WILTON – A memorial donation was given to the Wilton Free Public Library recently, honoring Sue Kelley, a life skills and computer instructor for Adult Basic Education. She died of cancer in the summer.

Co-workers from the Literacy Volunteers of Franklin County made the donation, making it possible to add the following picture books to the children’s room collection: “A Story for Bear” by Dennis Haseley, “White is for Blueberry” by George Shannon, “How Chipmunk Got His Stripes” by Joseph Bruchac and “Buddy Unchained” by Daisy Bix.

Carolyn Balsam, a Literacy Volunteers board member, recommended the purchase of the book “A Story for Bear,” which highlights literacy, because Kelley was especially fond of it.

Dottie Richard, a student of Kelley’s for many years and a patron of the library, said, “She wasn’t just a tutor, she became a very good friend. Sue was a remarkable lady with a terrific smile. She would help whenever I needed help.” Dottie noted that Kelley would often take her out for lunch or bring her to plays and clogging programs.

For more information about tutor training for the Literacy Volunteers, call Joan Moes at 778-3460 at the Adult Basic Education office.

The Wilton Free Public Library’s hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.