Congratulations, Ann Allen!
Ann Allen, youth services assistant, is HCPL’s September winner for Who’s Awesome! Ann was one of 22 nominations for the honor this month. An anonymous nominator wrote this about Ann, “They did a Great Job on the Bluey Bash. They are the Best!!!”
Ann was also nominated earlier this summer by fellow youth services assistant Savannah Wallace. Savannah stated, “Ann did a great job making all the props for our mouse scavenger hunt this summer. She even sewed him a pair of adorable swim trunks! Ann always goes the extra mile to make things fun for the kids.”
Ann’s supervisor, Eden Ransdell, nominated her in May stating, “Ann is great at programming and decorating and always comes up with cute ideas. She is really good at working with kids and we are really lucky to have her. “
Debi Strubler wrote this in her May nomination, “Ann Allen has a gift working with children. I worked in the children’s department for six years before transferring downstairs to circulation. I witnessed Ann’s interaction with children. She is a natural. She is very engaging, welcoming, and inspiring when leading her programs. People have told me on multiple occasions what a blessing she is to be one of our great presenters of youth programs. Last Thursday, I was at the YMCA in Corydon and had a conversation with a patron who has had many children attend Ann’s programs throughout the years. This patron spoke for many minutes showing her deep gratitude for Ann’s efforts and presentations. I know that Ann takes work home with her in order to ensure her programs have successful outcomes. Thank you, Ann, for your hard work!!”
Ann has been with the library for almost 14 years joining the youth services staff in December of 2009. From the beginning, she handled daycare outreach programs, toddler times and Mother Goose on the Loose. She came to HCPL with years of experience working with youth at OCUM preschool and the Louisville Science Center. She still visits daycares and preschools for the library, offers a weekly Library Little Ones session, and helps with special library programs and decorating.
Each month a winner is selected by random drawing. Other staff members nominated in September include Debbie McClanahan, Alisa Burch, Leo Stiner, Corinne Burton, Lisa Mason, Vee Colantonio, Savannah Wallace, Connie Gresham, Donna Seewer, Jessica Stroud, Kelli Witsman, Heather Wyss, Trevor Smith, Shawnda Mosson, Liz Dennis, Diana Lasky and Teresa Douglass.
Article by Alisa Burch, Director
