Mary Ann Douglas, a longtime employee of Topsham Public Library, plans to retire after 26 years with the institution.

The library’s board of trustees and staff will host a public reception for Douglas from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library.

Douglas has been employed by the library since 1986, according to a library release. She worked at the original library in the Whitten House on Pleasant Street, at the Naval Annex on School Administrative District 75 property and finally, at the library’s current location on Foreside Road.

Douglas began her career at the library as a volunteer. She was a member of the library board of trustees and worked in all areas of the library. As a staff member, she helped physically move the library three times.

Her current duties include Interlibrary Loan, circulation, Readers Advisory and Large Print ordering and maintenance.

Described as a strong library supporter, Douglas “will be leaving the staff in June to spend time gardening, quilting and of course, reading,” the release states.

The reception on Saturday will take place in the Highlands Community Room in the Topsham Public Library at 25 Foreside Road. Refreshments will be served and a presentation recognizing Douglas’ achievements will take place at 2 p.m.

For more information, call the library at 725-1727 or visit the library online at www.topshamlibrary.org.