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Do you believe in the power of libraries and want them to continue to make a difference? Join our board of trustees. Our nine-person board of trustees serve a three-year term (with the option for a second term) and are tasked with strategically placing the library in the community. Board meetings are in person on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. You can also attend via Zoom.
We have a few openings later this year (August and November) and welcome you to join a board meeting to see how things work. You can also read our past meeting minutes and agendas on our website, www.juniatalibrary.org.
Our county is diverse and the library looks to have those perspectives play a part in the library's decision-making. Everyone brings to the table their own work and career experience along with a unique perspective on how the library should be serving our community.
An important part of my job is working hand-in-hand with the board. The board is tasked with strategically placing the library in the community. Maintaining the daily operations of the library allows me to provide the board with something they can point to when it comes to fundraising (speaking of which, our spring fund drive is coming up).
Some common tasks the board works together on: crafting the library's annual budget in the fall, performing the library director's annual review, overseeing the library's policy manual, reviewing the library's financial reports and partnering with the Friends of the Library to further promote the library.
If you wish to serve on our board, you can fill out the application on our website or in person. Ask for Vince.
Book of the week!
If you are going to read one book, give this one a try...
Fodor's Bahamas (Full-Color Travel Guide, 34th edition)
(New adult nonfiction: travel guide, Caribbean) ~ 336 pages
In a nutshell: Whether you want to discover 800 miles of beaches, swim with pigs in the Exumas, or relax at a top-rated resort and spa, the local Fodor's travel experts in the Bahamas are here to help.
Fodor's Bahamas guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information and beautiful color photos.
Fodor's Bahamas travel guide includes an illustrated ultimate experiences guide for the top things to see and do, multiple itineraries to effectively organize your days and maximize your time, and honest recommendations from locals on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, activities and more. Included is a trip-planning tool book and practical tips that includes what are good times of the year to visit, how to beat the crowds and make your way around, and save time and money.
This travel guide is also visually appealing, including more than 15 detailed maps to help you navigate confidently, color photos throughout to spark your wanderlust, and photo-filled "best of" features on "10 Animals You'll Meet in the Bahamas," "What to Eat and Drink in the Bahamas," "The Myths and Mysticism of the Bahamas," and more.
Finally, you will get input from local writers. They will help you find under-the-radar gems as well as historical and cultural insights providing rich context on the local art, cuisine, music, wildlife and more.
Bottom line: Sign up for a passport at the library and make your next trip be the Bahamas.
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Vince Giordano has been the librarian and director of the Juniata County Library since 2015.