Patron Spotlight: Gwendolyn Watson
Librarians are not supposed to have favorites, but if we did, Gwendolyn Watson would be high on our list. Mrs. Watson has been a patron of the Freeport Memorial Library since moving to Freeport in 1986.
Mrs. Watson is a retiree of the Westbury Public Schools where for 28 years she was a secretary to the principal in one of the district schools. Before that she worked at Adelphi University for 10 years, serving as secretary in the religious center, and later as a secretary in the physical education department.
Being retired allows Mrs. Watson the opportunity to visit the Library frequently. Besides having the opportunity to read numerous books, she finds the many sources of reference materials and programs available to the community outstanding.
Mrs. Watson, who has a strong interest in travel, has been around the globe; highlights include her visits to the United Kingdom and China. Before she books a trip, she plans her itinerary at the Library by taking advantage of our travel books, magazines, DVDs, and monthly travel lectures.
When not visiting exotic places, Mrs. Watson enjoys taking her grandchildren to local museums and botanical gardens with the Library’s free museum passes. She is also a regular at the Library’s Sunday concerts and enjoys the Library’s monthly art exhibits and art receptions.
Mrs. Watson believes that education is a life-long experience that includes reading books, visiting museums, and traveling to new places. When not keeping her mind fit, she keeps physically fit by taking various exercise classes including aquacize, tai-chi, yoga, and zumba.
Mrs. Watson is a longtime member of the Friends of the Freeport Memorial Library. She is also the proud mother of three children and eight grandchildren.
