One of my projects is to create a winter reading program. This is not a new idea. The Indianapolis Public Library hosted a "Read Around the House Reading Program" when I was in graduate school. The idea was tweaked by Linda Fox at the Cloquet Public Library and myself several years ago. The idea was further tweaked by Rita at the Arrowhead Library System in Minnesota. I am now working with a graphic artist and several librarians to tweaking it again for the libraries in Virginia. With all this tweaking, sometimes the process becomes paramount and the project loses focus. When this happens, and it has, it is time to hit the road and visit the people I work for. Sometimes Terry comes along with me. This is a good thing, for I can get lost in a closet. Terry gets me to the library on time and then will find a place to sit and read. With Terry driving this allows me to relax and focus on the visit rather then worry about directions or the lack of them.
I have been impressed by the libraries I have visited and the librarians who serve their community. They care about their community, proactive in meeting the needs of the community and proud of the things they have accomplished. This is not a false pride, either. The librarians have done some fantastic programs. In the comming months I would like to find a way to recognize and celebrate these accomplishments.
The consuction paper artwork is from the Fauquier County Libraries.
