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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Last LATI Post

The project showcase was yesterday. It was fun seeing all 28 of the participants. The projects were really interesting. We received our certificates and everyone was relieved to have finished. I don't know if I will be using this blog anymore or not. I am a little conflicted about it. I never kept a journal before, but it was interesting to read the earlier posts and remember the long journey to this point. You may see me back in the future.

LATI POST for Week of October 29

I was busy this week getting replacements for the days in December for the person that retired. On Monday we found out her permanent replacement will start in January. I was able to find someone for all but two days. We will work short handed on those two days and hope we are not really busy.
The Halloween program for Babies in Bloom went well; 43 babies and 41 adults at the first session and 54 babies and 52 adults for the second session.
I finished the cut outs for my felt boards. Now all I have left is the name tags for the stories with the book title and author. I am glad it is finished since next week will be too hectic to get anything done. I am hosting two major programs, meeting with a new information person to set up their on the job training at our branch, and attend training at another branch. Thursday with the showcase will be here before you know it. Bye for now.