Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library

Former staff, board members and volunteers, including Peggy Hroma (left) and Jane Bowen (right), share memories of when the library opened in 1995. Articles from The Echo announcing the construction and opening of the library give information on the building’s cost and resources available to the public. (Photo/Elizabeth Kim)

Memories abound as library building celebrates 30 years

Elizabeth Kim

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Jane Bowen was there when the Oglethorpe County Library building first opened its doors on June 25, 1995, and was back last Wednesday, when it celebrated its 30th anniversary in its current location.

Trina Gaither of Arnoldsville (from left), Babs DeArmond of Crawford and Mary Frey of Arnoldville stand in front of the book sale sign on the porch of No. 3 Railroad St. during the fourth annual Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library Book and Art Sale last Saturday. The show will feature local artists, jewelry designers, authors and woodworkers, among others. (Photo/Olivia Wilson)

Photos: Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library Book and Art Sale

Olivia Wilson

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The fourth annual Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library Book and Art Sale went on last Saturday at No. 3 Railroad St. in Arnoldsville. The sale featured local artists, jewelry designers, authors and woodworkers, among others.