March 2012

This Saturday, March 31, the library will host Nano Day, organized by the Princeton Center for Complex Materials (PCCM) at Princeton University to engage the public in nanoscale activities to spark interest in this fascinating science. Combining fun hands-on activities with presentations on current research, the young and curious of all ages can explore the miniscule world of atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces. It runs from 1-4 p.m. in the Community Room.

In setting out to create a new princetonlibrary.org, we decided to go beyond redesigning our existing site. We wanted to reimagine what a library website could be and what it could mean for our customers.

Making it easier to do business with us was the primary goal, but we also wanted to provide a platform for you to discover all that we have to offer. And it all had to be wrapped in an aesthetically appealing package that makes navigation a delight.

Meet Barbara Ackerman, whose keen sense of humor and charismatic demeanor work wonders at the Check Out Desk. With countless friends, a contagious laugh, and a wealth of wit, she makes coming to the library - and working at the library - downright fun. Here's what she has to say in the first part of a two-part interview.

Q: How long have you worked at the Princeton Public Library?