KPL KIDS @Uptown Library rising from the rubble

Uptown Lofts and KPL Kids @Uptown Library rising from the rubble

We're already working hard planning a fundraising campaign for the space, working with architects to plan the space, and lining up partners to activate the services we'll offer there. We're determined to pull this all off in one year, so fasten your seat belts! Here we go!

It's a busy week ahead. KPL Friends and Foundation will be in a virtual retreat Tuesday evening with the Library Board to sort out roles in our fundraising campaign. Wednesday I appear before the Common Council Finance Committee to present the 2023 operating and capital budgets.

Another retirement announcement, this time from Mary Kozel. (frown face). Her last day will be January 12th. So sad to see you go, Mary, so happy for you to do whatever you like whenever you like in retirement!

This week's Bright Spot Awards:

From Jennifer: "I wanted to share a Bright Spot for Kimmy Smith - As we navigate the scheduling challenges that inevitably come with the holiday season and end of the year, Kimmy has been incredibly flexible in her schedule in a way that feels above and beyond. While everyone is trying to use up PTO and work out the best ways to see their families during the holiday season, Kimmy has been cheerfully picking up nights and weekends, as well as shifting things around to fill building gaps to make sure the rest of us get that time. We are so grateful!"

From Barb: Yay to our Southwest public service desk staff  for "working the line" for elections, offering to look up ward numbers for voters and making a tough day for elections staff so much easier. Voting day is when we see a lot of people who don't use the library often or at all. You really delighted a lot of people on Tuesday, hopefully reconnecting them with everything the library has to offer. And the new central position of the service desks has already proven to be a good thing. Well done, everyone!