{"id":22116,"date":"2017-06-09T10:55:09","date_gmt":"2017-06-09T14:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/?p=22116"},"modified":"2017-06-09T12:47:41","modified_gmt":"2017-06-09T16:47:41","slug":"jim-roselle-read-a-thon-to-benefit-prendergast-library-is-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/jim-roselle-read-a-thon-to-benefit-prendergast-library-is-saturday\/","title":{"rendered":"Jim Roselle Read-a-Thon to Benefit Prendergast Library is Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>JAMESTOWN – The James Prendergast Library<\/strong> is hosting the second annual Jim Roselle Read-A-Thon<\/strong> fundraiser on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

The Read-A-Thon honors the late Jim Roselle, a well-known area radio personality for decades. He was also a longtime library board member who used to say a library card was the most valuable card in anyone\u2019s wallet. More than 40 readers will select 10-minute excerpts from favorite books, poems, plays and articles to share with a live audience. Three of the first readers to sign up are Jim\u2019s widow Kathy Roselle<\/strong>, State Assemblyman Andy Goodell<\/strong>, and Chautauqua County Legislator Elisabeth Rankin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To volunteer to read at the Read-A-Thon, call trustee and event chairperson Joni Blackman<\/strong> at 969-1946. Online sign-ups will be available soon.<\/p>\n

Because the event is a fundraiser, readers are asked to find sponsors for their reading slots. Businesses and individuals are also requested to support a half hour or an hour of reading in order to make the event a success.<\/p>\n

People can also donate online at www.prendergastlibrary.org<\/a> by clicking on the Support button and marking their donation for the Read-A-Thon.<\/p>\n

According to Tina Scott<\/strong>, the library\u2019s executive director, June 10 will be the last day of the summer bargain book sale with half-price titles. The library will also be hosting a petting zoo from 1 to 3 p.m. The Read-A-Thon will also feature food, prizes, family activities and surprises for those attending.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will be a jam-packed day of activities and fun,\u201d Ms. Blackman said.<\/p>\n

Proceeds from the event will support the library\u2019s materials budget and its ongoing services and programs.\u00a0 Prendergast Library is located at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. For information, call 484-7135.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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