Category: All-Library News
Air Tag
An Apple Air Tag was found by the back door employee entrance. If anyone is missing theirs, it will be locked up in the Foundation drawer.
Updated Library Staff Phone Extension List
We have newly updated library phone extension lists available on the white cart behind the Circ Desk. Please stop by to grab one for your phone.
All-Staff Meeting Thursday
Our bi-monthly all-staff meeting will be held this Thursday at 8:00am in the Large Meeting Room.
A message from the Johnston publisher
Good afternoon Eric,
If you haven’t already seen the October issue of the Johnston Living magazine – Johnston Public Library won for favorite library (3 years running!) in our 3rd annual NW Polk County Residents’ Choice! Congratulations!!
Hy-Vee Coffee Urn in Staff Break Room
Hy-Vee left a big black coffee urn in the meeting room during the State Library meeting today 10/20. State Library has emailed them. I moved the coffee urn into the staff break room and labeled it Hy-Vee. Please grab it for the Hy-Vee person when someone comes to pick it up.
Thanks!
Food from State Library of IA in Break Room
Free food in the break room from the State Library of Iowa including a couple boxed lunches in the refrigerator. Please help yourself.
The Firebird concert
Andrew will be playing the cello in this weekend’s Des Moines Symphony concerts. They’re on Saturday at 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 2:30 PM. We are playing Ragomania by William Bolcom, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini for piano and orchestra by Rachmaninoff, Symphony No. 2 by St. Georges, and The Firebird suite by Stravinsky. Charlie Albright will be our soloist, and here is the link to purchase tickets: https://www.dmsymphony.org/concerts-events/the-firebird-2/
We Are Accepting Donated Books and AV Items
The library will begin accepting donations of used books and audiovisual items. These donations will be used to stock our Book Sale Room and the Annual Lions Club Book Sale.
Please let donors know that due to limited storage at the library we can only accept up to two containers of items per donation. If they have more than two containers of items, please give them the contact information for Ron Lower, Lions Club Volunteer, at 515-371-7953. Ron will arrange a direct pickup with the donor.
Donations will continue to be placed on the black donation cart behind the Circulation Desk.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Molly or Eric.
Late Arrival Language for Meeting and Study Rooms
Hey all,
New language has been added to confirmation emails that are sent after a person reserves meeting rooms and study rooms. The new sentence is about late arrivals and how long we will hold a room before making it available for others that may want to use the room.
New sentence reads:
Your reservation may be cancelled if you arrive more than 30 minutes after your start time.
Ask Beth if you have any questions. Thanks!
Book Club FAQ Handout
A new BOOK CLUB FAQ handout is available at the Circ desk by the JPL book club selections area. Please feel free to give a copy to patrons who are interested in starting a book club or have questions about borrowing book club materials.
As always, TS staff is always happy to assist with requests or questions.
The PDF is also available under Printables/Masters
All Staff Meeting October 27th at 8 am
We will hold our All Staff Meeting on October 27th (the 4th Thursday) at 8 am. Your supervisor will add you to When to Work if necessary.
Welcome Eric G.
Eric Gradeler has joined JPL as a part-time Library Guide. You will see him working the YS and PS desks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. As you see him around the library, feel free to introduce yourself.
Beth & Megan
Welcome Dani
Dani Christensen has joined JPL as a part-time library clerk. She will be working Monday evenings and every other weekend. Please take a moment to welcome her when you get the opportunity.
Music of Queen
Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for the upcoming Des Moines Symphony pops concert next Saturday the 15th at 7:30 PM at the Civic Center. Martin Herman will be guest conducting, and Mig Ayesa will be singing music of Queen. Not very many tickets are left, so don’t wait until Saturday!
Jim Sanders Retirement Breakfast
Good morning – Please make sure all your employees know they are invited and encouraged to come to breakfast Wednesday morning at the Public Safety Building. We’ll be having breakfast in the training room from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE WELCOME!!!
Make arrangements with your people so they understand they will still be on the clock while eating breakfast. We have two gifts for Jim – one from the City and one from the employees/Mayor & Council. That “presentation” will happen around 7:30ish.
Thank you!!!
Teresa Rotschafer
Assistant City Administrator/Finance
Early Satellite Voting at Johnston Public Library
Satellite Early Voting will be available at Johnston Public Library on
Thursday, November 3 from 10am to 4pm
Friday, November 4. 2022 from 10am to 4pm, and
Saturday, November 5 from 10am to 3pm.
Polk County General Election Info can be found here:
https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/county-auditor/election/2022-general-election/?fbclid=IwAR3Sq_WAF8xlb7PM6AGeNR9v7BXRhT283HjfxvexcJ4B7hpkL8MUlGiW3xo
If you field phone calls from patrons with more detailed questions, please direct individuals to call the Polk County Election Office at (515) 286-3247.
Flu Shot from Polk County Health Department Tonight
Hey everyone,
Tonight, 10/5, Polk County Health Department will be in the Archive Room for flu shots from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. People wishing to get a flu shot will need to register through Polk County. The reservations can be made in advance, but they can also be made tonight, while Polk County is here. The general web address is immunizepolk.com and then people can navigate to our specific JPL clinic. I have also shortened the URL to our specific clinic link: bit.ly/3BSOAGd
Tonight I will have tables out in front of the Archive room with some of our laptops and tablets for patrons to use to sign up. Patrons can also use their phones to register. I will put some of the handouts with a QR code to the JPL clinic link and the shortened URL at each public service desk.
Here’s the full event description that details insurance info:
Flu season is coming–are you ready? Come to JPL Wednesday, October 5 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm to get flu shots for the whole family. Most major insurance cards are accepted and flu shots for uninsured individuals are available for a suggested donation of $25.00, but no one will be turned away because of inability to pay. Pre-register with Polk County at bit.ly/3BSOAGd to skip the registration paperwork and be in and out of JPL quickly. The Quadravalent flu vaccine will be available in injection form only. A higher dosage flu shot for individuals 65 and older will also be available. Due to a cost increase in this high dose vaccine for individuals 65+, the Polk County Health Dept asks for a donation of $65 for the higher dose vaccine, but also will never turn anyone away.
Ask Beth if you have any questions. Thanks!
New City Admin
Friday, September 30, 2022
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Janet Wilwerding
Communications Manager
O: 515.727.7781
C: 515.414.0662
jwilwerding@cityofjohnston.com
Michel Pogge-Weaver Appointed Johnston City Administrator
Johnston, Iowa – The City of Johnston is pleased to announce Michel Pogge-Weaver will join the team as the new City Administrator.
Michel Pogge-Weaver has served as the City Manager in Carroll, IA, since 2016. Prior to this position, he served as the County Administrator for Swift County, MN, from 2013 to 2016. Prior to Swift County, Pogge-Weaver served as the City Planner for the City of Stillwater, MN and Ankeny, IA. Michel is a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the State IaCMA, where he currently sits on the State IaCMA Executive Board and serves as the State IaCMA President-Elect.
“We are excited to welcome Michel Pogge-Weaver as Johnston’s new City Administrator,” said Mayor Paula Dierenfeld. “His 22 years of experience in local government management and community development makes him particularly well suited to step into the position and keep our community moving in the right direction. He will be joining a team of very qualified and competent department heads and city staff. We are confident he will provide the guidance and support needed to carry forward several significant projects, including developing the Johnston Gateway, Johnston Town Center and the Northwest Annexation Area.”
“I am honored and thrilled the Council has entrusted me with the responsibility of being Johnston’s next administrator,” said Michel Pogge-Weaver. “I look forward to becoming an active member of the Johnston community and working with the Mayor, City Council, and the talented and committed staff of Johnston as we collectively work to build upon the incredible success Johnston has achieved.”
Michel holds a Bachelor of Science in Community and Regional Planning and Political Science from Iowa State University, and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Hamline University.
The city utilized SGR to assist in conducting the extensive search that resulted in an impressive candidate pool. They received 29 applications from candidates in 11 states.
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