Weekly Insider 4/11/2019

Celebrating Library Employees for Contributing to Strong Communities This week library and cultural arts staff celebrate National Library Week, as well as National Library Workers Day on April 9. The theme of the week, “Let’s Grow Together” acknowledges libraries’ role in strong communities by addressing community challenges, providing innovative resources and offering a wide variety of programs. In honor of the week and to recognize staff for their hard work in service to the community, the department’s Staff Appreciation and Engagement committee recognized staff with

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Parks & Recreation Department Staff Recognized

On Tuesday, Recreation Supervisor, Steve Herrera, received the full-time professional merit award at the California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) District XII annual awards and installation breakfast. The award is the highest honor given to a park and recreation professional, and the criteria includes making positive contributions to the community, exhibiting high professional standards, and a commitment to excellence. Steve has been a recreation supervisor for the City of Carlsbad for almost twenty years, and easily met the criteria necessary for this award through his excellent work in the youth & adult sports and enrichment class divisions. Steve and his team consistently offer the highest quality programming for participants of all ages. His dedication to the Carlsbad community, and passion for his work is contagious. His ability to recognize new trends led him to continually develop and grow exciting new programs. This CPRS award is highly competitive, with nominations submitted from throughout the county. Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department staff is fortunate to be able to work with Steve, and are thrilled to have him recognized by his peers and colleagues throughout San Diego.