Peters Township Parks and Recreation Naming Rights
PT Public Library Welcomes New Assistant Director
eters Township
PETERS TOWNSHIP NEWS
This summer , Peters Township appointed Sue Miller to the position of Assistant Director for the Peters Township Public Library . Miller , a graduate of Bethel Park High School , is married to her husband Tim and has four children : Emily , Audrey , Bonny and Will . She grew up in Bethel Park , moved away for a time and then moved back to the area 20 years ago . Following high school , Miller attended Grove City College and earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering . She worked for eight years as an engineer at both J . C . Penny in the state of California and Black & Decker in Maryland .
When her oldest child was born , she quit working as an engineer and became a stay at home mom . During this time , Miller volunteered at her children ’ s elementary school ’ s library , and it was there that she developed her love of the library . She returned to school in her early 40 ’ s to earn her Master of Science in Library Science from Clarion University .
Miller has worked part time for the Peters Township Public Library for nine years as the Administrative Assistant . As Assistant Director , she will oversee the day to day operations of the library , as well as work closely with the Library Director on developing and administering the library budget , planning and implementing library programming and long-range planning .
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“ My hope is to continue to work with the library staff to provide an unbiased wealth of information , programming and resources , while spreading the word to the community about all of the wonderful things we have to offer !” says Miller .
Miller ’ s future plans include organizing and hosting the “ Thinking Money ” Exhibition developed by the American Library Association Public Programs Office in collaboration with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation . “ The purpose of this exhibition is to bring financial literacy information to tweens , teens and their families through an adventurethemed storyline , interactive iPad content and other fun activities ,” says Miller . This exhibition was granted to only 50 libraries across the country , and Peters Township Public Library was the only library in Pennsylvania awarded this opportunity . The exhibition will be at the library from Mar . 28 through May 4 , 2017 .
Miller ’ s favorite thing about Peters Township is , of course , the library ! “ We have a phenomenal staff that strives to provide a variety of resources , a welcoming space and informative programs for the community ,” she says . “ I am so grateful for the overwhelming support I have had from my co-workers at the library , township staff , family and friends during my transition into this new position .” Miller also notes special thanks to Pier M . Lee , who would not accept “ no ” for an answer as she tried to bring Miller onto the library staff on several occasions .
To contact Sue Miller , email SMiller @ ptlibrary . org .
Peters Township Parks and Recreation Naming Rights
On Aug . 8 Peters Township Council approved a Naming Rights Policy presented to them by the Parks and Recreation Board . This new policy allows the naming or renaming of parks and recreational facilities . This is a complex process , as a name is a powerful and permanent identity for a public place . The policy provides guidance to those that have an interest in the naming and / or renaming of a park or recreational facility . The naming or renaming will be reserved for circumstances that will best serve the interests of the Township , and ensure a worthy enduring legacy for the Township ’ s Parks and Recreation system .
To this end , Peters Township Parks and Recreation supports consideration of naming requests within the following broad categories : Historic events , people and places , outstanding individuals and major gifts . All requests should be submitted in writing to the Parks and Recreation Director to be considered by the Parks and Recreation Board , who will make a recommendation to Council regarding a final decision . Details about naming , renaming and the process to submit a proposal are included in the Peters Township Parks and Recreation Naming Rights Policy which can be found on our website at peterstownship . com .