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Library hires new librarian, pursues grants and America250 programming
Summary
Library and cultural services reported full professional staffing with a new librarian, multiple grant applications (Eisner, Pizza Hut Slice of Literacy, state Empower grant) and America250-themed displays and community quilting projects.
Staff reported that the library has filled its professional-level vacancies and welcomed a new librarian, Kelsey Picariello, who began her first day that evening. Library staff said filling positions has expanded programming capacity and enabled staff to pursue grants and new events.
The library has submitted three grant applications: an Eisner grant to support a return of its comic festival, a Pizza Hut 'Slice of Literacy' grant aimed at early-literacy programming, and a state 'Empower' grant to fund additional equipment such as sewing machines to support quilting programs. Staff also previewed America250-related displays and family programming, including a community quilting project and a red-white-and-blue carnival.
Commissioners praised the programming and one commissioner described bringing children to a recent hot chocolate science event. Staff encouraged commissioners to watch for the Jan. 25 statewide library survey and said the library will promote it and use results to plan services.
