Tax Season, Programs, & Happy New Year!

 Tax Help

T.J. has been told officially that the volunteer tax preparers will start on Saturday, February 1. They will be coming the usual Saturdays and Tuesdays, but times may be tweaked slightly.  We'll pass on the information as soon as it is verified.

Programs

The JCC will be doing "Your New Tech" on January 2 starting at 4 pm.  Of course, they are willing to help at most times, but this is the time they will be promoting.  They will be doing other programs this month as well-- Candy Lab, Raspberry Pi-- but patrons should check with the JCC to see if spaces are available.  Candy Lab has been VERY popular!

Kayla will be doing a winter-themed Canvas Class at 11 am on Tuesday, January 7.  Those wishing to register need to contact Kayla.

Obituaries

We lost a long time patron in December.  Lou Phetteplace passed away on Christmas Day.  His obituary is here.

Happy New Year!

Here's hoping everyone has a safe and happy New Year holiday! We look forward to seeing everyone back in 2020!

New Director

It's official! Tonia Kestner, currently manager of the Glade Spring Branch Library, has accepted the position of Executive Director of the Bristol Public Library.  She is expected to start on January 6, 2020.  Some folks here may remember when Tonia was our Young Adult Services Coordinator.  After leaving BPL, she earned her MLIS from the University of Tennessee.

 Welcome, Tonia!

Library Closed December 26 

The library will be closed December 26, since Bristol Virginia offices are closing that day.

Best Wishes for Christy L.

Christy has decided that it's time to enjoy her daughters' preschool years so she is stepping down as Avoca Branch manager.  She will be very much missed.  Come see us often!

Happy Birthday

Christy  December 28

Selena December 29 

 

Thanks, Joyce!

The Founder of the Feast!

Programming Information, Happy Birthday

Programming Information

 

Thanks to Kayla, we now have a monthly list of programs at the library with appropriate information about contacts, registration, etc.  There should be a copy at both Reference and Circulation, and Kayla will be glad to share with any other department that feels the need to have extra information. For example, on December 10 there will be a Christmas craft.  From Kayla's description:


December 10^th, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Creative Craft: Book Page Christmas Tree – Easy to make, simple tabletop decoration made using paper cut from old, unusable books. No paper folding. Registration is appreciated, contact Kayla by phone or email.

Happy Birthday!

Joan   December 6