The EAT would like to thank the Library staff who participated in Holiday giving this year! Whether you donated to the Humane Society, brought food items for the EAB Food drive or generously gave unwrapped toys to the Fire Department’s Sparks of Love drive, we appreciate your contribution and giving spirit!
Monthly Archives: January 2016
Message from Jan
Thanks again to those of you who helped with the great holiday party! Everyone seemed to have a good time and enjoy spending the morning together. Thanks for all you did—especially if you helped with the bake sales!
We’re in a little bit of a “lull” as we rest from the holiday hubbub and get ready for staff day in May. So, while we’re resting, think about things you would like to see your EAT do in the coming year. Are there projects we should undertake? Groups or charities we should support? We’re adding members to the group, so it’s a good time to get new ideas out there, too. Let us know if you have a project you want to promote.
I got a note from an “concerned parent” whose child had come across some Instagram postings that were taken here at PPL (or so they said) and were totally inappropriate for our space (actually, inappropriate anywhere, but especially here). While I know we cannot (nor should we) post guards ( behavior police) at every book stack, I’m asking you to keep your eyes open. As our friends at PPD across the street say, “If you see something, say something.” Don’t be shy about letting customers know that we’re paying attention. Just a heads up goes a long way….
On another note, take a minute to look at all the great displays and book exhibits that are all over PPL. Every time I visit a branch or roam around here at Central, I am delighted with the creativity that we have on staff. Kudos to you! Tell your colleagues when you see them doing a good job. Nothing is nicer than getting a “pat on the back” from other staff members. Thanks for all you do.
-Jan
EAB Food Drive extended an additional week!
The EAB Food Drive has been extended to February 5th! So if you have non-perishable food items that you’ve been meaning to drop off, there’s an additional week to do so! Thank you for your donations!
City of Pasadena Employee Food & Cold Weather Clothing Drive
When: December 17, 2015–January 29, 2016 February 5, 2016
Where: Central Library, west balcony staff break room. Bins will be collected every Thursday.
What: Non-perishable food items. Most needed: peanut butter, canned tuna, canned chicken, cereal, rice, cooking oil, sugar, and flour. Other needs include proteins (chili, beef stew, dry beans), whole grains (pasta, oats, corn), shelf stable or powdered milk, jelly, tomato and spaghetti sauces, and soups. No glass containers.
- Please, no clothing articles! The Library will not be participating in the cold-weather clothing drive. Staff can donate clothing to participating departments. Please Contact Tiffany Duenas or Young Phong for a list of departments that accept clothing donations.
- Branch staff who would like to donate food items should make arrangements with their supervisors to have them deliver donations at their next meeting at Central.
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