FOR RELEASE:  April 24, 2023

Mayor Janice S. Mironov proclaimed National Library Week April 23 to 29, with the theme “There’s More to the Story” and recognized the important role of the two East Windsor library branches, Hickory Corner and Twin Rivers, of the Mercer County Library System.  Mayor Mironov presented the Proclamation, along with Barnes and Noble gift certificates donated by Shiseido America, to Sharon Galbraith Ryer, Branch Manager of the Hickory Corner Library and Jeanne Murray, Branch Manager of the Twin Rivers Library branch,  along with East Windsor Township Mercer County Library Commission Representative Phyllis Anker, President of the Friends of the Library for Hickory Corner Library Debbie Scherholz, President of the Friends of the Library for Twin Rivers Library Allan Siskind, and Vice President of the Friends of the Library for Twin Rivers Library Terry Goldstein.

Mayor Mironov stated,  “Our libraries are an important center and resource here in East Windsor Township where groups can meet, residents have free access to books, newspapers and magazines, movies, music as well as use of computers.  I am always excited to see how many people, young and old, embrace and utilize East Windsor’s two public libraries, the Hickory Corner Branch and the Twin Rivers Branch.  Our libraries open doors to information, programs and opportunities are key building blocks of our democracy, and I am proud to continue to support their efforts to serve the people of our community.

The Mayoral Proclamation issued by Mayor Mironov states,  “our public libraries provide all people with books, information, computers, videos, audio cassettes and other resources to enrich their lives.”  The Proclamation continues,  “Librarians provide the essential guidance and support needed by children, teenagers and adults alike in their search for knowledge and information, as well as their pursuit of avocational and leisure interests.”

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East Windsor Township Mayor Janice S. Mironov proclaimed National Library Week April 23 to 29, 2023, and presented the Proclamation and Barnes and Noble gift certificates donated by Shiseido, to local library representatives.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   Phyllis Anker, East Windsor Township Mercer County Library Commission Member;  Debbie Scherholz, President of the Friends of the Library for Hickory Corner Library;  Sharon Galbraith Ryer, Hickory Corner Library Branch Manager;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Jeanne Murray, Twin Rivers Library Branch Manager;  Terry Goldstein, Vice President of the Friends of the Library for Twin Rivers Library, and Allan Siskind, President of the Friends of the Library for Twin Rivers Library.