On January 27 the Kellogg Library threw a party for Larry Covey, who is retiring after working in the library for over 40 years.

Larry worked for both the Circulation and Document Delivery departments as Stack Supervisor, and was a familiar sight to many in his protective blue smock. When Larry started at the library in 1969, Pierre Trudeau was our prime Minister, bread cost 20 cents a loaf, the average cost of a car was $2250, and the average income was $5976. The Beatles released Abbey Road and Yellow Submarine was a hit (George Harrison had his tonsils out). And needless to say there wasn’t a computer to be seen anywhere!

In honor of this auspicious occasion Larry’s colleague Nadine Day-Boutilier baked an awesome cake which highlights Larry’s passion for fishing, something he can pursue now at his leisure.

Larry we’ll miss you and we wish you all the best!