Town welcomes new librarian
By Christie Cochran
Special to the Star-Herald
The Washburn Memorial Library has accepted the application of Katherine Veitschegger for the position of library director. She earned her bachelor of arts degree at Butler University in Indiana and her masters degree at Western Kentucky University in folk studies, with an emphasis in historic preservation. Katherine was also the curator of collections at the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, Ky.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
LIBRARIAN WELCOMED — Washburn’s Town Council and Town Manager/Clerk officially welcomed the new Library Director. From left, Bev Turner, Keith Brown, Kermit Fuller, librarian Katherine Veitschegger, Jeff Wark, Mike Umphrey and Fred Thomas.
She and her husband Dr. Joel Veitschegger, along with their Norwich Terrier, Onus, have been living in The County since July and are enjoying the local lifestyle. They especially like the seasons. Katherine noted that the Washburn residents have welcomed her into the community and have been exceptionally friendly.
Katherine is currently working on some re-shelving projects and she remains committed to getting the library up and running, with some slightly different hours to help accommodate the schedules of the area’s patrons. She especially thanks Assistant Librarian Janet Peary for all her invaluable help in providing her with incredibly useful assistance during her first week on the job.
She will be working on plans and ideas for the library, including Story Time for the youth, and welcomes suggestions or ideas from patrons. She is also willing to help with both student and adult researchers.
Feel free to drop by the Washburn Memorial Library to meet Katherine and check out the monthly hours, posted on the front door. Or if you happen to be in the Washburn Municipal Building, a copy of the hours will also be available upon request.
The hours for January at the library are as follows: Mondays, 1 to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, 11:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursdays,11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 1 to 7 p.m.; and Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Library will be open every other Saturday starting on Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The following are members of the Library Board: Bill Forbes, Gary Cole, Linda Bourgoine, Janet Stephenson, Velda Buckingham and Rena Tarbox all of Washburn and Ellie Jordan of Perham.
