A grand time was had by all

Some of you told me in comments after seeing my excitement in my early Friday morning post that you’d like to see how the Liverpool Public Library Grand Reopening went. The community came together in a very special way. Patrons, dignitaries and staffers appreciated all the hard work of the past year. The ribbon was…

A grand design at the library

I’m heading out to a Grand Reopening celebration at my Liverpool Public Library workplace this morning. At 9 this morning, words from a podium will be spoken by officials expressing thanks to all who had a hand in making this transformation of looks and function possible. Patrons can ask staffers about stuff. Connections can flourish.…

Here’s the whole library sign

I promised that the next trip I took to the downtown branch, I’d catch all the letters of the cool sign. First I took a photo from the outside looking up. Coming at it from the other direction helped my sense of order. They really did hit a home run with this one. And inside,…

Trying for the L, I and Y

Every time our Library Communications Team meets at the Central branch in downtown Syracuse, the sight of the main sign through the glass-enclosed staircase enthralled me as I head to the second-floor meeting room. I can’t quite figure out how to get the whole red word in the frame. I’ll take another approach next time.

The bigger the better

One of my colleagues at the library had a purse with a great saying on it, I noticed at this year’s staff day. I voiced my admiration to my dear wife Karen. So came a present from a package in the mail. I think it’s grand, a slogan to stand behind. Karen thinks I can…

Even on vacation, the library grabs me

While walking in Cape Cod, I couldn’t help but notice two striking libraries while walking with my dear wife Karen. The Eldredge Library in the heart of Chatham exuded old charm. The Town of Dennis Public Library filled its square with a more contemporary feel. Karen told me I’d fit in at both. Tomorrow: Wrapping…