Library 5K event to return

Catherine O'Sullivan, director of the Intercourse Library, knows that prior to her employment with the organization, a 5K race with the title "Bookin' for Books" was held. Now, the library is bringing back the event with the simple title Intercourse Library 5K.

The run will be held at the library, 31 Center St., Intercourse, on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. Packet pickup and race-day registration will begin at 8:45 a.m. and last until 9:30 a.m. Runners will receive refreshments at the end of the race, and results will be available instantly.

The course, which has been laid out by Every Mountain Outdoors and RunPA, will leave from the library and travel through scenic farmland. The route is considered flat and fast with some rolling hills.

Awards will be given to the overall top male and female runners, along with the top three male and female runners in seven age groups - 19 and under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70 and up.

Organizers hope to raise $5,000 from race registrations and sponsorships. O'Sullivan would like to use the funds to expand library offerings. "We would like to add more programs and be open more hours," noted O'Sullivan. Currently the library is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. On Fridays, the library is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays, the library is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gap branch, located at 835 Houston Run Drive, Gap, is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

Readers who would like to take part in the race may visit http://www.EveryMountainOutdoors.com/events and scroll down to the Intercourse Library 5K information. Questions about the event, which will be held rain or shine, may be directed to Jason Logue at 717-598-2725 or jasonlogue@comcast.net.

The Intercourse Library is part of the Library System of Lancaster County. The library's service area encompasses Leacock, Paradise, and Salisbury townships.