Shelton's Plumb Memorial Library Shines For 120th Anniversary

SHELTON, Conn. — Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton celebrated its 120th anniversary on Sunday afternoon with a reception that also recognized and honored some of the people who helped with recent restoration efforts at the historic building.

Glass restorer Michael Skrtic, of The Glass Source in Shelton, stands in front of one of the panels he restored at the Plumb Memorial Library.
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Sunday's reception at the Plumb Memorial Library.
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Elspeth Lydon, director of libraries in Shelton, chats with guests at Sunday's reception.
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A flute quartet from Shelton High School performs for the crowd.
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Guests at the Plumb Memorial Library on Sunday.
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A library worker welcomes visitors at Sunday's reception.
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Shelton's Plumb Memorial Library is a landmark in town.
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Skip Pearlman

12/15/2015 5:00 a.m.

"This is an opportunity to recognize people who have done work on the library," Elspeth Lydon, director of libraries in Shelton, told Daily Voice. "One of the people we're recognizing to day is Michael Skrtic, a glass restorer who has done a lot of projects, has a great reputation, and is a very kind and generous man."

Lydon also praised the Murzyn Workshop, which did the custom woodwork on the glass panels, as well as Troy Piccirillo and Tony Carroll — both from the City of Shelton Maintenance Department.

"They worked on their hands and knees to restore the floor," Lydon said. "Debora Semonich also helped with a lot of elbow grease. And the Friends of the Library are helping with the reception - food and drink."

The reception also featured four students from Shelton High School who played flute for the small crowd.

For more information on the Plumb Memorial Library, visit www.sheltonlibrarysystem.org

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