Monthly Archives: May 2016


Volunteer of the Month: Aimee

AimeeCongrats to our Volunteer of the Month for May: Aimee! Aimee helps our Outreach Librarian Linda with her Books on Wheels Program. Thanks for being such a terrific Book Buddy, Aimee!

 

How long have you been volunteering at the library?

Since April 2015

 

Why did you want to become a volunteer at the library?

  1. Because I love to read!
  2. My grandfather spent some time in a nursing home, and during that time, I saw how great the volunteers were for various things there, and I wanted to give back. When I heard about Books on Wheels, I knew I had to be part of it!

 

Who are some of your favorite authors?

Judy Blume, James Patterson, Tammy Hoag, Mary Higgins Clark, Gillian Flynn, Lois Lowry, David Baldacci…. Too many to list!

 

What do you enjoy most about being a volunteer?

  1. Seeing the patrons’ eyes light up when you walk in the room carrying new books
  2. Seeing their faces smile when they realize you’re there to see them. Some of these people don’t have anyone visit them, and we are it.
  3. Talking and having conversations about books!
  4. That I get to get books to people that can’t get to the library
  5. Being able to give back

 

Thank you for all your hard work, Aimee! Books on Wheels wouldn’t be the same without volunteers like you!

Would you like to volunteer? Contact Wendy Contini for more information on how to help your library.


Raffle Fundraiser

DWin 4 tickets to kings islandover Public Library Children’s Department

 RAFFLE  FUNDRASIER

May 2016

Win 4 Tickets to Kings Island!

Raffle Tickets are $1 Each or 6 for $5 and on sale in the Children’s Department. Drawing will be held on June 1. Tickets are Valid through Labor Day 2016 and are valued at $65 each. Funds from the raffle sales will be used to purchase Duplo blocks and other special equipment for the department. See the Children’s Department for More Details

 

 


2nd Annual Seed Library Plant Sale

gardener stick man planting seedsSeed Library Plant Sale 
Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Don’t know what to get Mom for Mother’s Day this year? We’ve got the perfect idea for you: a plant from our second annual Plant Sale! We will have perennials, herbs, vegetables, yard art, and seeds for sale. Proceeds benefit our Seed Library, a free program that allows patrons to “check out” seeds to plant their own gardens. We will also be giving away door prizes at the Plant Sale, so don’t forget to stop by and enter to win! Contact Librarian and Green Thumb Denise Campbell-Johnson at 330-343-6123 for more information on the seed library or how to donate items for the sale.