Adults in the Children's Library, Assistant Supervisor, and More

Adults in the Children's Library

From Jud:  "Back in Feb. there was a reminder about the “no unaccompanied adults in Children’s Library” policy. The reason for the reminder was that an adult had been sent there to use the copier. Let me be more explicit this time: please do not send adults to the Children’s Library to use the copier."

 

In a somewhat related note, Saratoga is trying to fix the coin operated public copier but they aren't sure if they can get the needed part for the coin box.  Reference staff are making copies in the Reference workroom, but if the patron has anything complex, you may want to suggest  Bristol Office Supplies, Minuteman Press, The UPS Store, or other photocopying establishment. Updates will follow as soon as we hear from Saratoga.

Assistant Supervisor for LIS

As many of you may have heard, we have a new position at Main: Assistant Supervisor for Lending and Information Services.  We had four very good, very worthy candidates apply for the job, all bringing their own special strengths and perspectives.  In the end, only one could hold the position.  The winning candidate is Christy Lunsford out of the Reference Department.   Congratulations, Christy!

She'll be working on staff schedules, assigning tasks, and working toward making BPL an even better place for both our patrons and our staff.  It's not an easy job;  it will require everyone's cooperation to make it work, but we have faith that our extremely capable and congenial staff can make that happen. 

Update on Joyce's Quilt Blocks

While we don't know where all seventeen or so are placed, you can see several at the Lights at Stone Mill in Abingdon.  There are other exhibit locations throughout Abingdon where some of Joyce's work may peek out at you, but if you don't want to do a lot of roaming around Wolf Hills, then Lights is your best bet.  Joyce says there are a lot of beautiful blocks out there, many done by the members of her Quilters' Guild.

The Return of Harrison!

Mr. Gilley stopped by to let us know that he hopes to be back next week.  He looked rested and fit, if maybe a little bored. Okay, maybe a lot bored.  He's looking forward to taking up the beat again. Hope to see you Tuesday, Mr. G!

 Events at Main & Avoca

• Dr. Robin Feierabend kicked off the new season of the Health Education Series with "New Hypertension and Cholesterol Guidelines: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." There will be a new Health Education program every second Thursday of the month in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room.  The start time has been changed to 6:30 instead of 7:00.  Upcoming topics include Summer Hazards, Joint Replacement, and Diabetes.
• ArtSmart Class will meet at 10 am on Saturday, April 12
• Sunday, April 13, three  award-winning poets will be doing a poetry reading in honor of National Poetry Month.  This program will begin at 2 pm in the J.Henry Kegley Meeting Room.
• National Library Week is April 13-19.
• The Children's Department is having the Caterpillar Crawl which will start at the Farmer's Market at 6 pm on April 14.  At 6:30, participants can meet KC the Caterpillar, make crafts, and have a snack in the Children's Library. 
• The final Tax Help session will be on Tuesday, April 15, from 5:30 until 7:30. 
• There will be a library luncheon on Wednesday, the 16th, starting at noon. Members of both City Councils have been invited as well as the Board of Trustees and other dignitaries. We would like as many staff members as possible to attend, but we will also have to keep the library open so we will be looking at the schedule to see what can be done.  Please let Jeanne or Christy know if you wish to attend.  If you do not attend, lunches will still be available. Doris needs to have a physical count so they'll know how many tables and chairs to set up.