By Shawn K. Our library is a small, but a vibrant part of our rural community. They are constantly looking to the community for ideas on how to improve and make things better. My kiddos love going to check out books, of course, but they also love going to all of the different activities sponsored … Read more
By Tina M. A patron came into the library one afternoon and was waiting patiently at the staff counter. I asked him if he needed any help and he did say someone was getting some hold items for him. He proceeded to tell me that he was so thankful we had the process of reserving … Read more
By Deb C. The library has always been an important part of my life. My first memories of the library where I grew up was walking to the little “store front” library branch around the corner and spending hours pouring over the nature books. I loved the smell of the old card catalogs! When I … Read more
“Oh you’re a librarian? I thought about doing that. What do you make?”
What do I MAKE?
By Judy S. I grew up in a very small town in Pennsylvania and our library was, of course, very small. My mother worked for the local doctor, but she also cleaned houses to make extra money. She also cleaned our town’s library on the weekend when it was closed. I can remember going with … Read more
By Cheryl M. When I was little, my mother would take me and my brothers and sisters to the library every Saturday to get 5 books. From the time I was 5 years old and allowed to get a library card, that was the highlight of my week. I loved it so much that I would … Read more
By Jessica L.
The best part of my job is hearing what people love about the library! As the Volunteer Coordinator at the Cedar Rapids Public Library, I have interviewed over 200 volunteers in the past two years. One question I always ask is “What attracted you to volunteering at the library?” I love to hear the diverse answers our volunteers give. They want to give back to their community. They want to connect with others. They love the library and want to support its success. They love books. They remember coming to this library as a child. They love coming here with their kids. And on, and on, and on…
Read moreVolunteers Share Their Library Love Stories – And Their Time
By Keith D. My wife, Tammy, mother in law, Cathy, and myself recently moved just down the street from the Greencastle library. Cathy has Parkinsons and can no longer drive. We moved here so that she could have a social life independent of us. This has worked out quite well. She is involved in the … Read more
By Katelyn H. As a child, I was a voracious reader, and the library was thankfully an easy walk from our house. By the time I hit high school, it became something else: my first employer. I was drawn to the work for less than noble reasons, as I was mostly interested in a job … Read more
By Ambar A. My first impression of an actual library outside of school was when I was 12. My best friend sparked an interest in books with me when she gave me one about dogs as a birthday gift. She convinced me to start “hanging out” at the library instead of the mall by telling me … Read more