Local Library

Dear friends and neighbors, As America marks 250 years, this Fall/Winter 2026 issue asks not only what makes us proud to be Americans, but what that inheritance requires of us. Across these pages, patriotism takes many forms. It looks like neighbors joining together to put someone back on the road and help him reach a new job. It looks like a mother and daughter building a downtown business rooted in faith, family, beauty, and encouragement. It lives in the memories of Americ

by Karen Fritsche: Caldwellian, Professional Chef, Harrie's Friends Board Member, SHI International Employee, Garden Club Member, and Friend. Harries Friends isn't a "who" but a "what." It is a nonprofit fundraising organization dedicated to championing the Harry P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell through active community support. This essential group is made up of volunteers who generously contribute their time, skills, and expertise to raise funds and advocate for the