2011 Harry Potter Program

It was a lot of work but the crowd loved the program. We had the entire library decorated. All the staff was in costume. pin the snitch on the seeker was the favorite game.

PTH Schedule Computerized

Well, after 3 years of waiting the schedule for pth is now computerized. I am soooooo happy. The program not only lets me see where someone is working but also their hours. It will send out all confirmations which used to take alot of time. I have been working the desk 6 hours a day which leaves no time for anything else. We work short handed alot...can't wait until the economy gets better. Next week we have our Halloween Storytime program. I need to check out what books I will be doing.On a personal note they started the construction at the house. The cement truck was there today to pour the cement in the concrete blocks.

July 14th

We have topped last years SRC total which was 880..it is 918 as of today with a week left and two programs to go. The volunteens have done a great job. Will be glad when it is over.

SRC Arrangements

It is that time of year to start planning for SRC and the big kickoff. I have scheduled Sneaks to visit four of the local elementary schools. I have the Sneaks costume reserved and a volunteer to wear the suit. I have talked with the one elementary school and their students are going to make drawings and we will decorate the library with them. We had a meeeting and out of 10 different crafts we picked 3 they are paper plate pictures, clown and girl made out of clothes pins, a magic wand. There will be chalk to draw your favorite character or book cover outside and a teen rap poetry wall. Still trying to get volunteers for face painting. The t-shirts went on advance sale today to staff and teachers. We have not had any volunteen applications returned yet.

March 19, 2009

I had a program on personal safety which the county police crime prevention unit spoke to the patrons. Not very good turn out only 9 people showed up. People are not coming out after dark. The library is very deserted once the sun goes down. The next program is on Saturday morning. Hope we get a better crowd otherwise no more programs for adults...the ones for kids always get a hugh turnout.

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.

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