After twelve years behind the desk of the Ponca Carnegie Library Margaret Saxon has announced her retirement. According to Margaret, “I decided it was time for me to relax a little, but I didn’t want to leave until we had found a good replacement. We have found her and it has been a pleasure to train her for her new position.
At its September 17 Library Board meeting, the trustees approved the hiring of Pattie Goodier. Director Beth Foulks reported to the Board, “Patti Goodier brings with her extensive experience with children both in a professional and personal capacity, being the parent of five and having operated an in-home day care for several years. She is also proficient with computer technology, which is an essential skill in today’s library.”
Attending the end of the September Board of Trustees meeting, Goodier shared “As a child I was an avid reader and dreamed of being a librarian when I grew up. I did my best to instill by love of books and of the written word to every child that I have had the pleasure to know.”
At its meeting the Board presented Saxon with a certificate of appreciation for her years of service to the Ponca community. Saxon plans to continue to be involved with Friends of the Library and will be available to fill in at the library when needed.