Libraries are changing with the times

Posted May 14, 2013 at 12:41 pm

BABBLING BROOKS column–Express Editor Kim Brooks
Being a member of the Monticello Public Library Board, it’s been beneficial learning the ins and outs of the library. Quite an educational experience.

We have a dedicated board and staff, all with various interests and background knowledge, that all contribute to the many discussions and decisions concerning the library.

If you aren’t aware, the library extended its hours; we now have later evening hours during the week and are open later in the afternoon on Saturdays. This decision was done to better serve the public.

A community library is a public service, much like a town swimming pool or a city park. These attractions might entice people to perhaps move to a town because of these amenities.

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    Schools help make the job easier

    BABBLING BROOKS column–Express Editor Kim Brooks
    As the school year draws to a close, students, staff and teachers are preparing to head home for the start of the summer season. That also means the Express loses our great contacts at the schools here in Monticello.

    You see, whenever we cover a school-related event for the paper such as a band or choir concert, a classroom project or public speaking event, we always take plenty of pictures of the students. While our Sports Editor Pete

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    ‘Time’ offers a mix of influences

    BABBLING BROOKS column–Express Editor Kim Brooks
    Time magazine released its annual list of the top 100 Most Influential People in the World last week. While most lists such as this come out at the end of the year, with so much talk in the national news about world issues and political leaders here at home and worldwide, it seems only fitting a list like this hit newsstands when it did.

    Time’s list is like People Magazine’s annual “Sexiest Man Alive” list or, most recently,

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    Development needs to happen after flood buy-outs

    Monticello Express Editorial
    If you haven’t noticed, there is a lot of transformation taking place along the Kitty Creek area. Several homes along the Locust Street area, as well as the old Monticello Machine Shop building, that have been flooded more than once, have been demolished.

    The land is taking on a new look.

    So what’s to become of the flood zone? The city has talked about turning it into “green space.” I’ve heard ideas

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    Boston events touch all parts of this country

    BABBLING BROOKS column–Express Editor Kim Brooks
    What a news week!

    Coming to work last Monday morning, paper day at the Express, all of our minds are focused on getting the newspaper laid out and all of the articles, photos and ads accounted for.

    What transpired throughout the day on Monday in Boston, Mass., had us all glued to our TVs, computers and smart phones throughout the office.

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