The Jessie Hallett Library has been a great resource for me this past year. I have utilized it in many positive ways as a newcomer to the community. I had help with my 2011 taxes by reliable and experienced providers who work in the library before and after tax season.
Having access to the Internet using my laptop and/or the library’s computers, I have been able to respond to job announcements and apply on-line. I have revised and updated my resume, attended a free WINWAY resume writing class, and made copies with the library copier as needed. I read whenever I come here the larger daily Minnesota newspapers, and the smaller community weekly editions that provide helpful, ongoing information regarding church services, activities and entertainment, not just in the local area but throughout Minnesota.
I have checked out numerous magazines, books and paperbacks throughout the year keeping me entertained and well read.
The Jessie Hallett Library staff is always willing and able to assist in helping search for a resource or specific request. The staff does not hesitate to assist in a search.
The JFHML is one of the most positive and useful resources this small community has to offer, and I observe that there are many more people like myself who are utilizing the resources. People of all ages are seen throughout the library; pre-school, grade and high school, college, the middle age and senior citizen population. All are obviously seeking some type of increased knowledge and/or services that will be helpful to them in some way.
The library has added a small but unique and impressive used book niche that also has crafts on sale. If sometime in the near future, a small coffee shop were to be added, it would provide what a larger metro library does, but to a smaller degree. How awesome.
