This just makes me sick.
I mean, physically sick.
On Saturday night, someone vandalized our Bookmobile.
And I don't mean a spray painted the outside or tried to puncture a tire.
I mean, they ripped out the dash, boogered all the mechanical wiring, trashed the interior, broke out a window with a 2x4 and sprayed glass everywhere, stole library materials, kicked out the emergency window, cut computer and satellite wiring, and also stole thousands of dollars worth of satellite equipment - equipment that is useless to them without the satellite or the data transfer software.
We are looking at, conservatively, at least $10,000 to $15,000 worth of damage.
I just don't understand...why would someone do this? I mean, the BOOKMOBILE?
And the irony? Even though they took tons of CDs and books, we found them all neatly boxed up on our playground or stacked behind the building. They didn't even take anything.
They just...trashed it.
It really does make me sick what people will do to a good thing...
*sigh*
The photo evidence:
I weep for the future, if this is what the youth of today will do for fun...
I mean, physically sick.
On Saturday night, someone vandalized our Bookmobile.
And I don't mean a spray painted the outside or tried to puncture a tire.
I mean, they ripped out the dash, boogered all the mechanical wiring, trashed the interior, broke out a window with a 2x4 and sprayed glass everywhere, stole library materials, kicked out the emergency window, cut computer and satellite wiring, and also stole thousands of dollars worth of satellite equipment - equipment that is useless to them without the satellite or the data transfer software.
We are looking at, conservatively, at least $10,000 to $15,000 worth of damage.
I just don't understand...why would someone do this? I mean, the BOOKMOBILE?
And the irony? Even though they took tons of CDs and books, we found them all neatly boxed up on our playground or stacked behind the building. They didn't even take anything.
They just...trashed it.
It really does make me sick what people will do to a good thing...
*sigh*
The photo evidence:
The trashed interior (and part of a TinyTown cop).
The dash, completely ripped out, thus rendering the Bookmobile unable to move.
Shattered glass everywhere and a busted screen from the patron door.
The busted out window (on the top left)
I weep for the future, if this is what the youth of today will do for fun...
Labels: apl, bookmobile, libraries
Summer Reading Program at APL is in full swing (Exercise Your Mind...Read!), and we've had some super programs this week!
Sidewalk Chalk creations...we had sidewalk chalk decorating all the library sidewalks, a mural painted for the youth services area, and of course, snacks!
My favorite, though, was the steel drum band we had come play. We put them right outside, so the whole downtown could enjoy the sounds of calypso! Everyone brought lawn chairs and blankets, and we had a great time!
Of course, I was also a big fan of our "Caribbean" buffet table: we served "Tropical Punch" (red Kool-Aid), "Fresh Seafood" (Goldfish crackers), and "Roast Pig" (cocktail wienies in sauce). :-)
I love my library!
Sidewalk Chalk creations...we had sidewalk chalk decorating all the library sidewalks, a mural painted for the youth services area, and of course, snacks!
My favorite, though, was the steel drum band we had come play. We put them right outside, so the whole downtown could enjoy the sounds of calypso! Everyone brought lawn chairs and blankets, and we had a great time!
Of course, I was also a big fan of our "Caribbean" buffet table: we served "Tropical Punch" (red Kool-Aid), "Fresh Seafood" (Goldfish crackers), and "Roast Pig" (cocktail wienies in sauce). :-)
I love my library!
Labels: apl, libraries, summer reading program
You know how airports and hotels and universities all have those zippy plasma screen televisions with updates and promotions and pictures continually scrolling on them?
I've wanted one of those for my library for AGES.
Sadly, cost is a wee bit of a factor. Those screens are uber-expensive, and then getting a program that will scroll and flip and update can be awfully pricey.
So, what do we do in the TinyTown library?
Get creative - on the cheap!
I decided that with a castoff monitor from my folks (thanks, Dad!), a decommissioned CPU from the Indiana Room and a powerpoint presentation on a flash drive, we could build our very own zippy promotional system!
It sits by our circulation desk and flips between pictures from programs, upcoming program information, general data (hours, ILLs, etc), and how to contact us. We're going to update it every few weeks, and so far response has been very positive. It may not be the biggest screen ever, but for us, it'll do. ;-)
Rock on!
(I'm particularly proud of using the plant to camoflauge the wires. We're nothing if not image conscious. *grin*)
I've wanted one of those for my library for AGES.
Sadly, cost is a wee bit of a factor. Those screens are uber-expensive, and then getting a program that will scroll and flip and update can be awfully pricey.
So, what do we do in the TinyTown library?
Get creative - on the cheap!
I decided that with a castoff monitor from my folks (thanks, Dad!), a decommissioned CPU from the Indiana Room and a powerpoint presentation on a flash drive, we could build our very own zippy promotional system!
It sits by our circulation desk and flips between pictures from programs, upcoming program information, general data (hours, ILLs, etc), and how to contact us. We're going to update it every few weeks, and so far response has been very positive. It may not be the biggest screen ever, but for us, it'll do. ;-)
Rock on!
(I'm particularly proud of using the plant to camoflauge the wires. We're nothing if not image conscious. *grin*)
Our library's Summer Reading Program came to an end on Friday, and we tidied up our cards and bookmarks, drew winners, and got ready for our end of SRP celebration...
The Pirates of the Summer Readin' Pirate Plunge!
This year instead of a block party (in broiling temperatures) we decided to have a pool party complete with swimming, prizes and food!
What a great night (with over 150 attendees) and so much easier on us than the block party!
Everyone we talked to had a GREAT time...I'm so pleased. :-)
The Pirates of the Summer Readin' Pirate Plunge!
This year instead of a block party (in broiling temperatures) we decided to have a pool party complete with swimming, prizes and food!
What a great night (with over 150 attendees) and so much easier on us than the block party!
Everyone we talked to had a GREAT time...I'm so pleased. :-)
