I am sad to say that today is my final day as a Summer Fellow with the Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation. We joined together on zoom this afternoon to celebrate these past ten weeks and hear about the experience of each fellow. I was reminded just how varied and wide-reaching our work has been. Everyone presented a pucha kucha to share photos and projects. I spoke about all of the wonderful people I have met at the library, the impact report I have spent time writing and organizing, as well as the donor journey stewardship plan I developed. It was hard to sum up everything this fellowship has meant in the 400 second, 20 slide chit chat presentation of a pucha kucha. But it was fun to share my gratitude and enjoy one last learning session with my peers.

This fall, I will continue work with the library as a volunteer. I hope to finish the design and dissemination of the impact report and contribute to some other projects as needed. More than anything, I am thrilled to stay connected to CMLF and the team. I have felt incredibly supported by my supervisors, and I look forward to learning more from them as a volunteer. There is so much good happening at the library, and I am so thankful to be part of this community institution!

Lastly, I am thankful to all who have followed my journey this summer. It has been rewarding and insightful to reflect on my work each week. I hope you have learned a bit more about the incredible Columbus Metropolitan Library. Enjoy these final weeks of summer and visit your local branch soon!

Amy