Focus on the Library

What a gorgeous day today!  This is one of those perfect days; even though it is Friday the 13th.  I'm not overly superstitious.  But boy was I taught all those old notions!  My mother would make sure I never went under a ladder, or around the opposite side of a pole, or a sign than she did.  That was bad luck.  If a black cat were to cross our paths, heaven forbid!  She would kiss her thumbs to ward off the evil.  When I was a teen, I thought how backward, how unscientific.  Now that she is gone, I think it was endearing.  Most people don't even remember these old superstitions.  But hey, they were harmless.  She meant to keep me safe and I miss her.  

Last night, the Dubuque County Library Services Advisory Committee, held its first of eight focus groups on the future of library services.  10 people met with facilitator, Molly Menster, to talk about how they use the libraries in the county and what they would like to see happen with library service. 
Now, it is your turn.  We really need people around the county to sign up for the remaining focus groups.  Here is the schedule:

Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m. at The Meadows in Asbury

Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Dubuque County Library branch at Drexler Middle School in Farley

Thursday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the James Kennedy Public Library in Dyersville

Tuesday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the Holy Cross Fire Department Training Room in Holy Cross

Thursday, September 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Dubuque County Library branch at NICC in Peosta

Wednesday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library in Dubuque

Friday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cascade Public Library in Cascade

Sunday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library in Dubuque.

Light refreshments will be served at all locations.   All residents in Dubuque County are eligible to attend any of the focus groups.  Participants may register for a focus group by calling their local library or online by visiting the library website.  Our website is www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us.

In addition to the focus groups, county residents may share their thoughts about library service by completing a brief survey.  This survey is available in paper form at each of the libraries in the county, as well as online through each of the library websites.  Surveys will be available through October 6.

The information and ideas that are gathered will be used by the Committee to evaluate library service in Dubuque County and identify ways to improve services for all residents.  

Tell us what you want from your library.  More DVDs, more book discussions, more story times, more hours?  We are listening.

Have a great weekend.  Dawn