JPL Staff News: PCR's Win-Win: 'Turn It Up Thursday'

Friday, June 17, 2016

PCR's Win-Win: 'Turn It Up Thursday'

Pablo Creek Branch Manager Jackie Spiritas reports, "PCR 'Turn It Up Thursday' was a huge success at the Pablo Creek Library, June 16. Customers enjoyed 9 family friendly events all going on in a community style celebration of early literacy, local culture, and continuing education from 4:00-8:00 p.m. If you were a part of this event in any way you had fun. From the part-time clerks to the Mayor’s Summer Workers to Sara Roberts, Region Manager – everyone played a part either dreaming up the ideas, preparing for the events or working the room. The following 'out loud' activities drew a crowd of approximately 215 people:

· "Fire Safety presentation by JFRD (Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department) complete with real fire truck, water shooting fire hose and free firemen hats. Library Associate Marcie O’Dell and Children’s Librarian Hongying Song hosted and took pictures.

· " Putt-Putt in the stacks with trivia questions about the library and books as prizes. Host caddies and score keepers: Library Assistant Erika Zeigler and Part-time Library Associates Diane Ressler and Shirley Holcomb, Part-time clerk Chad Corcoran. Score sheet created by Part-time Clerk Kristian Mikhedok.

· "We had Jacksonville Humane Society Kitten University graduates (3 adorable kittens, one of which was adopted out during the event) and FSCJ Culinary and Hospitality Program manager Bob Mark whipped up summertime snacks without using an oven. The demonstration and hands-on preparation using the audience was followed by a tasting.

"A Jazz piano soloist entertained customers with live music to browse books by during the activities.

· Also on the agenda were an American Flag, July 4^th craft using paint sticks and sponge star stamps – prepped by Mayor’s Summer Workers and presided over by Librarian II Greg Pierce.

"A JPL Library table was set up featuring all downloadable guides and Part-time clerk Hunter Alley and Teen Library Associate Mandy Elliott promoted everything digital at the library; a Powerpoint I Class taught by Mandy Elliott, Teen Library Associat and Bedtime Stories for Young Children presented by Library Assistant Erika Zeigler.

Jackie concluded, “There is no doubt that the majority of our customers are open and excited to try new things at their local library. The activities on 'Turn It Up Thursday' are fun and the atmosphere is energizing. The program brings together the staff to create something unique in every department. I enjoy seeing the staff work as a team to pull it together successfully. Every event requires someone’s special talent or skills be discovered and put to good use.”

Here is a video you can enjoy : https://onedrive.live.com/redir?

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And Jackie says, "There are many more pictures in G/PCR/Programing/2016-06-16."

Just wait until the third Thursday in July!

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THREE STAFF HONORED AT CW

In December, Deputy Director Julie McNeil presented service pins to Kristi Dorney (middle in pic) for 20 years at JPL; Cassy Manning (left) for five service years; and Helena Davenport for five years serving JPL. Kristi received a congratulatory letter from Mayor Curry, and Cassy and Helena each received a letter of appreciation from Director Tim Rogers. Cassy, Kristi, and Helena also enjoyed a socially-distanced party given in their honor. All of us send our thanks, too, for your years with the library.

MR. MOSELEY: CONGRATS ON 20 YEARS & A JOB WELL DONE!

DON'T NEED TO BE A DUMMY; JUST READ BOOKS FOR DUMMIES

PT shelver with help from Teen Associate Beverly Mason created a “I thought you said Mummy…No I said Book for Dummies” display to transition to fall/Halloween and highlight DU’s For Dummies series of books on a variety of topics. DU Manager Eric Soriano added, “There’s also a new ‘Interactive chess display’ by Librarian Benjamin Smith. Books and DVDs are available for checkout while customers enjoy actually playing the game. Ben is also planning to offer possible chess classes.”

LIGHT BULB GOES OFF IN CREATIVE DECKER'S HEAD

YS Asociate Decker Cavosie hosted EB’s first “Minute to Win It,” April 9, 2019, where 15 teens competed in various challenges under a 60 second time limit. Participants discussed strategies and difficulties throughout the program and exhibited creative problem-solving to gain advantages. Each month at the end of the program, the teen with the most points writes their name on the “Minute to Win It Undisputed Championship” belt Decker made. The belt will be displayed until the following month when the reigning champion will defend their title.

HAIL, HAIL THE GANG'S ALL HERE FOR MELODIE BRUNSON'S 5 YEAR CELEBRATION!

January 17, 2019, Deputy Director Julie McNeil presented Melodie Brunson with Director Tim Rogers' congratulatory letter for her five years of service and her service pin. Melodie also enjoyed a big cheer from West Branch's staff pictured here. Back row: Jessica Carpenter (clerk), Eve Harm (YS Librarian 1), Shannon Buchanan (clerk), Larry Singer (volunteer), John Jessee (Assistant Branch Manager), & Manager Kathleen Brunner. Front row: Latisha Woolbright (clerk), Julie Horton (YS Library Assistant), & Melodie Brunson (YS PT Associate.)

THANKS, MANDY ELLIOTT, FOR 5 GOOD YEARS OF SERVICE

JANICE ADAMS CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS W/JPL

Library Associate Janice Adams received her 5 year service pin from Webb Region Manager Lynne Baldwin, January 31, 2018, along with a letter from Library Director Tim Rogers thanking and commending Janice for her service to JPL, the City and the community. Staff at Webb surprised Janice with not one but two cakes, a card, a bouquet of flowers and a gift card. Branch Manager Kathy Tekin joined Lynne to say, "Congratulations to you, Janice, for 5+ years of outstanding service to the Jacksonville community."

STUDY BUDDY SHARED BY 3 IN MAIN TEEN DEPT.

A Thank You From Denise Thomas

To the JPL Family: I wish to thank each and every one of you for your caring responses during my time of need. For those who were not aware, time was needed for surgery and recovery from breast cancer. I want you to know that all donated leave, words of encouragement, random acts of kindness and those beautiful smiles are appreciated.

I am a breast cancer survivor as a result of God’s Grace and an early detection of the cancer. May I suggest that each of you, if you have not already done so, take time to schedule health screenings of any kind knowing that these can be lifesaving methods for you.

To God be the glory for the things he has done. I am now free of cancer and want to say again that I appreciate what you did for me. Not knowing who my time donors were, I am not able to give individual hugs; collectively to the JPL Family I say THANK YOU a million times over.

Denise Thomas, JPL’s Center for Adult Learning at Main.

MARILYN JORDAN SENDS THANKS TO STAFF WHO DONATED TIME FOR HER RECENTLY

SANTA AND KIDS AT MAIN

Main's Children’s departmemt had a jolly great time with Old Saint Nick this year. We handed out jingle bells, read a sleigh ride picture book and, of course, sang the Jingle Bells song. Next, resident elf, Carisia Rooney, took over and kept the line smiling as they waited to verify that indeed, Santa’s whiskers were real and so was his tummy! Afterward, Jonathan Sandbach held a bell-decorating class (complete with glitter) so the kids could take some of the holiday fun home with them.

MATTHEW TAYLOR, LIBRARIAN I, WITH MAIN LIBRARY 15 YEARS

DENISE THOMAS CELEBRATES 15 YEARS WITH JPL

Denise is a Literacy Program Specialist in the Center for Adult Learning, located on the Conference level of the Main Library. She has done so much good for the community beside all the wonderful things she does for children in her position with JPL. Deputy Director Jennifer Giltrop (far left) gave Denise a congratulatory letter from Mayor Curry and her 15 year service pin. Denise is 2nd from left, then CAL Manager Katie Devanny, & Tammy Owens. We join with them in congratulating you, Denise.