Welcome Claire Hadassah Castle

James and Kristi Castle welcomed their baby girl 

Claire Hadassah Castle

Born: Wednesday, May 27th at 10:57 pm

Weight: 8 lb, 10 1/2 oz

Length: 21" long

Both mom and baby are doing well!

 

Welcome Silas Bryant Everett

From April:

Meet Silas Bryant Everett, born April 11th at 2:26 pm weighing 7 lbs 1 oz and stretching out at 19 in.  Mom, baby, and proud papa bear are doing well.  Big Brother Gromit is patiently waiting to meet our newest family member.  Thanks to everyone for love, support, and continued prayers for good health and smooth transitions.

Much love to all,

The Everett pack

baylor grace bost

Congratulations to Joellen Misenheimer (South) on the recent birth of her granddaughter, Baylor Grace Bost.  Baylor was born on March 17, 2015 at 4:23.  She weighed 7 lbs 8 oz. and was 19 inches.  Baylor and her big brother, Brady, are the best of friends!

kristi's baby shower

Samir Isaiah Magaña

Congratulations to Alena Magaña (computer lab @ HQ), who gave birth to Samir Isaiah Magaña on Monday, February 23rd at 11:55 am.  He weighed 5 lbs 7 oz and was born at 35 weeks.  Baby and mother are doing well, but the hospital will be monitoring Samir for a few days since he was several weeks premature.  Please keep Alena and her family in your thoughts, and join us in welcoming Baby Samir, our newest RPL family member!

thank you!

My heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make our baby shower possible.  Rowan Public Library was the first place I visited when we moved to China Grove five years ago--the first place I made lasting friendships in this community, and what has truly made China Grove feel like home.  I still can’t believe we’re having a baby, but I’m so grateful to know that you’re all cheering us on to the finish line.  I cannot express in words how grateful Seth and I are for the outpouring of love and support you have shown us throughout the past five years, and especially this past weekend.  I am so privileged to have worked at each location and thus worked alongside pretty much everyone in the organization.  I love you all and can’t wait for you to meet our little man!

Love always,

April

baby shower

just checking

Just wanted to see who still checks the Staff News Blog.

: ) April

reminder: security workshop tomorrow

DON'T FORGET...

Tara will lead a Security Workshop on Friday, July 11th from 8:15AM - 8:45AM in the Stanback Auditorium at Headquarters for staff.

like a hand and glove

Melody Moxley and RPL go together like a hand and glove, wind and wave, bread and peanut butter...  But after an amazing 35 years with Rowan Public Library, Melody is retiring!

Melody began work at RPL on February 12, 1979, and has since been involved in nearly every operation at RPL.  She began work as a liaison to small municipal libraries that once were throughout the county. Over the years Melody moved up in the system and became an assistant director under Phil Barton. She still holds this vital role.

Melody’s contribution to RPL has been one of heart and soul. She has always been concerned about the needs of others. Because of her generous spirit, she will continue in retirement to work with us at RPL. She will continue booking Friends trips and will work as a substitute at the reference desk.

We wish Melody the best during her retirement.  Don’t forget the reception for her on Monday, March 31st (her last day) from 3:00-6:00 in the Stanback Auditorium.

welcome back, melissa!

From Jeff--

We are pleased to announce that Melissa Oleen has accepted the position of Children’s Services Librarian at Headquarters.  This is the position being vacated by Erika Kosin’s promotion to Library Services Manager on the retirement of Melody Moxley.

Melissa worked for RPL as an Information Technology librarian and then as our Local History/Genealogy Librarian.  She left RPL in 2002 when her daughter, Hannah, was born.

Melissa was appointed to the RPL Board of Trustees recently and will step down from that position upon her employment with the county.  Melissa has been working for her husband’s (Doug Smith) law practice since 2003.

Doug, Melissa, and Hannah live on West Bank Street in Salisbury.  We welcome Melissa back to the RPL staff!

natalie brae cress

Congrats to Joan Cress (Circulation @ South), who welcomed her granddaughter, Natalie Brae Cress, into the world on Saturday, March 8th.  Natalie weighs 8 lbs, and is 19.5 in long.  What a blessed addition to the Cress family!

a message from melody

I am writing to let you know that I am planning to retire as of March 31, 2014.  I have been very fortunate to have been able to work with all of you and all the staff over the last 36 years at Rowan Public Library.  I will continue to work with the Friends and keep up with what’s going on here.  Thanks for all you do to make Rowan Public Library such a great place for our staff and our citizens.

Sincerely,
Melody

zola is here!

Congratulations to Ashley Bowie and Adrian!!
Zola Donshuntai' Neely was Born on Friday, January 10th at 10:47 am.

6lbs 12oz, 19 3/4"