News this week

Hello, Everyone
Here's an update on projects:
1. We are interviewing candidates for Head of Collection Services this week and next. We hope to make our selection by the end of next week.
2. The library with be at the Kenosha Expo on Saturday, March 7th. If you would like to represent us, please let Michelle know.
3. We are hiring for a part time Communications Assistant. If you know someone with both writing skills and graphic design skills, please let them know of this opportunity.
4. The Wild Rumpus is scheduled for March 15th from 12-3 at NS. We will hand out our new Kids Cards and unveil the artwork behind it. There will be many fun activities for kids and our staff is coming in costume! Please help get the word out. Our goal is to pass out 100 cards at the Rumpus.
5. The children's lighthouse at SW will soon have new iPads where the old computers used to be, thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library.
6. The Readers Advisory Team (Shannon, JeTaun and Cathy Polovina) has put together an exciting plan. Look for more communication soon on enhanced services and website functionality.
7. Demco designers continue to work up a plan for a NS children's room makeover. We are anxious to see what they have dreamed up for us!
8. We are talking with UW Extension about bringing robotics programs for youth to the library. This would be a great partnership and would tie in nicely with Computer Coding Camps for Kids. That grant project is still being considered by our state library. We should hear soon.
9. KPL is going to the spelling bee and we are determined to shine! If you'd like to come out and cheer us on, enjoy a lovely buffet dinner, and mingle with a lot of fun people, we have a table for 8 reserved and will be selecting the lucky 8 from anyone who responds to Brandi expressing their interest.
10. Don't forget to work on your core competencies self-evaluation. Michelle has set a deadline of March 31 to get them all done and back to her.

Enjoy your weekend, everyone, and stay warm!
Barb