Jim Porter has been volunteering with W. Clarke Swanson Branch and W. Dale Clark Main Library for about five years. He said he needed something to do after his wife passed away, and when he asked if they needed help, staff at Swanson Branch happily accepted his offer. Porter likes being around books so much…
Outstanding Volunteers: Connie & Don Turek
Connie and Dan Turek are volunteers for the Friends. Connie works with the inventory of children’s books, sorting and shelving, while Dan helps list and price books for online book sales. Connie has been “hooked” on volunteering ever since a friend asked her to join the group shortly after her retirement 10 years ago. Dan…
May/June 2015: Carlee Pakes
Animal mythos, totems and folklore from different cultures have aided our understanding of the world. These stories have captivated the artist’s imagination, and she relishes hearing the histories that all civilizations tell. To each society, animals are allegories and personify vital roles that are revered by humankind. They are regular creatures given divine identities, worshiped for their unique strengths, or have some unknown spiritual significance.
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