HUMBOLDT — Kate Lucyshyn, the Reid-Thompson Library’s new branch librarian, said that once they can resume in-person programming, she'd like to diversify the speakers to not only include authors, but also practical information for the community.
Some examples Lusyshyn gave are dieticians and accessing technology.
“I would like to see if we can get somebody to come in and talk about computers,” Lucyshyn said.
“We get a lot of people now who are using our E-resources, so our Hoopla and Overdrive, which is the app we get for reading E-books or listening to audio books, and there are a lot of questions about that kind of stuff.”
Lucyshyn has worked for the library for four years organizing storytime, children’s programming, adult crafts and children’s books. In addition, she has served on the library board.
Michael Langhorst formerly held the branch librarian position, before resigning in late September after three years of service. Lucyshyn began the role on Oct. 23.
Once Langhorst left, Lucyshyn said she felt she was ready for the role.
“I’m a reader and I definitely like to help people. We get that a lot, we get a lot of people coming in and asking, ‘What books do you recommend?’” Lucyshyn said.
“There are some changes, they’re not huge changes, but definitely more roles and responsibilities.”
Lucyshyn said her favourite genre of book is thriller fiction.
“They’re usually kind of fast paced,” she said. “I don’t really like non-fiction because you know there’s bad people out there, but when it’s a non-fiction book it makes you feel like they’re right next door, where when it’s fiction you know it’s fiction.”
When asked if there is a message she would like to give to the community, Lucyshyn said it’s that the library is open.
“We do get asked that a couple times a week, probably. They’re not aware that we are open, and they can come in and pick up their books. Some of the areas have curbside pickup and things. We were at the beginning, but now actually our doors are open for people to come in.”
Lucyshyn said that all services are available, including two of their five computers as well as printing, faxing and copying services.
The computers are sanitized after each use.
“We usually have five but we only have two available, so we do appreciate if people could make an appointment to come in and use them,” she said. “They can just stop in, but if you make an appointment you’re sure of getting one.”
