Dear Community,
As August rolls in, I am excited to share the highlights of a bustling summer at our libraries. Thanks to your enthusiasm and participation, our Summer Reading Program has been a resounding success! Year after year, we see a record number of participants, and this year we expect to smash our old numbers once again. It’s been wonderful to meet so many inspiring readers.
Even though August is often a quiet month for us, we’re not slowing down! We’re in the middle of some fantastic projects that promise to enhance our libraries and your experiences with us:
- Philomath Community Library Expansion: I’m happy to share that we are conducting a feasibility study regarding an expansion of the Philomath Community Library. This potential expansion would provide more space, resources, and opportunities for all. In October, we plan to have several events seeking public input, as well as a few potential designs for review.
- Corvallis Public Library Goes Green: Sustainability is key to our future, and we’re taking a significant step in that direction by installing solar panels on the Corvallis Public Library. This initiative will help us reduce our carbon footprint and energy costs, and keep us working toward our goal of being good environmental stewards.
- Improved Services at the Monroe Community Library: Patrons visiting the Monroe Community Library can now scan documents for free using the library’s copier. In the coming months, there will also be some shifting of the collections so that items are easier to find and browse. These changes might seem small, but they add up to better service for our community members.
- Alsea Community Library Art Installation: Arts and culture is thriving at the Alsea Community Library! As you previously read in our June newsletter, a new mixed media collage art piece titled Alsea Valley View was installed by Norma Eaton of Salem, Oregon. Now, thanks to support from the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, we are working towards purchasing another wonderful new painting to be installed at the Alsea Library that showcases our diverse and vibrant community.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement. I’m excited about these developments and look forward to sharing more with you next month!
Best,
Ashlee