It is with sadness but many fond memories that we report the passing of Frances Rapin, former President and longtime Director of the Friends of the Redwood Libraries, at the age of 103. Frances remained an active volunteer until almost the age of 100, coming in to help with various tasks in the back room every week.

During her time as President, she was the spark behind the creation of our Serendipity Book Store. Over the course of her service she was honored by the Humboldt Library Foundation with its Helen Everett Award and also by FRL with our Community Service Award, which now bears her name. Her many contributions to the Friends over the years will be remembered with gratitude.