More news for the week

Hello, Everybody
There's so much good news to share-

• The Bookmobile has fresh carpet! Stop by if you have a chance and see the new look.
• The iPads for the children's lighthouse at SW are ready to install- they should be up and ready to go soon.
• We are adding a hot spot to the Bookmobile for customers to use wireless Internet during bookmobile stops. There is a lot of potential for mobile Internet cafes at the Harbor Market or at other community gatherings.
• The Big Weed is on temporary hold at SW due to completely filled storage spaces. Staff will be focusing on the Northside collection for a while.
• Thanks to everyone for completing their Core Competencies worksheet. The #1 desired training was for electronic devices like ebook readers and associated downloading techniques. Michelle will be working to pull together training opportunities for every gap identified. See you there!
• An intern from UW Parkside is wrapping up an Outreach Needs Assessment for KPL. He will present his findings to the library board at their May 12th meeting. 
• We are adding LCD screens to the lobbies of NS and SW to deliver our news and events notices electronically. Just a few more logistics to figure out and they will be up and running.
• CNS will be installing a projector in the ceiling of the SW activities room, then adding sound for presentations. No more wheeling out the projector cart!
• The Library Foundation is planning a celebration of the Simmons 115th anniversary on July 18th. If you would like to participate in planning or at the event, please let me know.
• Chuck and I are meeting with Public Works and Carlson Racine Roofing mid April to finalize construction plans. The roof work should begin shortly after. During construction, street parking rules will be modified to accommodate staff parking needs and longer customer visits.
• National Library Week is April 12-18. National Library Workers Day is April 14th and we have a few surprises in store, so prepare to be thanked, admired, and generally appreciated.

Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Barb