Monday, September 10, 2012
August @ the Library
Chambers County
Library System – August, 2012
The Library staff didn’t have too much of a break after
Summer Reading this year. Even without
our usual story hours and computer classes, we managed to work in a good amount
of activity, and with the schools starting up, our changeover from summer
visitors to students was almost unnoticed.
We had a couple of big programs that took place last
month. First up was our Homeschool
Orientation program. We continue to see
increases in this particular group of library users. We had 19 adults and 39 kids attend and all
were either new to the homeschool scene or have been homeschooling for
years. Several staff members walked
guests through the many services, both on site and online, that the library
system offers to all its patrons, while other staff members entertained the
kids with crafts, movies and other activities.
Lunch was generously provided by the Friends of CCLS.
The Chambers County Library in Anahuac held a “Back to
School Bash” the last week of August for kids of all ages. The program was well attended by 38 kids and
8 adults. The library was bustling with
activities, movies, crafts and even some parents who joined in for the
fun. Special thanks go to Tanya Wead and
Stacey Braxton for providing supplies for the program.
Other programs that took place in August included, Extreme
Couponing, Computer classes, Movie nights, Genealogy groups, Writers’ Groups,
and more.
On the 14th, the Library Advisory Board met and
approved the updates to several policies.
The Board is appointed by Commissioners’ Court and serves as a liaison
between the library and its citizens.
Their input is always great to hear and we are lucky to have such a
great group of Board members to promote the library and its mission.
Earlier in the month the County Librarian led a cataloging
training class for several of our staff members who have the job of entering
new paperback materials into the library’s database. With
each branch receiving 20-30 new paperbacks monthly, the need for some entry
level staff training on this topic was a must.
Cataloging is a very tedious process and the majority of it takes place
in Tech Services, but in order to meet the demands of our patrons we’re hoping
this training will cut down on the wait time for the public.
In personnel news, the Juanita Hargraves Memorial Branch in
Winnie has a new face in the children’s department. Angie Broussard joined the team as the new
Children’s Librarian. She has
demonstrated her ability above and beyond and we’re thrilled to have her on
board. Winnie also gained a new Library
Page with Dawn Davis. She’s a graduate
of East Chambers and attends Lamar University while working part-time at the
library.
And finally, the “summer helper” program is sponsored over
and above the library system budget; it is an extra gift from the
Commissioners’ Court and Judge Sylvia.
The salaries provided to these young people help them greatly in our
area, where jobs are scarce, and it is a bonus of $14,670.00 to the library
system!
Homeschool parents listen close to the great information provided by the staff!
Cecy De la Cruz shoots her bow & arrow during the Back to School Bash!
# posted by Valerie @ Monday, September 10, 2012 
