These fifth graders read 472 books total in the Summer Reading Program, besting everyone else. They get a trophy now to keep in their room. They are pictured with their teacher, Hadley Sejkora. From left, Addison Boverhuis, Derek Porter, Bella Thompson, Lila Yunghans, Zeke Ferebee. Ray Kappel/Republican
On a cloudy, rather cool August day the Pawnee City Public Library had a birthday party of Its own. It turned 10 last Thursday and supporters gathered to sing Happy Birthday and listen to a program before going inside for treats or on their way back to work or school.
It was 10 years ago, the fundraising reached its climax when the new library opened, a modern looking place to find a book or resour…
