Phone tree, Deane Everett, and more

Phone Tree

With the possibility of bad weather upon us, Brenda is assembling a phone tree to notify folks in case of schedule changes.  If you have changed your phone number, be sure she has the new number so you can be reached.

Whether or not to come in during inclement weather is a personal decision.  We don't want anyone to risk life and limb.  If you can not make it in and the library is open, you can make arrangements with a supervisor to make up the time later.  Those who have annual leave may use it. Please do let a supervisor know if you plan to come in or not.

If you have questions, please ask Amy or Brenda D.

Deane Everett

We have lost another long time patron, Deane Everett.  She owned the F.O.B. Everett toy store in downtown Bristol for many years.  Her granddaughter, Emily Everett, worked for the Bristol Public Library Foundation.
Deane Everett

Also, in case someone missed it, our former security guard, Mike Stilwell, passed away in June.
Mike Stilwell

Teen and Tween Book Clubs

The Teen Club will be restarting this week and the Tween Club will have their first meeting next Monday.

Board of Trustees Meeting

The regular meeting of the library's Board of Trustees will be on Thursday at 4 p.m.

Christmas is Over

But these two dogs don't want it to be.

Dogs love Christmas tree

Flo Carter, Tax Info, Welcome Amber, & More

Florence "Flo" Carter

The library has lost a staunch friend and ally.  Flo Carter was a tireless worker for the Friends of the Avoca Branch. As Christy said, "We were very grateful for Flo and we are really going to miss her.  It won't be the same without Flo."

Oakley Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Here is a link to the full obituary:

Florence Carter

Tax Information

The IRS will start accepting tax returns starting Jan. 29.  The last day to file is April 17 this year.

We still haven't heard when the tax forms will arrive.  Most forms are available to be printed off from the irs.gov website, but not all can be filed. For example, Form 1099-A is on the site, but the online version is not scannable and therefore cannot be used to file; and those who try to use it to file will face penalties.

If someone asks about a particular form, just direct them to Reference to find out if it's available. Thanks!

Welcome, Amber!

Amber Combs is the new YA librarian!  She will be setting up schedules for the various teen and tween clubs.  We're so glad to have you, Amber.  If we can help you in any way, please let us know!

GED Classes

FYI:  The Mt. Rogers teachers follow Bristol, VA school schedules. If schools are closed for bad weather, odds are the teachers will not be coming in to the library. If the student wants to confirm, the numbet for Mt. Rogers is 1-800-322-7748.