Category: Fun and Social
RPL Staff’s Favorite Reads of 2025
Thanks to everyone who sent the Communications team your favorite reads! And check out the Evergreen catalog list here.
RPL Bird Buddy YouTube
We have had blue jays visit the Bird Buddy multiple times every morning. My favorite of these visits is this one:
Collective Nouns for Librarians
McSweeny’s posted a list of Collective Nouns for Librarians. My favorite one is “A collection of empty chairs is called an author reading.”
RPL Swag
Just a reminder: I have swag available in my office. These could be used for outreach, welcome bags, programs, etc.
Turtle stress balls
Calm strips
Notebooks
Colored Pencils
RPL mugs
Blue lanyards
If you want to come grab some for programs or events, please do!
Library Lounge Collection
Check out RPL’s new Library Lounge collection in the staff lounge. These books and materials are meant to enhance your learning and professional development.
When you get a chance, please take a look around your workspace and at home to see if you have any materials marked “Workroom” or any other relevant items from your personal collection that you are willing to share. Suggestions are welcome!
Please drop off any materials to Meaghan C. and Andrea H.
Chris P. Bacon
One of our test library cards is named Chris P. Bacon. Please enjoy the following video of his namesake.
Special Staff Shout Out-Olivia Edition
On Saturday morning, Olivia expertly handled an incredible influx of eager caregivers and little ones who wanted to attend the Music with Mara and Motoko event, which filled to capacity almost immediately.
At least thirty additional families arrived late and were unable to get into the Community Room immediately, but Olivia gracefully offered them some options to continue enjoying the music, waiting until space opened up, or encouraging them to play elsewhere in the library. She was kind and gentle, and families were understanding. We even had a phone call from a patron asking what in the world was going on in the library this morning because parking was nigh impossible.
I’m sure she will tell you this was incredibly well attended, an extra delight for families on a hot and steamy rainy morning, so her handling even the disappointed people was especially impressive. She kept everything in control and remained calm, and there were no adult or child meltdowns. She had caregivers smiling and thanking her, and families were really kind about taking turns so others could get in the room when there was a crowd waiting in the hallway.
Just another example of Olivia’s incredible professionalism in a challenging situation. Kudos to Olivia!
From Sara.
RPL Professional Workroom Collection
I am working to develop a collection of professional books and materials to eventually be available for internal use by RPL employees in the staff lounge.
When you get a chance, please take a look around your offices and at home to see if you have any materials marked “workroom” or any other relevant items from your personal collection that you are willing to share to help advance the professional development of your peers.
Feel free to drop items off to me in Admin or in my mailbox.
MA Libraries on The Chronicle Tuesday 6/18 @ 7:30
Channel 5 reporter Ted Reinstein reached out to Michelle and I for some background information on MA Libraries. The show will air tomorrow! “Public Libraries Today” is on Tuesday evening (6/18). It will air live on WCVB at 7:30 and will also stream live on the WCVB site, and be archived shortly afterward on our YouTube channel, both links here: https://www.wcvb.com/chronicle
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrhpjHMvCoJQtXPs17BAQA
Enjoy!