My library

I guess before I write anything about what my library does, I should say which library it is. I work at the main branch of the Hialeah Public Libraries in Hialeah, Florida. HPL serves a population over 200,000 with the main John F. Kennedy Memorial Library and four e-Libraries (with a fifth to open this summer). I am currently supervising reference and children's services and library programming.

My main focus since starting at JFK a little under two years ago has been expanding our teen services along with my co-conspirator Alex. So far Alex and I have started a Teen Advisory Board, hosted Yu-Gi-Oh and video gaming tournaments, redecorated the YA area of our library, and started several art-based programs for YAs. Alex has also started an extremely popular Anime Club that meets monthly (weekly in the summer). What's really great about our library is the support we get from the administration; our Director is fully behind us in our efforts to increase programs for teens.

My upcoming goal is to focus on increasing services for adults, both seniors and all those adults who fall into the area between YA and senior.