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Mary Neuman, Assistant Director and Youth Services Librarian, Retires Mary Neuman, Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian, will be retiring at the beginning of the year. Her last day will be January 31st. A retirement open house will be held on Tuesday, January 30 from 3-6pm, in the Library’s Community Room, for people to thank Mary for her contribution to our community and congratulate her on a well-earned retirement. Mary came to Asotin County Library on November 18, 2002 and hit the ground running. She has initiated dozens of new programs over the years. Some of the most well-loved of these have been the annual Family Christmas Craft Program and three summer reading camp outs we held at the library. Thousands of children have benefited from Mary’s enthusiasm and genuine love of children and their development. Mary has participated in grants and innovative projects that the library has taken on including the Views II Project (research that proved for the first time that library story times make a significant difference in kindergarten readiness), the EDGE Initiative (which developed a suite of tools for libraries to make data driven decisions), and open data education and publication. |
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This Month Rebecca Serle, Rajiv Nagaich and Dr. Robert Lustig. Register for these great events! Can't make a presentation? Watch the recording. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. |
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In mid-2023 the Asotin County Library was one of 215 public libraries nationwide that was awarded funding by the Public Library Association to conduct digital literacy workshops. Our goal was to offer several workshops, over the course of four months, to help equip participants with essential skills for navigating the digital landscape. We held workshops at the Library, but also partnered with the Asotin County Veterans Outreach Center and Valley Community and Senior Center to hold workshops in their public space. Workshops were taught by the Library’s Digital Navigator, Asher McCoy. Topics included Cybersecurity Basics, Internet Basics, Computer Basics, and Video Conferencing (Zoom) Basics. Attendees engaged in interactive discussions and hands-on activities. In the Cybersecurity and Internet Basics workshops, participants received practical tips to discern credible information and emphasis was placed on fostering critical thinking to combat misinformation and promoting responsible online behavior. Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive and many cited increased confidence in utilizing digital resources. Thank you to all who attended a workshop! Special congratulations to Jim R. who won the prize drawing for BOSE wireless headphones! We plan to offer more Digital Learn workshops in 2024. If you want to learn more about this helpful resource visit www.digitallearn.org. Supported by a grant and funding from AT&T and the Public Library Association. |
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We Are Hiring! Part-time Library Assistant: This job averages 10-15 hours a week and includes evening and weekend hours. Learn more and complete an application. Apply before Tuesday, January 2 at 5pm. |
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January Programs Play & Learn (kids) Toddler Time (kids) LEGO League (kids & teens) Glowforge Laser Cutter (teens & adults) Ukulele Jam! (adults & teens) Book Clubs Tuesday Night Book Group (adults) |
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Our Digital Navigators, Georgia Jordan and Asher McCoy, are library staff who can help you with computer, internet, and technology skills. They can also help you find low-cost broadband (high-speed internet) and devices with local internet service providers and assist with applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program.
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER VALLEY COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER Do you need to meet at another time? Email techhelp@aclib.org to schedule. |
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Make an appointment or drop-in Monday and Wednesday Starbucks & Walmart $5 Gift Cards Available When You Meet with Bev! |
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