Crystal Falls District Community Library Director Evelyn Gathu was named Librarian of the Year by the Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation. Gathu, right, receives her award from Jessica Luther of the Alpena Library, 2024 Librarian of the Year. Gathu will be honored during an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the library. (Submitted photo)

Evelyn Gathu

Crystal Falls District Community Library Director Evelyn Gathu was named Librarian of the Year by the Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation. Gathu, right, receives her award from Jessica Luther of the Alpena Library, 2024 Librarian of the Year. Gathu will be honored during an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the library. (Submitted photo)

CRYSTAL FALLS — Crystal Falls District Community Library Director Evelyn

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