I don't know if people read these blog post, however, I write here for my own vanity/ego ;-)

At last month board meeting i revealed that I surpassed the daily tally(from 2021) for our services. I double nearly every single number, in one case tripled. Some services weren't provided in previous years, so it'll be up to me to surpass those numbers next year. We finally have wi-fi and you can renew license stickers here as well. I may be patting myself on there back a bit much. However, after hav...
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Hey there y'all,

Just wanted to give an update about the library. We've received over 20 audio book donations from Lasalle Public library. Our DVD selection has grown as well. We are going to be offering Wi-Fi services before the end of next month. Our hours have changed and will most likely change again in wintertime. 
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Hi there y'all,

I'm Janet Thomas, the new library director. I started here at the end of November. I've made some fast changes to the library layout. I'm hoping to add a DVD selection, modernize the current electronics, and possibly add a Mobile hotspot checkout system. The library is also Hosting the Bureau Bulldog 4-H club, ages 8-18 are welcome to join. 

I'm always open to suggestions on how to improve our local library. Please, stop in and say hello.
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Hello! It's been almost a year since I added a note here, so I believe it's time. :)

Another fall here in Bureau, and winter's on the way. We have many new books by authors such as James Patterson, Janet Evanovich, J.A. Jance, and Sue Grafton. These would be nice to read curled up under a warm afghan on a chilly day, feel free to come check one out!

The rearrangement is not progressing as quickly as I'd hoped, but is still in the plan. Soon we'll have a nice reading corner, with a nice "new-to-...
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