Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, April 30, 2017
The library board will meet in special session to discuss building plans. The meeting is set for 9 a.m. on Monday in the library's meeting room. All governmental meetings are open to the public.
The public library hosts a farewell cookie send off for Amanda. The event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, at the library.
In an earlier story on the Icon, we explained about Amanda's new position. Here's that story:
By Monty Siekerman
Amanda Bennett, director of the Ada Public Library for the past four and a half years, has tendered her resignation, effective Friday, April 21.
Posted by Rhett Grant on Wednesday, April 12, 2017
The Ada Public Library would like to thank the Friends of the Library for their recent donation of funds to purchase a multi-sensory play table for the Children's Department. Since it's delivery, the play table has been a hotspot in the Children's Department,
The Friends of the Library--think of them as the Library's Booster Club--raises money through membership dues and various fundraisers, including their book sales at both the Summer Reading Kick-Off (June 3rd, 10a.m.-1:45p.m.) and the Harvest & Herb Festival. If you are interested in joining this group, pop by the Library for an application!
Library director takes position in Illinois, last day in Ada is April 21
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 12, 2017
By Monty Siekerman
Amanda Bennett, director of the Ada Public Library for the past four and a half years, has tendered her resignation, effective Friday, April 21.
She will be moving to suburban Chicago where she has accepted a position as library director of the Sandwich, Ill., Public Library.
A wedding is also in her future plans. She is plans to be married in October to Scott Carr, an engineer who works in Chicago.
At a farewell party on Tuesday, Connie Fleming, Ada library board chair, said, "Amanda has implemented many new programs and has been very active in the community. She will be missed. We wish her the best."
Here's an overview of the projected $750,000 expansion and renovation
Posted by Rhett Grant on Thursday, April 6, 2017
The Ada Public Library will be undergoing an expansion and renovations in 2017. Amanda Bennett, library director, provided the Icon with this overview of the library:
The current building, constructed in 1953, was expanded and renovated in the 1960s and 1990s, as the needs changed and the community outgrew the space.
By beginning this process we take a huge step forward in our ability to continue quality service for our patrons, while expanding on the amount and variety of library programs, as well as community ones, which we will be able to offer.