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April 16, 2008

OPEN HOUSE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONCLUSION

On Sunday, April 13, the Library hosted an Open House to showcase the recent renovations. The new Browsing Bookshelves even had books on them from both Adult and Youth Services:
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There was music--beautifully performed by the lovely, talented pianist/singer Ester Hanna:
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who was situated in the entrance lobby across from Circulation and just outside the Trees Exhibit:
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There were refreshments; cookies provided by the Friends)
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beverages--tea as well as coffee from the new Cafe' area, and water , too
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and fresh popcorn
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There were Freebies--CD opener/cleaner/pens, sturdy bags, and folding pocket pens:
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Adult Services had a slide-show presentation about the department resources:
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Library Monitor Jeanne demonstrates the reclinability of one of the new chairs that will be located in the new Wii room [not open yet]:
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Games were also available for patrons to play--actually, these games are available anytime for patrons to use in the library; ask at the Reference Desk:
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And in Youth Services, Showtime Tony, Balloonist, provided various creations to long lines of children right up to closing:
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Posted by egvpl at April 16, 2008 11:27 AM