Ralph Berry
Each year the more than 70 volunteers to the Robson Ranch Library donate more than 6,000 cumulative hours to keep the library running smoothly. Most of the volunteers take regular weekly shifts as “librarians” to help patrons locate books, puzzles, or movies; check items in and out; accept donations; manage the computers; or generally put a friendly face to the library experience. Others help with technology, sales of books no longer on shelves, or serve on committees dedicated to library management and advocacy.
To celebrate the volunteers, Robson Ranch and the Facilities Library Subcommittee hosted a volunteer thank you reception on Nov. 19. The volunteers were treated to wine, cheese, and crackers, a cake in their honor, and thank you turkey favors, designed and created by Marcia Elving in honor of Thanksgiving. A PowerPoint show by Lorraine Wilson and Nancy Tarpley dedicated to the volunteers’ time played throughout the event, and the chairman of the Facilities Library Subcommittee, Ralph Berry, gave a few remarks of thanks about the passion for the written word that is evident in all volunteers and the valuable role they play in this unique amenity at Robson Ranch. Did you know that the library is the only HOA amenity at Robson staffed 100% by volunteers?
The RR Library, located in the CATC building, is open daily during CATC hours (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.). Volunteer staff is available to help patrons on Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Note: You will need the free PDK phone app or $5 PDK card, available at the HOA office, to enter and exit the library.) For more information on the library, visit www.robsonlibrary.org.