Good Gift Buys at Friends of JPL Book Store

"During December 2020, all items will be offered as buy-one-get-one free at the Friends of the JPL Book Store. Come soon for the best picks and invite your customers, family, and friends to visit for some excellent buys--but come soon; we will be closed, December 24-December 31.  The Friends and I wish all of you and your families a great holiday season and look forward to seeing you soon," said FJPL President Margaret Smith.

The FJPL Book Store is housed at University Park Branch about eight blocks north of JU, 3435 University Boulevard North.  The Book Store is at the south end of the building.  Store hours are Tuesday & Thursday, 9 am - noon and Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm.

Why Be Thankful?

God loves you.  You are. You love. You have respect for others.  You have integrity.  You have family, friends, and coworkers. You have special memories.  You can see, hear, talk, walk, move, and think.  You have a job and you do it well.  You have your dreams, hopes, and a future filled with surprises and challenges--good and bad--and your experiences will make you stronger.  And many more only you can name.  You are rich in many ways. 

Best To You At THANKSGIVING

Kate Kienitz  at KR wanted to share KR's Thanksgiving display and tell all of you in the Jacksonville Public Library System everyone at Mandarin Branch wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving.

 

JWD Team Gets It Done

YS Librarian I Kate Zakharov presented Job Well Done Awards to 13 Main Library employees, November 19, 2020, in appreciation for their help with the October Teen Department remodeling project. In the top pic is LAS Paris Goodman and next are LA Kate Martin and Shelver Katrina Mann. In the group pic, L/R, are LAS Allison Mason, LAS Marcie O’Dell, LAS Kitty Maschan, LAS Sheenae Nelson, YS Librarian I Aaron Neff, LAS Lisa York, LAS Hannah Genslinger, LA Kenya Coleman, and Shelver Shawndrika Trottman.  (YS Librarian II Joanna Nigrelli, not pictured, also received a Job Well Done Award, and we thank her for contributing the blurb and pictures.) 

 

Congrats To Robert Moseley

KR Manager Mark Hohnadel announced, "Mandarin Library Assistant Robert Moseley, pictured above,  was presented a Job Well Done Award, November 19, 2020, for taking the time and initiative to create a library book mark for customers that listed both curbside and inside service hours for Mandarin Library.  The bookmark was also shared with other libraries in the region and the bookmark has been well received by customers."  

 

November 11- Veterans Day

33,586 U.S. military are reported as having died in the Korean War.

56,220 U. S. military died in the Vietnam War. Many more have died since the war because of resulting illnesses due to Agent Orange used in Vietnam.

World War I counts 116,516 U.S. military deaths and approximately 320,000 sick and wounded. More died from disease than combat due to the influenza epidemic of 1918.

World War II totals 407, 316 U.S. soldiers killed and 671,278 wounded.

Veterans who have survived these horrific wars deserve our respect and give us pause to think about the many sacfrices by so many for our freedom and the responsibilities we have to preserve our freedom.

CW: Fall Focus & Thanksgiving

Webb Wesconnett Library children’s staff produced Thanksgiving and fall décor to liven up their displays. Tamera Pritchett created a turkey display that features books about Thanksgiving, fall, manners, and cooking. Passhunate Payams made a large display based on the book Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. Nerresa Posey decorated the promotional table and the area behind the children’s desk. Passhunate, who sent us the input, said, "Her turkeys and pumpkins reflect her unique creativity—and attract customers to CW’s collection." (Click on the pictures to get larger views.)

Friends Book Store Offers November BOGOS

The Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library Bookstore has reopened and now they are offering November 2020 buy one get one free specials on all their books, CDs, and DVDs. Good buys for gifts and for yourself!

Chute It!

Social distance was no problem for Library Assistant David Foster (R, top pic) on Halloween.  He donned plastic gloves and used a *unique touchless chute to deliver goodies to 34 kids in KR's Children's department.

 

Wearing costumes, some Mandarin Branch staff added to the fun:  (L/R): Library Clerk Rain Duncan, Children's Librarian Katie Kienitz, and  P/T Library Clerk Tammy Hilbert.  Thanks to Manager Mark Hohnadel (L, last pic above) for the input.

 

*Training and Development Manager Tracy Pigott adds, "The touchless candy delivery system idea was taken from a video featured in the October edition of the Professional Development and Training Newsletter!"  So read those carefully; you might find a treasure trove of ideas to use at your library.

 

New Main Library's 15 Years Celebrated

"Main Children's is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Main Library through the month of November. We like to consider November 12 to be Mrs. Owl's birthday. Our celebration includes a take home craft and we have an owl book display created by LAS Marcie O'Dell. Mrs. Owl is not open to visitors at this time, but we can still wish her a Happy Birthday," said Joanna Nigrelli, Youth Librarian II

 

 

Nov. BOGO @ Friends Bookstore

Just a reminder from our great Friends of JPL: In November 2020, all items in the Bookstore will be buy one get one free. The libraries are not taking book donations but the Friends are accepting donations at the Bookstore. There are carts outside the Friends' main door for you to drop off any donated items.