My name is Tiffany Long and I have recently been hired by the City of Princeton as the new Librarian. I grew-up in the North Texas area, in Aubrey, and am proud to call Princeton my new home. My grandmother, Jean Rodgers, was Librarian at the Aubrey Area Library for many years and I was fortunate to have been there to see it start from the ground up. She was a Librarian at North Texas University for twenty one (21) years prior, long before it became UNT, until retiring and working at the Aubrey Library. She was brilliant and friendly. I hope to share what I learned working with her with the patrons of this library.
Since arriving at the Library, I have worked very hard to start a few new programs that have already achieved great success. The library hosted its first Community Christmas Party on December 17th. Nearly 50 were in attendance and we look forward to an even larger crowd next year. Visit the Event section of our website to view photos. Events
A Children's Storytime with puppets and crafts is offered every Thursday @ 2:00pm.
Children ages 7-15 are welcome to join the Junior Classics reading club. For every five (5) books read from the reading list, they will receive a certificate good for an ice-cream at Sonic. Already, fifteen (16) are signed-up in the program and ten (11) books have been read. We will be meeting every month to discuss materials read starting in January. Snacks and drinks will be provided as well as a craft.
The Teen Photography Club is gathering interest and is scheduled to launch late January. Check the website or contact me for more details.
Adults can plan to attend the first Adult "Who Dun' It?" social on Thursday, January 21st from 6:00 - 7:00pm. We will meet to discuss what our first book will be while we enjoy refreshments.
Tax preparation classes will be offered in March. This will be an informational class that will include instruction on filing taxes online for a more speedy return and hopefully access to TurboTax. All tax booklets will be available at the library for paper returns as well.
Finally, Interlibrary Loan is available and a number of patrons have already requested and returned materials through the program. For those of you unfamiliar with this service, we are able to locate and request materials unavailable at our library from thousands of participating libraries across the country. In addition, we participate in the TexShare program. This program allows all library patrons in good standing to borrow materials from any partipating library throughout the State of Texas. See me for more details on this program.
The library will be offering internet training as well GED classes during the next year. Be sure to check the website for updates and class schedules. In the mean time, come to the library for assistance with your resume or any other clerical need. We will be glad to assist you.
I have enjoyed meeting the people of Princeton. You have truly made me feel welcome. I look forward to returning the favor and making you feel welcome right here at the Princeton Community Library.
