2009 Library Patron Survey

What do you think? Take our annual patron satisfaction survey at Wells Branch Survey. The library staff and trustees use this information to set priorities for the coming year.

Thanks!

Volunteer of the Month

Inna Shanahan joined the volunteer team just a few months ago. She has quickly become another friendly, approachable face at the library!

Inna helps at the circulation desk two times a week, enabling the librarians more time for program planning and administrative tasks. We appreciate her willingness to jump in and cover extra shifts for library staff. Inna enjoys learning new things about the library, and she encourages us with her kindness. We appreciate you, Inna!

"I am very grateful for this opportunity, to be a volunteer in Wells Branch Library. I am learning once more that by giving something I am receiving so much more." ~ Inna Shanahan

Picture Directory

We’re creating a picture directory of Wells Branch Library staff and volunteers. If I haven’t taken a digital picture of you, please make immediate arrangements with me to do so. If you prefer not to be included in the picture directory, let us know. We plan to publish the directory this fall, so stay tuned!

Volunteering with the Arts & Crafts program

Last week's Arts & Crafts program attracted an abundant number of participants!

One of the mom's shared these thoughts following the program (summarized):
She thinks people come as much for the teacher who loves doing the art class as for the project. Our volunteer and board member Dianne Koehler teaches these weekly classes for adults and children.

We thank our talented volunteers for sharing their enthusiasm!

Chess Club by Volunteer Tom Baylor

Chess enthusiast Tom Baylor volunteers to instruct a Chess Club at the library. The Chess Club is open to all ages and levels of experience. He developed his own chess curriculum after years of playing as a hobby and teaching others.

Chess Club takes place the first Tuesday of every month from 5-6pm in the meeting room of the kid's department. Come join us!

Computer Basics Class taught by Volunteer Alison Matte

On May 16, 2009, the library hosted a computer class called "Computer Clues: A Hands-on Basics Class."

Taught by our talented volunteer Alison Matte, we experienced an overflow of attendance! Basic computer parts and functions were explored as Alison guided participants through examples and exercises. Participants helped each other, laughed, and asked many questions.

Alison will teach three more computer classes within the next two months. Check out the library's website for more information!

June Volunteer of the Month - Sandra Malarcher!

Sandra Malarcher completed her last day as a library volunteer on Thursday, May 28, 2009. We will miss her greatly!

Beginning on April 13, 2008, she has helped with a variety of tasks including cataloging, processing books, and shelving library materials. To date, Sandra completed over 100 hours of volunteer service!

Sandra shared valuable expertise as a library volunteer. She has a Masters in Library Science and a thorough knowledge of library classification systems. We are grateful for her knowledge and help!