Who’s Awesome! Amanda Applegate – October 2023
Amanda Applegate, patron services, is HCPL’s October winner for Who’s Awesome! Amanda was one of seven nominations for the honor this month.
Tiffany Thieneman, public services manager, nominated Amanda stating, “Amanda is always willing to help in any way she can! From carrying chairs and tables up and down stairs, to helping with programs, to answering any questions I may have – she always offers to help in whatever capacity is needed. I appreciate how she offers assistance to other employees and patrons regardless of the situation. Thank you for being awesome!”
An anonymous nominator added, “Amanda has been very active with the Fun, Staff Training Day and Employee Appreciation Luncheon committees. She is always positive and friendly with all staff and public.”
Amanda has been with the library for 24 years joining the youth services and circulation staffs in January of 1999. She then transitioned to patron services where she works handling the recovery of overdue and damaged materials. Now she also co-hosts the adult programs—Just Desserts and Cookbook Club.
Amanda has received multiple nominations over the months. In July another anonymous nominator wrote, “Amanda Applegate went above and beyond to make sure everyone at HCPL had a great Shark Week. She made shark-shaped blue-tinted Rice Krispie Treats for all staff and secured gummy sharks for a combo celebration of Shark Week/National Gummy Worm Day. Amanda always gives her all to Fun Committee activities, keeping the snack boxes filled and counting the money. She has a great attitude greeting all staff every morning and pitching in at public service desks when needed. She has taken on additional responsibilities helping with adult programming. Amanda is a team player and is eager to help anyone. Amanda is awesome!”
In May, Amanda was nominated by Kelly Powell, business manager, and Eden Ransdell, youth services manager, Kelly wrote, “Amanda does a great job with the fun committee. She always makes things look special when they are put out for staff, and she goes around to tell people what fun things are happening for the day.” Eden said, “Amanda is always super nice and positive! I love seeing her every morning!”
Each month a winner is selected by random drawing. Other staff members nominated in October include Julia Phipps, Nikki Esarey, Bob Ohlrich, Alisa Burch and Eden Ransdell.
Article by Alisa Burch, Director
Long-time library board member Suetta Tingler’s term ends October 31. A reception was held on Thursday, October 19 at Kent Java to honor Harrison County Public Library Board of Trustee Suetta Tingler as this was her last day of service as a trustee. Tingler was given a plaque recognizing her active service and a Zimmerman glass bowl.
As an “extra special surprise” during Glasstoberfest, the FPGC will be featuring a video on the Zimmerman Family and Glassblowing History. Originally presented in 2013 as a Historical Society program, the Genealogy Library will be offering two showings on October 21 at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Leader by Louisville Business First in recognition of her outstanding vision and leadership of the Harrison County Public Library. Burch received her award during the Partners in Philanthropy luncheon and ceremony at the Galt House on August 22, 2023. In attendance were her husband Kevin Burch, mother Christine Pendleton, Library Board President Kathy Crimans, Vice-president Sharon Mathes, Treasurer Derrick Grigsby, IT Head Jessica Stroud and Harrison County Community Foundation Marketing Coordinator Tyler Best.
Honorees were asked to give a brief statement about their business vision when receiving their awards. Burch enthused, “My vision for the Harrison County Public Library is to create welcoming physical and digital spaces where all residents have access to free resources and tools to increase their knowledge; and places that meet the recreational, professional and educational needs of the entire community.”
