No classes booklet for Fall 2015

Due to the uncertainties of the off-site moves and the limited availability of training spaces associated with the renovation of Central, we will not be producing the "booklet" of classes that we usually send out at this time.

There will be classes scheduled during the next few months, we will be sending out email notices and posting to the blog when these are scheduled, and of course you can always check the SD&T calendar to see what's available.  We just won't be producing the booklet with the photos and the 3-month schedule.

We apologize for this and hope to have things back to normal by the Winter/Spring class schedule.

SD&T

SLRC Roving Reference Pilot and Cross Training

The first stage of the roving reference service Central is almost over, and the rovers will be sending their final recommendations to the Reference Model and Technology Committee for review.  As this first stage nears the end, the first floor cross-training is beginning.  The staff participating in the roving reference program will be visiting each of the first floor Central departments for a short introduction/orientation to the departments and their collections.  Each of the rovers will visit BST, SSH, Fiction/YA, HUM, the Information Desk, Sights and Sounds, and Periodicals.  Other interested staff can participate in the cross-training programs and although the current cross-training classes will run in the morning before the library opens we will add additional classes that meet later in the day to accommodate interested staff who don't work in the mornings.

Class today -- Packing Healthy, Easy, and Low-Cost Lunches

The first of 4 sessions of the Packing Healthy, Easy, and Low-Cost Lunches classes was held this morning.  The participants joined instructor Ana M. Negrón, M.D. for a discussion of healthy eating and good food on a budget.

After the discussion the cooking started.  The class munched on tasty baked cauliflower; a stew with carrots, kale and tomatoes; and cabbage salad with everything but the kitchen sink including carrots, beans, mushrooms, almonds, and oranges.  Everything was fresh and yummy.  There was enough that even the SD&T staff could grab a plateful.  The participants had high praise for the instructor and the nibbles.

There are three more sections of this class on the calendar for 3/11, 3/24, and 4/22 and there are a few seats available for each date.  Register now to ensure a spot and bring a container so you can take home a snack.  If you can't make one of the sessions, you can check out recipes on Ana's website which is greensonabudget.org.