What's happening at the Library?

Posted 
on May 19, 2015
 
Rebecca Albert, Director Walker Memorial Library, was our special guest and speaker on May 19.  She told us about both the traditional uses of the library that continue and the new resources WML provides to our community.
 
What’s happening at the library?
  • Librarians still help people find the resources they need.
  • Computers – There are 10 computers for public use, plus more in the children’s area.
  • Librarians help people use the computers – Finding references, writing resumes, providing instruction in using Word, assisting job applicants, and assisting filing of unemployment claims
  • Free Wi-Fi- A popular and heavily used resource.
  • Meetings rooms that are well used for job interviews, realtors, for quiet study, homework and even by start-up businesses.
  • “Tech time with Chris” – Each Wednesday morning folks come in for help with their new (and old) devices.
  • Programming for teens.
  • Programming for adults - Book clubs, author visits, poetry readings.
  • Summer reading program – This year’s theme “Every hero has a story”. Activities will include:
    • Super hero camp
    • Local hero visitors – Police, Fire, Animal Refuge League
  • “Maker Spaces” – A new concept for libraries around the country. Like a community center with tools. Allows sharing of resources and skills among the participants.
  • 3-D Printer – A small printer that helps kids learn how to write computer code to create what they print.
  • Robots – WML has a few robots that allow kids to program their movements.Another means of teaching code writing while having fun too!