What a Week!

Wow guys! What a week!

So it looks like I missed Content Thursday or this week; I'm sorry. It had been crazy this week! Lets see if we can hit the highlights:

• The end of the fiscal year snuck up on us and the teen programmers had to scramble to determine their supply lists for the next several months (until we have funds again), buy supplies, and turn in receipts.

A sneak peek of some of the fun (i.e. decorations) at Saturday's Winter Wrap-Up program.

• Saturday was the Winter Wrap-Up program (that's a My Little Pony thing, in case any of you didn't know) and I was madly trying to get my supply list approved (since the person doing the approval was out for several days), arrange all the activities, and cut and paste the "mane" 6 +Spike. Not to mention actually setting up and hosting the program. It was a great event and we learned TONS (per usual)... keep your eye open for more Winter Wrap-Up deals soon!

• Program proposals for June, July, and August are now due. So I've also been trying to plan programs several months in advance while trying to provide an even program spread for all ages. The CL programmers meet Monday to square away the details. So much to do, so little time!

Testing one of the crafts for MineCraft Madness!

• The MineCraft Madness program is also fast approaching! However our unusual number of snow days have thrown a monkey wrench into the works. So we've been feverishly rescheduling and revamping our plans to fit a much shorter time frame. Currently, the flier is almost ready for display and registration starts soon. Sign up for this (and other great programs) at www.vbgov.com/libraries-events.

• Plus, the library has been especially poppin' lately. It seems that tax season is upon us... and mayhem ensues. The AARP organization graciously comes into our library Monday through Saturday to assists people with tax preparation for free. It's a great deal but it nearly doubles out door count! And with so many people waiting to get their taxes done, there's more than enough to keep us on our toes.

A chipmunk face to make everyone smile... except me.

• Not to mention that I'm still recovering from my wisdom tooth four-for-all and subsequent infection (only minor), so I'm spending much more of my at-home time sleeping and healing. You'd be surprised how much energy your body uses to close up holes in your mouth.

Its been a wild week. I look forward to sharing more about the Winter Wrap-Up program and telling your about our impending All Staff Training Day in the weeks to come. Also, I've been toying with making my first video post for you all. I'd like to share some ukulele tips and maybe been a song or two!

Stay tuned and bear with me. I'm bound and determined to make this blog a success!