Library Turns 60 At Bucks County Community College

NEWTOWN, PA ? The Bucks County Community College Library celebrated its 60th anniversary
Sept. 29 with a presentation on the life and legacy of Lester Minkel, the college?s first librarian.

Minkel?s family members were in attendance while librarian Kelly Deeny presented an overview of Minkel?s significant contributions, including the purchase of reference books displayed at the 1964 World?s Fair by the American Library Association, and partnering with the Bucks County Free Library.

Bucks County Community College opened its doors to students on September 29, 1965, part of a sweeping movement to increase access to higher education across the nation.

Librarian Kelly Deeny researched the life and legacy of Lester Minkel, the first librarian at Bucks County Community College, to commemorate the library?s 60th anniversary. Born in Iowa, Minkel broke from the family?s farming tradition to pursue an education, and established a reputation as a beloved educator, friend, and family man who loved to travel and cook. (Eric Parker, Bucks County Community College)

Librarian Kelly Deeny researched the life and legacy of Lester Minkel, the first librarian at Bucks County Community College, to commemorate the library?s 60th anniversary. Born in Iowa, Minkel broke from the family?s farming tradition to pursue an education, and established a reputation as a beloved educator, friend, and family man who loved to travel and cook. (Eric Parker, Bucks County Community College)

The Bucks County Community College Library celebrated its 60th anniversary with cake ? of course! ? on September 29. The event included a presentation about the life and legacy of Lester Minkel, the founding librarian. (Eric Parker, Bucks County Community College)