Recording the Love

During National Library Week, Altoona Public Library tried something new.  They asked people to explain why they love the library or why it's important to them and write it on a slip of paper.  They collected these and it was quite impressive. 

They also had a Patron Appreciation Day midweek which helped them get more responses.  A few library board members came by to chat with patrons and help out.  They sat by a table and encouraged everyone walking by to fill out a slip.

Library Directory, Christina Jones, had a nice chat with the mayor about the importance of having a way to convey the impact of the library on the community beyond just hard numbers.  This was a good (and easy) way to start gathering these types of lasting impact the library has on the community.  Nice work Christina!