"One of the longest‑running public cake pan collections, begun in the late 1980s after a retired baker donated her extensive assortment and grown almost entirely through donations to more than 250 individual pans. The collection is a regional draw — patrons travel from other communities — and during a 2013 renovation the library added a dedicated alcove with custom shelving, engraved numbers for each pan that fit into metal slips, and a wall catalogue to make browsing straightforward, reflecting the library’s commitment to equitable access to tools and learning." - Emma Grillo