When I was about ten years old, my mother made a small solar cooker out of aluminum foil and cardboard and used it to cook a hotdog for me. Ever since then, I have had a love of solar energy and other alternative energy sources. Over the years, I have read many books and articles on the topic and toured solar homes. In 2003, I bought a Honda Civic Hybrid.
It didn't take me long after becoming Director to realize that H.B. Stamps Library's building is grossly inadequate for the needs of the community. It quickly became one of my goals to have a Capital Campaign to raise funds for a new library underway before I retire. With my interest in solar, nothing less than a LEED certified, solar powered building will do. I have begun talking up the concept whenever I can. It made it to the agenda of a recent board meeting. I have been looking over property in Rogersville for a good site for a new library. I want it to be within easy walking distance of many homes. This is definitely a big, hairy, audacious goal. But I may as well dream big. Since all the county schools have recently had solar panels installed, the community will probably be receptive to my dreams.
Meanwhile, I will follow up and contact Aladdin in Smyrna and investigate the cost of replacing our fluorescent tubes with LED tubes.
This is on my goal list, too!
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