"Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler" at AARLCC (Let the Good Times Roll)
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The staff of the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center held their Service Excellence Appreciation Event on February 21, Fat Tuesday! The room was filled with Mardi Gras decorations, and Louis Armstrong sang “When the Saints Go Marching In” as a video slideshow of staff members scrolled across the screen. After a barbecue lunch, awards were passed out by
Elaina Norlin, AARLCC executive director, and
Julie Hunter, Library administration. Then the games began, including Mardi Gras and Fabulous Forties on the Avenue exhibit trivia and a SUNsational phrase game. The planning committee for this event included
Indi Harrison, Christina Luce,
Audra Stone, Steve Vinik,
Rinata White and Richard Williamson. The event was sponsored by the Broward Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library, including the Friends of AARLCC.
Libraries Division Offers Sweet Rewards for Customer Service
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On February 14, Valentine’s Day, Main Library’s front line staff members were treated to a Service Excellence Appreciation Event, courtesy of the Broward Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library.
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Atheana Jackson decorates her party mask.
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Steve Vinik emceed the Mardi Gras event.
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Staff lines up for lunch.
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Christina Luce was the quiz host for Mardi Gras trivia.
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Trivia contestants (r-l) Jasmine Gary,
Zelma Williams and Michael Lifshutz.
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Rinata White, Fabulous Forties trivia contest host.
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Fabulous Forties trivia contestants (l-r)
Andre Laing, Mamie Flakes and
Patrick Brown.
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Who’s that masked lady? It’s Kala Luzia.
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Darcia Scates with her homemade Mardi Gras mask.
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A genuine King Cake was shipped in from New Orleans for the celebration.
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Cindy Shulman (right), regional manager at Main Library, presents a service appreciation award to
Dara Simms from the Circulation Section.
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Claire Wander (left) is delighted to receive her certificate of appreciation.
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Barbara Miller (left) is honored for her work in setting up programs and events at the Main Library.
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Nancy Murray (far left) and recently retired
Katy Mullon (center) were honored for their work with the Children’s Reading Festival.
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Steve Rodeberg is praised by Assistant Library Directory
Elizabeth Prior (far right) for fixing a video player just in time for a branch library’s film screening.
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Tara Zimmerman is called forth for her excellence in promoting The Big Read event.
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Clarency Williams draws a winning ticket and receives a chocolate treat!
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Debbie Llenza in foreground hands out the treats while
Narda McCarthy, co-president of the Friends of the Fort Lauderdale Libraries, pulls the winning ticket.
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A double winner! Here is Cynthia Hayes, of the Cybrary staff, with her hard-earned treasures!
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Everyone enjoyed red velvet cake after the ceremony.
