PhD Student Jill Yamasaki

I was contacted by Jill Yamasaki (Jackie Keller's granddaughter)and asked if we could talk about our outreach program Books On Wheels (BOW) and our partnership with Prairie Meadow. She is a PhD candidate at Texas A&M would like to do a case study of the communication and sense of community between the library and Prairie Meadows.
l-r Jill Yamasaki, Library Director Bonnie Adams

Last Monday, March 10th I met with Jill and discussed our outreach program BOW and Prairie Meadows. I explained that our BOW does a bi-weekly program and/or craft with the residents and deliver library items requested. The residents especially enjoy the magazines with food receipes and outdoor pictures. I further explained the partnership means a great deal to Prairie Meadows, the residents, the library and its staff. We at the library are always striving to be a meaningful resource to all patrons of all ages.

This case study means a lot to Jill as she has spent years working in assisted living facilities and is interested in resident relationships, interactions, and quality of life. Jill plans to visit Kasson in the spring and be a participant when we make one of our bi-weekly visitis to Prairie Meadows. I look forward to seeing and working with Jill on her case study of seniors.