Lyndon Oak Memorial Library ready for Garland Days

plans book sale, open house

GARLAND — Plans are underway at the Lyndon Oak Memorial Library for a parade presence, a book sale and an open house serving cake and lemonade on Saturday, Sept. 10 during Garland Days.

Youngsters and parents are urged to dress as storybook characters and march in support of the library behind the library’s special banner. Everyone who would like to show their support, in costume or in plain clothes, are asked to line up at 9:30 a.m. at the former elementary school.

The occasion provides an opportunity to celebrate the birthday of Lyndon Oak for whom the library is named. Born in 1816, Oak’s life represents a model of integrity and achievement which included being the first acting president of the University of Maine and over 20 years as a member and president of the university board of trustees. He also served in the House and Senate of the Maine Legislature. More about his remarkable life and his influence upon Maine and upon the education system of Garland can be found at https://lyndonoakmemoriallibrary.wordpress.com/lyndon-oak.

The open house will follow directly after the parade. Youngsters in costume will be judged and awarded prizes. Cake and lemonade will be served until 2 p.m. Special coins donated by Robert Callanan, a long-time supporter of the library, will be given to youngsters who march for the library.

A giant book sale (by donation) will be held from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. that day to benefit the library. Any questions relating to the festivities may be directed to Librarian Polly Johnson at 924-3894.