“Wei is always willing and able to help whenever I have questions. She knows the library’s resources so well and is always happy to share that knowledge. Her help in navigating the often confusing law and business resources is invaluable and I am so happy to be able to say thank you with this PIF Award!” -Illyanna Logan
Congratulations to all library staff who have helped us to reach 2000 summer reading sign-ups already! You’ve more than earned a high-five from the high-five wombat. Everyone has been doing a great job getting our community reading for the win this summer and let’s keep getting even more people reading! Thanks to you all!
Get into the summer reading “Read for the Win” spirit and show your support for your favorite sports team every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this summer by wearing your team’s shirt to work!
This year’s charity drive is sponsored by the Employee Advisory Board. EAB invites all city employees to attend its Charitable Giving Campaign Kickoff event at City Hall Wednesday, June 8, from 2:30–4:00 p.m.
Why you should go!
Stop by if you can and show your support!
Please let your supervisor know if you would like to attend this event.
Staff Day 2016 is coming up quickly so get ready to create and innovate all day long! We’ll be learning from keynote speaker Don Levy as well as PPL colleagues and being creative with Makey Makey, Legos, movie making, and spaghetti towers.
Both breakfast and lunch are provided and don’t forget to RSVP to Melissa Perez (meperez@cityofpasadena.net) by Friday, May 6 so we can have an accurate attendance count.
Click here for the Staff Day 2016 official brochure!
“I am happy to award the PIF to Illyanna Logan; she brings her thoughtful consideration, astuteness and keen intelligence to every project and task she is involved with. She is a welcome member on any team or committee (and she volunteers her time and perspective to many of these group efforts), because of her hard work and collegial attitude. Many of our Virtual Services projects involve unknowns and/or back-and-forth negotiations, challenges which Illyanna always meets with grace and humor. It is a pleasure to work with her. Thank you, Illyanna!” -Shauna Redmond
Whew! We are almost finished with One City, One Story. As usual, a great event with lots of positive comments.
I’ll be gone to PLA the first part of April, along with other colleagues. It’s in Denver, but not to worry, the snow forecast has been removed!
Doing budget presentations right now; looks like another status quo year. The bad news: it’s status quo. The good news: no cuts.
Take care and I’ll be in touch soon.
-Jan
Things are really starting to come together for Staff Day! I hope to have definite plans to you in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime, know that if you attended a conference or other learning opportunity, we will once again schedule “shared moments” so you will have a chance to share what you learned. Lots of “team activities” are planned and I think you will have a really good time with those, too. Of course, there’s breakfast and lunch with other special surprises. Mark May 12 on your calendar and come on down!!
-Jan
“Shauna is straightforward and professional in how she handles difficult situations. She is genuine and you always know where you stand. She can be counted on to make good decisions during stressful times and always backs security.” -Mike Fanous
Are you passionate about teamwork and want to make a difference at the Pasadena Public Library? If so, the EAT wants YOU to join our team! We’re still looking for one more member to help us plan and execute Staff Day, the Holiday Party, and other employee initiatives. and all staff are welcome.
Contact Tanya Franchini (x7273) or Deb Takahashi (x7279) if you might be interested (even if you just want to ask some questions about it first).
See the flyer below for more information.
