Keri, Amy, and I shifted some of the Teen sections today:
The Manga are now underneath the back windows (where the New Books used to be).
The New Books are now facing out on a bookshelf by the TV (where the Nonfiction used to be).
The Nonfiction are now underneath the quilt (where the Graphic Novels used to be).
The Graphic Novels have shifted down, and they now follow the Graphic Novel Biographies (where Manga used to be).
Summer Reading officially ends on August 10 at closing time.
BUT, we will still give out prizes up until school starts while supplies last. That means we will not reorder anything, but we will have prizes available for folks who are already signed up.
Participants will receive an email on Monday with this information.
Once SRP is officially over, I will leave llamas and bags that are left in the Staff Lounge for the taking. Until then, they are not up for grabs (sorry).
New Romance and New Graphic Novels have moved to the GF, at the end of the Romance/Graphic Novel section. We are going to shift the new books next week and the signage will reflect that then.
Graphic Novels are now swapped with Romance, so they begin the section instead of ending it.
I switched the endcap signage on the Ground Floor to reflect that.
Here’s a picture of the new romance/new GN for context:
Outside organizations and individuals can book meeting rooms two business days in advance. This is updated in Communico but does not always appear on the “Today at the Library” schedules at the service desk. To quickly check events for a particular day, access Communico and follow the instructions below:
KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Training (to be completed by January 31)
RPL is working towards being certified as a Sensory Inclusive institution with KultureCity. KultureCity’s Sensory Inclusive program is designed to help guests with sensory needs like PTSD, autism, dementia, and strokes, just to name a few, feel welcomed.
Combining training by professionals, sensory bags, and signage, the a Sensory Inclusive institution creates a space where all guests are accepted and included. Let’s create the best guest experience for those with sensory needs, ensuring that everyone can attend and have fun.
After 40 years of public service, Chumley has graciously and deservedly retired to Florida.
Our new gerbil named Pepper arrived last week. He’s four months old and very active. Come say hi!
Patron donated 4 passes to the New Bedford Whaling Museum – no dates on them. They are at the Borrower’s Service Desk. Enjoy to whoever would like them!!!
Mid-cycle reports to MBLC for the Rooted in Reading grant have been submitted. What does this mean and what’s next? Find out more here with an update! Questions or ideas? See Sara or Amy 🙂
We are looking for someone from R&R or Collection Services to lead TikToks downstairs for other departments.
We want to make the library as a whole seem fun, approachable, and easygoing. This is a part of the Communications rebranding where we focus on the more human side of the library.
Will this add to your workload? Only a little! Filming, editing, and posting only takes about an hour out of my week. You would be in charge of coming up with the video idea, gathering volunteers, directing, editing, and posting. If you like the internet and laughter, it is actually a really fun part of the job.
There’s also no pressure to this. You can be as silly and goofy as you want.
I’ll set up a training with anyone who is interested.
Here’s some examples:
–This is an idea that we came up with (not a trend)
–This a trend that we did before it was overdone
–Lip sync videos are always really popular and can be related to library things
Last Day of School & 2025–2026 School Year Calendar: The Reading School Committee officially voted to set the last day of school as Monday, June 16, 2025 as this will be the 180th day of school, as required by DESE. Looking ahead? In case you missed it, the 2025–2026 school calendar is now available on the district website—be sure to check it out here.