Farewell Freading, Birthdays, Lost Cat, and more

Farewell Freading

Virginia did not renew the contract for Freading, the ebook borrowing system.  It has been removed from our homepage.  It wasn't being used enough.  We are fortunate to have READs to offer our patrons!

Lost  Cat is Found!

Wonderful news!  Max the cat was found near Commonwealth and Cumberland, near the New People's Bank.  He is safe and back in the arms of his family!

GED Classes

It appears that the Mount Rogers GED classes will NOT meet during July and August.  We were told this by one of the teachers.  However, the teachers may make arrangements to meet with specific students.  If anyone asks, it is best to have them contact Mount Rogers at 1-800-322-7748.

Happy Birthday

Rebecca  June 29

Congratulations, Job Posting, Lost Cat, Happy Birthday

Congratulations, Lauren!

As most should know by now, Lauren is taking over programming and publicity for the library.  She's eager to get started and has lots of ideas, so we're sure she'll go a great job.

Job Posting

With Lauren moving into Ambrea's old job, we have an opening in Tech Services.  A job description is posted on the Staff Bulletin Board as well as on our website.  Here is the direct link:
Tech Services Job

Lost Cat

Max is still lost from Blackbird Bakery.  Please keep an eye out for a longhaired black cat.  He is much loved and missed!

Happy Birthday!

Candess  June 17

Best Wishes, Lost Cat Alert, and Happy Birthday!

Best Wishes to Ambrea

 Ambrea will be leaving us for her new job at Sullivan County Public Library.  Her last day is June 8.  We wish her all the best in her new position! Thanks to all the good sports who posed with chickens!

Lost Cat Alert!!

Max has gone missing from the Blackbird Bakery area.  His owners are worried sick.  Let's spread the word and maybe we can get this baby home.  If you want to share on Facebook or other social media, Jeanne has a jpg scan of the flyer she will be happy to share.

Happy Birthday

Michelle  June 4

Susie June 7

Job posting, Country Music Film at the Paramount

Program & Marketing Coordinator

Internal candidates will now be considered for the upcoming vacant Program and Marketing Coordinator position (formerly the Assistant Director for Programming and Promotions position).  Job descriptions can be picked up from the table, next to the time clock, or copied from the one posted on the staff bulletin board next to this notice (please return this copy to the bulletin board after copying). 

This position is a full-time, 40 hour per week, salaried position, with a starting pay of $30,697/year.  This position will likely require some evening and weekend hours, as needed, for programs and reference desk scheduling.  Ability to keep a flexible schedule is required. 

If you have any questions about the position, please ask Amy. 

To apply, please provide an updated resume and cover letter expressing your interest to Amy no later than Tuesday, May 28^th. 

Free Tickets!

East Tennessee PBS is offering a free showing of Ken Burns' film on country music at the Paramount on Thursday, July 18. You do have to pick up a ticket or sign up for one online. The ETSU Bluegrass Band will start the festivities at 6:30 pm.  Check it out here.  (Note it doesn't say how long it lasts.  The complete series is 16 hours, so presumably they aren't showing the whole thing!)

Congratulations to Ambrea and Joyce, Internet Cards, more

Congratulations to Ambrea!

As some of you may have heard, Ambrea has accepted a job at Sullivan County Library. This  is an exciting new opportunity for her, and we wish her all the best!

Congratulations to Joyce!

Joyce has finished the second session of her course in Sign, and  her hard work earned her an "A"!  Way to go, Joyce!

Internet Cards

Rebecca is ironing out the last details of the cards for internet and online use only.  She expects to have everything ready to go by June 1.  Stay tuned!

Condolences

Long time patron and former Board of Trustees member Joyce Kistner lost her husband this week. Arrangements are not complete, but the obituary can be found here.

Many on staff will also know Virginia Canter, who has been our patron for years.  She passed away this week.  Her obituary is here.

Book Returns, Shirts, Congrads!

Book Returns

In case you hadn't heard, now OWL books can be returned at any OWL library.  That means that a patron can return a Johnson City book here or that one of ours can be turned in at Sullivan County.  So if anyone asks about returning books to other libraries, be sure and tell them that they can indeed return them to any library in our consortium.

Shirts

If you ordered (or think you might have ordered) one of the nifty NASA Read T shirts for Summer Reading Program, please see Brenda.  She has mislaid the list.  Speak now or risk having to wear last year's SRP shirt!

Garry Wakely's son Will was chosen as one of the "Appalachian Highlands Twenty Under 20" students for "amazing achievements in academics, community service, leadership, and entrepreneurial endeavors."  Well done, Will!

Check out the Facebook page for updates:  Twenty Under 20

"Last Thursday, it was revealed our son, Will Wakely, was chosen as one of the Appalachian 20 Under 20, a group of 20 outstanding young people from the 33 surrounding counties of Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee and Western North Carolina.  This achievement is in no small part due to the support and encouragement of the staff at the Bristol Public Library.  The staff has been exemplary in their interactions with Will since we moved here in 2007, and their enthusiasm, kindness and caring have helped mold Will to be the young man that he is today.  The achievement of his being selected for the 20 Under 20 shows the power of the library to have a positive impact on those that pass through the doors. On behalf of he and our family, I would like to thank each and every one of you for being a part of his life.  

Garry Wakely"

 Sending out good wishes and prayers to Brenda G.!  We miss your smiling face!

Happy Easter

Avoca Book Sale, Employment Benefits Fair, National Library Week, Happy Birthday!

Avoca Branch Library Book Sale

The Avoca Friends are having their Spring Book Sale April 4-6!  Hours are Thursday 10:00 am-5 pm, Friday 9 am-5 pm, and Saturday 9 am- Noon.

National Library Week

As most should know, National Library week is April 7-13 this year.  On Tuesday the 9th, employees will be treated to lunch in the break room! Food will be coming from McAllister's Deli, courtesy of the Bristol Public Library Foundation.

Employee Benefits Fair

This year's Employee Benefits Fair will be on Wednesday, April 24, from 10:00 am until 2:30 pm at City Hall.  Anyone is welcome to attend, but do check with your supervisors so arrangements can be made.

Employee Health Insurance

It's all good news! No rate increases this year, and open enrollment is from April 17-May 8, 2019 for the July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020 plan year.  If you need to make changes, you need to contact Human Resources at 276-642-2325 to make an appointment to fill out the appropriate forms.  If you have questions, the representatives will be at the Benefits Fair on the 24th.

Flexible Spending maximum contribution increases to $2,700 for the upcoming plan year.

Happy Birthday

Nancy (Avoca)  April 14