The updated Emergency Response Guide – updated as of April 2025 – is now available on the intranet. We will discuss several key points at the upcoming staff meeting.
Please have a printed copy at every service desk. Employees should read through this document carefully.
We do not have time to review the entire guide at the May 1 meeting, but still expect you all to be familiar with how to handle emergencies.
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.
Congrats to our page, Indigo Boyko who earned a Student of the Month Award at RMHS this week!
Starting April 9, the large indoor planters will be receiving some TLC from Environgreenery. In addition to sprucing up these planters (2 entry, 2 Borrower Services, 3 Reading Room, 1 Children’s Room), Envirogreenery will be in monthly to maintain the plants.
If you receive questions: We are excited to work with this company (Envirogreenery) to maintain our indoor plantings. These plants help the indoor air quality and are great for mental health. Additionally, we are fortunate to have some interesting specimens to help inspire visitors to add to their own indoor gardens.
Maintenance costs are paid through gifts and donations. No taxpayer funds are used.
Thank you to those who were able to attend the April 3 all-staff meeting. As I mentioned, the recent cuts to the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is deeply concerning and there are still a lot of unknowns.
This is a demoralizing issue. And RPL will continue to offer high quality and professional service to our community as we navigate this situation.
To that end, please read/print this memo. It’s important that we acknowledge these difficult times and also maintain a healthy work environment. The memo also includes information on how to respond to public inquiries on this issue.
As always, please feel free to speak to any member of the Leadership Team if you have more questions or concerns.
Just a reminder: I have swag available in my office. These could be used for outreach, welcome bags, programs, etc.Â
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!
Hi all,
The majority of presentations and hybrid meetings in the conference room can be conducted wirelessly. I’ve updated the instructions to reflect that.Â
If staff want to use HDMI for a wired presentation, I’ve moved the adaptor and HDMI cord to the ground-floor desk with the other cords/adaptors.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
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.