July 27th, 2010 §
At the Olympia Timberland Library, librarians Kelsey and Cheryl answered questions from the reporter who wrote this article: http://www.theolympian.com/2010/07/25/1314954/sh-h-h-h-h-forget-it-these-days.html
Despite reduced library hours, limits on holds and the start-up of a fine system for overdue materials, circulation in the Timberland Regional Library system rose by 2 percent in 2009 from the previous year.
Also, Olympia Friends board member (and TRL trustee) Emmett O’Connell mused about some aspects of the article on his blog: “Debby Abe’s piece on libraries (featuring TRL and Pierce County)”
blaming social media for isolation and proposing the library as a brick-and-mortar solution seems to ignore how libraries can use social media for their mission
On that note, check out our Twitter feed, written by board secretary Elaine Nelson, and Facebook group, managed by new board member Carleigh Hill.
March 29th, 2010 §
“A third of Americans 14 and older – about 77 million people – use public library computers to look for jobs, connect with friends, do their homework and improve their lives, according to a new study” — including half of the nation’s teens.
A good reminder of the power of libraries to make a positive difference in people’s lives!
December 16th, 2009 §
From the packet this month:
Olybabies promotes Book Babies program at Olympia!
We have a large and dedicated group attending our Book Babies program at Olympia. Little did we know that some of these parents were using technology to network and support each other as parents of young babies! We were surprised that on their own they were advertising our Book Babies program on their site. The site is called Olybabies: a gathering space for mamas and papas of OlyBabies. Parents of young children can often feel isolated, but new social networking software can ease those transitions. Check out Olybabies: a gathering space for mamas and papas of OlyBabies: http://olybabies.ning.com/.
June 20th, 2009 §
Thank you to the Friends of the Olympia Library for the opportunity to share new and exciting events and additions to your library. By the middle of June, you will be able to enjoy several new works of art in the library. Local artist Mimi Williams donated two copies of a woodblock painting called, “Ya Otter Read,” which captures the essence of our library as it features three otters, a family, and a young boy reading in the stacks. One copy will be mounted on a column in the atrium while the other will be displayed in a staff office. Thank you to the Friends for funding the framing and matting of the artwork.
Local artist Nikki McClure donated a paper cut original from her recent children’s book, “All in a Day.” Children’s staff at the library selected a second paper cut original from Nikki’s book courtesy of the Peggy Coppinger Memorial Fund and the Friends of the Olympia Library. Peggy Coppinger was the Library Manager at the Olympia Timberland Library from 1978 – 1983 and it was her dedication and hard work that saw the completion of this library. As Peggy said upon her retirement, “I wanted the library to feel like a home away from home.” I think Peggy would agree her vision has come to be. You are invited to attend the dedication of the artwork in Peggy’s memory on Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. in the Children’s area of the library. I hope to see you there!
