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The Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity (MLNV) is turning 70 years old! On Friday, June 4th, from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, join the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, as they celebrate the library’s birthday with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Guests will have the opportunity to network, purchase food from Mad J’s BBQ, and more! The ribbon cutting will take place at 6 PM. MLNV encourages attendees to stay around after the ceremony to watch the Nazareth Area High School’s Senior Parade.
The ground was broken for the library on April 30th, 1950 and the dedication was held May 30th, 1951. The library’s mission is “to inspire and enrich the lives of the residents in our supporting municipalities by offering valuable lifetime literacies and a community centric service approach.” They do so by providing a variety of services and access to resources, such as programming for children and adults, public access to computers, and written materials in a wide variety of formats. For more information on MLNV, visit https://www.nazarethlibrary.org/.
Lauren Bertucci, Manager of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, commented, “We are both honored and thrilled to be a part of The Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity’s 70th Birthday Celebration! The library is truly a staple in the Nazareth Area and their staff and volunteers set a high standard for themselves to ensure they are providing the community with the best programming and resources possible. Their hard work and dedication were recognized this past year when they received The Pennsylvania Library Association’s 2020 Library of the Year Award. We are extremely grateful and fortunate to have the library as a community partner. We hope that you can join us on Friday as we celebrate the past, present, and future of MLNV.”
Holly Bennett, Executive Director of Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity, said, “Since 1951, the library has been serving the Nazareth community. It is a place to learn, relax, and connect with others. Over the years, the library’s services and programs have evolved to meet the demands of a consistently changing society. Today, the library staff welcomes hundreds of patrons each week and guides them to find the information they seek. It is with great appreciation to the four supporting municipalities of Lower Nazareth Township, Bushkill Township, Upper Nazareth Township, and Nazareth Borough that support the library and enable the library to carry out information delivery and other literacy support to our community. The library looks forward to continuing to serve the community into the unforeseeable future. ”
Mike Woodland, Chair of the Nazareth Area Chamber Board, commented, “The Memorial Library of Nazareth is a premier example of an excellent community resource. They have programs developed for the very young to the elderly and they are provided at little to no costs. They educate, inspire, and connect the people in our community. I look forward to celebrating their 70th Anniversary, and I hope you’ll join us to do so and support an amazing organization.”
Date: Friday, June 4th
Where: Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity (295 East Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064)
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM; Ribbon Cutting at 6 PM
Pricing Information: Free to attend
RSVP: Click here to register. In the “Organization Name” section of registration, community residents can list “Community Resident”. Those interested in attending are also able to email Lauren Bertucci at LaurenB@lehighvalleychamber.org. The event is open to both businesses and members of the community. Walk-ins are welcome.
Interested in getting involved with or supporting the Nazareth Area Chamber? Contact either Jessica O’Donnell (JessicaO@lehighvalleychamber.org) or Lauren Bertucci (LaurenB@lehighvalleychamber.org).
For more information on this event and any upcoming events, visit the Nazareth Area Chamber Facebook page, or the Affiliated Chambers’ Instagram or LinkedIn pages.
About the Chamber: The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area. We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises. With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.
Information provided to TVL by:
Lauren Bertucci
Manager, Affiliated Chambers (Greater Bath Area, Hellertown-Lower Saucon Area, Nazareth Area)
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/
