Congratulations to Amy, Sign Language, Happy Birthday!

As you may have heard, Amy has taken a job as the new director of Holston River Regional Library in Johnson City.  She will do a superb job and I know she will be an asset to the whole region.  Unfortunately for us, that means she will be moving on from BPL.  We will miss her greatly! Her last day will be October 18.

Sign Language Classes

Joyce wants to let everyone know that Belle Meadows Baptist Church is going to offer a seven week Beginner Sign Language Class beginning October 3.  Classes will be on Thursdays starting at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall behind the church.  Church members will get a discount.  It may be possible to get Continuing Education credits for this course. The church is located at 619 Wagner Road, Bristol, VA For more information and to find out what textbook is needed, contact Cathy or Andrew Metcalf at 423-723-3068. Please do not contact the church.

Happy Birthday!

Garry  Oct. 2

Lisa  Oct 6

It's Bristol, Baby; Kayla; R&R; Leave Time

It's Bristol, Baby!

The long awaited board book is here!  We have copies for sale in the Gift Shop, and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum will have copies as well.  There is a website with a delightful song courtesy of Bill and the Belles:

Bristol Baby

There's also an article from the Bristol Herald Courier.

Welcome, Kayla!

Kayla Byrd will be joining us as our new Director of Programming. She previously worked at the Washington County Tennessee Library in Jonesborough.  She will be starting September 24, and we are excited!

Leave Time

Some employees may have noticed a difference in their expected leave time as noted on the pay stubs.  Bristol, Virginia has made some changes to the amount of time given, per the Employee Handbook.  If you have any questions, check with Brenda D. or your supervisor.

Rhythm and Roots

R&R is almost upon us!  Remember to let your supervisors know if you are planning to work so we can save parking spaces for you.  If you are not planning to work, we need to have leave slips. Thanks!

R&R Parking Spaces, Reminder, Moon Viewing

Rhythm & Roots Paid Parking

The Friends of the Library are still selling parking spaces for Rhythm and Roots. The best way to contact them as to availability is via email: friendsofthebristollibrary@gmail.com.

Checking Material Out

Some staff members are failing to check out materials.  This causes problems when an "available" item cannot be located and deprives us of circulation numbers. Please be sure your items are properly checked out before taking them out of the library.

Moon Viewing

This week we'll have two opportunities for Moon Viewing, courtesy of the JCC! Join them on Thursday, Sept. 5 or Friday,  September 6 for a chance to use the telescope.  You can use this as part of your Continuing Ed requirements.  Friday is also Art D'Vine.