And to think, we actually make a difference!

I received this over my IowaLib list serv a few weeks ago, but it definitely made my day...

For those of you who do not read The Des Moines Register, the following anonymous sentiment was in yesterday’s paper:

“I’m unemployed and I can’t tell you how grateful I am to have a place, like the public library, to come and use free Internet without feeling obligated to buy something.”

Signed: New appreciation for libraries.

Be passionate! You are making a difference.

Oh Viruses!

Ah yes, tis the time of year again when sniffles and sneezes, and everything contagious is in the air. It's flu season! I'm sure we're all well aware of the H1N1 virus (and if you aren't, then you must certainly have been in a barn for the last year...).

Anyways, here's my little bit of unprofessional advice: keep your creeping crud away from me!

If you're sick, there is nothing noble or brave about showing up to work. And if you're too sick to go to work, you're probably too sick to go anywhere else for that matter too, including your local Hiawatha Public Library.

So do everyone a favor, and keep your little flu bug to yourself! :)

Something to offend everyone...

HAPPY BANNED BOOKS WEEK!

And remember:

"A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone" --Jo Godwin


I hope that this year for Banned Books Week you find something that offends you and then are reminded of your freedom to read!

Make it a good one...

My co-workers are hilarious...

Among the many zany and hilarious happenings of my co-workers, Deb said it best today... "Well, you can't judge a book by its author."

Cranky Days

Oh, have I been cranky lately. Nasty cranky, in fact.

Vacation on the brain...

I have officially started my vacation...even though I technically have 35 minutes to go! :)

See you in a week!!

Conversations with my boss...

Just a snippet of a few conversations that I've had recently with my boss:

Jeaneal: Are you making faces at our board president?
Me: Yeah
Jeaneal: -big sigh- (leaves workroom)


Jeaneal: For $.25 you can take a swing at her (points at me)
Diane: -laughter- Oh really?!
Jeaneal: Yeah, kinda like my version of a dunk tank!
Me: Oh yeah, because that's fair!


Jeaneal: All of these new DVDs are on hold!!!!
Me: -smiles- What can I say? I'm just that popular!
Jeaneal: Yeah...you just keep telling your self that!