Press release from Livermore Public Library:
Oct. 16, 2020
The Livermore Public Library is proud to recognize several outstanding volunteers who have provided exceptional service to the Livermore community. Emily Oblath has been selected as the Livermore Public Library’s 2020 Volunteer of the Year. For approximately four years, Emily Oblath gave nearly every Saturday morning to the Livermore community by volunteering in the Livermore Public Library’s Create Lab, a pop-up makerspace designed for children in grades K – 6. Emily was one of the first volunteers to join the makerspace in 2016. She learned how to use the Create Lab equipment, including a sewing machine and a Cricut Maker, so that she could assist children in their use. Emily became a helper that young participants looked forward to seeing. In addition to her role in the Create Lab, Emily frequently volunteered to assist…