Pat Nowak of Grayslake sign the birthday at the Warren-Newport Library 40th Anniversary Homecoming in Gurnee on Sunday, January 20, 2013. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media
Vicki Paddock, a children's librarian who live in Gurnee, signs the birthday card at the Warren-Newport Library's 40th Anniversary Homecoming in Gurnee on Sunday, January 20, 2013. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media
Library Executive Director Stephen Bero and board president Laurie Styrcula at the Warren-Newport Library both 40th Anniversary Homecoming in Gurnee on Sunday, January 20, 2013. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media
Library board president Laurie Styrcula speaks at the Warren-Newport Library both 40th Anniversary Homecoming in Gurnee on Sunday, January 20, 2013. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media
Friends of the library stand up for recognition at the Warren-Newport Library 40th Anniversary Homecoming in Gurnee on Sunday, January 20, 2013. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media
Library Executive Director Stephen Bero and Jon Beausoleil who works in the children's department, sing happy birthday to the Warren-Newport Library at the 40th Anniversary Homecoming in Gurnee on Sunday, January 20, 2013. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media
Library Executive Director Stephen Bero and Jon Beausoleil who works in the children's department, sing happy birthday to the Warren-Newport Library at the 40th Anniversary Homecoming in Gurnee on Sunday, January 20, 2013. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media
Ruby was the color of the day at the Warren-Newport Public Library District’s 40th anniversary bash on Sunday. The color was everywhere, from clothing to decorations. It was also a topic of conversation as more than 50 community members gathered at the library to celebrate. …
