After hounding the staff relentlessly, here are some more comments on what individual staff members are looking forward to:
Elizabeth, our Adult Services Librarian-in-training, is excited about the opportunity to revitalize the library's layout. Staff input into what has and hasn't worked at the library will be beneficial to maximizing the space inside the new library. Elizabeth has worked with the Henderson Libraries for ten years.
Nicole, one of our Youth Services Specialists, has been looking forward to a new storyroom with more space. Currently, the storyroom is also used for adult programs as well as staff meetings. To have one room dedicated to children's programming is very exciting. She is also excited that the library's new layout will be more intuitive for patrons to find their way around, especially when it comes to the restrooms. Nicole has been with the library for ten years.
Catherine, also one of our Youth Services Specialists, likes the idea of one room dedicated to children's programming. She likes that the walls will be strict 90-degree angles which are easier for maximizing shelving space. Catherine has worked at the Henderson Libraries for over four years.
Seth, the last of our Youth Services Specialists, looks forward to the natural lighting in the new building coming through the two skylights. On a more personal note, he's also excited about the Target located a short walk away :) Seth has been with the library for five years.
Coming Soon: The James I. Gibson Library is moving to a brand new building! Read on to learn about the library's history, building timeline, and all the services to be offered.
a little background..
The James I. Gibson Library has been located at the corner of Water Street and Basic Road in downtown Henderson since 1989. With a humble beginning in a small building nearly dwarfed by its swamp cooler in 1944, the Henderson Library District precedes the city by almost ten years. The Gibson library replaced the original Henderson Library (1953-1989) that was housed on the corner of Water Street and Pacific Avenue. The library is named for State Senator James Isaac Gibson, 1925-1988, who served in the state legislature for twenty-nine years from 1959 to 1988. He was instrumental in acquiring funds for the library's construction.
