Puzzles, Halloween, Reminders, Birthdays

Puzzled?

Need to get rid of some old puzzles?  Ambrea would like to do crafts with puzzles!  Win-win! Condition doesn't matter, whether or not pieces are missing doesn't matter, just bring 'em in!

Halloween

Remember, there will be a staff potluck on Halloween--that's next Wednesday for the chronologically impaired.  Ambrea is bringing taco soup and peanut butter rice krispies (yum!), Kristin will bring something (yum!), Brenda G. will bring something (yum!), and Jeanne will bring cake because we just have not had enough cake lately. Also it will be store-bought cake which is infinitely preferable to anything she might attempt to make.

Also, that's the day we're asking folks to dress up in 60s garb, so break out the peace signs and the tie-dye!

Reminders

Friday, November 2 is Staff Training Day

Fall back to Standard  Time on Sunday, Nov. 4! 

Happy Birthday

Ashley October 25

Judy  October 27

Halloween!

Halloween!

Those who like to dress up in costume will have ample opportunity the next couple of weeks!  Michelle will host the children's Afterschool Halloween party on  Tuesday, October 23, starting at 6 pm.  There will also be two Halloween storytimes in which the children can trick or treat upstairs:  Monday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 30.

There isn't anything scheduled in the library on October 31, so I would like to suggest that those so inclined dress up as hippies, flower children, and other 1960s things.  Yes, break out the tie-die shirts, the bell-bottomed pants, and the Nehru jackets!  Put on your Beatles wigs (I'm looking at you, Kristin) and your go-go boots! This isn't mandatory, but I think it might be fun to have a "theme" Halloween.

Frankenstein Events

The programs on October 29 and 30 both revolve around the 200th anniversary of the book Frankenstein.  We are only providing the space for these programs; both presenters are from King University and King is sponsoring the one on the 29th. There is an article with some information here. 

And by the way, Tinseltown at Exit 7 will be showing the theatrical production of Frankenstein starring Jonny Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch on Monday, Oct. 22 and on Oct. 29.  The one on the 22nd has Cumberbatch as the Monster and Miller as Dr. Frankenstein; on the 29th, the roles are reversed.  I have seen both and highly recommend seeing both.

Happy Boss's Day, Amy!

 

We appreciate all the hard work you put in our behalf.  You rock!

Christy L. October 20
Brenda G.  October 21

Staff News, Universal Class

Condolences

As some of you may know, Selena's mother passed away this week.  Please keep Selena and her family in your thoughts and prayers this week. 

Here is a link to the obituary: Mary Alice Honaker Artrip

Universal Class

If you have checked out the library's homepage in the past couple of weeks, you may have come across an exciting new offering: Universal Class, which offers over 500 different courses, all for free.  Some of the courses will qualify for Continuing Education, providing that the course pertains to your job here. 

And if you haven't checked out FindItVirginia for awhile, you will be surprised at all the new items they have to offer!

Belated Happy Birthday!

Garry (JCC)      October 2

                    

Staff Training Day, Canvas Class, Happy Birthday!

Staff Training Day

The library will close on Friday, November 2, for a Staff Training Day.  This will count toward your Continuing Education hours, so it's a good way to get a number of them in! If you are not scheduled to work that day, you will be given comp time for attending. 

Canvas Class

Ambrea says that the October 17 Canvas Class is already full.  Please take the name and number of anyone interested and Ambrea can contact them in the event of a cancellation.

Happy Birthday

Lisa  October 6

Flu Shot, R&R, Happy Anniversary!

Last Call For R&R!

Remember, if you are going to work Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, you  should  sign the sheet by the time clock.  We will try to reserve spaces for those coming in to work, so we need a count.

Flu Shots

Yes, it's that time again! If you wish to take advantage, make arrangements with your supervisor as to what time and day. 

Details, per City Hall:

As part of the City’s wellness awareness, the seasonal flu clinic for employees again this year will be administered by Mount Rogers Health District.  As always, receiving a flu shot is voluntary.  Only active employees and their spouses are being offered a vaccination.  At-Work employees are ineligible. 

All participants must have a copy of their current insurance card (front and back) attached to the completed flu encounter form before they get the vaccine.  If you are unable to meet the schedule requirements as set forth below, then you may present your insurance card and get a vaccination from any participating pharmacy with The Local Choice/Anthem BC/BS or your physician at no cost.   See attached list of pharmacies or visit www.anthem.com/tlc.

The vaccines will be administered in City Hall near the Council Chambers and the schedule is as follows:

            Thursday, October 4, 2018                          1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

            Monday, October 22, 2018                           9:30 am – 11:30 am

All participants will be required to sign a consent form at time of vaccination releasing the City of Bristol Virginia and Mount Rogers Health District staff from any liability which may arise as a result of taking the vaccine.    

No appointment necessary.  Please contact HR with any questions

Brenda G. & Gary:  Fifty years together! Congratulations!

Welcome, Jaden! R&R, birthdays, & good wishes

Welcome, Jaden!

We are so pleased to have Jaden join the BPL staff as the new Teen Librarian!  Jaden's previous job was with the Washington County, Tennessee library system in Youth Services.  If you haven't had a chance to meet her yet, stop by and introduce yourself!

Rhythm and Roots

The annual music festival is almost upon us!  If you plan to work Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, please add your name to the list beside the time clock.  If you do not plan to work on one of your scheduled days, you will need to fill out a leave slip and use vacation or comp time.

September Birthdays

Patrick September 8

Nicki September 12

Laura September 14

A Message for Ambrea & Justin:

 (Also congratulations and best wishes!)

Computer Shut Downs, Kudos, & Congrats!

Leave the Computers ON!

From Holston IT: Please leave your computers on at all times.  When you leave, save everything and logoff, but do NOT turn the computers off.  They need time afterhours to run updates and backups.  This is easier if the computers are already on.  

Kudos to Brenda G. & Kristin!

This dynamic duo presented research on local artist Rhea Wells at a meeting of the Heritage Alliance.  Check out the article here!

Congratulations, Ambrea & Justin!

Joyce's hats were a definite hit with the happy couple!

Best wishes to you both!