Library Unveils Cafe to Public Saturday

The Flint Memorial Library is formally opening its new cafe to the public Saturday with a reception that is doubling as the welcome party for new director Sharon Kelleher.

Kelleher, a long-time resident, was an employee at the Billerica Public Library before coming home to North Reading.

The cafe, located on the library’s first floor by the Bow Street side entrance, is designed to meet the needs of library users, who come to the building to work, gain wireless access, meet friends, and relax in a welcoming environment.

It features high top tables for work, comfortable leather chairs for reading, and free wireless access. Patrons can purchase coffee for $1 a cup any day, with a portion of proceeds going to the Friends of the Library.

Drinks will be free on Saturday during the public reception, as well as delicious goodies prepared by members of the Friends.

Danielle Masterson is president of the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library.