Message from Library Director Pamela Monroe
I became a librarian in 2009. This is not only one of my greatest achievements but a very empowering one. As a school librarian, I was able to pull children into a world that many could not even consider. We saved dragons (Eragon), experienced being lost in the Canadian wilderness (Hatchet), became wizards (Harry Potter series), and learned about the world around us (DK). While I was on the front end of storytelling and teaching, the library assistant was doing the real work by making sure books were shelved, keeping the collection in order, and checking books in and out. Her hard work kept the place running. This is when I truly learned to appreciate the work of library staff.
National Library Workers Day on April 25 allows us to take a moment and recognize the fantastic staff and volunteers who help our library system function and thrive. I am most proud of this stellar group of people who happily and tirelessly assist citizens every day from working with the collection to developing programs. This work is not always easy, but it is ALWAYS worth it. Helping people is our passion and hopefully it shows in the service we provide. Next time you stop by, take a moment to thank our library workers. They are all pieces of gold that are to be treasured.
Amazing things are happening!
Pamela Monroe, Library Director
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