Monday, December 15, 2008

Monday, December 15, 2008

Setting up programs for the spring. I am so excited the Maryland Master Gardeners have agreed to host a program called organic kitchen gardens. I think the turnout will be big for the program. The economy is bad so alot of people may want to grow their own herbs and vegetables.
The county health department is hosting a program on drug and alcohol abuse. I dont know if many people will come or not...oh well they don't have a mr yuck program so this was similar.
Smoky the bear will come but can only book him 30 days prior to program so I will wait for the fall. We can announce it during storytime.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

AUGUST 28, 2008

SRC IS OVER THIS SATURDAY....We survived it. The library was closed for 10 days while they re-carpeted the place. Old carpet was down since 1992...it was long overdue for a change. The place looks nice and clean. We rearranged the juvenile area and made a play area for the little ones. The mothers are really happy with the change. Went for training on the new computer system which makes one step in our present system into three and you have to use the mouse for most of the entries instead of changing and using a key..oh well guess even progress sometimes seems like it takes a step backwards...bye for now

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

July 23, 2008

The A/C is still broken. We have large fans running which makes it hard to hear.Autumn can't come soon enough. The last of the summer reading programs is over and it went well. The performer was 30 minutes late but everyone was patient and we had no problems with the crowd.
We are moving things around in the library. The young adult section was moved to the opposite corner from the juvenile section. We are getting rid of the spinners and the paperback books are shelved on regular shelves in alphabetical order by author. It makes finding a book a lot faster. The new carpet arrives on August 9th. We will be closed for two weeks.
I have joined twitter.com and enjoy reading the posts on it. Since we don't use our real names you can find out what is happening in the other branches. People seem more open to giving out information. Well got to go for now.

Monday, June 30, 2008

June 30, 2008

Our kickoff was a hugh success. There was so many people in the place it was difficult to walk around. Everyone seemed to have a good time. The volunteers did a great job with the face painting. Our guest entomologist was a big hit with the kids. They were lined up to show him their bugs in a jar.
The a/c has broken down again. It was 85 degrees and we were kept open.. the next day they brought in fans for us. Two weeks later and it still wasn't fixed, we closed early on Saturday when the computers started to break. Today the repair man said he patched it up but it won't last very long. I am not surprised since during the winter we wore coats while we worked because of no heat. Everyone said we would get heat by May and they were right. Can't wait until autumn, it should start to cool down then. Got to go for now ...see you later.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

May 27, 2008

Well, SRC plans are picking up steam. I went to a training session for the program. I am really excited about it. The parts for the praying mantis which will be a treasure hunt is all cut out. The directions are printed and ready. The tissue paper for the butterfly wings is cut. The egg cartons for the bug eyes are cut and the pipe cleaners came in. I just need to put one together as the example as well as the paper plate - the bumble bee and lady bug. I have 5 volunteers for face painting on the day of the kickoff. need to remember to bring in small paint brushes. The carts for the books arrived on Friday. Some of the books have been pulled and placed on the carts. Hopefully the rest of the list of books will be pulled this week. Next week we decorate the library with all the bugs we have made. I think the kids will really enjoy the decorations. We have a about 900 more registration bags to stuff. Got to go for now.

Monday, March 24, 2008

March 24 entry

The day long training was great. I got alot of ideas for story time. Next month I will begin hosting the Babies in Bloom program. I have to memorize nursery rhymes. I hope the programs go well.
My SRC program is starting to come together. I have volunteers cutting up egg cartons for the one craft. I ran off 300 copies of another craft that will need cut out. I received notice some of the items I ordered are not available. I have to get to the craft store and buy some face paint. I purchased the paper plates for the bumble bee craft. it is too soon to buy the lolly pops for the third craft.
I only have two months to get everything ready. Next month the sign up for volunteens start. I hope we get atleast 5 kids to help this year. Well, got to leave for now see you later.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

February 27, 2008

I finally found time to make an entry. The plans for summer reading club is coming along. I have a list of things I need to order for the crafts which will be bug eyes made from egg cartons, butterfly made with tissue paper and a clothespin, bee made from wax paper and paper plates and a treasure hunt that pieces put together make a praying mantis. I got confirmation for a guest entomologist to tell the kids what bugs they have caught. I need purchase some more supplies and then start to get the crafts ready for the kids.
I also just finished a book for a book banter that is coming up in March. Next week I have day long training on programming. I am looking forward to it.
Well I have to go for now.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

NEW YEAR 2008

I decided to drop in for a short visit. Even though I only entered posts in the blog for a few months, I missed not making entries. I can't believe it is a new year.
Things will be slowing down at work since the replacement person started on Jan. 7th.
I have been busy getting ready for the spring story times. I have prepared two and I now have a stack of books on my desk to read for the next one. Only one more after that to complete. I am starting to think of things for the summer reading club. I am in charge of it this year and I am really excited about it. I am thinking about setting up another blog were other staff members can leave ideas. The kick off is June 18th so I have to start making the decorations for the room, line up face painters and decide on the crafts...maybe have a treasure hunt. Well got to go for now but I have decided to keep this blog going.