Thursday, April 24, 2008

It's Nearly Summer Reading Time!

Greetings to One and All!

Okay, so now it's been just over two weeks since Sam has gone (literally and figuratively) to greener pastures, but we still miss him tons, though wish him well.

And so goes the wheel of life...spinning 'round to the next exciting adventure and that, oh patrons, means the Summer Reading program is soon upon us!

Now, the theme this year is "Catch the Reading Bug!" and we plan to have two major events although there will be a continuing reading program which will include prizes and such, however this will all be announced at the school assembly (date tbd soon) so I am not of the mind to give anything away just yet!

Tune in soon for more blogging...!

Erin :)

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Out With The Old, In With The New (Library Director, That Is)

It’s with mixed emotions that I have to announce that I’ll be leaving both Amargosa Valley and the library here in the middle of April. I’ll be moving to Maryland, and taking a job with the Carroll County Public Library. It’s an exciting professional opportunity for me, but I will greatly miss this library, and the people here whom I’ve come to know and love during my time here.

I want to thank the library board for being so supportive, Erin, Osvaldo, Nina, and all of the other library volunteers and helpers for making my job much easier, and Jean Adams and the Friends of the Library for their dedication and service. And I especially want to thank the residents of the Valley and patrons of the Library. You’ve made me feel welcome and appreciated from the first day I arrived in Amargosa Valley, and for that I will always be grateful.

Erin Booth, who has been working at the library since last summer, will be taking over as the Interim Director after my departure. I hope that you all will show her the same kindness and generosity that you’ve shown to me. I believe the library will be in good hands, and that you will all enjoy getting to know Erin better.

Thanks again!

~Sam Eddington