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

Refrigerator, Director Search

According to Sandra Boynton, we have missed this landmark holiday.  However, being the party people we are, we are NOT going to let a holiday go by!  Besides, Thanksgiving is coming up and it seems sometimes that refrigerators are the place that leftovers go to die, so we need to make room.  On Wednesday, November 20, we will be tossing anything that is not labeled and/or properly dated.

Director Search

As most of you already know, we will be doing the first round of interviews on Monday, November 25.  There are three candidates.  For each candidate, time has been allotted for staff questions:

1:30-2:30 pm
2:30-3:30 pm
3:35-4:35 pm

 Please be thinking of things that you would like to ask.  We do have some suggested questions, but we're sure you have plenty of your own! Please check with supervisors so that we can still have the library fully operational while all this is going on.

Community History Day, City Christmas Dinner, Sign Language at Avoca, Bristol Ballet, & Get Well

Bristol Ballet

The Bristol Ballet will be at the library on November 9 at noon in the Children's Department to perform a short selection.  This is after the Veterans Day parade (which is scheduled 10-11:30 am) on State Street. (BTW, the FB link to the parade says that it is on Saturday, November 10.)

Community History Day

 From Believe in Bristol: 
Black in Appalachia in partnership with the YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia and Bristol Public Library invite you and your family to share documents, photos, films, and recollections of Bristol & Sullivan County's African-American community.
We will also be recording oral histories, so come prepared with your family's story!
Any and all materials are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.
Physical documents and photos will be digitized and returned to you the same day with your own digital copy of your items.
For more information, contact:
Tina McDaniel, TMcDaniel@ywcatnva.org | 423-573-6107 or
William Isom, wisom@easttennesseepbs.org | 423-277-7162

(Note:  a post had this event as occurring here, but is at the Slater Center.)

Sign Language Classes@ Avoca

Avoca will be offering both "Mommy and Me" Sign Language classes.  It's $10 per family and registration is required.  Classes will be on Saturdays from 10:30-11:00 am.  Classes start November 9.

There will also be an adult Sign Language class beginning November 14 at 4 pm.  It's $10 per person and $15 per family.

Christmas Dinner

 This year's City of Bristol Christmas Dinner for employees will be on Friday, December 6  starting at 11:30 am.  We have to let the organizers know how many from the library will be attending, so if you want to attend tell Brenda D. before Friday, Nov. 8.  If you are scheduled to work that day, please check with supervisors first.

Get Well, Joan

Joan is still hobbling a bit but says she is doing well.  She's a trooper, our Joan! 

Flu Shots, Amy's Farewell

Flu Shots

The City of Bristol, Virginia will be offering free flu shots to active city employees again this year.  There is one more opportunity for vaccines at City Hall:

Tuesday, October 29 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

 

There is a form that must be filled out before you receive a vaccination.  Copies are available at the time clock or you can make a copy from the one attached to the employee bulletin board.

Amy's Farewell

Amy sent a card to the staff which is posted on the bulletin board. Here are a few shots of her party:

Thanks to Joyce for the Oreo Delight!

Brenda knows I am the world's worst photographer!

So does Judy!

Notices, Thanks, Amy

Thanks for the Feast!

Heartfelt and stomach full thanks to all those who participated in the Fall Feast!  So much delicious food and so much good company made for a special day to recognize our October birthday folks.  We appreciate you all.

Farewell for Amy

The Board will be hosting a farewell reception for Amy in the J.Henry Kegley Meeting Room on Thursday, October 17, from 2:30-4:00 pm.  Refreshments will be served. It will be open to the public.

Flu Shots

The City of Bristol, Virginia will be offering free flu shots to active city employees again this year.  There are two opportunities for vaccines at City Hall:

Tuesday, October 22 9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, October 29 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

There is a form that must be filled out before you receive a vaccination.  Copies are available at the time clock or you can make a copy from the one attached to the employee bulletin board.

Additionally, you can take a copy of your insurance card to any participating pharmacy to receive a vaccination at no charge.

Hybrid Employee Notice

You should be receiving information from VRS concerning the Auto Escalation.  You have until December 16 to opt out.

Job Posting

Our website now has a link to the job description  for Executive Director of the Bristol Public Library. Advertising in other venues has also begun.

Condolences

W. Curtis Burnette passed away last week.  He was the husband of former BPL Board member Charlotte Burnette.  Their late daughter, Terry, painted the beautiful cat portraits in the YA section as well as some of the abstract art in the library.  The complete obituary is here.

Fall Feast, Halloween, and Raspberry Pi!

Fall Feast!

 Tuesday, October 8 Noon

Most folks are looking forward to the cooler temps predicted for next week, so we thought we would celebrate with a Fall Feast!  We'll have traditional Appalachian food. The library will supply soup beans and cornbread. Feel free to bring whatever side dishes you would like.

Happy (Early) Halloween!

Michelle will be having the Children's Halloween party on Thursday, October 17, to avoid conflicts with the various school celebrations. The party will be from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, and staff are welcome to come in costume. 

Raspberry Pi

Due to popular request, the JCC will be having an introduction to Raspberry Pi class on October 9 from 2-3 pm. This would count as Continuing Education for interested staff members.  Be sure to check with your supervisors if you would like to attend.