I’ve been volunteering at the Mayne Island library for about
ten years. I work at the front desk—where I sign books in and out; re-shelve
books; help patrons find books; and etcetera—for two-hours once a month. It’s
not a taxing position—as long as you remember all the little things you’re supposed
to do.
This summer I took a break from the library to focus on
writing my manuscript. Last week I returned to the library. I was apprehensive.
Would I remember everything?
Walking in, I was overwhelmed by the number of books waiting
to be processed.
What comes first? How do I do that again? Am
I sure that’s how I’m supposed to do that? Doubts riddled my mind.
Thankfully I remembered the existence and location of a
carefully compiled procedure manual. Glancing through it helped refresh my
memory.
All these books… How can I sign them all in? How
can I sign them all out? How can I shelve them all? I…I…
Thankfully, three fellow volunteers popped in to check on
me. Finding me in need, they dove right in and made my shift run smoothly. You know
who you are. And this is me saying Thank you.
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Oh, yes and...
ArtCraft seasonal gallery on Salt Spring Island has closed for another year. And I'm on the ferry sailing over to collect my cheque and my knitting. Hopefully the first is large--the latter small.
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