Public Library promotion

   The local public library has been a part of my life since August 15, 1974.  Yes, 40 years.  Hopkins County Madisonville Public Library has gone through several transitions after I left in 1984 to raise a family and I have been involved as a patron, volunteer, Friend, Trustee, Corporation member and now Foundation member.

   Serving as the Public Relations Chair for the Public Library Development Foundation - PLDF for the rest of this post, keeps me constantly thinking of ways to promote what the library is and what it does.  The Public Library is the keystone for lifelong learning.  I connects those who read a lot to more to read.  It connects those who have limited assets to often times just enough.  Both are of high value in each of their lives.  

  I also unfortunately know a lot of people who have never looked inside to see what they might see.  Telling the story of the library in a way to touch those as well as the users is a challenge but it is doable and it must be constantly attempted or it will never be accomplished.  Edison said 'I have not failed. I've just found 10000 ways that won't work."  But he kept trying.  I will keep trying - please help!