News You Can Use

• The Bookmobile will be off the road all day this Thursday so that Maintenance can investigate the ongoing generator/electrical issues. Reserves will be held and due dates extended! As always, you or patrons can call the Bookmobile Office at 564-6190 with any questions.  Home Delivery will still be taking place that day.
• Friday September 14th was the last day for our cleaning company at SW. They will continue to clean other library locations and the Civic Center building. We are phasing in our own in-house cleaning staff in order to provide better service to our staff and patrons. Our in-house cleaning at SW began Monday. Welcome, Abby!
• More shredding events at NS and SW parking lots scheduled for September 22nd, 9am-4pm.
• We're hiring for 2 part time Aides at SW. If you're a Page who wants to move up, send us your application materials!
• We'll be hosting the UW Parkside Community Bus Tour at Uptown Library on Friday. This is an orientation for new professors and staff to introduce them to community projects. We'll be talking about Building Our Future and the Kenosha Parks Alliance.
• This Thursday, Jill, Lisa L and I will accept the Outstanding Community Impact Award at Harborfest. Thanks to everyone who has worked so hard over the past three years to coordinate and deliver summer parks programs to our central city kids. This award is for YOU!
• Lots of adult programming on tap over the next few weeks, much of it surrounding the theme of work and the play SWEAT that will be performed by actors from New York City's Public Theater. The full list of programs is here. People can sign up to attend the play here. The play is free and will be held at UAW Local 72 Hall on Washington Road. PLEASE NOTE: The play's dialogue is very adult- lots of swearing and "adult" themes. Please advise people not to bring children. 
• New Peer Training initiative - take a look at this sweet video from Heather and Anne. Do you have a special skill to share with other staff members? We need you!
• This week's Bright Spot Award goes to Kristin Kornkven for her fabulous and timely display at SW on the dangers of our local currents and rip tides in both English and Spanish. With 93 drownings in the Great Lakes just this summer, it's clear many people do not understand the dangers of swimming where warning signs are posted. Great public service and a terrific example of leadership. Thank you, Kristin! And thanks for the nomination, Marcia.
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