[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           PINE RIVER LIBRARY

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 1, 2014

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
performance of the Pine River Library District in Bayfield, Colorado. 
For their continued excellence and service to their community, the Pine 
River Library District has been selected as the Best Small Library in 
America by the Library Journal for 2014.
   The Board of Directors and entire staff have contributed to the 
development of a truly world-class facility that provides a diverse 
array of services to the Bayfield community. Pine River not only offers 
traditional library services, but provides patrons with laptops, GPS 
devices, and e-readers to check out and use. Their dedication to the 
community also extends to education, offering teen and youth programs, 
free film and documentary screenings, and community classes on a 
regular basis.
   The library is committed to creatively engaging the public through 
hands-on understanding of sustainable agriculture and environmentally 
friendly research through their Living Library program. Everyone can 
come to the library and learn about sustainable foods in the community 
garden, explore a geodesic greenhouse, or take advantage of the 
upcoming tool lending program that will allow patrons to start their 
own garden at home. It is clear that Pine River is more than a library; 
it is a hub for knowledge and education that offers valuable resources 
to the Bayfield community every day.
   Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honor to recognize the passion for 
knowledge that the Pine River Library District represents and to 
congratulate them on their selection for this prestigious award. With 
their unique and comprehensive approach to learning, I am confident 
that they will continue to serve as an example to libraries worldwide.

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