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Visit to Spring Valley Public Library
September 10, 2008 03:48 PM | GeneralMichael Scott, Assistant Director
On August 18, 2008, I had the opportunity to visit the Spring Valley Public Library in Spring Valley, Minnesota. When I had worked at SELCO back in 1997-1999, the library had been in an older building on the other end of main street when I had made a site visit. The current library's location at that time was merely an empty former grocery store with tape on the floor to outline where shelving units and offices were to be placed. What a difference! It was very exciting to see a large beautiful space.
I had the opportunity to meet with Dianne Sikkink, the director of the library. She gave me a tour of her lovely space which includes a real tree in the children's area (check out the photos here on Flickr ) that is decorated at various times with something interesting. The day I visited, there were items on the tree in support of the "What's Cooking" summer reading program. What a great idea and certainly a conversation piece, to say the least.
The library has a large collection of books and media as well as several public computer workstations. There is a beautiful reading room at the back of the library with a gas fireplace and plenty of comfy seating (I've been told many a nap has been taken back there!) As Dianne remarked to me, "it is a great place to come work to everyday!" I certainly felt welcome at the library and had some patrons who stopped in for some materials remark at how the library is such a great place to be. If you ever have the chance to visit the library or if you're ever passing through, stop in and see Dianne and her staff.
Thanks Dianne (and Marcia) for a great visit.
