LIBRARY Link on Wednesday celebrated its fifth anniversary with an evening of elegance which brought together dozens of jubilant and appreciative senior citizens.

The event was hosted by Chief Librarian Emily King and staff and friends at the library’s conference room.
Special guest, First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger, brought the group special greetings and shared with them a message of encouragement, on this, their special day.
Also present was Mayor of Georgetown Patricia Chase-Green, whose presence the First Lady acknowledged, expressing appreciation, in the light of her busy work schedule.
The evening was characterised by a ‘touch of class’ as renowned musicians in the likes of Bonnie Alves, Charmaine Blackman, and Young Bill Rogers set the tone for the delivery of a musical paradise.
It was quite a euphoric setting as Charmaine Blackman took to the podium and gracefully presented ‘Stand by Your Man’ and ‘Crazy for Loving You’ with sheer elegance, beauty of form, and the power to melt even the coldest of hearts.

Bonnie Alves, for his part, soulfully delivered nostalgic songs of yesteryear from Sammy Davis Jnr and Frank Sinatra, evoking pleasurable responses from sections of the appreciative gathering.
Young Bill Rogers ‘brought the house down’ with his “Only Had 15 cents’; ‘West Indian Weed Woman’ and ‘One Sammy; Two Sammy’.
There was also story-telling by the famous Michael Khan, also known as ‘Ole Man Papee,’ who generated mirth and excitement among the audience, with his tales of ‘Brer Nancy’ and ‘Buru Tiger.’
Mrs. Sandra Granger, in addressing the gathering, congratulated the chief librarian and staff, as well as those who contributed to hosting the programme.
The First Lady noted that the day marks a very significant milestone in the library’s services, which focuses on keeping the seniors engaged and entertained through reading.
She was also elated on learning that the library lends music CDs as well.
She expressed the hope that in the near future, the library will be able to embark upon making available audio books as well, so that those with failing sight can continue to enjoy the books they like through those books.

She concurred with the Chief Librarian Emily King that: “We are never too old to learn and never too old to experience new things.”
King added: “That it is one of the things that keep us engaged in life, because when we see so many things happening, we continue to feel a part of this society.”
Mrs. Granger commended the National Library for conceptualising the service, so that seniors can be able to benefit from it.