Page 8 - Brandon Township Public Library Winter 2021 Newsletter

DIRECTOR’S LETTER
As I write this, Brandon Library is going through a period of transition. The Library Board has selected a new Trustee to fill the vacancy that was created when former Board President Tiffany Ragland resigned to further her education. Tiffany was a spectacular Trustee and President and contributed so much to the overall success of
the library since she joined us in November 2016.
Also, after seven years as the director of Brandon Library, I am retiring
as of January 2022 due to family obligations. I am leaving sooner
than I had originally planned, but I leave confident in the knowledge that the library has a very bright future. When I started in January 2015, we had an insignificant fund balance and were not viewed as
a financially stable organization. I
am pleased to announce that we
have $880,000+ in our fund balance even after a $250,000+ renovation
in September 2019. One of my top goals as I prepare to leave is to ensure that Brandon Library will continue to provide excellent customer service, entertaining programs for all ages, and a vibrant collection of print
and electronic resources for our community, and with the current staff complement we have, this goal is guaranteed!
Thank you to the Staff, Board of Trustees, and Community for allowing me to direct Brandon Township Public Library. It has been an honor and a privilege.
-- Rebecca / 248-627-1474 / rhiggerson@brandonlibrary.org
BRANDON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
304 South Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462
CURRENT RESIDENT
Libby Magazines
The library is now providing digital access to your favorite magazines! Use a computer, tablet,
smart phone, or mobile
device to read magazines
anytime, anywhere. Digital magazines are now available through the Libby App. Download it in the app store or visit the library to learn more.
Niche Academy
Niche Academy is a 24/7 service available on our website where you can watch short videos that walk you through career tips, technology tutorials, and many of the digital services the
library provides. Don’t see something you want to learn? Let us know and we’ll see if we can add it!
Creativebug
Your library card gives you free access to crafting ideas and tutorials! Creativebug is a website to help you with your crafts from knitting and cake decorating to wrapping presents.
The BTPL staff has had fun making
different Creativebug offerings and
sharing videos of our experiences
on our Facebook page at facebook.
com/brandonlibrary.
Visit brandonlibrary.org/24-7 to get started with Creativebug.
NONPROFIT ECRWSS
U.S. POSTAGE PAID ORTONVILLE, MI PERMIT NO. 85