This Monday at the Public Library began at 10 a.m. with reshelving returns in the adult non-fiction section, particularly focusing on the 300s, which cover social sciences. I started to recognize which books circulated most often, true crime and psychology were surprisingly popular. During that time, I also checked for misplaced titles and occasionally found items that had been shelved in the wrong decade of Dewey. I appreciated the quiet routine of this task—it helped me get familiar with the collection and notice trends in what our patrons were actually reading.
Around noon, I moved to assist with the library’s ESL (English as a Second Language) materials. This involved checking inventory, updating labels, and reorganizing our small but well-used language learning section. I also had the chance to sit in on a weekly ESL conversation group. Though I wasn’t leading it, I helped set up the space and occasionally participated in small discussions. Talking with learners from different backgrounds was one of the most rewarding parts of the internship. It gave me a deeper sense of how the library functions not just as a book lender but as a community hub.
My last two hours were spent helping prep for afternoon programs. One day it was setting up for a local author talk, another day it was folding brochures for our "Tech Help Thursdays" sessions. I also worked on updating bulletin boards with fresh event flyers and rotating book displays based on current themes, like Banned Books Week or Native American Heritage Month. There was a lot of creativity involved, and I liked that the work felt immediate, something I did that day could directly shape what a patron saw when they walked in. It was a mix of small, practical tasks that added up to something that felt meaningful.
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