A Note from the
Executive Director
After yesterday’s Open House, I’m definitely feeling the library joy!
Spending the morning with our members, hearing from self-proclaimed library’s #1 fan, Mychal Threets, and celebrating the incredible work of our Star Award nominees left me feeling inspired and hopeful. It reminded me of just how meaningful our work is.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the celebration. As I said yesterday, and it’s worth repeating, NEO-RLS couldn’t do what we do without the support of our members.
A special thank you goes to Mandy Knapp, State Librarian of Ohio, for sharing valuable updates from the State Library and providing insight into funding during this uncertain time. And, of course, thank you to Mychal Threets for spreading his message of library joy and for so openly sharing his mental health journey. It brought plenty of laughter (and maybe a few tears!).
Congratulations to all of our Star Award nominees! Please take a moment to reach out and congratulate them for their outstanding work over the past year. And a shout out to our 2025 Star Award winners:
Rising Star: Michaela Meaney, Adult and Teen Services Assistant, Morley Library
Shooting Star: Dana Tirabassi, Head Youth Services Assistant, Hubbard Public Library
Super Star: Charlene “Charlie” Helsel-Kather, Supervisor - Technical Services/Circulation, Hubbard Public Library
Thank you again to everyone who helped make the Open House a success. The NEO-RLS staff is energized and excited for another fantastic year of serving our members!
Ragan
