JPL Staff News: September 2019

Monday, September 30, 2019

Mandy Elliott Gets A Bow

Hongying Song works at PCR and consistently notices others' accomplishments and so it is in this case. She sent in this quote from a Pablo Creek Branch regular customer, Dr. T. D. Reese, dated September 28, 2019:

“Mandy Elliott does a great job with the Pokémon meetup. Today, nineteen young library patrons participated in the meetup. Mandy not only manages these monthly events, she also proves three other important services:

1.       She assists the less socially adept participants to connect with other participants.
2.       She coaches participants regarding play, rules and strategy.
3.       She serves as a valuable references for the participants as they evaluate the desirability of various Pokémon cards given her encyclopedic knowledge of all things Pokémon.

"She is a valuable resource to the Pablo Creek Branch."

WOW! WAY TO GO, MANDY!

Friends Of JPL Have A Harvest Of BOGOs

Get Out and Get October Bargains

All DVDs are Buy One Get TWO Free!
All Travel related and Fine Arts books are Buy One Get ONE Free!

Friends of JPL store hours are
Tuesdays and Thursdays from
9:00 A.M to 12:00 PM and
Saturdays from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Shawn Norton: Job Well Done

MH Branch Manager was presented a Job Well Done Award at Library Leadership Roundtable, September 12, 2019. Shawn was gratefully acknowledged for his support of the 4DX Lag/Lead Measures for the West Region. Region Manager Lynne Baldwin, who nominated him, said, "Besides making sure Murray Hill met their weekly targets for promoting new library cards, educational site visits, shelf reading and working on the missing list, he went over and above by coordinating the weekly 4DX online meetings with the managers in the region and creating and updating the 4DX slides to be presented each week at the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meeting. Shawn’s enthusiastic support has enabled the West Region to meet its annual goal for new library cards."

We all cheer your extraordinary efforts, Shawn!

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Doug Fair: Job Well Done

MH Manager Shawn Norton presented Doug Fair with a Job Well Done Award, September 17, 2019, and said, "Doug has been coordinating and assisting with a regular Tai Chi program at MH for some time now. In his role as Library Associate he is also responsible for collection development at the branch and has curated our non-fiction to tie into regular program offerings and customer requests. These things combined on August 7^th when a new participant in the program was taken with the book display Doug created. Doug assisted the customer in getting their first library card to check out these materials and looks forward to seeing this new library cardholder in the program next week. This meets both aspects of our big goal, new customers and customer retention."

HOORAY FOR YOU, DOUG!

Thursday, September 12, 2019

What A Way To Start Your 1st Day!

This is how Kristen Knelle P/T Library Associate, started her first day at UPK, September 11, 2019. (Thanks to Illesha Massaline for sharing this good news and we all say 'WELCOME, KRISTEN."

Friday, September 06, 2019

Music, Colors, & Expression

Regency Square Branch Library hosted ARTrageous: Art, Music, Kandinsky! on August 28, 2019. (Kandinsky was famous for creating abstract art inspired by music.) Participants read The Noisy Paint Box, examined images of Kandinsky’s artwork, and learned about synesthesia. It is believed that Kandinsky had synesthetic experiences, and could see colors and shapes when listening to music. He described the first experience after attending a performance of Wagner’s Lohengrin: “I saw all my colors in spirit, before my eyes. Wild, almost crazy lines were sketched in front of me.”

Alison Pulley said, "Participants listened to seven different pieces of music and drew quick, abstract responses to each. We put each work up on the wall to compare – participants noticed that many used the same colors to describe a musical composition, and sometimes similar shapes or lines. A few even came up with stories to enhance the music and artwork. All had a blast finding links between art, music, and storytelling."

"In the photo, each column represents one participant, and each row represents one musical composition."

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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.