Rhythm & Roots Reunion, The Amends & a free kitten to good home!

As you may have heard, the Board has approved closing the Main library for Rhythm and Roots Reunion. We will be closed to the public Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 16-18.   Those who wish to use vacation days may do so, otherwise check with your supervisor to see when you can get in your hours. This year the Piedmont Stage will be in front of Inari Wines, right beside the library.  The street will be blocked off and closed to traffic.  

The Bristol Herald Courier had a nice article on the program with James Howe.  You can read it here:
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/jul/21/nationally-known-author-visits-bristol-public-libr-ar-1186239/

Did you know Nicki's son Christopher is in a band?  The Amends released their first album  last week.  To hear samples or to order their album, go to their Facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/theamendsband  And yes, Nicki is one proud mother!

As promised, here is a photo of Rebecca's kittens. Aren't they adorable???

There's a tortoiseshell, an orange boy, and two dilute tortoiseshell/calicoes (the light gray and orange ones.) One of the little dilutes is still available for adoption! You could have a Princess Di!

Chitchat!

 Congratulations to everyone involved in the James Howe program!  The response was wonderful, and there were a lot of happy people saying nice things about the library. Great job!

We've just heard that one of our favorite patrons, Bill Ivey, is finally back home.  He and wife Jerry hope to be back visiting the library soon.

Another visitor over the weekend was Nancy P, except she was actually behind the desk instead of in front of it.  Nancy may be filling in for Circ staff from time to time.  She was afraid she might have forgotten too much, but we're sure it'll all come back.

Happy Birthday!

Don the Music Man                July 24

(Don shares his birthday with another staff member who doesn't like to celebrate the date.  Quiet best wishes to her.)

Former Teen Librarian Tonia stopped by to visit.  She is still loving working five minutes from home.  She said she'd forgotten how big this place is!  She's invited Mr. Barry to visit and display his musical prowess.  That should be fun!  Read about it here! The red hair looks good, Tonia!

Joan also stopped by.  She's enjoying spending time with her grandsons, and little David spent the night with her.Naturally, he was as good as gold. 

Some of you may remember Dana Harr, who was Children's Librarian before Mrs. Michelle. Dana is now living and teaching in Wyoming.  She was back in town last weekend and she and Joyce had a good time catching up. 

Miss Allie stopped by to greet everyone on Tuesday, courtesy of her mom and handmaiden, Debbie.  Miss Allie has the most gracious manner imaginable and is very considerate towards her subjects.

We're awaiting a visit from Gatsby, the young Basset hound who is still trying to train Pam Neal!

Ask Rebecca about her adorable new additions, too!  Her latest stray cat had four kittens!  Three are already spoken for, but there's one little sweetie still looking for a home. Photos will be posted later. 

Kay would like everyone to know that there is a Pancakes for Puppies breakfast at Applebee's on Volunteer Parkway this Saturday, July 23 from 7:30 am til 10:00. You can have a wonderful breakfast for just $7.50 and a portion of the proceeds will go to pay medical expenses for some rescued dogs.  As many of you may know, Kay volunteers at the Sullivan County Animal Shelter and has saved many a life there.

Things to remember:

1. Wear pink on Wednesdays

2. Susan's Nook Book Club meets on Wednesdays at noon or Thursdays at 4:00 pm in the staff lounge

3. Check the Staff bulletin board in the hall near the staff entrance for updates
4. If you have any news to pass along, just let Jeanne know!

In the Pink!

 If you haven't signed the pink ribbon shirt, please check at the Circ desk or see Janice H.  It will be delivered on Thursday.  The ever talented Joyce made the shirt and she did a beautiful job as you can see!  Thanks to Melba for acting as Vanna White and modeling!  It's great to see so many people are remembering to wear pink on Wednesdays!

We had a good turn out for both showings of Farmageddon! It brought in folks from all around the area, too.


It's not too late to join Susan's Nook Book Clubs!  One meets on Wednesdays at noon, while the other meets at 4 pm on Thursdays.  See Susan in Reference for more information!

Happy Birthday!

Art Booher (Security)          July 18

Raise, LAB & Cowboys!

Obviously, Grandma Joan is a big influence on David Hutton!

Happy Birthday!

Bill McKenzie  July 6

Speaking of Avoca, they'll be celebrating the end of Summer Reading Program this week!  I hope there will be pictures taken to be posted online (hint, hint).  

Remember, Farmageddon will be shown this Saturday at 2 pm and 6 pm! It's a must see documentary for anyone concerned about the family farm and where and how our food is actually produced.

Be sure to see Brenda to sign the paperwork for our raise if she hasn't already tracked you down! We got a 1% raise this year. Also, there have been some changes to our insurance.  If you haven't checked out the changes, you may wish to do so.

The Art of the Highlands Art Exhibit will remain in the Virgie Fleenor Gallery through July. If you haven't had a chance to take a look at it, please treat yourself! There are some wonderful pieces.   

 The Patricia Freedman Literacy Academy is closed so staff can take some time off.  LAB will reopen on July 11. The Mount Rogers GED classes are meeting as scheduled.

If you've noticed that the McGlothlin-Street Main Reading Room (aka the adult reading area with the new books)  is looking most festive these days, thank Charlotte!  She's our reference volunteer who has a flair for decoration.  She's been making our displays look great for several months now.  Thank you, Charlotte!  For August we'd like to do a Cowboy theme as a way of pushing our Westerns and giving Janice Hoelscher an excuse to wear a Stetson. (I don't think Security will let her wear her six shooter.)  If anyone has any Western themed decorative items they'd like to donate to the cause we'd certainly  appreciate them!  Just be sure that it's something you wouldn't mind if it were damaged or disappeared because we all know accidents happen. . . as do disappearances. Git along, little doggies!

And thanks, Charlotte, for all your hard work for us!  We really appreciate it!