It is hard to believe it has been almost a month since I wrote last.  Some days it feels like a week, and some days, a year.  In February, we celebrate Presidents' Day, Black History Month, the Chinese New Year, and Valentine's Day!  The library staff is busy preparing book displays, reading lists, children's take home activities, and virtual programming opportunities to encourage the community celebrate all month long.

In January, the Library Board welcomed new board member, Julie Bender, representing Bushkill Township to the Library Board.  She brings a strong sense of community and years of community leadership to the board.  We look forward to working with Julie to ensure our library meets the needs of our community.

In celebration of Valentine's Day, I am currently reading The History of Love by Nicole Krauss. The book sits on the top of my stack of non-fiction books that I am reading.  Fiction is not my preference, but this fiction book is different.  I simply fell in love with the quote, "Once upon a time there was a boy who loved a girl, and her laughter was a question he wanted to spend his whole life answering."  That kind of love is hard to describe in words and is a treasured gift.   It reminds me of the tradition I have with my husband.  Each year, we create handmade Valentine's Day cards for each other.    There is something about telling someone how much he or she means to you by starting out on a blank sheet of paper.  A homemade creation that tries to answer the question we all want to spend our whole life answering is the best kind of Valentine.

As always, I want to thank you for your patience and cooperation as we endure the pandemic together as a community.  The library will tweak its service model in the month of February to accommodate modified in-person visits, keeping safety protocols at the forefront of our operational model.  We appreciate your continued support and understanding, and look forward to throwing wide the doors again when the pandemic subsides.