Library Team Thank-You 

The libraries at each of the district’s schools offer numerous benefits to students, acting as hubs that enrich their educational experiences. These resourceful spaces provide students with access to books, digital resources and reference materials.

Special thank-you from District Librarian Kristina Gale to the Library Technicians – In honor of School Librarian Day, April 4, 2025

Kristina Gale who has worked in the district’s library system for 15 years, and has been employed in the district for a total of 26 years. Her dedication of fostering a love of reading among students is appreciated.

I appreciate greatly each and every one of my library techs. They work hard to prepare lessons, catalog new books, keeping record, putting on book fairs, helping with Battle of the Books, circulating our library books and sharing stories. They always put their all into each and every task that comes their way. They deserve much appreciation.

Liz Posey (MCE) – You bring smiles to all our students, and I see how much they love having you as a librarian. Thank you for your hard work in genrefying the library and making it a cozy place for our students.

Jessica Widener (TCE) – You are a go-getter and have developed so many wonderful relationships with our students. I appreciate all the extra stuff you do putting on Read Across America and Camp Read A lot. You make the library a place kids want to be. Thank you for taking on the genrefying project and always looking for ways to make our library better.

Tina Soliz (Canyonville) – You have made the Canyonville library a great place to be. I appreciate all that you do for our kids in the library and outside of the library. You have many duties, and you do a great job in balancing all the different jobs you do. Thank you for sharing and reading all the great books you read to the kids and developing the students love of reading. Thank you also for all the hard work and extra hours you put in for the reading night, book fair and family night.

Makenzie Chapman (CMS) – You make our middle school library a wonderful place to be. Students love to come to the library because of all the wonderful things you have done to organize and provide a comfortable safe place for our students to be. You always dive in with your whole heart and take on extra tasks with a smiling face. Thank you for all your hard work and extra hours of putting on the book fair and organizing the family fun night. Your hard work does not go unnoticed.

Kathy Brown (SUHS) – You have been such a great addition to the high school. Your love and caring for each student make our kids want to be in the library with you. Thank you for all the hard work in genrefying our library and making our library a place kids want to be.