Hot! Hot! Hot! It's August in Texas. Fortunately, we have things to cool us down: swimming or playing in the sprinkler, going to a movie, shopping in a mall, or, if your pocketbook is running low, come to the library.
There are lots of things to do that cost you nothing. New books come in often, so look for your favorite authors on the New Release kiosks. Or sign up to be a volunteer. You might make a difference in someone's day or make a friend for life.
This week's volunteer profile features a young man who will be a junior at Canton High School this fall. Austin Lomas will soon turn 17, which would officially classify him as a Junior Volunteer; but there is nothing junior about him. Having worked with him this summer during Summer Reading, he is willing to do whatever is asked: taking photos, handing out door-prize tickets to children, making a list of winners for the paper and moving carts of books that have been returned.
Austin has worked only two months in the library, but has become well-liked by the librarians and other adults because of his willingness to do what needs to be done. His duties have been mostly shelving books and helping with Storytime, normally working 2 to 4 hours a week. He became a volunteer mainly because it will look good on a resume' and would be a fun start. He has discovered his favorite part of the job is meeting new, friendly people. But no job is perfect; the least favorite part is shelving the junior non-fiction books!
Thank you Austin for being a willing worker and helpful to all. Have a great junior year!
The Van Zandt County Library is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. and Thursday, noon to 8 pm. Some of the many offerings, besides books, are newspapers and magazines available to read in comfort, free WiFi, computer availability, and e-books. Check the website www.vanzandtlibrary.org for up-coming events.
