CHARLEMONT — In celebration of Library Director Andrea Bernard’s recent national librarian award, the trustees of the Tyler Memorial Library are hosting a reception at the library on Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m.
Bernard won an “I Love My Librarian” Award, which is given out annually to 10 librarians who are recognized “for their exceptional contributions to transforming lives and communities through education and lifelong learning,” according to the American Library Association. The award came with a $5,000 cash prize at a ceremony held in New York City. Besides Bernard, Peter and Susan Purdy, Will Cosby and Lisa Johnson of Hawley also attended the event.
Tuesday’s reception is to give other library patrons a chance to congratulate Bernard and celebrate with her. There will be refreshments, and those who want to may also bring a dish to share.
SHELBURNE — Ashfield’s Assessors Clerk Jennifer Morse has also become assistant assessor in Shelburne, and her part-time office hours will be changing, starting on Monday, Dec. 19.
As of that date, Morse will hold office hours for Shelburne residents on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays by appointment. Her office is located on the first floor of Memorial Hall on Bridge Street. Her phone number in Shelburne is 625-0300, ext. 4.
In Ashfield, Morse will be working in the assessor’s office in Town Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Her Ashfield phone number is 628-4441, ext. 6.