This is a little sad for me to see. I started my journey with DCPL at the Toco Hill branch. This is were I learned about true public service and how to deal with the difficulties of working for non-profit organization.
The patrons who will come to the new and improved branch will be the same and the books will return, but will that feeling of a small, community library ever be there again? I know the staff of the new facility will enjoy the elbow room and the patrons will be excited about the new building, however, a bit of nostailga has been extinguished in my heart.
Patricia D: Yes, I have had to mow the lawn in December, which is actually so much more pleasant than mowing... more...Alison W.: Patricia–come clean…have you really ever mowed your lawn in December! more...Deborah: I enjoyed your post, and I love gardens. I would suggest reading Making The Most Of Shade by Larry... more...Amanda: I would also suggest any of Walter Reeves’ books. I love The Georgia Gardner and Month by... more...Merle: My favorite southern plant book is Passalong Plants by Steve Bender and Felder Rushing. I still enjoy... more...
August 23rd, 2008 at 7:05 AM
This is a little sad for me to see. I started my journey with DCPL at the Toco Hill branch. This is were I learned about true public service and how to deal with the difficulties of working for non-profit organization.
The patrons who will come to the new and improved branch will be the same and the books will return, but will that feeling of a small, community library ever be there again? I know the staff of the new facility will enjoy the elbow room and the patrons will be excited about the new building, however, a bit of nostailga has been extinguished in my heart.
I hope someone dug up the Iris I planted.