SOUTH PARIS — The Paris Public Library Board of Trustees recently recognized Carolyn Blais, of South Paris, by naming her a trustee emeritus.
Serving on the board since 1986, Blais has donated and devoted hours of her time to improving the library and its services. For several years she served as the board’s president. She has also been organizing the library’s annual used book sale, decorating and cleaning the library’s building and grounds, and keeping the library’s scrapbook collection of Paris-related newspaper articles up-to date. She joins Jane Gibson as a trustee emeritus.
Blais’s new designation opens a trustee position on the library’s board, which oversees the library and its operations. Anyone who is a resident of Paris, 18 years or older, may to submit their name for consideration to join the Paris Public Library Board of Trustees. Those interested may call the library at 207-743-6994 or email paris.public.library@MSLN.net. The Board meets on the third Thursday of the month.
PHOTO: Bonnie Ripley, president of the Paris Public Library board of trustees, presented Carolyn Blais a plaque recognizing her service and designation as a trustee emeritus. (Submitted photo)