Speaking Volumes

Believe it or not, that's a question I ask myself frequently. I've worked in Saxton B. over twenty-five years and have seen lots of people come and go. I have formed relationships, even if only over the circ desk with many of you, our patrons. So when I don't see one of you for a long time I can't help but wonder where are you. 

Where is the man, a Reverend from out of town, who would come in each week and borrow lots of foreign film He often was my eyes to what to recommend to others. Haven't seen him in months. Did he move? Then there was a family of home schoolers, four in all, who would borrow lots of materials from us and interlibrary loan things needed for their studies. Where'd they go? Are they borrowing from another library? There was a woman who would be here at least once a week and would borrow lots of mysteries. Hard to keep up with her reading demands. She was out of work. Did she get a job and now has no time to read? And what about the countless of you who used our computers on a regular basis to send resumes, and conduct the business of job searching. I like to think you've found new positions and have your own computers now. Some of you come in over the summer while long-term vacationing at the lake. Come fall, you disappear. Some of you have moved away, some letting us know, others seemingly leaving without a trace. Sadly, some of our regular patrons have passed away. 

Yes, I notice your comings and goings and I care. Some of you return after a brief hiatus and I'm always glad to see you back. Others have fallen off the face of the earth. Are you buying your own books now? 

If you're still around we hope you'll stop by Saxton B. Each and everyone of you who walk through our doors is special to me. When you don't come in, I miss you. So where have you been?