Altamont Public Library
121 West Washington
Altamont, IL 62411
618-483-5457
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: March 13, 2008
Contact: Beth Speers, Altamont Public Library Librarian
Subject: Altamont Public Library’s 100th Anniversary Open House March 29, 2008
The Altamont Public Library is hosting an Open House on March 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the library. Refreshments will be served, and staff members will be available to answer questions and demonstrate all the services of the library. Patty Winn will be portraying Mrs. Mabel Jewell, the Altamont resident who was responsible for the formation of the library in 1908. The recent library essay winners will also be present to accept their prizes.
“The Altamont Public Library plays a key role in offering it’s patrons access to the world of information,” said Beth Speers, Librarian. “Our library services have evolved as technology has changed, in the past, the present, and into the future. We invite not only our loyal patrons, but any member of the community who is interested in seeing what the library has to offer.”
The library staff and board would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Altamont community for it’s long-standing support of the library, and welcomes the opportunity to discuss any ideas on future growth.