Notices

Congratulations, Trevor Smith!

Trevor Smith, systems administrator, is HCPL’s June Who’s Awesome! winner. Trevor was one of thirteen nominations for the honor this month.

Carla Ward, a Lanesville branch employee who nominated Trevor, said, “As part of the IT team, Trevor is always willing to help me. He has helped answer questions or helped me fix problems. I can’t wait for him to come help us with the Makerspace.”

Trevor was also nominated by Public Services Manager Tiffany Thieneman this month. Tiffany stated, “Trevor helped cover the Reference Desk when one of the staff members was not feeling well and needed to leave early. Trevor always seems happy to help in whatever capacity is needed. Thanks for being awesome, Trevor!”

Last month, IT Head Jessica Stroud nominated Trevor writing, “Attempting to think of new services that could employ chat GPT/AI Trevor brainstormed use of an E-Librarian and configured it to suit HCPL patron’s needs. Pure awesome! Way to go, Trevor.” Steven Schifcar, head of maintenance and grounds, nominated Trevor in February stating “He helps me whenever I need help.” And Diana Lasky echoed those sentiments in her nomination, “Trevor always helps, quickly, efficiently and pleasantly to any IT issues, but goes above and beyond and will help with anything (moving items) even though it is not related to IT. Thank you!”

Trevor joined the HCPL staff as systems administrator in August of 2017.

Each month a winner is selected by random drawing. Other staff members nominated in June were Tiffany Thieneman, Diana Lasky, Liz Dennis, Jennifer Schroering, Jessica Stroud, Connie Gresham, Ann Allen, Teresa Douglass, Leo Stiner, Eden Ransdell and Heather Wyss.

Article by Alisa Burch, Director

Cake pans are available for checkout at Harrison County Public Library from the Library of Things. There are thirty different styles of cake pans available. Need a special character pan to surprise a child or grandchild? The collection includes a castle, Diego, flower, Care Bear, Spiderman, SpongeBob, 3D rubber ducky and more. There are specialty pans for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Halloween as well as more traditional Bundt, loaf, and mini muffin pans. Before you make a cake pan purchase, check the Library of Things notebook at any branch or the HCPL online catalog.

Adventure Packs include binoculars, a nature field guide and a magnifying glass in each backpack.  These packs are only checked out from the Corydon branch, Youth Services Department.

The Library of Toys began a year ago with LovEvery kits. LovEvery provides developmentally based play for newborns to 4 year olds. Many more  items have been added to the library since then. Coding Critters help teach coding concepts to the very young. STEM kits featuring Rapunzel and the Gingerbread Man help children problem solve.  Games for tweens, teens or a family game night are available with How I Survived, Disney Villainous and Horrified. The toddler set and older will enjoy a toddler game night kit, a musical instrument set and a kindergarten readiness kit.   Young Athletes bags include books, balls, scarves, rubber discs, bean bags and a play guide.  

All Library of Things/Library of Toys items are available for a one-week checkout period.  Items may be placed on hold to be sent to a branch location with the exception of the Adventure Packs.  Jigsaw puzzles will be coming soon to the Library of Things. Drop by the library to check out at all the things available or search the online catalog.

Congratulations, Sara Deatrick!

Sara Deatrick, the Elizabeth Branch lead circ associate, is HCPL’s May Who’s Awesome! winner.  Sara was one of twenty nominations for the honor this month.

 Liz Dennis, who works at both the Elizabeth and Corydon branches, nominated Sara saying, “Mrs. Sara knows her community and patrons. She is very astute and resourceful. She goes out of her way to explain information to patrons and is very thorough. She is an asset to the library.”

Pat Schwartz, who worked with Sara at the Elizabeth Branch, had this to say about Sara in a previous nomination, “Sara is a great asset to the Elizabeth branch. She is a very compassionate person. People love her in the Elizabeth community. While I worked at the Elizabeth branch I experienced a community that takes care of its people. Sara does a lot for the community and it reflects well on HCPL.“

Sara started her career at HCPL as a youth assistant in May of 2003. She was promoted to lead circ associate when the Elizabeth Branch opened in October of 2012.

Each month a winner is selected by random drawing. Other staff members nominated in May were Corinne Burton, Trevor Smith, Amanda Applegate, Kelly Powell, Leo Stiner, Teresa Douglass, Eleisa Mason, Diana Lasky, Ann Allen, Julia Phipps, Melissa, Schellenberger, Bethany Banet, Savannah Wallace, Connie Gresham, Lynn Hardesty, and Sarah Dorton.

Article by Alisa Burch, Director

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is in the process of updating the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to cover the years 2024-2028.  The STIP is Indiana’s five-year planning and construction document that lists all projects and project phases expected to be funded within the next five years using federal funding, as required per Title 23, United States Code (USC). The STIP also includes state-funded projects that have been deemed Regionally Significant. The current STIP (2022-2026) and draft version of the 2024-2028 STIP are available here.

The 2024-2028 STIP is available for review and comment until June 22, 2023.

Virtual Town Hall
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Session 1 1:00 – 3:00 pm (EST)
Session 2 5:00 – 7:00 pm (EST)

IN-PERSON OPEN HOUSE EVENTS:

Congratulations, Diana Lasky!

Diana Lasky, administrative assistant to the director, is HCPL’s April Who’s Awesome! winner.  Diana was one of twelve nominations for the honor this month.  Each month a winner is selected by random drawing. A quarterly winner and nominator receive a small prize in addition to the recognition.  

Kelly Powell, HCPL business manager, nominated Diana saying, “Diana went above and beyond to make sure the library volunteers had a wonderful day. She made certificates, and a fruit tray with a fancy bird, and put fun little dots on the tables.”

Diana received two additional nominations this month. Main circulation clerk Debi Strubler had this to say, “I have worked at the library for almost 10 years. I have always seen Diana working diligently no matter the time of day and/or at the end of the week. She works with high intensity each day. The taxpayers can rest assured that this steward of the library uses the taxes for her salary afforded to the library in a very efficient way every day.”

Another nomination stated, “Diana did an awesome job planning and coordinating the April 20th Volunteer Recognition Reception. From the minute she was asked to plan something she got right to work. She designed, printed, addressed and mailed the invitations. She designed and printed certificates of appreciation and found folders to display the certificates. She created the menu, bought and set up the refreshments, even going so far as to watch a YouTube video to create a swan out of an apple for the center of the fruit tray. She stayed throughout the reception greeting and interacting with all the volunteers and she cleaned up afterward. She made blog and social media posts about the event.” 

Diana started her career at HCPL as a youth assistant in August of 2007. She was promoted to youth services director in January of 2018 and became administrative assistant to the director in January of 2023.

Article by Alisa Burch, Director