Marily Seitz | Jul 07, 2011


Library fans in Ompah have proven that a local library is important to the community. On Saturday, July 9 the community will celebrate the Grand Opening of the Ompah Community Library. The doors will open from 12:00 to 2:00pm. The official opening with ribbon and cake cutting will happen at 1:00pm. All are invited to come and see the airy, open, book filled space, and to borrow some books. Refreshments and musical entertainment will occur throughout the event.

The Ompah Community Library has been overwhelmed by the generosity of the community with their donations of high quality books - so many books in fact, that the library shelves are full to overflowing with no room to store more. The Library asks that any more book donations be kept for four to six months when they will ask for more donations to change the collection and keep the shelves filled with fresh titles. The Ompah Library also asked for computers. Now two computers, complete with printer, are up and running, with a back-up computer system waiting in the wings. Satellite internet service has been ordered and should be installed within two weeks.

Audio visual shelves are not yet fully stocked. The library could use some more CD’s, DVD’s, books on tape, and more science fiction and fantasy books. Donations of cash have been received and further donations would be welcome to help with the satellite internet costs.

The library was created through donations from the community and is organized and staffed by community volunteers. Come and help celebrate the opening of the Ompah Community Library. As long time local resident Alma Mabo said, “It’s ours!”

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