Next time you walk into the Creston Library, take a look around. Enjoy the space, the bright airiness, the huge windows, the grand view. Then take a silent moment to thank Lawrence Lavender.
For anyone who did not have the pleasure of meeting Lawrence, he was the library board's chair for several years. His tenure saw three librarians, a handful of mayors, a referendum, a portable addition to our old location, and, finally, the securing of this new beautiful location and a big move! Sadly, Lawrence passed away last week, and his loss will be strongly felt within these walls.
If not for Lawrence's tenacity, we may still be in our cramped, moldy, dark, unhealthy former location. Yes, a lost referendum ten years ago meant we did not have a building to our specifications, but despite disappointment, Lawrence kept our spirits up and was determined that Creston would have a proper library. His voice meant that when this building became available upon the relocation of the Health Unit, the words 'new library' couldn't help but be at forefront.
When I think of Lawrence, a few outstanding characteristics come to mind: fair, respectful, focused, generous, and possessor of decency, and of a great chuckle.
My most esteemed thanks to Lawrence for all he did for us, as a library, a town, and individuals.
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