GLASGOW, Ky. — Lenora Ann Coates Metcalfe, who spent much of her career serving the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library and the Barren County community, died July 12 at the age of 87.

According to her obituary, Metcalfe was born July 11, 1939, in New York City. She graduated from Cathedral High School in New York before earning a bachelor’s degree in library science from Western Kentucky University while working full-time at Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library in Glasgow.

Her obituary said Metcalfe’s career was dedicated to the Glasgow library, where she worked inside the library and served as the driver of the Barren County Bookmobile.

Through the bookmobile, Metcalfe visited rural areas and county schools, delivering books and promoting access to reading materials, according to her obituary.

The obituary described Metcalfe as someone with a strong love for books and reading. She continued visiting used book sales throughout her life in search of new books.

“We are grateful for the part she played in the history of the library and the books and smiles she brought to the community over the years. We are thinking of her friends and family during this time,” according to a statement from the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library.

Outside of her work at the library, Metcalfe volunteered with the Barren River Animal Welfare Association, where she served as treasurer, according to her obituary.

She was also known for her care of animals, including her cats, Jet and Zulu, the obituary said.

Visitation will be held Sunday, July 19, from 1-5 p.m. at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, 801 N. Race St., Glasgow.

A second visitation will be held Monday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home East in Louisville, followed by a memorial service at 12:30 p.m. and interment at Floydsburg Cemetery in Crestwood.

The family requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to local animal shelters in honor of Metcalfe’s dedication to animal welfare.