Dear Ken,

I am touched and honored by your recognition this month (as 2019’s unsung hero – ed.). Thank you.

Many amazing unsung heroes in our community have come together over the years in support of the library. Our tiny town shares a big heart and a commitment to quality of life that is remarkable!

When we planned our move to La Conner about 15 years ago, the presence of a library in town surprised me. Then I learned there has been a library here since the late 1920s. Volunteers made it all possible at the beginning with their time and donations of books and furnishings. Over the years...