This past Wednesday I presented the 2022 KPL budget request to the Common Council's Finance Committee. It should easily pass in early December when the full council calls a vote. They positively beamed when I described all the things we're doing and engaged me with lots of questions to learn more. I know they are hearing good things about the library from their constituents. Thanks for all you're doing every day to delight the Kenosha community.
Don't forget curbside hours @NS and SW will be reduced to 11am-3pm Mon-Sat starting November 29th. This change is for staff safety (dark + icy = danger!)
We expect to hear from DPI by the end of November about 3 separate grant applications to fund various projects. We're hoping to upgrade our study and meeting rooms with sound insulation, and add in some technology to support virtual learning and telehealth appointments. We've asked for water bottle filler machines for the public and public address systems @SW and NS. In a separate application we're hoping to receive funding to place book vending machines at the Boys and Girls Club and YMCA.
The Friends of the Library voted this week to provide funding for pop-up tents, rain covers for outreach carts, an exhibit case at Simmons, new tables and chairs for the Northside children's room, and new display furniture for NS and SW.
This week's Bright Spot Award goes to Aaron Gundersen for designing such a beautiful palette for Northside. The colors are simply gorgeous and highlight all the architectural features of the building. Thanks for showing us what a beautiful building we have in Northside, Aaron!
Don't forget to send me your pick for the special Thanksgiving Edition of Bright Spot Awards!
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