MCRC to celebrate 25th anniversary Saturday with morning open house
Erica Rorvik is a friendly face many have come to rely on at the Moody County Resource Center. Rorvik, who has been with the library for the past 15 years, continues to lead and develop new programs and services for the public.
The children's area is an inviting place to read a book.
The Moody County Resource Center is marking a major milestone this week, celebrating 25 years with an Open House. Community members are invited to join staff and local leaders this coming Saturday for a light morning social, and to reflect on the resource that the Center has been to students, visitors, and the county as a whole.
Local leaders also hope to look ahead at what the Resource Center could and should be in the years to come. Especially, beyond just books.
“We need to adapt our use and programs,” said Moody County’s Librarian Erica Rorvik.
Rorvik has already seen a lot of changes in the 15 years she’s been on staff. The sheer volume of books and opportunities for reading have skyrocketed. The Center’s collections of novels and books for children and teens have expanded as a result, while non-fiction collections have gotten smaller. People now typically look up whatever information they may be searching for, online, Rorvik said. Especially for schoolwork.
“Like any organization, we have to evolve to survive but also to better serve our community, which is what we’re here for. It’s something we are always trying to do, but there is a lot more we’d like to do in the future. We’d like the library to be more of a community space.”
More STEM Programming, more events, more Children’s Story Time, additional guest speakers, and more overall programming, especially for those who might utilize the space for meetings or work. They’re all part of the plan.
“We’re always trying to do new things and bring people in,” said Rorvik.
The library offers a wide array of games, including chess, for families and students to enjoy during study halls or visits. Free Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, and spaces for quiet study or group meetings also make it a valuable hub for area residents and visitors.
“We want to be a place where everyone feels they are part of something larger,” she offered.
The Open House is this coming Saturday morning beginning at 10 a.m., with coffee and donuts served through Noon. Puppet story time is at 10 a.m., book-lover’s trivia at 11 a.m., and a used book giveaway continues through 4 p.m.
