In the bag

Western Pocono Community Library Director Carol Kern, left, accepts a $1,000 donation from the West End Rotary Club to help the library retire its mortgage. Presenting the donation for the club are, from left, Debbie Borger, president, and Karin Breitlauch. The library hopes to raise $35,000 to pay off the note by Sept. 17. The club raised the money through a variety of fundraising events, efforts, including its annual Oktoberfest and Car Show and a Bingo event that features Longaberger baskets and handbags by Vera Bradley and Coach.