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Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Shared News
Kathy Lussier wanted to share the following news with you and note in the last news feed that Eric Soriano won a travel award from PLA :
Monday, February 23, 2015
A Beautiful Tribute
We
should all salute the young man in the video you can access below and to
especially salute our flag that he proudly held so high to honor the brave men
who made it possible for us to enjoy our great country and this moving tribute
to our fallen heroes.
This is what an 11 year old boy did in Normandy - Amazing!
For
those that have served their country and those that have not, you will
appreciate what an 11 year boy did in Normandy--a great video worth
watching.
Proud Parents
Guy
and Charlene Adkins had a lot to be proud of on February 12 and 13. Their
oldest son, Duncan, completed his last requirement to become an Eagle Scout on
Thursday, February 12 and on Friday, February 13, Duncan was accepted to the
University of Florida for fall 2015! (Who said Friday the 13th is unlucky?)
Congratulations to Duncan--and Mom and Dad!
Congratulations to Duncan--and Mom and Dad!
You Did It!
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Gretchen Mitchell sent these pictures with staffs holding their congratulatory letters from Mayor Alvin Brown for their years of service.
Charlene Adkins (above), SST's Collection Development and Acquisitions Library Supervisor celebrated 25 years of service with JPL in January 2015.SST's E-Library Specialists Andrew Coulon celebrated ten years and Donna Peretzman brags on 25 years of service with JPL; both reached their milestones in December 2014.
All of us add our applause for your faithful years of service. We REALLY appreciate you.
Friday, February 20, 2015
Kudos From Customers
Main Library: Called the
Main Library…and Stephanie (Miller) was incredibly helpful! Helped me
find used car info on one of the available online databases and also told me
how to find it in print. I will be scheduling an appointment. with one of the
electronic media specialists soon, because I have been missing out on many
useful resources! Thanks very much, Stephanie!
Beaches Branch - I wouldn't have been able to read 15 books since
November without Gail’s (Blumberg) help. I have bad legs and you always
get me what I need.
Highlands Branch: Tyneshia Matthews was very helpful and
"went above and beyond". It was nice to have someone with a smile
help him. Thanks to the branch manager for having her on your crew.
Mandarin Branch: Robert (Moseley) at the Mandarin Library is the best. He truly helped me with my library needs efficiently. Great example of excellent service! Thank you Robert!
South Mandarin Branch: I have been attending Spanish Computer classes for over a year. Luis Terron, Angela Richman and Chris Quijano are great instructors. They are always ready to help us. I like my teachers very much and will never forget these very useful lessons. Gracias!
Rosa Parks Added To WBK's Wall Of Fame
Westbrook's Kimberly McTeer said, "A Heart Comes In Many Forms
Can you make a Mutant Ninja Turtle Valentine? Can
you make a Valentine using origami? Well, the children at the Mandarin
Branch Library can!! On Saturday, February 14, 59 kids created
Valentine’s cards to share with their loved ones and to display at the library.
Each child received an “I Love My Library” sticker and fresh baked
cookies. The daylong event was a lot of fun for everyone. Happy
Valentine’s Day from Mandarin.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Mardi Gras At Murray Hill
Chiquita Powell held a school-age Mardi Gras program at Murray Hill Branch recently. She discussed the history of Mardi Gras and how it
was brought to the United States. The kids and parents learned what
the Mardi Gras colors green, purple, and gold mean and told how it is celebrated world wide. Kids played Mardi Gras bingo and the winner won Mardi Gras sunglasses. Next, the kids decorated and
make their own masks and crowns. Library Clerk Cheyla Scantling is
creative and made the crowns. Children and parents enjoyed the
program and took home Mardi Gras coloring pages and beads. (Pic to right.)
A Supporter Of Supporters of JPL
KR Branch Manager
Lynne Baldwin reports a Super Hero at the Library, "Who
needs Superman or Batman when there is
Donation Man at the Mandarin Branch Library. Library Clerk Eric Cusaac,
better known to all his library fans as Donation Man, is in charge of promoting
the Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library Book Sale and making sure all of
the generous book donations from the Mandarin community are packed and shipped
to the FJPL Warehouse Sale scheduled for March 6-9 at UPK. Proceeds from the book sale support library
programming and activities. Three cheers for the Friends of the
Jacksonville Public Library and Donation Man Eric Cusaac." (See pic to right.)
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Joel Thorbs Gets A Bouquet Of Fruit
Kristi Dorney, Librarian III at DU, said "
Highlands Branch Library staff to thank Joel Thorbs for all that he does. A
beautiful fruit bouquet was delivered to Joel, February 11."
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