Dear Patrons,
We were very sorry to hear that beloved children's author Beverly Cleary, who has lived in the Carmel area for more than 50 years, passed away last week at the age of 104.
Her humorous and lively characters, including Ramona Quimby and Henry Huggins, have captivated readers since she first wrote about Henry and his dog Ribsy in 1950.
We still remember the first time we read her books, and it gives us great joy when they get checked out from the library today.
She will be greatly missed.
Best,
Your Library Staff
