Observing 80 years of service to the community, Hobbs Public Library officials celebrated on Tuesday. “We’re all proud of our library,” said Library Director Sandy Farrell on Monday. Libraries have changed over the years, from card catalogues that Farrell says she remembers fondly to modern computer-based catalogues. Books galore are supplemented with DVDs and audio material, a computer lab and a …

Observing 80 years of service to the community, Hobbs Public Library officials celebrated on Tuesday. “We’re all proud of our library,” said Library Director Sandy Farrell on Monday. Libraries have changed over the years, from card catalogues that Farrell says she remembers fondly to modern computer-based catalogues. Books galore are supplemented with DVDs and audio material, a computer lab and a …