Now that the new activities room is finished at SW, we are planning for the limited reopening of both our large locations to visitors mid-September. There are a few more details to work out, but we should be ready to announce something soon, and you'll be the first to know. Thanks for your patience.
KUSD has updated their back to school plan to allow both in-person and remote learning. Here is the current plan. I understand for you working parents there is a lot of uncertainty and worry about the coming year. Having raised two boys on my own, many of those years living paycheck to paycheck, I fully understand your challenge and your worry. Please know that we will be as flexible and supportive as we possibly can be as you try to manage during the coming school year. You are all very important to us and we are in this together.
The City of Kenosha will be installing ballot drop boxes on the curbs outsider UPT, SW and NS libraries in preparation for the November election. Here's the mock-up of where they'll go.
County Health Rankings are released every year, and the 2020 report for Kenosha County has just been released. Thanks to Patty for the summaries she's provided to inform our long range planning. It will come as no surprise that alcohol related deaths are very high and so is obesity. What can the library do to promote a more healthy community? Our role as a community forum and the fact that we see over 600,000 visitors in our buildings every year puts us in an excellent space to partner with the county health department to promote positive health habits. Look for health education to be part of our final 2021-2023 plan.
I subscribe to Aspen Ideas emails that provide 5 links per day of their "best ideas." This article was in today's email and I just had to share it with you all. What have you left unsaid?
From Amy Klein:
"I just wanted to pass along a really positive patron interaction I had today while on the phones. A 78-year-old patron called to request books for her 80-year-old neighbor friend who isn't much of a reader. While picking out titles we got to chatting and before everything happened the patron wasn't a big reader either, but since we have been offering our curbside pick-up she has read 30 books and has really impressed herself. She told me how much she loves the library and everything we're doing, she also said if we did a commercial she would give us the biggest HOORAH!
She was so thankful and appreciative she started tearing up and I did too. I told her I was going to pass along the story and her kind words to you. "
Two Bright Spots this week, both nominated by Linda Noyce:
"This Bright Spot goes to Jennifer for sharing Legally Blonde lead, Elle Wood’s “Snap Cup” idea with the NS team! Jennifer reported, “The idea is that when someone observes someone doing a good job or going the extra mile, that they "give them snaps." We have a jar in the staff lounge with snap sheets to fill out and a pen. People can give snaps anonymously or sign their name if they like.” She also related the following: “I've been pleased to see that many are also cross-departmental. I've seen snaps for NS, OS, and Maintenance staff. I've also seen a variety of comments, ranging from staff feeling emotionally supported and inspired by other staff, to comments on work ethic and a job well done.” To the NS team Snap Cup on!
This Bright Spot goes to Stephanie for checking up on the patron locked in the upstairs bathroom during the Tornado Warning on Monday evening. When the Tornado Warning ended Stephanie worked with her team to break in and help the then unresponsive patron inside. Nice response, Stephanie! Kudos to your quick thinking to remove the pins in the hinge of the door."
I'm taking Monday off to soak up more summer sun. Linda Noyce is your point person for major issues. Enjoy the beautiful summer weather, everyone!
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