Sunday, February 7, 2010
Closed - Again!
The bookmobile will be off the road, yet again, on Monday, February 8th. Wow, when will winter be over?!?!?! Watch the weather, it looks like we may be getting yet another storm Tuesday into Wednesday for an additonal 6 inches of snow! We may have to deliver your books using snow mobiles!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
No Service Today - 2/6/2010
Bookmobile service is cancelled today, 2/6/2010, due to severe weather. There will be no stops in Ben Avon, West View and Ross Township.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Inclement Weather!
Just when we thought we were out of the woods, here comes another bout of snow! We have now listed ourselves with KDKA in the event we need to cancel services. So if there is a storm and you can't reach anyone at our offices, check on KDKA TV and radio, as well as http://kdka.com/schoolclosings/. I am working on getting listed on WPXI and WTAE as well, and will keep you posted on that status!
As always, use your best judgement if there is ever a question. Don't risk your personal safety to get to the bookmobile. You can always phone us at (412) 321-1853 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday to renew your items until our next visit.
As always, use your best judgement if there is ever a question. Don't risk your personal safety to get to the bookmobile. You can always phone us at (412) 321-1853 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday to renew your items until our next visit.
Monday, February 1, 2010
New Stop in Ben Avon!
Well, not really new, just moved! Look for us in front of the Volunteer Fire Department, next door to the Fire Escape Coffeehouse every Saturday from 10:00 - 11:00 am! Keep checking for activities that may be going on coinciding with our bookmobile visits, such as storytimes for the kids either prior to or following the bookmobile stop. Come in and get a book, and enjoy it in one of the Fire Escape's big comfy chairs while sipping a latte!
2010 Brings Changes to Bookmobile
Well, we made it through another year, and the New Year has some changes. These changes will make our journeys quite different! For all of you who have used our Senior Services bookmobile, you will be sad to know that Pat Doucett has retired. Our loss here at bookmobile will be her husband Walter's gain (although I'm sure he will have many more projects to do at home now!). Pat will be starting a new journey in her retirement as she and her husband travel across the USA visiting relatives starting after Easter. Good luck Pat, and happy motoring! We all miss you and will be thinking of you!
Along with the loss of one of our vital personnel, we have lost some dear patrons. We are sad that we can no longer serve Wall and Wilmerding Boroughs with general bookmobile service due to budget cuts from the State. Our last visit to those locations was in December before we went off the road for our winter break. One addition to the schedule though - we will be serving the high rise in Wilmerding Borough beginning February 18th. It will be the third Thursday of every month from 9:15 - 10:00 am. This stop will serve the older adult population that resides in the high rise. We hope that in the future we will be able to reinstate full weekly service, depending on how the state budget looks in 2011. We'll keep you posted!
Along with the loss of one of our vital personnel, we have lost some dear patrons. We are sad that we can no longer serve Wall and Wilmerding Boroughs with general bookmobile service due to budget cuts from the State. Our last visit to those locations was in December before we went off the road for our winter break. One addition to the schedule though - we will be serving the high rise in Wilmerding Borough beginning February 18th. It will be the third Thursday of every month from 9:15 - 10:00 am. This stop will serve the older adult population that resides in the high rise. We hope that in the future we will be able to reinstate full weekly service, depending on how the state budget looks in 2011. We'll keep you posted!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The Wheels of Change
Well, it's been a while since our last posting, and much has happened.
With the departure of Alison, there was a huge void here at the bookmobile that needed to be filled. I, for one, have a much greater appreciation for ALL that she did, as I am still learning all the aspects of my new position.
So, as we move forward, we have hired someone to help fill some very big shoes. Please welcome Gloria Lawler to the bookmobile. Some of you have already met Gloria, as she has worked a couple of Saturdays in the month of August. But her first official day was Monday, August 25th. Gloria came to us from South Fayette Public Library, where she served as the Library Director for the past five years. Prior to that Gloria was a a reference and instruction librarian at Saginaw State University, a youth services librarian with the West End Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and an elementary school librarian in Brentwood and Pittsburgh. With such varied experience and knowledge, Gloria is a huge asset to our operation. So, please, as you come out to the bookmobile, introduce yourself and say hi to Gloria. She will be working all our community stops (Wall/Wilmerding, South Allegheny, Pine, Marshall, Ben Avon, West View and Ross).
And to Alison, if you get the urge to read the old blog once in a while, you are missed and everyone here and on the road hopes that you are well and enjoying your new position!
Well, it's been a while since our last posting, and much has happened.
With the departure of Alison, there was a huge void here at the bookmobile that needed to be filled. I, for one, have a much greater appreciation for ALL that she did, as I am still learning all the aspects of my new position.
So, as we move forward, we have hired someone to help fill some very big shoes. Please welcome Gloria Lawler to the bookmobile. Some of you have already met Gloria, as she has worked a couple of Saturdays in the month of August. But her first official day was Monday, August 25th. Gloria came to us from South Fayette Public Library, where she served as the Library Director for the past five years. Prior to that Gloria was a a reference and instruction librarian at Saginaw State University, a youth services librarian with the West End Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and an elementary school librarian in Brentwood and Pittsburgh. With such varied experience and knowledge, Gloria is a huge asset to our operation. So, please, as you come out to the bookmobile, introduce yourself and say hi to Gloria. She will be working all our community stops (Wall/Wilmerding, South Allegheny, Pine, Marshall, Ben Avon, West View and Ross).
And to Alison, if you get the urge to read the old blog once in a while, you are missed and everyone here and on the road hopes that you are well and enjoying your new position!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Going off the road
This will be my last posting for Mobile Library Services. I took my last ride in the bookmobile on Saturday, working the community route as always. I was talking to George, a driver and friend that has worked for the bookmobile for years, about the fact that I probably won't get another chance to ride a bookmobile. I said I would have to regain my land legs. And that is just what I will have to do. After nearly 10 years with the program, riding far and wide around the county, weathering a variety of breakdowns, traffic jams, generator problems, and everything else that makes bookmobiling challenging, fascinating and down right fun, I am moving to New Hampshire to a new library experience.
I want to introduce you to my successor as Operations Manager - Chuck Arrigo. He started working for the bookmobile a couple of months before me, so we have had very similar experiences, found our way in the program at the same time, and share a very strong passion about bookmobiles and the important work they do and the important service they provide. He's an all-around great person, and he will be taking over this blog. Come back and see what views from the road he will be sharing. He actually drives the bookmobiles, so there will be a difference right away - I have always just been able to enjoy the ride and relied on our wonderful drivers to get us where we were going.
I have to thank each and every member of my staff for their dedication, hard work and ability to adjust to the surprises that bookmobiling brings to work life. They have all taught me so much and have made me a better person, librarian and manager. They all do great things for the program, and I know they will carry on with their new fearless leader.
So, be sure to come back in a couple of weeks and continue this journey - just with a new narrator. Just like any trip, you aren't sure what is around the next corner or over the next hill, but you know it will be worth the trip.
DVD: Rocky and Bullwinkle, season 1
Book: U-Turn: What if you woke up one morning and realized you were living the wrong life, by Bruce Grierson
Book: Yes man, by Danny Wallace
I want to introduce you to my successor as Operations Manager - Chuck Arrigo. He started working for the bookmobile a couple of months before me, so we have had very similar experiences, found our way in the program at the same time, and share a very strong passion about bookmobiles and the important work they do and the important service they provide. He's an all-around great person, and he will be taking over this blog. Come back and see what views from the road he will be sharing. He actually drives the bookmobiles, so there will be a difference right away - I have always just been able to enjoy the ride and relied on our wonderful drivers to get us where we were going.
I have to thank each and every member of my staff for their dedication, hard work and ability to adjust to the surprises that bookmobiling brings to work life. They have all taught me so much and have made me a better person, librarian and manager. They all do great things for the program, and I know they will carry on with their new fearless leader.
So, be sure to come back in a couple of weeks and continue this journey - just with a new narrator. Just like any trip, you aren't sure what is around the next corner or over the next hill, but you know it will be worth the trip.
DVD: Rocky and Bullwinkle, season 1
Book: U-Turn: What if you woke up one morning and realized you were living the wrong life, by Bruce Grierson
Book: Yes man, by Danny Wallace
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