Director's Note | June 2016

I have something in common with George Costanza. I prefer to not leave anonymous tips. When I see a tip jar, I'm happy to put something in there. I just want the person working there to SEE me put something in there. Unlike George, I'm not going to take my tip OUT if an employee hasn't witnessed my good deed. It's all in the timing.

If you are an anonymous tipper, I admire you. But, if you are an anonymous donor who just contributed $500 for a library-sponsored open swim at Brown Pool...well, you're basically a hero. This person (who shall remain nameless) should also be a hero in your book because you can benefit from his or her generosity. The anonymous sponsorship, given in the library's name, will allow YOU, dear patron, to swim FOR FREE at the library's open swim event scheduled for Friday, June 3rd from 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at Brown Pool.

Swim, slide, splash, and just enjoy an all-out good time at the pool. Some familiar library faces will be there, hosting fun activities and registering kids for the Pendleton Library's summer reading program. This year's theme is "On Your Mark, Get Set...READ," and it's bound to be our best year yet with the Mascot Stampede, the Great Worm Race, and lots of awesome prizes. Registration begins Tuesday, May 31st, and participants can register at any time during the program which runs through July 8th. We hope to see you at the library, and the pool, this summer!