Giving And Receiving Feedback

Library Trustees Prepare for Busy Summer

The summer is looking to shape up as a busy one at the Westfield Memorial Library .

Library trustees were briefed on record setting enrollment for summer youth programs, along with new salary increases for library employees during a meeting on Thursday evening. 

Kathy Muhm, the assistant library director, reported a 10-percent increase in attendance at the library's child and teen summer reading club. Since Monday, the 21st, the first day of the club, over 400 youngsters had registered. The end of the meeting proved that the increase in participation and interest at Westfield Memorial Library did not go unnoticed. Starting July 1, 2011, library employee salaries and hourly rate swill increase by 2.5 from previous salaries and hourly rates. Councilman/Library Trustee Keith Loughlin, represented the community when he said, "On behalf of the town I thank the library board for their commitment to fiscal responsibility and respecting the town."

Muhm discussed the recent all-day staff workshop that was dedicated to training employees on giving and receiving feedback. It also focused on safety, a chief concern for the Westfield Memorial Library.

Phil Israel, director of the library, introduced an upcoming summer reading program that is dedicated to encouraging both adults and children in the community to read. Begining July 5th, library patrons will receive one raffle slip per checkout in order to encourage bringing books home. The incentive being that there will be two monthly drawings, as well as an ultimate drawing at the end of the summer, with prizes that everyone can enjoy.  

Regina Dowd, co-president of Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library, attended the meeting to represent the recent accomplishments of her organization.  Over the past few months, Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library has sponsored the Anne M. Hale speaker series and made blankets for campers, as well as hosted the annual book sale in April.   [["validates_presence_of",{"message":"Please enter your email address."}],["validates_length_of",{"too_long":"Your email address must contain between 5 and 100 characters.","maximum":100,"allow_nil":true}],["validates_email_format_of",{"message":"Your email address is not properly formatted. Mind giving it another shot?"}],["validates_uniqueness_of",{"message":"The email address you entered is being used by another member. Please try a different address.","client_can_validate":true,"exists_url":"/users/exists?email="}]] [["validates_presence_of",{"message":"Please enter your password."}],["validates_length_of",{"too_short":"Your password must contain between 4 and 40 characters.","too_long":"Your password must contain between 4 and 40 characters.","allow_nil":true,"minimum":4,"maximum":40}],["validates_format_of",{"message":"Your password may contain only letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens. No emoticons, please. :p","with":["^[a-zA-Z0-9\\_\\-]*?

Farbenfreude: Birthday Giveaway!

It's funny, I usually ask myself every year if I have changed, if I feel older, and usually I think "nope, same old, same old". I guess the changes that happen are just too gradual. I did pick up some changes this year, though. Mostly concerning my "being relaxed with myself", I think. I participated in a couple of improv/stand-up theater workshops this year, and I managed to be way more relaxed with the improvisation part, just going with it instead of thinking "oh no, what to do, what to do??". I mean, I've always been ok with being on a stage. Playing an instrument and singing in the school choir, and later in my drama group. I've never had problems doing a presentation in front of the class. But I was never comfortable with being put on the spot, and the one time I got a solo line in a choir song (back in my junior year), I almost couldn't sing for hyperventilating. *g* I had a bit of a solo improvisation in our recent choir concert, and not only did I ask for it, I managed to do it without getting terrified. :) (Honestly, it didn't turn out wonderful, but we hadn't rehearsed it, so it was ok... *g*) Not only is it my 25th birthday today, my blog has also recently acquired its 25th follower! I think it's pretty awesome that not only are there people out there who read what I write - you care enough to come back and read regularly, to post comments, and that is a great feeling. Being part of this Sewing Blogger Community, giving and receiving feedback, getting to know you all, even if sewing is just a small part of your life - it's great and it means a lot to me! First, I'm giving away one matching set of handmade jewellery. It consists of a fabric necklace, bangle bracelet and button earrings. I actually haven't made the bracelet and earrings yet, but here is a picture of the necklace, made with Tilly's tutorial . :) I'm going to use the same fabric for the bracelet and earrings, it's a dusky blue with roses printed on it. Please also specify which of the two prizes you'd prefer. Don't forget to leave your name and a means to contact you (if you link your blog, that should be alright). Of course I'd prefer for you to be a reader of my blog, but since I can't verify it anyway, if you stumbled over this giveaway by accident, feel free to enter anyway. And while you're here, why don't you read some more and maybe you like it enough to come back? ;) In real life I'm a 4th-year medstudent studying in Berlin, Germany.

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