Executive Director Cheryl Heywood from the Timberland Regional Library System talks with Jeff Slakey in front of the SS Jolly Reader, a 26-foot structure at the Shelton Timberland Library aimed at creating a youth area for reading and socializing. Cheryl highlights the importance of providing safe spaces for children and families, especially after the pandemic. The conversation extends to the Anywhere Library initiative, mobile services reaching smaller communities, and the recent expansion of library spaces and services. Cheryl emphasizes the community impact of these initiatives and the cost-effective approach taken in creating engaging spaces like the SS Jolly Reader. Other innovative initiatives at the Timberland Regional Library System include introducing a gadget library with various tools available for borrowing. Cheryl emphasizes the library's role as a community hub, offering diverse services such as blood pressure monitoring kits, e-books, e-audiobooks, and e-magazines through platforms like Libby.
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