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One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is getting to recognize and reward reading in our community. Each year, Lacey Timberland Library, along with North Thurston Public Schools, the City of Lacey, and numerous other community entities, sponsors 'Lacey Loves to Read', a community-wide reading initiative that promotes the works of a well-known children's author. During this month's City Council meeting, I, along with other Timberland and City staff, got to introduce and recognize the grand prize winners of the Lacey Loves to Read Bookmark contest, where students ages Kindergarten through 12th grade created beautiful artwork to promote this event. Each student shook hands of the City Council and Mayor, received copies and posters of the bookmarks they created, and got to hear the Council proclaim February 2013 as "Lacey Loves to Read" month. Students, family members, and the community really support this event - it's a thrill to be part of such a strong community of readers! Submitted by Holly

 

This afternoon a patron came to the desk and asked for GED reading. I showed him what we had in Adult Basic Ed and Test Prep. He also wanted it in Spanish, so I was able to show him several possibilities in Spanish. I mentioned that we also had it online. When I showed him the Spanish version in Learning Express he was very excited. I could tell that the directions were a bit confusing to him so I offered to help him get an account on one of the catalogs. He was so happy that he got started right away on the practice test, and an hour later, he's still going strong! Submitted by Andrea