Montoursville Lions Club has generously renewed its financial support to the W.B. Konkle Memorial Library annual campaign to purchase large print books for its collection. Bob Dunne, Montoursville Lions Club President shares with residents that as part of its on-going commitment to the Pillar of Service of Lions Club International they support the Konkle Library annually by enhancing the availability of these much-needed materials.
According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Over 7 million people aged 40 and older experience vision impairment in the United States.” “Availability of printed material in larger print font is in high demand”, said Dennis Correll, First Vice President/Treasurer of Konkle Library who accepted their gift at the Lions’ club monthly meeting. Correll continued, “The purchase of large print books enables many older adults to continue to enjoy the pastime of reading and educating themselves on current topics. We are honored that the Montoursville Lions Club supports our local community and library by assisting us in keeping our collection current and vibrant for the Montoursville patrons.” Konkle library currently has over 2,000 books available to patrons to borrow at the Broad Street location.
Donations to support the Montoursville Lions Club initiatives can be directed to Don Boyles, Atten: Lions Club, 329 Bennett St, Montoursville, PA 17754
Pictured: Dennis Correll, Konkle Library, Donald Boyles, Lions Treasurer, Bob Dunne, President & Kathy Moser, Secretary.
The Konkle Memorial Library has joined forces with the American Library Association to participate in the Libraries Transform campaign. Libraries Transform highlights how libraries are community centers of information, technology and learning that fuel educational and economic opportunity for all of our citizens. Libraries contribute to education, employment, entrepreneurship, engagement and empowerment, and are catalysts for powerful individual and community change. Please share your “because” statement about how the library has helped transform your life!