Sunday, December 30, 2007
BOOK DROP
PLEASE do the following when inserting the black book drop cart:
1. Put cart in BACKWARDS (this prevents lock mechanism from hanging up on handle).
2. Slide cart as far to right as possible within drop box.
These two steps will do a world of good in preventing future drop box issues.
I know, I know. I'm a drop-box-nerd-loser!
Shelley
1. Put cart in BACKWARDS (this prevents lock mechanism from hanging up on handle).
2. Slide cart as far to right as possible within drop box.
These two steps will do a world of good in preventing future drop box issues.
I know, I know. I'm a drop-box-nerd-loser!
Shelley
BOOK DROP SOLUTION:
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Happy New Year
The Book Drop behaved the rest of the day- and so did we. Happy New Year all. Gerry
Community Service worker
On Saturday, Olivia Donohoe came asking to do 4 hours community service work. I let her do the 4 hours in kids dept., but told her she couldn't come on Sunday because there would not be anyone in children's dept. to supervise her. (she's going to be finishing her community service at BTPL but can't start until next week). Anne
Book Drop Woes
The book drop was very jammed this morning, but we managed to pry it open. Be careful with it for a few days. Susan
Friday, December 28, 2007
Rug Hookers Display
This is for the Sunday crew. I am expecting the Rug Hookers to come and remove their display on Sunday. Thanks in advance for helping them.
Madelyn
Madelyn
Ghost Hunt
A copy of the Courier News article concerning the Ghost Hunt is posted on the door under the cash register. It will be Jan. 5 at the old library building starting at 11:00 P.M. There is also a number for the ghost hunter in the article. We had someone call looking for the info so I copied it for us. We will probably get more ghost hunters calling in the next few days. MH
Van Doren Scholarship
The application form is located on the front table together with the tax forms. Susan
Good Morning!
I'm back from Michigan none the worse for wear - in spite of the Detroit Metro Airport being locked down just after we passed through security (at least I had my shoes!), the ensuing delay as all flight s were also grounded for awhile, and then good old Newark weather added to the fun. Instead of arriving at 2:30, we got to EWR at 5:45 and home by 7!
Thanks to Madelyn, Margaret and all of you for covering for me and understanding. Our library is such a great place.
Thanks, Gerry
Thanks to Madelyn, Margaret and all of you for covering for me and understanding. Our library is such a great place.
Thanks, Gerry
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Winter Books
AP said we can stop pulling Christmas books as of today. We should only pull out the Winter books to put on the top shelf of their cart. MH 12-27-07
Blood Drive Today!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Receipt printer on circ 4 not working
The receipt printer at circ station 4 (near book return) is only working with the self-check and I cannot fix it. Rosalie will address next year (wow, that sounds bad!), KB
Michaele out; Anne back early
Michaele has gone home early. Feel better MC!
Anne will be returning early, at 4pm
Anne will be returning early, at 4pm
Sarah's under the weather
Sarah will not be with us today.Feel better, Sarah!
Books, books, and more books.... Need we say more. sp
Sunday, December 23, 2007
And to All, A Good Night.....
It's still raining.......hope Santa has galoshes! Gerry & Sarah
Sunday, Sunday
Sarah and I are here waiting for Santa......so far, only rain. Gerry
Friday, December 21, 2007
Bob dropped off lottery tickets for all staff members. I put them in everyone's inbox.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Merry Christmas, everyone.sp
My cat is naked.
I didn't want to be left out of the whole pet pics thing, so here's my entry. This is a picture of my cat, Tina, which was taken from a Web Design class homework project. Unfortunately, she has no holiday finery, only a small thought bubble.
Happy Holidays to all!
Pet Photos as Library Training
Hey, we could actually make this pet photo thing into a training event -- the link for loading large files to the Internet is up on the patron desktop menus but you may also use the utility from home -- it's http://fileurls.com/ -- load your favorite animal friend photo there and retrieve it in the library for staff blog posting! Eh????? Or not, just a thought! - KB
Library Website Updates
No, I didn't post Cassidy's photo ... but we did put the new RAT blog "Book New Blog" link on the homepage, under Book Information and Self-Service. The library toolbar utility is now also available on the Self-Service page, KB
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Cassidy Jumps on the Bandwagon
We confirm a universal truth. Food, hugs, and shelter will cause our animal buddies to wear just about anything, including fairy hats, reindeer antlers, and bad Christmas sweaters. . . . and they're so CUTE when they're dressed up!!!! sj
Merry Christmas to all my Library Pals!~Sarah :)
Friends for Phyllis
Phyllis says:
Phyllis (Revisited)
For those who are interested, there is an article in today's Courier News (12/19), front page, above the fold, no less, about Nelson Jecas and his quest to see Phyllis in the old library building. Karen B. is amply quoted. Take a look!
M.E.
M.E.
January Preteen Events
Here is a list of the upcoming preteen events.
January Knitting Night
Tuesday, January 8th at 6:30 pm
Actor's Workshop with Annie's Playhouse (2 classes available)
Saturday, January 12 at 3:30 pm &
Saturday, February 2 at 3:30 pm
Preteen Meeting - Pizza, Readers' Theater & Advisory Meeting
Saturday, January 19 at 3:30 pm
Thanks,
Megan
January Knitting Night
Tuesday, January 8th at 6:30 pm
Actor's Workshop with Annie's Playhouse (2 classes available)
Saturday, January 12 at 3:30 pm &
Saturday, February 2 at 3:30 pm
Preteen Meeting - Pizza, Readers' Theater & Advisory Meeting
Saturday, January 19 at 3:30 pm
Thanks,
Megan
Computer stuff
Jim worked on Enduser 1 and added more memory. See how it works. Also he fixed the reference computer's problems with webmail. Check it out.
RB
RB
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Local History Room
The Local History Ladies will not be in this week or next week. They will return in January.
M.E.
M.E.
Hi Everyone
Just to keep the blog going, here's Emma in her Halloween costume, KB
Monday, December 17, 2007
It's raining in the foyer!
Please be advised that Alan Rome from the Borough was here today to look at the leak. Because of the thick ice on the roof, he can't do anything today. He'll be back tomorrow to take another look. Please keep an eye on the level of water in the bucket and empty it when necessary, especially at 9:00 pm. Thanks very much. M.E.
This Week's Velocity Delivery
This week we are returning the 9 boxes of Large Type Circuit books. Our delivery man, Jerry, took 2 of those boxes today. Tomorrow I will have him take as many as he is able to fit in his car. For the rest of the week, try to send as many of the remaining boxes as possible with him. Also later in the week, we will give him his gift/tip. Hopefully that will help him feel we appreciate his efforts. MH
A Quiet Monday Morning in the Children's Dept.
Reminders to story time parents who call in - no programs Christmas week or New Years week but our session keeps going through January.
I think after the holidays, people think they have to sign up again right away but they don't.
Next story time signups will be Feb. 4.
I anticipate a quiet week down here (at least until school gets out). - Anne
I think after the holidays, people think they have to sign up again right away but they don't.
Next story time signups will be Feb. 4.
I anticipate a quiet week down here (at least until school gets out). - Anne
Saturday, December 15, 2007
All's quiet on the western front. sp
Friday, December 14, 2007
Things to remember while I'm gone
I will be out of the library from the 17th to the 2nd of January. While I am gone please remember if you need to call out please call Rosalie the week of the 17th, and Madelyn the week of the 24th. If there is a facility emergency please call Madelyn. From now on she will be my back up for facilities.
I will see you all on Wednesday at the staff meeting. Keep blogging while I am gone. I will be checking in to see how things are going.
I wish you all a very happy holiday and hope that you have lots of good food, get great presents and have the opportunity to be with those you love the most.
Pat
Pick-up this weekend
Dear Weekend Staff-
Carol Levin from the Somerville Library may stop by this weekend to pick up three boxes in my office for delivery to the Martin Luther King Center. The boxes are clearly marked. Please let her into the office and lend her a cart to take them outside.
Thanks so much!
M.E.
Carol Levin from the Somerville Library may stop by this weekend to pick up three boxes in my office for delivery to the Martin Luther King Center. The boxes are clearly marked. Please let her into the office and lend her a cart to take them outside.
Thanks so much!
M.E.
lemon aaaaaaaade
The video circuit has arrived! I will have much of it out on Friday, the rest on Monday. The stickers are a lovely lemon yellow, and it is Group A.
Keep sending the Ks back to T.S.! Thanks!
RB
Keep sending the Ks back to T.S.! Thanks!
RB
Some Friday Humor!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Large type circuit
Say goodbye to the large type circuit. If anyone has a book from the circuit out you can allow them to renew it for one more time. 2 more weeks won't cause any harm.
I would like to ask the ILL people to please feed out the boxes the boxes all next week. One or two at a time will be fine. They will be outside my office and ready to go beginning Monday. Thanks so much for your help.
The new circuit should be here the first part January. I hope there is something Mary likes!
Pat
I would like to ask the ILL people to please feed out the boxes the boxes all next week. One or two at a time will be fine. They will be outside my office and ready to go beginning Monday. Thanks so much for your help.
The new circuit should be here the first part January. I hope there is something Mary likes!
Pat
Baby its wet outside
We are going to close the library at 1:00 today. Everyone who is scheduled for the afternoon and evening hours please remember to put it on your time sheet and note snow closing next to it.
Saturday or Sunday may again find us in this weather perdicament. I will let those of you who are working know what we plan to do if we should again have a sleet/rain/snow event.
Stay safe and warm.
Pat
Saturday or Sunday may again find us in this weather perdicament. I will let those of you who are working know what we plan to do if we should again have a sleet/rain/snow event.
Stay safe and warm.
Pat
Schedule
MC will take a comp/personal day in light of the threatening forecast.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Lean-back chairs
You may notice four new chairs in the YS department while you make your in-house rounds. The chairs are lean-back and very low to the floor. You will also notice that the chairs are personalized, which I have been told will make them more desirable to steal. All of these lean-back chairs are in the Juvenile Fiction/Non-fiction area. If you get the opportunity to test one, they are very comfy!Giving Tree
I have removed the collection boxes from under the Giving Tree. I can still accept a few books, but basically the program is closed for this year.
Thanks, M.E.
Thanks, M.E.
Circ Meeting
We have a Circ meeting scheduled for January 11 at 5:30. I need to change that meeting date so if you would please access http://www.doodle.ch/835que6yiksqh4bs to let me know which would be the best date for you to attend. I am sorry to have to make this change. I hope it is enough notice for everyone who comes.
As soon as I hear from the circ staff members I will let you know the new date.
Thanks
Pat
As soon as I hear from the circ staff members I will let you know the new date.
Thanks
Pat
Let it snow
The alarmist weather people are telling us to expect bad weather over the next few days and possibly some snow on Sunday.
Just a reminder that I will have the schedule with me and I will call those scheduled to let them know if we are closed. If you don't hear from me we are open for business.
If you choose not to come when we are open and sometimes that is understandable, you will be considered as calling out. But if we close you will be paid for the day we are closed.
Pray for snow, and lots of it!!!
Pat
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
To all
I hope you have a great and not too busy day, just busy enough to keep you interested and make it pass by quickly.
Evelyn and I have two interviews today, 10:30 and 11:30. After that it will business as usual.
Please remember to forward you weekend off desires by the end of today. After today I will just put people in place and move on from there.
The Madrigals are here today. Always a holiday favorite. There is chess this afternoon through the early evening and Trivia at 4:15 also. Something for everyone.
I will be leaving about 3:30 today.
Pat
I hope you have a great and not too busy day, just busy enough to keep you interested and make it pass by quickly.
Evelyn and I have two interviews today, 10:30 and 11:30. After that it will business as usual.
Please remember to forward you weekend off desires by the end of today. After today I will just put people in place and move on from there.
The Madrigals are here today. Always a holiday favorite. There is chess this afternoon through the early evening and Trivia at 4:15 also. Something for everyone.
I will be leaving about 3:30 today.
Pat
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Debbie Tintle Watercolors in Current Exhibition
Hi All,
The current exhibition will be on view until January 25. Therefore, if anyone is interested in buying a painting, they will be able to pick it up as soon as Debbie Tintle comes to the library to replace it in the show. Should anyone be interested, he or she should speak to me, and I will arrange for the replacement and subsequent pick-up. Please note that with this procedure, the total number of paintings will always be the same! [The goal is to make life easy.] I will take care of updating the list in the Circ. envelope.
Questions? Just email, M.E.
The current exhibition will be on view until January 25. Therefore, if anyone is interested in buying a painting, they will be able to pick it up as soon as Debbie Tintle comes to the library to replace it in the show. Should anyone be interested, he or she should speak to me, and I will arrange for the replacement and subsequent pick-up. Please note that with this procedure, the total number of paintings will always be the same! [The goal is to make life easy.] I will take care of updating the list in the Circ. envelope.
Questions? Just email, M.E.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Two weeks to Christmas. It is really hard to believe!
Karen B is out today. Sarah is back!
Garden Club is not meeting here this morning and the read and relax group will be in at 4:15.
Just a reminder about the copier in the Fiction wing. As always copies are on the honor system. Michaele has asked that we keep the paper in the machine to a minimum, so check it each morning but don't fill it up. I gave 2 reams of paper to Youth Services to save them a walk up to circ.
If patrons should ask we are still taking books for the giving tree project. I will let you know when we are ending the collection of books.
Have a great day.
Pat
Monday, December 10, 2007
Photocopier in the fiction wing
The YS department has acquired the old photocopier from Tech Services. This copier is primarily for the teen volunteers who help make copies for the crafts and other copy requests.
However, anyone can use it!
A price list has been added to the copier with a note to pay at the circulation desk. We plan to keep the paper in the drawers at a very minimal level. It will remain at its present location until it fails to work and needs repairs. In the meantime, it is available if patrons are stacked at the front copier.
mc
However, anyone can use it!
A price list has been added to the copier with a note to pay at the circulation desk. We plan to keep the paper in the drawers at a very minimal level. It will remain at its present location until it fails to work and needs repairs. In the meantime, it is available if patrons are stacked at the front copier.
mc
Comic Book Voting Link
If you would like to view the other comic book submissions before you vote, here is the link:http://web.mac.com/ndowd/iWeb/Comic%20Contest/Contest%20submissions.html
After you view the others, then vote for your favorite; hopefully it is the one for Bernardsville....no pressure.
MC
Monday, December 10, 2007
Well it is nearly the end of the day and I am finally getting to the blog. It has been a busy Monday for me and I am sure yours has been too.
Our Juniors Gardeners met at 4:15, so did Anime. We have 6:30 story time.
Evelyn and I met with 4 very nice people today. We have one more interview on Wednesday morning.
I wanted to let everyone know that story times will take a vacation from Monday December 24 through January 4. The sessions will start up again on Monday January 7. There will be other programs during that time but no regular story times.
I hope everyone has a great rest of the day.
Pat
Our Juniors Gardeners met at 4:15, so did Anime. We have 6:30 story time.
Evelyn and I met with 4 very nice people today. We have one more interview on Wednesday morning.
I wanted to let everyone know that story times will take a vacation from Monday December 24 through January 4. The sessions will start up again on Monday January 7. There will be other programs during that time but no regular story times.
I hope everyone has a great rest of the day.
Pat
Here's the link again:
For some reason the title link in the earlier post didn't work, so here it is again:
http://njlibraries.blogspot.com/2007/02/let-games-begin.html
http://njlibraries.blogspot.com/2007/02/let-games-begin.html
Visit NJ Library sight to support Bernardsville teens
One of our "frequent flyer" teens has submitted a comic in the NJ State Library Super Librarian YouTube/Comic Contest. Click on the link in the title to support her entry and our library. Currently it is in first place.
Vote for Bernardsville Comic Entry
Our YA's have submitted a comic to the NJ State Library's statewide contest. Click on the title link above to support them by voting
James Post's art work - title and description are up
I've put up a laminated paper with the title of James's painting - "The Great Chain of Being" - and description of the work, as well as his contact info. He is thrilled to have it hanging in a public space. -Anne
Good news and bad news about party food
I found a bag with food on the kitchen floor when everyone left the holiday party. I think it's Gerry's shrimp but am not sure because I was afraid to open the bag. The good news is that I got it to the refrigerator right away. The bad news is that it feels like the bowl is broken in half. :(
I put the entire bag in the staff kitchen refrigerator, bottom shelf, KB
I put the entire bag in the staff kitchen refrigerator, bottom shelf, KB
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Tree & Menorah lights
It is very difficult (almost impossible) to plug in the lights and have both the tree and the Menorah lit. It doesn't seem very safe to me..........would a power strip help? Gerry
Video circuit on the move
The video circuit is on the move again. Hopefully we will have the new one early next week. Remember no renewals!!
RB
RB
Art Reception
The artist giving the reception complained that community roon was messy. Gerry cleaned up the room and we tried to make amends by presenting her with a donated poinsetta plant. Does the cleaning service come on Saturday? Otherwise a typical Sunday opening.
Thanks, Karen, for hosting a lovely holiday get-together. sp
Thanks, Karen, for hosting a lovely holiday get-together. sp
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Patron request
Patron noted a "really bad smell" in women's room and requested that we provide a room freshener in the future. Gerry
Bad Hair Day!
All is well at the library - almost - according to my husband who dropped by and said "what happened to your hair?", I must be having a bad hair day!! Maybe it was all the fun at the party last night. Thanks, Karen, for hosting and to all for the great food, conversation and fun. Gerry
Giving is a Wonderful Thing
At 10:02 AM, a patron delivered her books for the Giving Tree. She actually had a glow on her face as she put her books in the box and beamed at the tree (I am not making this up.) Then she told me that giving the books was the most satisfying thing she did all year. Hence the glow. She was extremely happy. She also said to make sure the person who organizes the book drive knows how wonderful it is. So kudos to all of you who decorate, organize, drag boxes and make children happy! MH
Friday, December 07, 2007
We Are Loved!!
A patron from Bernards Township let us know this morning that we were the talk of her bookgroup. They just love us and think that we are all so nice! How true.
Evelyn
Evelyn
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Leftover Fruit
I packaged up the leftover grapes and strawberries and put the in the refrigerator so they will be fresh for snacks tomorrow. Gerry
Mystery of the Broken Chairs
When Peter T came to prepare for his class in the small meeting room, he found one chair with a leg completely broken off. When I went back to look for the leg, I found that 2 additional chairs have had the cross pieces broken off.
One chair is still usable so we left it in the room. The other two are in the back along with the leg. The cross pieces have not been found.
As far as I know, no one was in the room from 5 PM on when I arrived.
Does anyone have any clues? I am mystified why anyone would wreck the chairs for the cross pieces..............must be something else.
Gerry
One chair is still usable so we left it in the room. The other two are in the back along with the leg. The cross pieces have not been found.
As far as I know, no one was in the room from 5 PM on when I arrived.
Does anyone have any clues? I am mystified why anyone would wreck the chairs for the cross pieces..............must be something else.
Gerry
Borough Luncheon
Library staff is invited to the Borough Luncheon on December 19. The sign-up sheet is in the kitchen. If you'd like to go, please sign up ASAP, since they need a count pretty soon.
Thanks,
M.E.
Thanks,
M.E.
January/February Adult Programs
FYI,
Adult programs for January and February are now up on the website. Registration is also active. Please let me know if you see anything awry. Or if you have any questions about the programs. The newsletter won't be mailed until just after Christmas, but we'll take sign-ups immediately.
Thanks,
M.E.
Adult programs for January and February are now up on the website. Registration is also active. Please let me know if you see anything awry. Or if you have any questions about the programs. The newsletter won't be mailed until just after Christmas, but we'll take sign-ups immediately.
Thanks,
M.E.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Nice to see the sun!
Hello to everyone. Some quick things to get the day started.
Evelyn is out today. I will be covering her afternoon hours. Sarah who is almost always off on Thursday is still on vacation and will be out tomorrow, Friday, too.
We welcome librarians from around the state to the book evaluation in our community room today beginning at noon. It should run until about 2:30. This is a great time to show them why this a special library worthy of special notice.
We have an Issues in Asia book group today in the small meeting room in the YA area at 1:30. I am sorry to say that this will be the last meeting of this book group. The leader and great library volunteer Jeff Kinkley needs to refocus his time and the book club is one of the things he is forced to drop. His book club leadership and dedication to the library will be greatly missed.
Megan made a trip to Bedwell this morning but will be back with us by 11:00.
To those checking in books please be careful not to put library cataloged paperbacks with the free ones for extended loan. I found two in the pile today.
During my daily walk through, I continue to notice that the displays are very popular sites from which patrons choose their reading. Congrats to the RAT team. You have really increased the visibility of our collection and made the library a browser friendly place. Keep it up!
Have a great day.
Pat
Hello to everyone. Some quick things to get the day started.
Evelyn is out today. I will be covering her afternoon hours. Sarah who is almost always off on Thursday is still on vacation and will be out tomorrow, Friday, too.
We welcome librarians from around the state to the book evaluation in our community room today beginning at noon. It should run until about 2:30. This is a great time to show them why this a special library worthy of special notice.
We have an Issues in Asia book group today in the small meeting room in the YA area at 1:30. I am sorry to say that this will be the last meeting of this book group. The leader and great library volunteer Jeff Kinkley needs to refocus his time and the book club is one of the things he is forced to drop. His book club leadership and dedication to the library will be greatly missed.
Megan made a trip to Bedwell this morning but will be back with us by 11:00.
To those checking in books please be careful not to put library cataloged paperbacks with the free ones for extended loan. I found two in the pile today.
During my daily walk through, I continue to notice that the displays are very popular sites from which patrons choose their reading. Congrats to the RAT team. You have really increased the visibility of our collection and made the library a browser friendly place. Keep it up!
Have a great day.
Pat
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Cranky Internet
Patrons, Shannon and staff all had computer issues this evening. Webpages took forever to load, and when they finally did load, they had had funky juxtapositions. Hopefully it will be rectified by Thursday AM.
Shelley
Shelley
Happy Birthdays!
Happy Birthday Karen V, Michaele and Madelyn. Shelley and I are doing our best to celebrate for all of you at the library tonight.
James Post's painting is amazing. Maybe we could feature it in a press release.
Otherwise, it's a relatively quiet night here (knock on wood) with a bit of snow outside.
Gerry
James Post's painting is amazing. Maybe we could feature it in a press release.
Otherwise, it's a relatively quiet night here (knock on wood) with a bit of snow outside.
Gerry
New computer class signups
New computer class sign up lists are in the book if anyone calls asking about dates, etc. They cover classes for Jan & Feb.
There have been some questions about the Teddy Bears that patrons and staff dressed. Kathy Palmer gives them to the Salvation Army and they are distributed to children in need.
Wednesday December 5, 2007
Hi everyone. I am so pleased that blogging has become a way of life for our staff. This has turned out to be a great addition to our many excellent skills of communication.
Sarah is out today. Gerry will be filling in for Karen V this evening and Shelley is working for Sarah. It will be nice to have them both.
There is chess today at 4:15 to 7 and two condo groups will be in the community room one at 6:30 and one at 7.
Have a great day.
Pat
Sarah is out today. Gerry will be filling in for Karen V this evening and Shelley is working for Sarah. It will be nice to have them both.
There is chess today at 4:15 to 7 and two condo groups will be in the community room one at 6:30 and one at 7.
Have a great day.
Pat
Local History
Laura Kraus received permission from Mrs. Kennedy to use the local history room today. sp
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Annette is out
Just to let the people on Tuesday night know Annette called out.
I'll be in late
I will be in early afternoon Wednesday. It is not on the calendar sorry about that. I will see you all by 1.
Pat
Pat
Tick Tock
Love the kitchen clock. Thank you sp
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Good Day to everyone. What a changeable day it has been so far. First we had snow and lots of it and now the sun is shining. It really looks fantastic. If this is indicative of the day then we better be ready for anything.
Sarah is out today. Anne will be late and Karen B although listed as a late arrival on the schedule is here and ready for action.
Today we have some programs, knitting with Megan at 6:30, and bridge and the fiction writers will be in around 7.
Yesterday we hung James Post's art work in the YA section. It looks fantastic. Take a minute to check it out. He will be providing us with a description and title of the work. I really can't wait to read that. Thank you James for adding so much to the YA space.
The Weeders are here again today. That as you all know means that Rosalie will be buried in books. If you have off desk time please check in with her to see if you can help out. That extends to tomorrow also.
I know everyone enjoyed the party on Friday at Terry's house. I have taken care of a group thank you to both the Board for their kind invitation and for Terry for opening her house to us.
Have a great day.
Pat
Monday, December 03, 2007
Late arrival
Anne will arrive at about 11:00 am on Tuesday, 12/4/08.
Megan has been alerted and now everyone knows too.
Rembrandt Lecture closed
Hi All,
I've closed the sign-ups on the Rembrandt lecture tonight. If people call, you can put their names on a waiting list, but there's no guarantee that there will be a seat.
Thanks,
M.E.
I've closed the sign-ups on the Rembrandt lecture tonight. If people call, you can put their names on a waiting list, but there's no guarantee that there will be a seat.
Thanks,
M.E.
Monday December 3, 2007
Good day to everyone. This has already been a very busy day for everyone at circ. I think it probably will continue. I hope everyone is ready.
Although Sarah is not scheduled today I want to remind everyone that it her vacation week. Karen B is back, hooray! Hope you had a restful vacation.
We are still getting calls about the problem we had with check in on Saturday November 24. Please just explain to people that we can only correct the error when they let us know and appreciate the phone call. Apologize for the inconvenience to them and take off any fines that have accrued. We can not do more than that. Please everyone make sure you have the number of items checked in listed on the screen that you think you checked in. If we are having a computer problem we need to identify it and work it out. Your careful work will help find the problem if there is an ongoing one.
There are dreidel games scheduled for 4:15.
Tonight is the Met museum lecture on Rembrandt. We are not closing the registration. We do have over 100 registered as I write. Please advise people who call that they are on a waiting list and we will try and get everyone in. Madelyn and I will be here tonight to herd the art lovers so we can be a help to evening people too if necessary.
Everyone have a great day.
Sweater Found at Terry Thompson's House
There is a black wool J. Crew blazer, size 12, in Terry Thompson's hall closet. Does it belong to anyone who attended the party on Friday? KB
Sunday, December 02, 2007
The weather outside is frightful but the library is just delightful...so far. sp
Saturday, December 01, 2007
The Saga of the Forsytes
The Forsytes are making me crazy. Series One has 3 volumes; two of which were long overdue. The third volume was causing all manner of problems. I have adjusted all people on hold for this series to make sure they got all 3 volumes. A hold placed online overnight was only for Volume 3 which started this whole debacle. If any of the three patrons complain, apologize for the confusion in the holds for multiple volumes in a series. I have tried to do the right thing for all. MH
Express Check on Vacation
The Express Check is on vacation again. It is in Spirograph mode which is really cool, but not very helpful. KV and I tried rebooting the temperamental thing, and it still refuses to come back to work. MH
'Twas the Day Before the Storm
Seniors arrived bright & early (9:30) & we're ready to fill those DVD's everyone is coming in for to get them through whatever weather is predicted for tomorrow. Stay cosy and warm . sp
