UPDATE

I haven't been writing very much of late. I no longer work as a librarian. I was having problems with my library board, to the point where the stress of my job (which I loved) was making me sick so I resigned. I was able to help my husband and his family while his dad was so sick. I spent 2 hours every day having "LUNCH" with my father-in-law. It gave my mother-in-law a break she needed. I usually just sat next to him and read a book. But if he needed anything I was there. The good thing this summer has been the time to do things with my neighbor's child. I was trying to find some things we could do at the library and found out that Lincoln Public Libraries have summer reading programs for small town libraries in Lancaster County. Bennett was on the list (we live 7 miles away). I also found out about Bennett's Bookmobile (great for me). So because I no longer work I have been able to help a lot of people this spring and summer. But I still think like a Librarian and would want to be a Librarian. After 6 years and tons of training it is hard not to.

Summer Reading

I have been taking my neighbor's boy Tanner to the Summer Reading Program in Bennett. This is a program offered by Lincoln Public Libraries to small towns in Lancaster County that do not have a Library. Lisa has come up with some great ideas for the kids and has a great selection of books to pick from.
Last week I was early and saw the children that were there having a great time. Lisa had brought in children's book jackets (they usually get tossed) and small milk cartons for the kids to decorate. The great thing about the book jackets is that they have great pictures and graphic designs. I saw castles, rocket ships, a haunted house and even a zoo made out of things we usually through away.
I have also been taking Tanner to the events at the Lincoln City Libraries. Tanner looks forward to Wednesday as that is Library Day. We spend the mornings in Lincoln and the afternoons in Bennett. We even checked out the bookmobile. So now I found out I can just go to Bennett every two weeks and not drive all the way into Lincoln. This has been a great summer for Tanner and myself, as I have found out I enjoy the programs just as much as he does.
I only hope with the budget cuts that the Summer Reading Programs is one that gets missed. Lincoln Public Libraries are doing a great job not only in Lincoln, but also in the small towns in Lancaster County. Thanks!!!