In This Day and Page

In today’s episode, we sat down with three library staff members to talk about some projects that might surprise patrons that they work on, or, as we like to call them “Other Duties as Assigned.” You’ll hear from Jacob Kirby, Circulation Clerk, Betsy Richter, Homebound and Outreach Assistant, and Max Schafer, Circulation Assistant. 

If you want to listen to the podcast about caring for books featuring Ann Renken, it is Episode 11 found here: https://anchor.fm/wdmlibrary/episodes/Episode-11-The-Care-and-Keeping-of-Library-Materials-and-YOU--November-15--2021-e1a6mlp 

In today’s episode, we sat down with the president of our Library Board of Trustees, Mary Brooks. Mary shares information on the important role that the Board of Trustees plays in the success of the library, and things to look forward to on the next five-year strategic plan. If you would like to take part in our strategic survey, you can do so at this link: https://survey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aeJJWuuNWrU1gAm?Q_CHL=qr

In honor of National Library Week, we sat down with four of our library patrons to pick their brains about what inspires them to keep coming back to the library. You’ll hear from Maggie Wyborny, Deb Guntly, Steven Bush and Holly Anderson in today’s episode.

In today’s episode, we sat down with two members of the West Des Moines Public Library Friends Foundation board, Jean Fajen and Kate Amdor. Jean and Kate shared information about the upcoming Wine, Beer and Cheese Fundraiser on April 7, 2022 that anyone can attend as well as a large fundraising push for a new Library Pop-Up Vehicle for the library’s youth services department. Learn more about the Friends Foundation and where to donate here: https://www.wdmlibrary.org/about/friends-foundation 

In today’s episode, we sat down with Kate Thompson, Adult Services Assistant, who is one of the presenting speakers for our Job Smarts series here at the library. Kate talked about each of the upcoming sessions in March including: Job Training with Library Resources, How to Interview and Negotiate, and Job Searching: Tips on What NOT to do. If you'd like to register to attend these sessions, please visit: https://www.wdmlibrary.org/events/upcoming?keywords=job%20smarts

In today’s episode, we sat down with local author Aaron Putze. Aaron has authored two books—Destined for Greatness: The Story of Chuck Long & Resurgence of Iowa Hawkeyes’ Football, and YOU Are Destined for Greatness: Stories of Inspiration and Empowerment. We are delighted to have Aaron as a presenting speaker for a Friends Foundation author event this evening, February 22. 

In today’s episode, we sat down with Louise Alcorn, the library’s Technology Coordinator. Louise shared what excites her most about library technology and highlights some hidden gems that we have available FOR FREE to patrons that they might not be aware of. All of the databases mentioned by Louise can be found by visiting: https://www.wdmlibrary.org/digital-library

In today’s episode, we sat down with the Director of the West Des Moines Public Library, Darryl Eschete. As we spoke, Darryl shared about his responsibility to promote intellectual freedom within his public institution and the negative effects of censorship.

Read Darryl's article about Forrest Spaulding published on the The Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association's blog here: https://www.oif.ala.org/oif/forrest-spaulding-drafter-of-the-original-library-bill-of-rights/

In today’s episode, we sat down with Jean Fajen, President of the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Board. Jean talked with us about her tenure as Board President, the impact that the Friends have on the library, and how patrons can become Friends of the library.

Become a Friend by visiting wdmlibrary.org/friends.

In today’s episode, we sat down with Jen Ohzourk, the Head of Adult Services here at the library. She shared how she and her team come up with fun events for adult patrons and gave us a little sneak peek into what we can look forward to in 2022. See our full and updated event calendar here: www.wdmlibrary.org/events