Greenwald has made library one of state's best

Posted 12/16/14

To the Editor:

I’m probably in hot water for writing this. Diane Greenwald, Director of Warwick Public Library, is retiring, but she doesn’t want a big, public recognition of her …

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Greenwald has made library one of state's best

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To the Editor:

I’m probably in hot water for writing this. Diane Greenwald, Director of Warwick Public Library, is retiring, but she doesn’t want a big, public recognition of her departure.

Yet, it would be wrong to let her leave without considering how Warwick Library has advanced under her watch.

During her six years as director, Diane has been a catalyst for two very important achievements: 1) inventing a library for the 21st century; and 2) creating an organization that reflects the Warwick community.

Modern libraries are tremendously changed from libraries of old, and Diane has made certain that Warwick Library is on the front line of computer tech, eBooks, streaming movies and music, and space where the community can explore its creative side.

Diane has also invited groups and individuals throughout the community to be a part of the library and to help shape its purpose and goals, including City Hall, the City Council, Warwick businesses and nonprofits, and citizens from all walks of life.

Diane has empowered a smart and dedicated library staff to make Warwick Library one of Rhode Island’s best. I’m grateful to Diane for her honest and sincere work here, and I wish her wonder and joy in her next adventure.

Wil Gregersen

Community Services

Librarian

Warwick Public Library

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  • Justanidiot

    The sooner they can get rid of all those old paper bound things that are taking up space and put in more computers and televisions, the better.

    Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Report this

  • ronruggieri

    I live in Cranston but the Warwick Public Library is now my favorite public library. So THANKS to the retiring director and the friendly staff for this great Information Age resource. The Providence Public Library is a disgrace- a haven for the mentally disturbed or sociopathic types. The director of the Providence Public Library is clueless about making the place user friendly. Many literate visitors still love to BROWSE the book shelves. But there are no chairs or reading tables in sight. Public libraries should still respect OLD BOOKS ! The late Isaac Asimov wrote a wonderful essay on the virtues of the printed book: " The Ancient and the Ultimate ".

    Friday, December 19, 2014 Report this

  • Justanidiot

    Books are dead and a waste of precious resources. The sooner we have total virtual libraries the sooner we can convert the library buildings into community spaces/homeless shelters.

    Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Report this