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Everett Public Library Outreach patrons, quotes and anecdotes: <br /> "The bookmobile (outreach services) with the big print books is the <br /> brightest spot in this retiree's life. I read most of the time. I feel like <br /> this is a significant part of my life as it keeps my mind active, so I don't <br /> drift into Senility." Senior apartment resident <br /> "The Everett Public Library's outreach service provides invaluable <br /> service to the residents of Washington Oakes Retirement community. We <br /> have a large number of seniors who no longer drive and look forward to the <br /> personalized visits each month. Bev and Gloria do an amazing job of getting <br /> to know our residents and which books and authors they enjoy. The access <br /> to the large print books is vital to our aging residents." <br /> Marketing Representative, Washington Oakes Retirement Community <br /> "To those of us who love to read, the day the Butterfly Bus (outreach <br /> van) comes, bringing Gloria and all her books is the red-letter day of the <br /> month. Unless you are in our position, you have only a tiny idea of the <br /> importance. Books are not only a joy but a life saver, and I really mean <br /> that." Home library service patron <br /> A family member reported that they had decided it really was time <br /> for 'Mother' to move from her home to an assisted living situation. She was <br /> adamant that she did not want to leave her home, but they convinced her to <br /> at least go and look at an adult family home. While she was there to see it, <br /> Gloria arrived for her monthly visit bringing books to the residents. <br /> 'Mother' was one of Gloria's home library patrons, and when she saw Gloria <br /> there, she said, "Why didn't you tell me that Gloria would still bring me <br /> books if I moved here!" She moved to the adult family home where she <br /> remained one of our outreach patrons. <br /> "I hope you can bring me some more books soon. I'm all through with <br /> the ones you brought and if you can't come today, I'll have to start reading <br /> the phone book." (Message left on our voice mail.) <br /> "Reading is among the greatest pleasures we have and those two ladies <br /> (Gloria and Bev) help us to enjoy it to the fullest." Senior mobile home park <br /> patron <br />