Retiring library director reception set for August 17
“Slow down, you move too fast. Gotta make the moment last…” those lyrics certainly never pertained to Steve Wood during his tenure as director of the CH-UH Public Library. But, starting August 31, 2008, when his retirement becomes official, they will.
The public is invited to an appreciation reception honoring him on his retirement. The event will take place on Sunday, August 17, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. A brief program is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
For the last 20 years as director, and for 11 years before that, he never slowed down in driving the library into the 21st Century. Through his vision and leadership, he implemented the library’s successful online hook up to the Cleveland Public Library’s automated system. Heights Library was the first outside library to do so.
He was the driving force behind the renovation and expansion of the Lee Road building. Because of his leadership, Hennen’s American Public Library Rating index placed Heights 5th in the nation for libraries of its size. He was always concerned with spending the public’s money wisely to benefit its customers.
Those who wish may contribute to the Friends of the CH-UH Public Library’s Rachel Nelson Permanent Art Fund in Wood’s honor.
For more information, call Judithe Soppel, at 932-3600, ext. #277.
Judithe Soppel is public relations coordinator for the CH-UH Public Library.
