Children’s book lending library opens at Union church
Two People’s United school children discovering books in the little house for children’s books. (Photo courtesy Grams)
Two People’s United school children discovering books in the little house for children’s books. (Photo courtesy Grams)
UNION — People’s United Methodist Church, at 21 Depot Street, in Union, now has a children’s memorial book lending library outside the sanctuary entrance. The books in the little house built by brothers Harold Wentworth Jr. and Jody Wentworth are for all children to enjoy.
The funds for this children’s lending library come from a bequest from the will of Ruth (McKinley) Herridge. Ruth grew up on Depot Street in Union and PUMC was an integral part of Ruth’s childhood and early teen years. In her adulthood, Herridge became a teacher and an editor of the third-grade edition of The Wesleyan University Press’s My Weekly Reader.
The church formed a committee to plan for the use of the bequest funds which specified to be spent for children’s ministry.
“The work of the committee resulted in this beautiful children’s lending library,” said the Church, in a news release.
Families are encouraged to come to bring their children to the new lending library.
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People’s United Methodist Church
Union, ME
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