In the January 28 edition of The Spirit, a Delaware County-based community newspaper, Sharon Hill Public Library Director Richard Ashby was the subject of a comprehensive article covering his recent elevation to become the first African American president of the of the Pennsylvania Library Association in history.

Authored by Spirit correspondent Joe Rafter, the article chronicles Ashby’s journey from working as a library security guard to his current position as SHPL Director, along with his history-making achievement in becoming president of the 125-year old state library organization.

Read the full article online at MySpiritNews.com

Last modified: February 2, 2026