Atlantic Mayor Dave Jones and Councilman Dana Halder presented gifts during Wednesday night’s City Council meeting, to Linn Headlee, President of the Atlantic Public Library’s Board of Directors. Mayor Jones was the first to speak.

Mayor Dave Jones presents an award to Linn Headlee.

He thanked her for her years of service and presented her with an award. Jones said “Thank you for your years of service at the public library as an officer and President of the Library Board of Trustees. Your dedication and service to the Library is greatly appreciated.” Jones says people serving on boards often times don’t get the recognition they deserve, and Headlee “Was going above and beyond” in terms of her service.

Councilman Halder, who serves as the Council’s liaison to the Library Board, presented Linn Headlee with a ceramic vase with flowers. He said he promised if she stayed on as Library Board President, he would bring her chocolates and flowers. In addition to the flowers, Halder presented Headlee with “Some premium chocolate clusters…I shopped local.”

In her report to the Council, Headlee said the Library Board continues its efforts to find a new Library Director to succeed Natalie Struecker, who resigned a couple of months ago. Their staff, she said, continue with school outreach programs, story-time, and other educational programs. She added that representatives Iowa Works come to the library once a month, to help out of work persons in their job search, resume preparation and Iowa Workforce website for employment opportunities. They began doing so on Oct. 2nd, but haven’t had much turnout for the hours they are available. Therefore, Headlee said they are requesting that persons who want to use their service, please call ahead and reserve your time slot. For more information, you can call the Library.

Councilman Halder presents the flowers and chocolates.