We Survived the Eclipse! Birthdays, Continuing Education, And More

Continuing Education

 The old Security cubby (shared by Kay!) is now a Continuing Education resource center.  There is a small but growing collection of books on library related topics such as maker spaces, wordpress for libraries, difficult conversations, etc.  You can earn an hour of CE time by reading one of the books.  Also, you can use that computer for webinars.

Policy Updates

The Staff Manual has had minor updates.  There is a new Circulation policy which has some significant changes, especially to our service are which now includes all of the Tennessee counties in the Holston River Region and adds Scott County in Virginia.  Copies will be available if you wish to peruse them.

 

The Great Eclipse of 2017

Yes, we managed to survive the eclipse mania.  Thanks to all the staff who handled the "Do you have any eclipse glasses" queries with grace and a smile.  You are the best!

Thanks to Rita for the awesome photos!  Remember, she's doing a photography class on Monday, September 25, at 2 pm!

Kitchen Witch

A new Kitchen Witch has flown into the Staff Lounge.  Isn't she lovely?

Kudos to Candess!

Wonderful Candess has taken it upon herself to clean the sink in the staff lounge.  Brenda G. says she's never seen it look so nice!  The Kitchen Witch agrees, and visited Blackbird Bakery to get her a little treat. Thank you, Candess!

Kristin August 21

T.J.  August 24

Eclipse glasses

We have finally received our eclipse glasses!

Although we'd anticipated receiving a thousand, we've at least received 500.  Here's how they'll be distributed:

• 50 for staff (at the time clock)
• 50 for Children's
• 50 for Teens
• 100 for Avoca
•  250 for Bristol

We'll be distributing 100 glasses on August 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room as part of Eclipse Safety Event; we'll give away the remainder on August 18 at 1:00 p.m. in the Gallery.  Children's and Teens will give away their glasses as part of their programs; Avoca will have their glasses available at a time of their choosing.

Glasses will only be available at these times and on a first come, first serve basis.  Only one pair of glasses per person allowed.

We'll also be doing a live stream of the eclipse on August 21 beginning at 12:00 p.m. so we'll let people know even if they don't get glasses.

If you have any questions, just let Ambrea know!

Eclipse glasses, JCC, birthdays

Eclipse Glasses

We have been told that we will indeed be getting some eclipse glasses.  Ambrea will be distributing most of them at a time and location to be announced later.  We will post signs ahead of time.  For people inquiring about glasses, tell them to watch our Facebook page and to check the BPL Events blog as complete details will be posted there.

http://bristolpubliclibraryevents.blogspot.com/

www.facebook.com/bristolpubliclibrary

 Jones Creativity Center

Since Katie accepted a new job, the JCC is short staffed.  T.J. is keeping it open as much as he can, but hours have been curtailed.  Also, he had some previous commitments which he will honor, meaning that the JCC may be closed on some days.  There is a new schedule out; if you need a copy, please ask.  Also, T.J. will be coming in early to administrative tasks, though the lab won't be open to the public.  You can transfer phone calls to him, but don't send anyone back until you are sure the JCC is actually open.

Food & Painting

Next Wednesday, August 9,  there will be food! Feel free to bring in anything you would like to contribute.

On Friday, August 11, after closing, Ambrea will have a Staff Canvas Class which should be loads of fun! 

Condolences

We lost two of our long time patrons in July. They were both avid library users and supporters and they will be missed.

Susan Johnson met Melon at BPL

 Susan Smith Johnson

James T. Houser

Get Well Wishes

Justin is on the road to recovery and we hope to see him back Real Soon Now! Joan is already back at Avoca after her little slip, but it takes more than that to keep her down

One of our long time patrons, Dr. William Wade, is also recovering.  Nevermore Book Club has really missed him.  We hope to see him soon, too!

Return of the Kitchen Witch!

The Kitchen Witch awards Christy H. and Kristin prizes for pulling KP duty!  Thank you, ladies!

Happy Birthday

Janice H.  August 8

Joe Lawson (Volunteer) August 9

Pam Neal  August 9

Brenda D.  August 15

Justin August 16