The closing of the Kingsbury Kiosk on May 13 coincided with Mary Ann Shickman’s last day of work for the St. Louis Public Library. It was somehow fitting, as Mary Ann was the only librarian the Kiosk had ever known. On Friday, May 20, the Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council hosted a reception to honor Mary Ann and to thank her for her devoted service and her many kindnesses over the years to both readers and their pets.
Lois Schoemehl presented Mary Ann with a Proclamation from the Mayor. Bill Christman, resident artist, gave Mary Ann a unique trophy. The Council’s Executive Director, Nancy Farmer, organized a lovely buffet for council members and friends who came to say thank you and to wish Mary Ann well.
