Literacy Heroes Breakfast 2010

As National Library Week 2010 started to wind down, West Chester Public Library Celebrated in style with the Fifth Annual Literacy Heroes Breakfast on April 16, 2010 at the lovely Longwood Gardens.  At our Fifth Literacy Heroes Breakfast, 8 more Heroes were selected and honored for their contribution to the community.

The Fifth Annual Breakfast was a morning of stories and fond memories. At the Breakfast, Howard Sundwall, WCPL Board President, pointed out how in 5 years, 40 Literacy Heroes have been chosen and impacted by this award. The 2010 Master of Ceremonies, ABC Meteorologist Adam Joesph, spoke to the crowd about how books and literacy impacted him. Each winner came to the stage and spoke about how books helped them, how they were inspired, and many mentioned how important the library (any library, including West Chester Public Library) impacted them and led them to that podium where they gave thanks.

The Literacy Heroes Breakfast is one of Chester County’s finest events and is inspiring for everyone who attends. Maybe it is the smell of flowers and the early morning dew or maybe it is the quiet conservatory early in the morning, that makes the event magical. For others, it is the heroes, who found a need, determined they were going to find a way to provide that need, and are being celebrated with family, friends, and those who truly recognize those helping in our own communities.

Think of your hero and please remember to nominate them when that time comes. Until then, take a moment and browse the photos of the event.