GUTHRIE MEMORIAL LIBRARY – HANOVERS PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES RECENT AWARDS

Media Contact: Valerie Meyers, Communications Manager
Borough of Hanover
44 Frederick St., Hanover, PA 17331
717-637-3877 x 1002
VMeyers@HanoverBoroughPA.gov
www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov
 
October 22, 2026
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
GUTHRIE MEMORIAL LIBRARY – HANOVERS PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES RECENT AWARDS
 
HANOVER, PA — Guthrie Memorial Library – Hanover’s Public Library is pleased to announce three recent awards recognizing its commitment to adult literacy, health and wellness education, and inclusive employment opportunities within the community.
 
Adult Services Manager Annie-Laure Woappi accepted two awards from PA Forward® in recognition of the library’s weekly Senior Health and Wellness Workshops: the 2026 Best Health Literacy Program Award and the overall Best Adult Literacy Program Award. Annie-Laure Woappi has been with the library for 25 years and began organizing the Senior Health and Wellness Workshops in 2018 to address the need for a space for seniors in our community.
 
PA Forward is a statewide literacy initiative of the Pennsylvania Library Association that promotes five essential literacies: Basic Literacy, Information Literacy, Civic and Social Literacy, Health Literacy, and Financial Literacy. These skills support individual success, community progress, and quality of life. As a PA Forward Gold Star Library, Guthrie Memorial Library incorporates these five literacies into its free programs and services, helping community members of all ages build knowledge and access valuable resources.
 
The award-winning Senior Health and Wellness Workshops are held every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. in the library’s Bare Center. The weekly sessions often feature guest speakers who share information on health and wellness topics, along with games and activities that encourage learning and social connection. Each workshop concludes with a free hot lunch and social hour for eligible participants.
 
In addition to the PA Forward awards, Guthrie Memorial Library has been selected as The Arc of York & Adams Counties’ 2026 Employer of the Year for its outstanding support of The Arc’s Penn Employment Program.
The Employer of the Year Award recognizes a community employer that goes above and beyond to provide meaningful opportunities, support, and an inclusive environment for individuals participating in employment programs. Through its partnership with Penn Employment, Guthrie Memorial Library has helped participants develop workplace skills, contribute to the community, and gain valuable experience in an inclusive setting.
 
The Arc of York & Adams Counties recognized the library’s commitment to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasizing the important role inclusive workplaces play in helping individuals build skills, achieve personal goals, and succeed in their communities.
 
The Employer of the Year Award will be presented during The Arc of York & Adams Counties’ Annual Meeting & Donor Recognition Night in November.
 
"We are beyond proud of our staff members and the positive impact they have made in addressing the needs of our community through innovative programs and partnerships,” stated Branch Librarian Jennifer Croney. “These recent awards affirm the role of Guthrie Memorial Library as a welcoming and inclusive environment representing education, recreation, and progress in Hanover, Pennsylvania."
 
These recognitions highlight Guthrie Memorial Library’s continued dedication to providing educational opportunities, promoting community well-being, and fostering an environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn, participate, and thrive.
 
For additional information, contact the Borough of Hanover at 717-637-3877 or Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov or for program details contact the Guthrie Memorial Library at 717-632-5183 or GuthrieLibrary@YorkLibraries.org. 
 
 
ABOUT THE GUTHRIE MEMORIAL LIBRARY – HANOVER’S PUBLIC LIBRARY
Since 1911 the Guthrie Memorial Library – Hanover’s Public Library has been a welcoming environment representing education, recreation, and progress, forming a cultural connection that joins people through text, technology, and meeting spaces with the vision of giving Hanover area residents access to the information they need in order to live their best lives. The Library is located at 2 Library Place, Hanover, York County, PA and can be reached at 717-632-5183 or by email at GuthrieLibrary@YorkLibraries.org. 
More information is also available at www.YorkLibraries.org/find-a-library/hanover-guthrie/. 
 
 
ABOUT THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER
The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, metal fabrication, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 33 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is also available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.