping plan events for teens and Tiffany Koffi enjoys working with children. 

Volunteers who received certificates but were not present at the meeting include Vivian Curto, Pat Scola, Diane Vetter, Kathleen Gossweiler, Abenezer Mamo, Sai Mandalapo, and Seham Salem.