Batavia Public Library
Batavia Public Library will host a reception to recognize Batavia resident Donna Todd for her service to the Library District at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, in the library meeting room, 10 S. Batavia Ave. The public is invited.
Todd was named a Library Leader at the January meeting of the board of library trustees. She was nominated by Daniel Russo, president of the Friends of the Batavia Public Library, of which Todd is a long-standing member.
“Under Donna’s leadership, the Friends’ annual used book sale has grown to become a much-anticipated community event,” Russo said. “Donna worked tirelessly in organizing all aspects of the book sales for eight years. She is a wonderful advocate for the library, literacy, and volunteerism.”
Library Director George H. Scheetz also praised Todd. “Donna spent thousands of hours sorting and organizing books, recruiting and organizing volunteers and improving upon the Friends’ sales year after year,” he said. “Her commitment and dedication made the book sales a success, which in turn benefited the library and the Batavia community in numerous ways.”
Book sale profits have been donated by the Friends organization to purchase library equipment including a laminator, flat bed scanner, children’s Treasure Island play center, and battery-operated scooter for adult use; to purchase books and other materials; and to support library programs such as the summer and winter reading clubs, One Book, One Batavia events, and “Young Friends” speaker series.
The Library Leader recognition was established in 2002 with the intention of honoring persons who have made outstanding contributions to the Batavia Public Library District. Previous honorees include the late Lorraine M. Ramus in 2003 and the late William J. “Bill” Wood in 2006.
Nominations for Library Leader are accepted annually between July 1 and Dec. 31. Criteria and application forms are available at the library.
The reception will include a brief program and refreshments. Registration is not required. For information, call Michele Martzel, (630) 879-1393, ext. 410.