By Jennifer D. I adore the library. I have loved books my whole life and to work at a library is pure bliss. I have passed on this love of reading to my kiddos, but as a family, we have other loves. Geocaching is one of them. I have always known that the library is … Read more
By Linda M. NASA began decommissioning Shuttle items for organizations to obtain. Fairmount Public Library has been fortunate to pick up some small items for a space display. In 2014, the director applied for an Exoplanet kiosk and banners after receiving an e-mail from the Space Science Institute. The Library won this award and was … Read more
By Mack F. No other nonprofit area that I have ever worked in have the people so consistently cared about the people that walked through the door than my library. Even on a bad day, the librarians and staff I work with are eager to find the right answers so that people can better their … Read more
By Jane W. One of our second grade after-school program kids knew that the library was in need of funds to help with programs. He decided that he wanted to help. He went to his teacher and asked if his class could do a “FUN raiser” for the library and collect needed craft supplies for … Read more
By Jane W. Last week, I brought my 3 year old to story time at the library for the first time. He seemed to really enjoy the story hour, but when the teacher asked what the letter of the week was, I knew he would not say anything. He doesn’t talk, even though he should. After … Read more
By Jane W. My 4 year old has been coming to the library since she was a baby. I love that it is something we can do together that is free! We have missed a couple of classes in a row due to busy schedules. Last night at bedtime, she prayed to God that she … Read more
By Jane W.
As a young mother, at one point I was so frustrated with my daughter, Emma. She is autistic and has a very high IQ. She just refused to learn how to read – even though she was capable of doing it. I tried everything and even took her out of traditional school to home school her for more personal attention. I could not find anything to motivate her to read.
By Jane W. In 1959, Lucy was a young mom who didn’t know anyone in her new hometown of Greenwood. With two kids, no car, and no extra money, Lucy and her kids needed things that would get them out of the house. Lucy loved to read, and really wanted her children to love reading … Read more
By Jane W.
I work at a public library in a medium size town. We host a holiday event each year where we host carriage rides, pictures with Santa, a live reindeer, crafts for the kids to do and take home, puppet shows, a Christmas tree lighting, and more. It is a free family event. We have hundreds of people attend.
I worked the door one year, and a man came to the door holding the hands of his 2 daughters.