Saturday 08/05/2023
Up and out early, first to make a quick stop at the FOPAL main room where I picked up another box of books I thought would sell. Then to pick up Frank and on to the Museum, arriving at 8:30 to set up for the day. We brought in a total of six boxes of books to freshen up our tables, because the first day had left them very depleted. Here’s how it looked.
It was another long day, some of it quite boring sitting around reading a book on my phone when no customers were coming by. However in the end it was a real success. We took a total of 18 boxes of books down. We brought five boxes back. Total receipts just over $1400 for the weekend.
All the volunteers helped, including Dennis. But I have to say Nikole, whom I hadn’t met before this weekend, was just a joy to have around; smart, thoughtful, pleasant and cheerful with everyone, and a good planner. I thanked her and told her how good it was to have worked with her. I hope she stays on as a FOPAL volunteer. It would be ideal if there were some way to get her a paid position, but I doubt the library budget would extend to that.
I got back to CHM in time to have supper in the dining room. Early to bed, and taking a day off tomorrow.
Codgerville 