PCR Manager Jackie Spiritas reports there is something for everyone at this now regular event, and Turn
It Up Thursday, August 18, at Pablo Creek Library proved that. It was a
magical affair with fables and fairy tales coming to life in a variety of ways. Ninety children enjoyed Puppet Shows featuring the classic wisdom of
Aesop’s Fables, “Princess and the Pea,” and “The Tortoise and the Hare.”
Library Associates Marcie O’Dell, Mandy Elliott, and Kimberly Bennett (pictured below) performed
behind the scenes for the children and gave voice to Mr. Hare, Mr. Fox, and Mr.
Tortoise.
While waiting for the show to begin, children moved through a series
of activities and got stamps on their “mini passports” through PCR's Wonderland. Some of the fun activities included the ever popular “Putt-Putt in
the Stacks” created and hosted by the Girl Scouts of America. With the help of
Library Associate Nikki Denton, the children decorated a royal crown and got
their faces painted by Eve Harm (UPK & in green costume below) and Elizabeth McConney (Main) who were on
hand to assist with the whimsical embellishments.
Keyboardist Doug Matthews
made a return appearance and entertained the book browsers with background
music in the lobby. YS Manager Amber Holley was
on hand to give morale support and encourage the children to cycle through the
activities and ultimately receive their ice pop at the circulation desk. The
featured adult program for the night was part of an ongoing Financially Fit
Series: Investing 101 facilitated by United Way/RealSense.
Alice
and Wonderland was spotted, as well as staff wearing fairy wings and tiaras, to
set the mood and build excitement during the event. Part-time clerk Hunter
Alley researched and demonstrated Tumblebooks to the families, tying in the
fairy
tale-themed books to his presentation. He also pulled titles that were
featured in Tumblebooks for his display. Part-time clerk Kristina
Mikhedok apprenticed with the face painters, helped the Girl Scouts set up golf
holes, and ran interference at the craft table. Volunteer Jacob gave out
pencils and ice pops.
All staff at Pablo Creek continue to be engaged and involved – either by wearing a crown, learning to paint faces, helping to set up the putt-putt holes, or working the craft table. It has become a point of honor to serve on the Turn It Up planning committee with staff asking to rotate in on the fun, including skills and ideas of each department and staff member. Customers become acutely more aware of all of our services and events on that evening because they are all happening at once. Over 400 people came through the gate between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. that evening.
Not
everyone knew what they were walking into but they had something to talk about
when they left! The Turn It Up committee meets every week to discuss ideas,
divvy up responsibilities, and prepare for the next month. Stay tuned for a
fantastic football themed Turn It Up to kick off September 15 at 4:00 p.m.
All staff at Pablo Creek continue to be engaged and involved – either by wearing a crown, learning to paint faces, helping to set up the putt-putt holes, or working the craft table. It has become a point of honor to serve on the Turn It Up planning committee with staff asking to rotate in on the fun, including skills and ideas of each department and staff member. Customers become acutely more aware of all of our services and events on that evening because they are all happening at once. Over 400 people came through the gate between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. that evening.
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