Carolyn Crain, San Marino City Librarian, Dies

Carolyn Crain, former City Librarian, died on May 8 after two decades of struggle against breast cancer.

Crain began her illustrious career with the City of Monrovia as an Adult Services Librarian. Three years later, she served as the Yucaipa Branch Librarian for San Bernardino County as well as the Regional Librarian where she supervised twelve (12) of their branch libraries. In 1990, Crain was appointed the City Librarian for the City of San Marino by then City Manager John Nowak. While at San Marino, Crain spearheaded the drive to build the new library.

City Manager Ballantyne praised Crain, stating, “You will not find a more passionate individual who is committed to library services. Carolyn accomplished a lot here in San Marino, and it has been an honor to have shared in those accomplishments.”

Crain served as City Librarian until February of this year, when ill health forced her retirement.

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Obituary in the Los Angeles Times: http://www.legacy.com/latimes/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=109664800