Farewell, Dearest Liza!
Posted on: March 27, 2012
Many of you know Liza Halley, the beloved Russell Fund Coordinator for the Robbins and Fox Libraries. Here is a picture of her, doing what she does BEST… serving as the Pied Piper of Children in Arlington:
We love Liza!
For the past six years, Liza has conceived, organized, and implemented some of the most AMAZING kid’s programming on the PLANET! (This is a scientifically proven FACT.) At the end of this week, Liza will be leaving this position to explore exciting new frontiers. We are incredibly sad to see her go, but are thrilled for her as she begins this new chapter in her life.
To celebrate Liza’s departure, we held a small open house at Fox Library last week. Many community members attended and they all expressed how much Liza’s creativity, flexibility, and warmth meant to them and their families. Pam also read a poem that was dedicated to the amazing Liza. Here it is for your reading pleasure!
*
A Dramatic Poem for Liza
O Liza, dearest Liza… what can I say?
Robbins just won’t be the same when you go away
Your enthusiasm! Your wit! Your smiling face!
Your ability to lead a Chinese New Year’s conga line with style and grace.
It’s been a privilege to work with you through the years
We’ve shared so much—both laughter and tears
Magicians! Movie nights! Scrabble! Oh my!
You host dance parties for hundreds of toddlers without blinking an eye
Not to mention the fact that you’re such a great mom to your boys
I was hoping you’d adopt me too… I promise I won’t make much noise!
But seriously, dearest Liza, it’s been an honor.
Without your amazing work, we’d all have been goners!
*
Liza, we are going to miss you so much! Best of luck in all that you do!
The Children's Room Blog 
April 9, 2012 at 5:26 pm
It is wonderful seeing you in action just like your mom who also was the pied piper for hundreds of children. The children of Arlington have been blessed by your energy and creativity. Love, Carol Ann