Hard Times Come To All Families

. . .and it has come to our library family once again. I had to think long and hard about what I wanted to say today. For once again we are sharing the sadness a library member feels. Over the past several months our staff has suffered through family illnesses, auto accidents, and even the loss of our loved ones. If you knew the long years many staff members have worked here, you would know that our time together has made us a special family. You would know that we share not only in each person's joy, but in their sadness also. And it's that sharing that makes the sadness, the hard times, more bearable. Our staff members are concerned, caring and kind people. They not only care about each other, but they care about the people they greet every day that the library is open. And when it's not open, they still care about those same patrons -- and work to understand how they can better serve their community. So, if hard times fall on you, just remember we're here to help in any way we can; whether it be copying all those documents you need or looking up specific information or just giving a comforting word. We call our community "family" also!