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St. Bernard library to add new self-checks, public-safety presence and programs for youth and seniors
Summary
Library representative Kate Krauss told council the library is reorganizing its front area, will receive new self-check/payment systems (second part due Nov. 18), has added a part-time public-safety presence during busy times, and announced fall/winter programs including Halloween events, a seniors club starting in December, and several children's programs in November.
Miss Kate Krauss, speaking on behalf of the St. Bernard Public Library, briefed council on facility and programming changes aimed at improving customer experience and safety.
She said the library’s front area is being rearranged and that a phased upgrade to new self-check and payment kiosks is underway; the transcript records that the second part of the new system is due on Nov. 18 and the new self-checks will not require a PIN for cardholders. Krauss also reported a part-time public-safety staff person is now present during busy periods to monitor outside activity and assist with safety concerns.
On programming, Krauss outlined seasonal and ongoing offerings: a Halloween party for youth on Oct. 31, Saturday crafts geared to adults (with younger participants welcome), a proposed seniors club beginning in December (Saturdays at 2 p.m.), and upcoming children’s events — a bird program from the zoo on Nov. 6 at 4:00 p.m., an arthropod program on Nov. 13 at 4:00 p.m., and a magic show on Nov. 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Krauss invited questions and thanked council for the opportunity to give the update. The library’s new equipment and the part-time safety presence are intended to speed checkouts and improve customer security during busy hours; the transcript does not provide procurement contract details or costs for the new equipment.
What’s next: the library will receive the second part of the self-check system mid-November and will begin scheduling the seniors club and advertised children’s programs; the transcript does not specify registration details or capacity limits.
