Thursday, April 7, 2022
The Mount Vernon Rotary Club recently recognized Sherwood Hall Library for being a significant part of the community for the past 50 years. Since 1972, Sherwood Hall Library has been active in the Mount Vernon community providing opportunities for book clubs, AARP tax support, Tai chi and recently virtual reality experiences through Traveling While Black. During the Covid crisis literally thousands of bags of books were put together and distributed to patrons, providing an essential link to normal life. That program continues.
In 2022 the emphasis is on literacy. Throughout the year, the “library is celebrating literacy in all its forms. Each month, participants enjoy programs, activities, resources and materials for all ages advancing various literacies,” the club said.
In March emphasis has been on sports with financial literacy following in April.
For their efforts, the Mount Vernon Rotary Club presented gift cards for Primo’s Restaurant in Belle View to the Sherwood Hall Branch Manager and each member of the Library staff, thanking them for their service in the community.