[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 161 (Wednesday, November 13, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1645]
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                       HOYT LIBRARY, KINGSTON PA

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2013

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Hoyt Library in the 
Borough of Kingston, Pennsylvania which is celebrating its 85th 
anniversary this year.
   In January 1928, the Borough of Kingston opened the first free 
lending library on the West Side of the Susquehanna River. The building 
was donated to the town by Frank Weston Hoyt who recognized the need 
for a community library. Throughout its existence, the facility has 
been updated to meet the needs of the citizens of Kingston. In 1987, an 
addition was built to house much of the collection. Tragedy struck in 
February 2007, when the roof of that addition collapsed in a heavy 
snowstorm, and a large portion of the Library's collection was 
destroyed. In October 2009, a new two story addition was opened. Today, 
Hoyt Library continues to be an important part of the Kingston 
landscape.
   Mr. Speaker, for 85 years Hoyt Library has served as an important 
site to the citizens of the Borough of Kingston, Pennsylvania. 
Therefore, I commend those individuals who have dedicated their time to 
working and learning at this community asset.

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