Here at Messmer, we have a wonderful staff member by the
name of Ms. Polly Partain, known as Ms. Polly, who is our librarian. She is in charge of everything that has to do with the library. Ms. Polly said, "I decide
what books to purchase, buy books, put them on the computer and get them ready
for check out. I checkout and check in books, and put them on the
shelves. I clean and repair books, and help students find books for
leisure reading or research. I hand out and collect computers to
students, keep them clean and make sure they are running properly. I
troubleshoot student problems with the computers."
As you can see, Ms. Polly is vital to the Messmer community. She helps students
with any problems they may have while using the computers, as well as directing them to the best research sources for papers and projects. She is also known for suggesting just the right book when a student comes
to the library to check a book out. Ms. Polly is also in charge of the after school Book Club, which reads books and discusses them.
They make book trailers and diverse book covers, and most importantly, they have fun.
After school is a busy time for the library as many students gather there to complete homework or to use the laptops.
Sophomore Tamia Scott said, "I love that Ms. Polly likes Twilight. She's very enthusiastic about helping students." Junior Chykese Weathers said "Ms. Polly rocks, she’s cool." Ms. Polly says the best time for her is "...when the library is full of students and
they have smiles on their faces feeling at home in the room." She added, "I love my job and feel blessed to work here."
Remember, keep calm, and visit our great
librarian!
--Contributed by junior Christina Tenner
