The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Community Service Award – Lindy Thomas! Lindy served as a teacher and librarian in the Southampton School District for 35 years. She is the author of “A Child’s Scrapbook of Vincentown,” written in 1987, published in 1990, and redone in 2019.

Ms. Thomas is a member of the Southampton Historical Society serving as a trustee for over 10 years.  She contributes to the Society’s newsletter “Hello Central” with monthly columns detailing local history of our area.  In addition, she serves as a docent at the old schoolhouse on Race St. for the annual 3rd grade tour sponsored by the Historical Society.

Ms. Thomas is an active member of the Vincentown Methodist Church where she contributes her time to various charitable events supported by the Church.  Most recently she procured a Ukrainian speaker for the Church and general public.  Due to her efforts, a Ukrainian Trust Chain was established and over $2000.00 was raised for the suffering people of Ukraine.

Lindy Thomas was a major part of the Southampton Schools 100th Anniversary celebration.  She prepared material for publication and promoted awareness of the Anniversary for all the citizens of Southampton. She has also spent many hours collecting items for gift baskets for the STAR Foundation golf outings.

We appreciate her kindness, commitment and generosity to her fellow citizens and community, as well as the time and talent she has devoted to the town she loves. With her service to others, Lindy Thomas makes our community a better place to live and enjoy.

Everyone is invited to come and celebrate Lindy on Tuesday, April 23rd at 7pm at the library. We will hold an award ceremony and have a reception with light refreshments immediately after.

Well it sure is beginning to look like spring. But temperatures this week might discourage setting those seedlings out just yet. Why not settle back and read a good book instead? A book to help you plan your garden; a book to plan your meals with all the fresh herbs and produce from your garden; or maybe just a good story to kick back and read in your easy chair.

If you’re not sure what to read why not join The Keen Readers? The library book club meets the second Thursday of the month, 7 pm, at the library. The book selection for April is The Mystery Guest, by Nita Prose.

In the Children’s Library,  the arrival of spring has Miss Kim thinking about summer. Once again we’ll have the annual backyard event with Magician Brian Richards, and, the ever popular Frog Jump. And Miss Kim has planned a fun filled month of Adventures in Wonderland, based on Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Stop by the library and visit for more information.

Last, but not least, spring into the season with Springtime Story Hour Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am. Call to let Miss Kim know you’re coming!

The waiting is over, RJ Haas will be at the library today, LEAP DAY, to draw the winning ticket on FACEBOOK LIVE at 1pm! Click on our link and join us!

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Come join us, the 2nd Thursday of every month, at 7:30pm in the Adult Library. Or, our second book club on Wednesday, February 21st at 1pm in the Adult Library. Please come and lets talk books!! Call the library (609) 859-3598, and register your spot today!!!

We are proud to be offering the opportunity to own not only an original oil painting by RJ Haas, but one with such meaning to those who hail from our community. “Winter View from the Library” is a beautiful winter scene, depicting the view from the front of our library, looking up Main Street, Vincentown.

Thanks to a favorite artist, we are holding a Winter Art Raffle, with all proceeds benefitting the library!

For $10.00 a ticket you are not only supporting our beloved library, but also owning an original piece of art work in oil by a well-known local artist, RJ Haas. The picture with frame measures 17 3/4″ x 15 3/4″.

Stop in today and pick up your tickets. Tickets are only available for a limited time, so be sure to secure your chance to win today!!

The snow has gone (for now) and we’re looking forward to a few warmer, wetter days. That will certainly get us in the mood for spring, thinking about gardening, fishing, baseball, the beach! BUT, winter is not over yet.  

So why not stop by the library, pick up a few books. These are the days to enjoy a good story while sitting in a warm cozy chair, read cookbooks with recipes you have no intention of making, plan a vegetable garden, look into a new hobby, learn more about that sport your child plays.

Also at the library, don’t forget Wednesday story hour, 10:30 a.m., with Miss Kim. Be sure to give her a call to let her know you’re coming.

The second Thursday of each month, 7 pm, the Keen Readers book club, led by Denise Pargeter, meets at the library. The book club is always happy to have new members with different reading interests. Leave your contact information so Denise can get in touch with you.

And don’t forget Valentines Day!

Cards are so expensive these days – why not make your own? The library will be hosting a Valentine card kit class, Creative Memories, presented by Debra Moorer.  The class is for all skill levels, open to adults and children and will be held on

January 30, 2024,, 3:45 – 4:45 in the Children’s Library.

Sign up early to reserve your space! 

*A class fee of $5.50 is charged by the presenter for materials

We will be following the County Library guidelines for today. Please stay home and wait for the township to take care of our roads. We will hang the open sign at 12:30 today. If you need any assistance from us here at the library, please feel free to call. Enjoy the snow from the comfort of your couch with your book in one hand and a warm cup of tea in the other.

Still trying to find that special gift? Stop in and order a brick for your loved one! Let Mom know how much you appreciate her bringing your children to story hour, just as she brought you. Celebrate our 100 years of service, with a gift that will last another 100 years. After you order your brick, don’t forget to stop in and pick up your card to put in their stocking!!

Thanks always for your support! Order your bricks today, online, or stop by the library and pick up an order form.

Have a peaceful holiday season and a Happy New Year.

Today, we bid farewell to a beloved member of our library community. Samuel Alloway, husband of former trustee and board president Judie Alloway, passed away on Tuesday, December 5th.  

In a time of great difficulty for our library, the Alloways were our generous benefactors, giving not only their time, but also their financial support. Sammy was a co-founder of the Jade Run 5k and remained a main sponsor for the 20 years the race was held. During Judie’s tenure as a trustee, the Alloways made significant contributions to our book fund and donated furnishings to the children’s library for story and craft time. Their kindness and generosity continue to this day, and impact all who visit our library. We are forever grateful for their contributions and their unwavering support.

The Board of Trustees offers our sincerest condolences to Judie, the Alloway family, and all those who were fortunate enough to know and love Sammy. He was a vital part of the library and Southampton community and his presence will be greatly missed.