Here we are in AUGUST already! Every summer, time seems to fly by faster and faster. At the Library, we have 3 weeks of summer reading left, and all of our participants are reading at blazing speed. We have over 5,000 participants of all ages, and I know that the final 3 weeks will be terrific, with programs, prizes and activity.
This August is going to be extra busy - we will be winding up the Summer Reading programs and then launching our Geek The Library campaign. We have been doing a strategic "check in" with our patrons and community, and though we have lots of library patrons, lots of programs and events, and most people seem to be happy with what we do, still people don't know all the really great things that their library does. So we've scrounged some money from various sources, and we will be heading out into the community asking everyone about what they Geek, and how the Library can help you get your Geek on.
I remember when to be a Geek was a bad thing (anyone get teased for being a Geek in Junior High? I know I did...).
But really, think about it, what makes someone a Geek?
A love, passion or obsession for something, be it a hobby, a subject, etc.
Steve Jobs was a Geek. Silicon Valley is FULL of Geeks.
I know I'm a Geek. I geek lots of things - shoes, Ragdoll Cats, College Football, just to name a few. There are lots of us Geeks out there. I say be proud - Get your Geek on.
Whatever you Geek, come on into the Library. We'll help you realize your dreams.
