Director's Take
Posted on Jul 20, 2010
Tough as Nails Outside, Squishy Marshmallow Inside
Here's one of the things I love best about libraries -- there are all these amazing books, CDs and DVDs for anyone to check out any time for FREE! The next best thing is that we have this wonderful honor system where we trust people to take books home and to bring them back for others to use. Where else is there such a fantastic opportunity for people?
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Posted on Jul 07, 2010
Freedom For Speech
Two recent events -- a book challenge and a divisive Fourth of July keynote speaker -- stirred my juices around the topic of our country's Constitution and the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. As a librarian, I have an intense commitment to supporting each and every person's freedom for speech. It's an interesting place to be because I sometimes end up defending people I don't necessarily agree with, mainly because I believe in their right to their opinion and their right to express it.
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Posted on Jun 10, 2010
How Will Library Budget Cuts Affect You?
It's not official until the County Commissioners approve the budget in July, but here's what I'm expecting for the library for the coming year. I have hard news and I see signs of hope.
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Posted on Apr 06, 2010
Library Addition Project Will Go To Voters
Good news! The library is one step closer to getting funding for our addition and improvements project! Yesterday the County Commissioners and Town Council agreed to place the library on the August SPET ballot.
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Posted on Mar 01, 2010
See Library Addition Design in 3-D
Come see the library addition design in 3-D! Architects Peggy Gilday and Dennis Humphries will present floor plans, elevations and models, demonstrating different views of the exterior and interior of the building on Thursday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the Library's Reading Room. This is a great opportunity to see more of the details of the proposed addition to the library.
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