On a sun-kissed

Wednesday morning, many of Senoia's long-time residents turned out at

the Senoia Library to honor a woman who brought the magic of reading to

many in the city.

The Julie Blount

Humphrey Children's Reading Center was dedicated Wednesday to one of the

city's residents who passed away last week.

During the

dedication ceremony, library board chairman Totsie McKnight told the large

crowd how Humphrey had worked with the library since the 1970s.

"It's

been rumored that she has read every book on these shelves," McKnight

said.

McKnight said

Humphrey spent many hours teaching children how to read and appreciate

books.

Senoia Mayor

Dianne Cleveland recalled how one of her lasting memories of Humphrey

is her sitting on the bench in front of the library reading to her grandchildren.

Throughout

the dedication, many of Humphrey's family and friends choked back tears

as recollections of Humphrey's life were told to the crowd.

Humphrey's

work at the library will be evident for any who enter the building. A

plaque stands over the door to the children's room with her name on it,

and there is also a picture of the book-loving resident prominently displayed

in the building.

After the dedication,

families and friends gathered in the children's area for refreshm ents.