Caring Teen Honored For Service To Local Library

MASTIC, NY — One caring teen has been honored for his willingness to give back to the community.

According to the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, Kevin Ryan has been named this year's recipient of the B.E.S.T, or Bringing Excellence in Service By Teens, Award.

"It's a special #teentuesday when we can announce that one of our own is the big winner of an islandwide award for excellence!," the library wrote on its Facebook page. "We are so proud of Kevin Ryan."

The award, the post said, is given annually to honor a teen that has made a significant contribution to library services.

The honor is sponsored jointly by the Young Adult Services Divisions of the Suffolk and Nassau County Library Associations, the post said.

Library staff surprised the student with balloons and told him he'd earned the recognition for all that he does in the library's enrichment programs; he will receive a plaque, a letter of commendation, and a $150 stipend at the Long Island Library Conference in Melville on May 3, library staffers said.

"Congratulations, Kevin, and keep up the great work," the library said.

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