From left - Kelly, Tucker, Mary, Bill, Merisa, and Aaron heading out to the Library Centennial Ball

From left - Kelly, Tucker, Mary, Bill, Merisa, and Aaron heading out to the Library Centennial Ball

In what will probably go down as the social event of the summer, the Sherburne Memorial Library celebrated it's first 100 years last night will a gala at the Killington Events Hall.

Killington residents donned their finery to partake in "Killington's Cotillion and Debutantes Ball" to the jazz/swing beat of the "Groovin Dukes" and Killington's world renowned DJ Dave. Black Tie was not overdressed.

Food and beverages at the event were catered by Phil Black and "Sneaky" Pete Mittendorf from the Lookout Bar and Grill. Special thanks go to the Long Trail Brewery who provided complimentary shuttle service through Gramp's Shuttle from the Birch Ridge Inn to the Cotillion.

Funds raised by the event will be benefit the preservation and digitization of the local history collection at the library to ensure access to Killington's rich heritage for present and future generations for centuries to come. It is a continuation of the wishes of the voters in Sherburne (now Killington) who in 1913 cast their ballots in favor of establishing a public library and funding it through with town tax dollars. A century later, the town's library is the only VT library and one of only 30 public libraries nationwide to receive a 5 star ranking for 5 consecutive years in The Library Journals Index of Public Libraries.

We have had a few cold nights at Killington. Fall colors are not far away. In the mean time, hit the ball straight and keep it in the fairway.