Library Celebrates Its Volunteers

Thursday, February 2 was an evening to celebrate those who have volunteered at the Churchill County Library within the past year, an event that included personal acknowledgments and a catered buffet.
    Library Director Carol Lloyd opened the 6 p.m. reception, welcoming everyone by saying, “Those who can do, do, and those who can do more volunteer. That’s you people, and we thank you so much for what you bring. Last year, 1,089 volunteer hours contributed meant that the staff was able to perform other duties that directly impacted patrons such as library services, one-on-one technology training which Joe…does, additional programming, and outreach to the community. So, we greatly appreciate the help that you bring. Your contribution to the library and the community by extension makes us stronger, so thank you for that.”
    The Library Board of Trustees was introduced. Lloyd said the board is tasked with setting library policy and fiscal accountability. The Churchill Library Association members were also introduced with Lloyd describing them as the fund-raising arm of the library providing additional financial support for extra programming, materials, and events, and the sponsor of the evening’s event. 
    The volunteers who were deservedly recognized are Rebecca Dugan, Lauralynn Sluyter and her dog Scout, Michelle Herzbrun, Karen Wilhelm, Becky Taylor, Bill Short, Magdalena Biar, Alex and Sari Koehler, Kage Oyler, Gene and Linda Bowman and their dogs Lacy and Abby, Thora Thibaut and her dog Zra, Allison Diegel, Melinda Clifton, Riley Davis, Hayden and Carly Diegel, Mayu Steinbaugh, Sharon Bischoff and her dog Kylo, Caitlyn Oyler, Terri Pearson, and Linda Werner.
    Each volunteer received a specially baked, oversized cookie. The volunteer dogs, who participate in the Reading with Rover program received a treat too, a small bag of dog cookies just for them.
Maine Street Cafe catered the light buffet.