The Freeport Community Library celebrated National Library Week April 17 with a special ceremony honoring John Slavin, longtime board of directors member. Staff photos by Matthew Stilphen

The stone honoring John Slavin, which will mark the flower garden named in his honor.
Beth Edmonds, Freeport Community Library director.

Deborah Harding, Freeport Community Library board member.

Sharri Broder, chairwoman of the Freeport Community Library board of directors.

Award-winner John Slavin