WELL-EARNED RETIREMENT … Rose King pictured here, says she has been very blessed to work for Williams County Public Libraries, the people she works with and serving the community for over 31 years. (PHOTO BY TRISHELLE SMITH, STAFF)
By: Trishelle Smith
Rose King was celebrated on February 27, 2022 for 31 years of dedication to the Pioneer Library. When meeting Rose, you will notice her warm and inviting spirit.
She has an obvious love for the library but more than that she loves the people she’s met along the way. Her years of dedication include the faces of people who have grown to love Rose.
One glance around the room at her party, told all. The room was filled with loving people sharing their favorite memories with Rose.
Rose King is a native of Williams County. She attended Kunkle School before coming to North Central. Rose started her career at the main branch of the Bryan Library.
She started out shelving books in the adult department. Her leadership abilities shown through and by the next year went on to being Library Assistant and then on to reference assistant.
Rose says she doesn’t just love one thing about the library because she has been really blessed.
Rose states one of her favorite parts of the working at the library though, is summer reading with the children. She also has a special place in her heart for the senior citizens.
She loves making sure the Senior Citizens are cared for whether it’s at the Senior Center or at the library.
A third aspect of her job that she loves is her Library Director as well as the management team.
Rose ensures she has been very blessed to work for Williams County Public Libraries, the people she works with and serving the community.
Trishelle can be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com