Kathryn Lynip

Kathryn Lynip

Club Meeting Thursday, August 8, 2024

Our speaker was Kathryn Lynip, the director of the Broomfield Library. Kathryn provided an overview of the many offerings, programs, and services available at the library. Whether you’re interested in joining a book club, participating in crafting sessions, or enjoying film screenings, the library has something for everyone. Additionally, the library offers access to public computers, study rooms, and an extensive collection of materials, including adult fiction, non-fiction, large print books, graphic novels, magazines, and audiobooks.

One of the more interesting programs at the Broomfield Library is the InventHQ Makerspace. This innovative area allows community members to engage in hands-on learning. Located above the FISH building, InventHQ is designed to be a hub for invention, learning, play, and community building. It offers a variety of programs and resources for all ages and interests. At InventHQ, you can learn to use a laser cutter, 3D printers, digital embroidery machines, sewing machines, and electronic cutters.

The library is equally committed to serving its younger visitors. The Children’s Library and Teen Zone are vibrant spaces designed to inspire and educate. These areas host a variety of engaging programs, including story times, summer reading initiatives, and educational workshops. Kathryn and her staff are also our partners in operating our Imagination Library sponsorship. They play a critical role in tracking all student registrations and graduations, and they help spread the word about the program to families during events and other activities at the library. Without Kathryn and her team, it would be very difficult, if not impossible, for the Broomfield Rotary to keep this program running.

Many thanks to Kathryn and the Broomfield Library staff for their fantastic work and dedication to the entire Broomfield community.
Announcements
  • New member Rachid Ouedraogo provided his craft talk and told the club about his upbringing in Burkina Faso.  He mentioned that his first experience with Rotary was through his father's work to prevent Polio.  He now works as a financial advisor in the north metro area.
  • Ed Moss from the Westminster Club informed our members about the Open World program. They are still looking for one host family for a visitor from Kosovo.   Please contact Ed (edmosswsty@gmail.com) if you can help.
  • PP Ben reported that final numbers are still being calculated for the golf tournament.
  • Extra silent auction items from the golf tournament were auctioned off by Brian Forman.
  • Bob Hoyle and PP Larry Haas reported that they enjoyed the D5450 Peace Committee presentation the previous week but were unsure how it applied to Rotary.
  • PP Kurt Sava reported that the Professional Networking Group is being revived. Meetings will be on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 8am at Broadlands.
  • PP Ben Vagher said that club volunteers will also be needed for the SRB "watch pavilion" at Broomfield Days.
  • Ben also mentioned that he will need volunteers for the GTO tent on Broomfield Days.  Contact Ben.
  •  Help is also needed by the Broomfield Crossings Rotary for the pancake breakfast on Broomfield Days.
  • Bill Sheridan informed the club that The Rotary Foundation has established two separate funds to provide aid to Israel and Palestine.
  • Guest Kathy Erichsen gave a happy dollar to celebrate Bob's hand that is healing