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Julie Finch, Circulation Manager, and Lynnae Dingeman, Library Assistant, at the Urbandale Public Library pose for a photo at library staff member Rita Samuelson's retirement celebration.

Library staff member Rita Samuelson poses for a photo with Polly Munck, an original JPL board member and current volunteer, at Rita's retirement celebration.

Alfred and Helen Nielsen sit at a table with a piano-themed tablecloth at library staff member Rita Samuelson's retirement celebration.

Library staff members Sheryl Start (left), Lori Elrick (center), and Melissa Schwebach (right) sit at a table with a piano-themed tablecloth enjoying treats at Rita Samuelson's retirement celebration.

Brandie Kuhn sings at library staff member Rita Samuelson's retirement celebration. Brandie is library staff member Karla Kuhn's daughter.

Library staff member Rita Samuelson talks to Alfred Nielsen at her retirement celebration.

The ribbon cutting ceremony took place at 1:00 p.m. in the Children's Library during the Grand Opening of the new library. From left to right: Kinney Carnahan, unidentified woman, Jeanne Hansen, Nancy Sandstoe, several children, and Francine…

Cheryl Heid (left) and Lori French (right) unpack materials in the Youth Services area as the library staff move into the new library.

Library volunteer Polly Munck (seated) and library staff members Pally Haag (center) and Maurine Myers (right) unpack and set up the Circulation area of the new library.

The "End of the Road" summer reading party featured comic mime Fax Gilbert. He enlisted children to help with his act. The party also included refreshments and drawings for a bike helmet, remote controlled VW, and other prizes.