LEFT: Retired Cedar Springs kindergarten teacher Cheryl Tacoma recently donated books and animals to help decorate the new children’s area at the library. Courtesy photo.
ABOVE: Julie Wheeler and Kurt Mabie, with the Community Building Development Team, are part of a group of volunteers that have been busy landscaping the area around the library this week to get ready for the grand opening. Courtesy photo.
The new Cedar Springs Community Library had a soft opening on Monday, May 8, and is gearing up for the grand opening this Saturday, May 13, from 2-5 p.m.
The Grand Opening festivities will begin at 2:00 p.m. with a flag raising ceremony by the American Legion Color Guard, Glen Hill Post 287. Other events to follow include speakers and ceremonial ribbon cutting. The library will open immediately after the ceremony until 5 p.m. Patrons can enjoy cookies and punch while exploring the facility, and have the opportunity to speak to local authors.