Beyond Books Advocates for Lifelong Learning Since 1875 Director Steve Fosselman reports that Grand Island Public Library provides outreach service through coalitions with preschools, nursing homes, and the homebound. Director Carol Armbruster's teen library board at Stanton Public Library helps with youth programming. Computer service for the public at Springfield Public Library is one service goal, according to Director Charlene Harding. Ruth Seward, Lexington Public Library Director, began a Spanish language story hour as a means to address community diversity. Spanish language ranks first.
Asian languages are second.
Director Diana Johnson organizes brown bag lunches at the Stromsburg Public Library to provide the community with food for thought. ADA accessibility and materials for the non-English speaking segment of Shelton is a concern of public library director Claire McKibben. Director Kathy Bretschneider, Pierce Public Library, encourages the Friends group to brainstorm ways to improve library service. Areas of concern include salaries and budgets. Director Guadalupe Mier at Bellevue Public Library is looking toward the future and county funding for expanded services to residents.