Feature Story
Three decades of seeking the perfect book Entertaining the SwanCare community by finding readers the perfect book motivates Librarian Penny Felder, whose three decades of employment are being celebrated at SwanCare Bentley Park. Helping people is Mrs Felder’s passion and helping residents find a great book they will enjoy reading is a great reward. Mrs Felder said the community built around the retirement living complex library is a special one: “We have a consistent bunch of regulars and I love that the library has become something of a “social hub”,” she said. “I have a team of great volunteers who help deliver books to house-bound readers. This simple task allows people to forge connections - continuing to grow our community and providing a sense of purpose to those villagers who are physically able.
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“To many of our readers the library is their second home, and to be honest it is mine too! I have known one particular resident since I started here. In many ways she was like a mum to me,” Mrs Felder recalled fondly. SwanCare CEO Graham Francis said, “30 years is incredible! Our library is a tremendous resource that is testament to Penny’s dedication and enthusiasm. Penny is our librarian, our colleague and our friend and I am so proud of all she has achieved and all she continues to achieve in the library and in binding our community.”
