Springfield Public Library remodel one for the books

From left: Rachel Aronowitz, Librarian; Beatriz Morales, Library Technician; Carrie Schindele-Cupples, Library Manager; Cara Kinsey, Librarian; Michele Tierney, Library Technician; Tim Williams, Librarian; Emily David, Library Director; Sean VanGordon, Springfield Mayor; Michelle Webber, City Councilor Ward 1; Kiley Hicks, Library Technician; Joe Pishioneri, City Councilor, Ward 6; Paige Walters, Director of Advocacy & Economic Development for the Springfield Chamber of Commerce; Joe LuCinda Gustavson, Library Associate Manager; and Mary Ann Reilly, Programs & Events Coordinator for the Springfield Chamber of Commerce. EMBER HOLMAN/ THE CHRONICLE

SPRINGFIELD—Springfield Public Library got a makeover and celebrated its reopening last Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the morning and a drop-in celebration in the evening. Children ran a scavenger hunt, looking for all the new changes, while their parents entered raffles for different prize baskets.

Entering the Springfield Public Library remodel ribbon cutting event. BOB WILLIAMS / CHRONICLE PHOTOS

Volunteers brought sweet treats and Nothing Bundt Cakes donated 100 cakes for the occasion. Guests…

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