A few news tidbits and a Bright Spot

• I'm delighted to report that 6 KPL Board members have enthusiastically agreed to join us in the United Way 21 Week Equity Challenge! They will also be joining us in conversation when we resume the IDEA team meetings. 
• We'll be taking a proposal to the Board on Tuesday that provides teens ages 12-19 with the option to "read off" their accumulated fines and restore library privileges. We'll share all the details with you once we get board approval. Thanks to Alejandria for this wonderful idea!
• The KPL Foundation met this week and agreed to fund a postcard campaign entitled "Libraries Step Up!" This campaign was developed by marketing staff at 2 Wisconsin library systems and has been shared with all Wisconsin libraries. We'll be offering patrons postcards to send to their legislators praising our services during the pandemic and advocating for our continued financial support. Once the postcards are printed, we'll share the campaign logistical details with you.

This week's Bright Spot Award goes to Gina Williamson. Here's the nomination:

I want to nominate Gina W. for a Bright Spot. This week she sat down with me and walked me through the process of creating library cards for patrons (a skill that had previously alluded me). Before sitting down with Gina, I felt completely lost in WorkFlows. Afterwards, I felt so much more confident in using WorkFlows and creating library cards for patrons. I can't wait to put my newly acquired skills to the test and will be pushing many of our teens to get library cards. Gina is a wealth of knowledge and truly a gem. 
-Alejandria

I could agree more, Alejandria! It's a joy to witness Gina as she guides the public through the printing/scanning/copying process. She is so friendly and patient with everyone she meets. Thanks for making everyone feel so welcome, Gina!