Staff training day this Wednesday, May 22 at SW. Please arrive by 8:30 am for important morning announcements and socializing. This promises to be a terrific day of learning, planning, and creative expression. Come in comfortable attire with a relaxed mind and open heart.
Fun article: Reading books is important for the brain. Here's why.
As KPL staff housed at the Civic Center continue to consider options for our temporary home, we are looking at space within our library branches. If you see us gazing thoughtfully at open space here and there, that's what's on our brain. While we're looking for staff space, we'll also be looking for a better enclosed space for teens at SW with the help of an architect.
We have selected an Inclusive Intern for our summer program sponsored by the Public Library Association. Miles Foster, a Bradford High School student, loves film and is an outstanding writer. Miles will travel to Chicago and Washington, D.C. with mentor Elkid where he will immerse with other Inclusive Interns from around the country and create a service project for KPL.
Also joining Youth and Family Services this summer are two high school students who impressed us during the Inclusive Intern interviews and will immerse with us for 8 weeks this summer as our first annual Summer Scholars. Details to come...
Megan Heinrich will return for the summer to help with the intense summer parks program outreach activities. New Teen Librarian Alejandria Galarza begins Monday!
This week's Bright Spot Award goes to Stephanie, who competently and compassionately responded to a serious life-threatening incident at SW. Here's the nomination I received from Heather, seconded by Jennifer:
I want to recognize what an outstanding job Stephanie did at handling the drunk teen emergency today. When I got to the teen space after being notified that this was happening, Stephanie was already there, calmly dealing with the teen. She'd given him a plastic bag and was standing ready with paper towels--but more importantly, she was asking him questions and trying to elicit responses in an effort to keep him conscious. When he fell to the floor, he tried to roll onto his back and she made sure he stayed on his side until the EMTs arrived so that he didn't aspirate if he vomited. She recognized the severity of the situation immediately and took command calmly and professionally, but with real kindness and compassion. It was very impressive to watch.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the recognition! I would like to add that there was no way I could have handled this situation the way I did without the help of everyone who was working at the time. I would especially like to thank Jon, Sue, Jake, Heather, and Gina for checking in with me throughout the whole time and making sure the area was cleared so we could provide the patron with as much privacy as possible.
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