by Bob Mikels | Oct 27, 2020 | adults, Ketsia, kids, Staff
I’m not entirely sure how to begin this blog post. I wanted to reflect on change or transitions or growth – it feels like this year has been full of all of those things at the library (and everywhere else!) and it isn’t stopping anytime soon. I am on...
by Bob Mikels | Sep 23, 2020 | Heidi, Staff
I write this on the official last day of summer. What a summer it has been. Tons of uncertainty amid glorious weather and time with family. I was fortunate enough to be able to maintain an almost daily open water swimming practice. This weekend we took our community...
by Bob Mikels | Sep 16, 2020 | Julie, Staff
Welcome September and welcome back, Erika! I’ve just come to an end of an 11-month term as Interim CEO at the library while Erika enjoyed her parental leave. It was an amazing challenge and an incredible opportunity. I had the chance to work with many new people in...
by Bob Mikels | Sep 9, 2020 | Ketsia, Staff
One of my favourite books is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; I re-read it every Christmas season in some form…sometimes it’s a children’s version, sometimes I listen to the audiobook while wrapping gifts or baking, however I end up reading it,...
by Bob Mikels | Sep 2, 2020 | Leighla, Staff
As this monthslong, twisted summer winds to a close I’m getting ready for online schooling, or at least trying to. The information changes weekly and I don’t even know for sure what day I’m starting school or what my courses will be. I still can’t quite believe that I...