The Public Library for Union County

Pictures from left: Melanie Weber, head of adult services; Lori Bullard, silver award recipient; Sally Kobus, gold award recipient; Barbara Baylor, gold award recipient; Patrice Dupuis, silver award recipient; and Roberta Greene, library director.

The Public Library for Union County on Friday held a Volunteer Recognition event to thank and honor its volunteers.

Keith Phelps of Country Farm & Home presented a program on nighttime gardening. He put together a beautiful container garden which included  snapdragons, baby wing begonias, a dusty miller, annual dianthus, helio white marguerite daisies, supertunias, a snow crystals alyssum, and ornamental  curry. Voluteer Scott Basom won the arrangement at the conclusion of the event.

Also during the event, four volunteers were presented with the Presidential Award for Volunteerism. They were Lori Bullard, silver award; Patrice Dupuis, silver award; Sally Kobus, gold award; and Barbara Baylor, gold award. The Presidental Award for Volunteerism recognizes the efforts of volunteers in community organizations around the country.