Debuts MCDL is on a roll! This spring the new Book Bike debuts at community events, festivals, and even parades. The Book Bike has an attached trailer, with custom-built enclosed bookshelves. Forget your library card? No problem. It’s a “Free Little Library” on wheels. “We will be at festivals, the farmer’s market on the square, parades, just about anywhere we can meet new people and get books in their hands.” – Christine Gramm, Medina Library Manager Be among the first to see the bike and help name it. See page 12 for events or visit mcdl.info/BookBike. Book Bike books consist of quality donations and library discards. Tax dollars are not used to buy new books for giveaways. 9 MCDL News & Notes Spring StoryWalk® StoryWalk® is a partnership between MCDL and: • Medina County Park District, Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park, 4985 Windfall Rd., Medina • Medina City Schools, Northrop Elementary, 950 E. Reagan Pkwy., Medina It promotes literacy, physical activity, and spending time together as a family. Each season brings a new story. Watch for Bird Watch by Christie Matheson on March 1. Strategic Plan: Overview of First Year Strategic Goal 1: Engage the Community • 500 Kindergarten Kits were distributed with 500 more planned. Funding to expand Caregiver Kits ongoing. • Citizenship Corner and ASL Storytimes launched at Brunswick Library. Strategic Goal 2: Nurture Innovation & Adaptability • Awarded $20,000 grant to install a Hearing Loop in Medina Library. Strategic Goal 3: Communication Strategies • Social media, website, and email communication analyzed. • Conducted a community survey. • Promotion produced 43% increase in new library cards over 2022. Strategic Goal 4: Foster an Exceptional Work Environment • Guidelines set for email and intranet communications. • Implemented staff learning module to schedule and track continuing education. Eclipse Fun Where are you going to be April 8 for the solar eclipse? Watching safely from home? We’ve got you covered – with free eclipse glasses available beginning March 18 - while supplies last at all library locations (one pair per family please). You can also watch with friends at the library as we host a viewing at all locations from 2:00 - 3:30 pm. Look for an eclipse-inspired craft April 1-8. See pages 10 and 18 for details and additional events. Register and view events at mcdl.info/Eclipse. BOOK Bike
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