News for the Week and a sweet little pic

This week we sent a survey out to caregivers to see what they'll want from the library as online school begins. We've received 304 responses since yesterday morning. 75% said they intend to visit the library while school remains online. The rest opted for curbside. Over 70% said the most important thing they want from us is access to physical books. Now doesn't that just make your heart sing?

Here's how the results broke down:

1. Access to physical books

2. Access to online books and music

3. Take home project kits

4. Online homework help

Clever librarians that we are, we predicted that the online homework help would be of major interest, so along with all the other libraries in SHARE, we have purchased a product called BrainFuse . Here is a video introduction to this amazing product that not only provides instructional materials by age group, but real-time live tutors to help on just about any school topic.  (Then try it live with your library card and password.) There's help with FAFSA financial aid paperwork, practice tests at all levels, advice for parents on how to manage online school,  and special sections for ESL students. If you work with the public or have school age children in your life, you'll want to explore everything this product has to offer and spread the news far and wide. Please take the time to get to know BrainFuse.

Other News:

• New carpet will be installed in the Northside activities room, conference room, and hallway starting August 25th.
• Be sure and sign up for the webinar with Alejandria and Susannah, "Working with Teens." See your email from Heather.
• Thanks to Mary and Carlice who worked this week's election.
• Thanks to those of you who are scheduling your time off, especially while our larger branches remain closed.
• Congratulations to the YFS staff for their beautiful reorganization of the NS children's area.
  

I'll be on vacation starting tomorrow through Tuesday, back Wednesday. Linda and Rob will be in charge during my absence. Have a wonderful summer weekend!

Barb