Long-time librarian and advocate for learning retires after many years of service to community

  • LaVerne Olson, who started her teaching career at Presho in 1946, has been an advocate for her community.
    LaVerne Olson, who started her teaching career at Presho in 1946, has been an advocate for her community.
  • Presho City Librarian LaVerne Olson, seated at her desk, hosted many elementary students at her annual book fairs held at the library. LaVerne retired as librarian as of July 31, 2020.
    Presho City Librarian LaVerne Olson, seated at her desk, hosted many elementary students at her annual book fairs held at the library. LaVerne retired as librarian as of July 31, 2020.
A three-hour shift on July 31, 2020, marked the end of LaVerne Olson’s 24 years as Librarian of Presho Public Library. That achievement becomes more impressive when it is placed into the context that this stretch followed a 46-year span as an educator and Librarian at Presho/Lyman Schools. Olson consistently dedicated herself to maximizing available resources while seeking to implement technology…

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