Getting Warmer...

The colder the days, the colder it is in our library space. This is partly due to the fact that our white wall is right next to the construction site. After some discussion with Tim Barnes, and a few of the custodial staff members, we came to the conclusion that we might get more heat if we did some rearranging of furniture in the office. The west wall in the office is completely covered by a radiator, but that heat is currently blocked by the two bookshelves that go from floor to near the ceiling. Mrs. N and I spent some time in there today moving furniture to expose more of the heater. We were able to move some old bookshelves out since they weren't being used anyway, and shifted one of the big bookshelves to the north office wall, the one with the glass window in it. The custodians have promised to help to get the black file cabinet moved, and ultimately the other bookshelf as well, but so far it seems to be working. The office space is noticeably warmer, even with just half of the radiator exposed. If some of that heat seeps into the HS and Elementary Rooms it should be a big help.

Other good news: with this week's Scholastic Book Fair we have been able to get some new books for our library collection.