THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 26, 2024 Page 11 Everett Public Libraries Dedicate Kathleen “Kay” Donnelly Reading Room City officials, family members and residents gathered at the parlin library for a ribbon cutting ceremony A photo of Kathleen Donnelly that is hanging on the wall of the Reading Room at the Parlin Library. City officials, family members and residents gathered at the Parlin Library for a ceremony to dedicate the Kathleen “Kay” Donnelly Reading Room at the Parlin Library. E VERETT – The Everett Public Libraries Board of Trustees hosted a dedication and ribbon cutting memorial ceremony to commemorate the establishment of the Kathleen “Kay” Donnelly Reading Room on Saturday, April 13, at the Parlin Memorial Library. The dedication of the Kathleen “Kay” Donnelly Reading Room is in honor of a former Everett resident who generously bequeathed a significant financial gift to the Everett Public Libraries at her passing. She had a lifelong commitment and passion to great literature, philosophy, religion, poetry, and the arts. During the ceremony, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Library Director Kevin Sheehan, and Donnelly’s sister, Claire Anderson, delivered remarks and spoke about the importance of this significant donation. “I listened in awe to her sister, Claire, speak of Kathleen’s The Kathleen “Kay” Donnelly Reading Room at the Parlin Library. J& Refreshments available to all who attended the ceremony. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping The memorial plaque on the wall of the Reading Room at the Parlin Library. astonishing accomplishments and her love for life and the library, and I couldn’t be happier knowing that this room will forever bear her name,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Her support will greatly help the Everett Public Libraries in their mission to inform, inspire and expand access to services for our residents, as I’m sure was her intention.” Following the ceremony, attendees were invited to partake in refreshments and then tour the Parlin Memorial Library.
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