It was quite the bash on the evening of Oct. 26 for Northeast Harbor Library’s retiring director Bob Pyle, as well-wishers turned out to greet Pyle and enjoy animated conversation and tasty hors d’ouevres.

The evening marked Pyle’s retirement after more than 40 years of service as librarian and director.

At the same time, people had a chance to greet new director Brook Minner, who moved to Maine in 2002 after …