A packed-out party of guests filled the mezzanine level at Takapuna Library on Wednesday May 29th to farewell long-time Library Manager Helen Woodhouse in what was described as a 'Farewell Festival'. A pianist played while guests from Auckland Libraries, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, Friends of Takapuna Library and the community shared recollections of Helen and the changes she led across her three decades of service at the library. Several representatives of these organisations spoke and paid tribute to Helen's work. Helen followed up these glowing accolades by acknowledging the great team of people she's had around her and how it was always fun. The number of people there, and the tribute book full of messages, was a testament of how popular Helen was and how much she will be missed.