Dear Friends,

 I would like to dedicate this month's article to the staff of the Atascadero Library. In all of this year, with our new building and our new hours, free holds, our fall Climate Change exploration, and the FOAL's big parade win, it is easy to forget the day-to-day work that goes into making the library what is each and every day. So let me just take the time to tell you a little something about the staff. 

Most of you know Joan Bloomfield and Brian Coburn, our Youth Services and Adult Services librarians respectively. They have been working hard to make the new space the most it can be for Atascadero. Both Joan and Brian are creating more dynamic programming for Atascadero Library that includes two new storytimes and new robust adult programming schedule with the very popular weekly event "Find Out Fridays."  

 Gordon Peterson steers what has become an much larger ship. He is in charge of our increased circulation which is up 16% from last year. With our new hours, Gordon keeps a constant eye on the schedule making sure that our staff are ready and trained to serve the public.