Joan Johnson, the Adrian Branch Library Page, will retire at the end of September. Johnson has worked at the Adrian Branch Library since 1996.
“In 1996 I contacted Barb at SMOC to see about working through the SMOC program, and she said she would look for a position for me,” Joan recalls, “She contacted me and she and I met with Librarian Meredith Vaselaar; she interviewed me, and I started working at the Library.” When the SMOC program ended, Joan was hired by Nobles County as a Library Page in 2001.
“I have enjoyed working at the Library. It’s been one of the most enjoyable jobs I’ve had (and I have had a lot of jobs in my life, beginning when I started babysitting at the age of 10).” Joan says, “I have enjoyed working with Meredith, Alpharetta Palaschak, Cathy Marsh, the volunteers, and the public. I will miss all of you!”
Joan was always a reader, but working at the Library has, as she says, “REALLY made me a reader!” Although Joan will be retiring, she has no intention of being absent: “I will come back at different times to visit and see people here – and check out books.” She has an invitation to others, too: “When passing through Magnolia, stop and have a cup of Coffee, a few laughs, etc., with me! Looking forward to seeing you all in different places at different times!”
There will be a celebration of Joan’s years at the Library, as well as a warm goodbye, in an Open House in her honor, to be held at the Adrian Branch Library on Friday, September 29, 2017; 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. Please stop in and give your regards to Joan, enjoy a treat and a cup of coffee!
