Jenny Baran and Marc Chan are excited about the upcoming building renovation.

The couple, who have lived in Westford for three years, are regulars at the J.V. Fletcher Library. “It’s one of the first places we felt a sense of community after we moved here,” Marc said.  “It’s great to have a space where we recognize people, and where we are recognized.”

After attending one of the Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library’s book sales – the first indoor sale post-pandemic –  the two were inspired to volunteer their time. “I love sorting books!” Jenny said. “It’s very satisfying!” In addition to sorting and restocking during the sales, the couple often help with set up and take down. They also hang up the book sale advertising posters around town.

Their fondness for libraries began early on. Marc, 26, developed an appreciation when he was deployed overseas with the military. He found the base library was a great resource for English-language materials; he particularly enjoyed reading about the tech industry. Jenny, 27, remembers going to the library every Saturday with their dad when they were growing up. “We’d fill a giant tote with books,” they said.