29 September 2014

29 September 2014 I know that this is not Wednesday when I usually write this blog but this is a special week for us at the Library. Rachel is leaving the library after nearly 18 years of service. She is retiring but will still be in the area. We will be having an open house for her on Thursday, 2 October, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come in and say good-bye to Rachel. If you are unable to come to the open house, we have a memory book on the circulation desk for patrons to sign. She will be missed by the readers in the monthly book club and by staff as she was the head of circulation. You will be familiar with the lady taking over Rachel's position, Beth Dowson. Last year she was our reference/Young Adult librarian. Beth will be taking over the selection of fiction materials, take over head clerk duties and the book discussion group. She will be splitting here time between here and her position in Comstock Library. You will also see more of our weekend clerk Emily as she will be taking 14 of Rachel's hours. Emily has been here for two years and has worked as a circulation clerk and has also helped in the processing of new library materials.--------Remember that Storytimes have begun and Miss Kristy has got them working and learning. On Monday at 10:15 a.m. there is Toddler Time this is for the children from 2-4 years of age. Wednesday is a busy morning with Babytime starting at 9:30 a.m. This is for children under 2 years of age. Also on Wednesday morning starting at 10:30 a.m. we have Preschool/Family Storytime. This is for children from 4-5 years of age. Each program is geared to the age levels and includes singing, stories and other activities. These programs are free of charge and now sign-up is required. Andrea has begun her Teen Scene program for grades 8 through high school. Finally there is the Tween hangouts for the 5th through 8th grade students. There are crafts, games and group activities and they are held after school. The teens on Turesday at 3:00 p.m. and the Tweens on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. -------- The Brown Bag Classic club is reading Dracula for October. A good scary book for Halloween is the quintessential horror book. Second only the Sherlock Holmes as a character portrayed in film, Dracula still apppeals to public a 115 years after being published. Like other books made into movies, the book is better as it takes you into the thoughts of the main characters. Copies can are being held at the circulation desk. -------- Until next week, keep reading John Sheridan, Director