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Friends of Newport Public Library honored after raising $1 million; longtime director announces retirement
Summary
The council presented a citation recognizing Friends of the Newport Public Library for raising $1,000,000 in proceeds for the library; Director Joe Logue announced his upcoming retirement and volunteers were thanked for sustained fundraising and service.
The Newport City Council on Monday presented a citation celebrating the Friends of the Newport Public Library after the group reached a fundraising milestone of $1,000,000 to benefit the library.
Edwin Sebest, president of the Friends, accepted the citation and thanked the volunteers. "The volunteers are truly committed," Sebest said, noting the group's long record of donations and service. Council members applauded the Friends for their steady annual support and highlighted Director Joe Logue’s long service; Logue said he will be retiring and the council thanked him for his years of stewardship.
Council members stressed the library's importance to the community and noted that the group's work has helped the library avoid budget shortfalls. The citation was read during the meeting's ceremonial portion and was followed by brief remarks recognizing Logue’s retirement and the role volunteers play in dispatching donated books and fundraising activities.
The council did not take formal action beyond the presentation; a future thank-you event and continued coordination between the city liaison and the Friends was encouraged.
