I love the butterfly garden so much! I wish that one of my local libraries hosted one! *Fun fact, my next tattoo is of a butterfly!*
This library seems like a cute community library. The programs they host like knitting group and book club are great opportunities for the people of the community to get together! As an artist, I love that they are supporting local makers in their community by featuring a different artist’s work each month!
Finally, I like that in your summary you were able to look past all that you loved about the library to provide a useful critique of it’s website. I wonder how changing the website would impact how often the library is visited, or the amount of resources checked out.
Funny how a word catches our interest and leads to a fabulous discovery. I love that “monarch” was the word that caught your eye. It sounds like the Fletcher Library has made great use of its outdoor space, for conservation, but also for entertainment and enrichment.
I like the feature of their online catalog that lets patrons “browse the shelf.” Some clever software developer obviously understands libraries and translated that into the online world.
I was stuck by Fletcher’s connection with contemporary, local artists and how that event was listed right next to information about their comic book collection and their “time capsule” history collection. They are preserving the past and promoting present-day artists. Such a great straddling of different eras, and an apt image for what good libraries do.
I was so surprised when I read your summary slide that the website was clunky, and there is only 1 part-time librarian that works there! I was definitely charmed, too. While the library’s web presence certainly has some room for improvement, the librarian has done some great things with his/her part time job!
This is such a beautiful library, and their collaboration with other groups like the North American Butterfly Association is very interesting! I love when community spaces try to partake in genuine environmental preservation (instead of “greenwashing” like many large corporations do) as it speaks volumes about their priorities.
It sounds like they have a very interesting selection, and I am particularly interested in the History Room. Their selection of programming like the Baby Story Time and the Knitting Group sound like wonderful community-building events. I always love when a library puts in the effort to be more than just a place for reading, but a place to learn and build external skills that we may not think to pursue otherwise.
Although there is room for improvement with their virtual presence, it sounds like they are definitely moving in the right direction. I particularly enjoy your note about the website matching the “quaintness” of the physical library. I still hope that one day they can get an update to refine everything and really showcase the space efficiently!
This has to be the cutest library I have ever seen!!! I could see myself sitting and reading a book while butterflies fly around me. The butterfly was my Granny’s favorite animal, and we released butterflies at her funeral, so whenever I see a butterfly, I think of Granny. I love that they have a knitting group, and I would definitely be attending that. I have always wanted to learn to knit. The comic book collection is really neat, and I am sure a lot of people use that service. I like that you compared the website to the library because it seems so laid back that the librarian and volunteers would rather help patrons over the phone. I agree that if I am ever in Connecticut, I will visit the Fletcher Memorial Library.
The building itself is beautiful, but the addition of the butterfly garden sounds breath-taking, and such a wonderful educational opportunity for patrons, too! I just taught myself to knit last year during the pandemic, so I would love to attend the knitting group or book club. I checked out the website, and it would be so great if they could update it to better show off this library!
I love the idea of a butterfly garden as an outdoor space for community engagement! Luring new patrons into the library via a beautiful butterfly garden would have certainly worked its charm on me. I also enjoyed reading about the History Room. What a cool idea for making reading an immersive experience. I also really like the feature on their website that allows you to “search the shelf”. It’s a great way to squeeze some extra recommendations in!
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I love the butterfly garden so much! I wish that one of my local libraries hosted one! *Fun fact, my next tattoo is of a butterfly!*
This library seems like a cute community library. The programs they host like knitting group and book club are great opportunities for the people of the community to get together! As an artist, I love that they are supporting local makers in their community by featuring a different artist’s work each month!
Finally, I like that in your summary you were able to look past all that you loved about the library to provide a useful critique of it’s website. I wonder how changing the website would impact how often the library is visited, or the amount of resources checked out.
Great job, Sarah!
Funny how a word catches our interest and leads to a fabulous discovery. I love that “monarch” was the word that caught your eye. It sounds like the Fletcher Library has made great use of its outdoor space, for conservation, but also for entertainment and enrichment.
I like the feature of their online catalog that lets patrons “browse the shelf.” Some clever software developer obviously understands libraries and translated that into the online world.
I was stuck by Fletcher’s connection with contemporary, local artists and how that event was listed right next to information about their comic book collection and their “time capsule” history collection. They are preserving the past and promoting present-day artists. Such a great straddling of different eras, and an apt image for what good libraries do.
I was so surprised when I read your summary slide that the website was clunky, and there is only 1 part-time librarian that works there! I was definitely charmed, too. While the library’s web presence certainly has some room for improvement, the librarian has done some great things with his/her part time job!
This is such a beautiful library, and their collaboration with other groups like the North American Butterfly Association is very interesting! I love when community spaces try to partake in genuine environmental preservation (instead of “greenwashing” like many large corporations do) as it speaks volumes about their priorities.
It sounds like they have a very interesting selection, and I am particularly interested in the History Room. Their selection of programming like the Baby Story Time and the Knitting Group sound like wonderful community-building events. I always love when a library puts in the effort to be more than just a place for reading, but a place to learn and build external skills that we may not think to pursue otherwise.
Although there is room for improvement with their virtual presence, it sounds like they are definitely moving in the right direction. I particularly enjoy your note about the website matching the “quaintness” of the physical library. I still hope that one day they can get an update to refine everything and really showcase the space efficiently!
This has to be the cutest library I have ever seen!!! I could see myself sitting and reading a book while butterflies fly around me. The butterfly was my Granny’s favorite animal, and we released butterflies at her funeral, so whenever I see a butterfly, I think of Granny. I love that they have a knitting group, and I would definitely be attending that. I have always wanted to learn to knit. The comic book collection is really neat, and I am sure a lot of people use that service. I like that you compared the website to the library because it seems so laid back that the librarian and volunteers would rather help patrons over the phone. I agree that if I am ever in Connecticut, I will visit the Fletcher Memorial Library.
The building itself is beautiful, but the addition of the butterfly garden sounds breath-taking, and such a wonderful educational opportunity for patrons, too! I just taught myself to knit last year during the pandemic, so I would love to attend the knitting group or book club. I checked out the website, and it would be so great if they could update it to better show off this library!
I love the idea of a butterfly garden as an outdoor space for community engagement! Luring new patrons into the library via a beautiful butterfly garden would have certainly worked its charm on me. I also enjoyed reading about the History Room. What a cool idea for making reading an immersive experience. I also really like the feature on their website that allows you to “search the shelf”. It’s a great way to squeeze some extra recommendations in!