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Volunteer Spotlight: Gloria Lacina

Posted by Brian on Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012

Gloria

We asked Gloria Lacina a few questions for this “Volunteer Spotlight:”

How long have you been volunteering for the Iowa City Public Library?

Over 15 years.

What do you do at the Library?

Check-in books.

Why did you decide to volunteer at the Library?

I wanted to do a service for the community.  I’ve been coming to the Library since I was a little girl.  I remember going to the old, old Library.  I’ve been through a lot of transitions.

What is your favorite part of the collection?

I read an awful lot of fiction, but I also like biographies and history.  I also like classic movies and British period TV series.

What else do you like to do?

I’m a big reader.  I also knit, crotchet and bake.  I try and walk three miles a day when weather permits.

Thank you, Gloria, for all of your time and hard work!
If you’re interested in volunteering, go www.icpl.org/work or come in to the Library and fill out an application.

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