Easttown Library ‘putt-ing’ emphasis on reading

It may be surprising to learn that libraries have existed since long before Anno Domini came around. In fact the first of such records date to 2600 BC, so Easttown Library may seem like a “new kid on the block” by comparison at just a mere 113 years old.

What’s impressive about this “centenarian” institution is that in spite of its age, it has kept reinventing itself to serve the needs of the surrounding communities, particularly as funding for such services becomes tighter. Recently it turned its facilities into a mini golf course to aid the cause.

Moms, dads, kids and teens turned out to not just support the library, but to have family and friendly fun last month. Organizers had run the course among the stacks of books, newspapers and periodical sections before the holes culminated. The undulating “greens” made par threes’ seem impossible, though there were whoops and hollers heard when it did occur, particularly when a few of the more seasoned golfers managed a hole-in-one.

After following their offspring around on the morning rounds, parents came back to the library, located on First Ave. in Berwyn, for an adults only go at the tricky course. What they also learned about was the long list of events that are now taking place at the center. From French Storytime to Mah Jongg for beginners along with Needle Point to a Foreign Film Series the library is always looking for ways to satisfy the community’s love of learning. With summer approaching it may be the time to learn about another class called “Grow Your Best Tomatoes Ever!” Not into agriculture? Perhaps instead a game of duplicate bridge on Friday

mornings would fit the bill. Learn more about the offerings for tots, teens and what the Tredyffrin Easttown Historical Society has to offer by visiting the library’s website at www. easttownlibrary.org.

Judy Lupinski of Paoli and Susie Klein of Berwyn man the eighth hole on the course.

John, Becky and Max Wallingford of Berwyn are surprised by seeing Queen Elizabeth so dressed up for the library’s golf outing.

Amy Moscia of Berwyn and Sharon Byrne of Paoli are hoping for a prize from the Minuteman Press’ hole in one contest.

Twins Clark and Stuart Davis of Malvern are hoping both can score a hole in one on the tricky course.

Library director Alan Silverman heads a winning fore-some in librarians and volunteers including Jean Purinton, Margaret McKenzie and Donna Hutchison-Lang, all of Berwyn.

Qian Chen of Berwyn brings her children, Lloyd and Emily Yan, to the morning portion of the library’s fundraiser.

Luke, Matt and Nathan Ciesinski of Berwyn have a “boys” morning out between the stacks.

From left, before BFF’s P. J. Toms of Norristown, Emily Brown of Radnor, Olivia Wagner of Montclair, Tyler Toms of Norristown and Ava Wagner of Radnor start the course, they check out one of the game “officials.”

It’s a family affair on the golf course for Berwyn residents Noah, Nick and Susanne Martin.

The Price family of Devon, Laurie, Simon, Rob and Alexandra prepare to begin the challenging course.

Ann Zhang of Berwyn and her daughter, Emily, look over the array of gifts being auctioned off at the evening event.