Ridley Township Library staff announce retirement, prom dress giveaway and high passport demand
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Summary
Representatives from Ridley Township Public Library announced the upcoming retirement of long‑time staffer Mary Tobin, a prom dress giveaway in February, holiday wrap parties, and that the library has processed 1,367 passport applications through November and handles more than 100 applications per month.
During the public‑comment portion of the meeting, representatives from Ridley Township Public Library shared community programs and staff news.
Speakers identified themselves as Judy and a companion representing Ridley Township Public Library and Resource Center. They announced that Mary Tobin, Head of Information Services and Assistant Director with 26 years at the Ridley Township Library, will retire at the end of the year; Tobin has agreed to continue part‑time in reference.
The library is collecting new and gently used dresses, shoes and accessories for its fourth annual prom dress giveaway; items will be on display in February and students may take what they need at no charge. The library is also hosting gift‑wrapping events for patrons (dates listed in the transcript: Dec. 20 and Dec. 23).
Representatives said the library’s passport application service processes more than 100 applications per month and that through November the library had submitted 1,367 passport applications this year. They encouraged other libraries interested in offering passport services to contact Ridley for more information.
The board thanked the speakers for the updates.
