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Friends surprised Jones during the last hour of his last day at the children’s library, his hangout since 1997.
‘Mr. Robert Day’
Jones with his longtime friend, Cindi Graham.
Jones relives a story with Millie, Sasha and Blane Roberts.
Friends, family and colleagues surprised children’s librarian Robert Jones by gathering at Rowan Public Library on his last day of work before retirement — a date the city officially proclaimed “Mr. Robert Day.” Over his 24 years with the library, children came to know Mr. Robert for his one-of-a-kind Christmas shows and otherwise bringing stories to life by breaking normal library etiquette and being Robert Jones shares a laugh with City Councilwoman Tamara loud, singing and donning his wide array of hats. Sheffield, who read a proclamation — Photos by Mark Wineka signifying July 30 as ‘Mr. Robert Day’ in Salisbury.
The Jones brothers: Lloyd, Robert, Sid and Foard.
Above: Jones laughs with Lauren Alexander-Persse and Linda Alexander. Right: Mr. Robert with a young fan, Eleanor Behrooz.
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Wendy Alexander-Persse, one of the chief organizers of the surprise, gives Jones a handful of balloons.
Jones spends a moment with nieces Darby Jones and Allison Haymes.
