Library news for May 27, 2008

Registration for Summer Reading Program 2008 will begin on Friday, May 30, for our kids’ and teens’ programs. We will begin on Tuesday, June 3, with a kick-off “Starship Adventure” puppet show for the kids presented by Shiloh Regional Library. Our first program will be on Friday, June 6, at 1:00 pm, with “Safari Greg’s Outer Space Adventure!” The remainder of the programs will be held at 10 am on Fridays in June. Come by and pick up a free brochure with the programs listed.

 

As you know, TV’s will be switching to digital in February of 2009. In preparation for this switch, the government is offering a $40 coupon to help defray the cost when purchasing converter boxes. If you would like to apply for a coupon, you may do so at www.dtv2009.gov. If you need help with this, just contact us here at the library (968-3239), and we can help you with the short application.

 

There is a new set of free parent-child early literacy materials, on the Internet, titled “On the Go”.  These materials include 14 activities designed to be used outside the home:  in the car, while walking, during bus rides, etc.  The activities encourage early language and literacy development from birth through preschool.  They are appropriate for children with disabilities as well as children who are developing typically. To download materials go to www.walearning.com  and click on the purple button that says “Free Parent Education Handouts” on the home page.  Look for the “On the Go” file to download the materials in PDF format.

 

If you have not visited the library’s new web site ( www.everetthornlibrary.org ), please do so when you get the chance. A feature I would like to mention this week is our “Links”. Here you will find links to free online audio books, the Tennessee Electronic Library, and other local and state web sites.

Library News for May 19

The Library Book Club will be having a special guest at their meeting on Wednesday, May 21, at 1 pm. Author Rod Wallsmith will be talking about his book “Booze, Blood & Justice: A Southern Tale of Death, Decadence and Redemption.”  Although a fictional book, it is based on an actual murder that occurred in Humboldt in 1970. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.

 

The Library will be closed Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.

 

Our annual Summer Reading Programs are just around the corner. Registration will begin on Friday, May 30, for our kids’ and teens’ programs. We will begin on Tuesday, June 3, with a kick-off “Starship Adventure” puppet show for the kids presented by Shiloh Regional Library. Our first program will be on Friday, June 6, at 1:00 pm, with “Safari Greg’s Outer Space Adventure!” The remainder of the programs will be held at 10 am on Fridays in June. Come by and pick up a free brochure with the programs listed.

 

We have recently begun a new outreach to the Spanish speaking community. A young lady named Esmeralda Yañez will be on hand for a couple of hours a week to assist Spanish speaking patrons with their informational needs. If you know someone who would need her assistance, please tell them to come by the library on Wednesdays between 12 and 2:30 pm.

 

It is my understanding that the Commercial Appeal newspaper has ceased home delivery in Henderson County. If you would like to read the Commercial Appeal, you may do so by going to the Library’s website www.everetthornlibrary.org and clicking on the “Newspapers” icon on the home page. Here you will find access to many of the larger newspapers in Tennessee including The Tennessean and The Knoxville News-Sentinel to name a few. Call the library first at 968-3239 for a username and password.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Library News for May 12, 2008

This past Saturday turned out to be a beautiful day for the Henderson County Folk Festival that was held on Court Square in Lexington. There was an estimated attendance of over 2000 people. Youth and adults alike enjoyed the addition of folk games this year. The games included hoola hoop mania, passing an apple under your chin, watermelon seed-spitting contest, water balloon toss, three legged race, and jump rope contest. Different contests and drawings were held during the course of the day. Prizes were provided by ACE Hardware, Carnal-Roberts Agency, Cemars Biker Wear, Community South Bank, Creations Unlimited, Davis Dry Goods, Famous Chinese, Fashion Fair, First Bank, French & Company, Gift Garden, Leroy Somer, Lunch Box, Playback, Shell Station, Stewart’s Coffee Corner, and True Value. Here is a list of the winners.

Country Ham winner  - Billy N. Alexander

One-year free membership to TOPS (Taking off pounds sensibly)- Nyra Wilson

Gift certificate package winners-

Alvin Moody

Krystal Roberts

James Williams

Alvin Moore

Gail Walker

Trivia Contest winners-

James Roberts

Jimmy Johnson

Linda Lance

Barbara Anderson

Wayne Anderson

Antique Car Show Winners-

First Place- James Mills

Second Place-Tom Ayers

Third Place-Rex Todd.

 

 

The Library Friends will be meeting Thursday, May 15, at 5 pm, at the Library.

 

Preschool Story time will be having their end of the year party at Lexington City Park on Tuesday, May 20, at 10 am.

 

The Library Book Club will be having a special guest at their meeting on Wednesday, May 21, at 1 pm. Author Rod Wallsmith will be talking about his book “Booze, Blood & Justice: A Southern Tale of Death, Decadence and Redemption.”  Although a fictional book, it is based on an actual murder that occurred in Humboldt in 1970.   Everyone is invited to attend.

 

Last, but not least, Library Staff would like to welcome a new addition to our staff, employee Jerome Azbell. Jerome is a 2002 graduate of Lexington High School and 2006 graduate of Union University.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Library’s Web Site

The Library’s web site is up and running again. The new web address is www.everetthornlibrary.org It is still a work in progress, but visit it when you have the chance. You will find many new features including a link to the library’s new blog, a number where you can text message reference questions during library hours, and a special page for Spanish speaking patrons. Bookmark the web site and visit it frequently as we continue to work on it.

Library News for May 5

 

The Library is proud to be one of the hosts of the third annual Henderson County Folk Festival that will be held Saturday, May 10, on Court Square. The festival is a celebration of our heritage and community spirit. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a relaxing day of old time music, food, and fun. Festivities begin at 9:45 am and will continue until around 4:00 pm.

 

Preschool Story Time will be meeting on Tuesday, May 13 at 10 am. Their last meeting for this school year will be on May 20. They will be having an end of the year picnic at Lexington City Park.

 

The Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) has just added a new database that is free for your use. It is called the Learning Express Library. It is full of practice tests and tutorial courses to help people succeed on academic or licensing tests. You get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of test results.This includes practice tests for the GED, ACT, SAT, civil service exams, and dozens of others.  When you log in for the first time, you will be asked to create an individual username and password. This will enable you to keep track of the tests you have taken. Visit www.tntel.info

 

Library News for 4/28/2008

The Library Friends’ Yard Sale will be held from April 30-May 3 in the library community room. They will continue accepting donations this week.

The Henderson County Folk Festival will be held on Court Square on May 10 beginning at 10 am and lasting until 3:30 or 4:00. A combination of over 40 different vendors, crafters, exhibits, entertainers, and non-profits will be participating.

Crafters will include bee keeping, butter churning, canning, flint napping, quilting, spinning, weaving, and whittling.

Various food booths will sell freshly made lemonade, fried pork rinds, fried pies, fresh baked goods made from scratch, smoked meat, cornbread, white beans, and fat back. The Folk Festival booth will also sell grilled hamburgers and hotdogs to help pay for festival expenses.

Exhibits will include Civil War Dress, World War II airplane models, an old wringer type washing machine, and herbs.

A few live animals are scheduled to be on hand.

There will be a special tent where DVDs of local history can be viewed. (If anyone has one in their own collection they would like to share, contact Dinah at the library, 968-3239.)

There will be an antique car show featuring pre-1970 automobiles. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

There will be an “Old Western Stars” trivia contest for the adults and old-time games for the children (and children at heart).

Live music will feature local and regional entertainers performing folk, bluegrass, gospel, and Negro spirituals. Singers/Musicians are Harry and David Wolf Band, Peckerwood Pickers, Joy Johnson, Robert Taylor, Ellis Truett and Sammy McAdams Band, Andy Avery, Fate Britt Band, and Earnest Wood and the Natchez Brass.

There will be door prizes drawn for throughout the day thanks to the generosity of downtown businesses. Register at the Library’s booth on the day of the Festival.

There will be a raffle of a country ham. Raffle tickets can be obtained at the library (before the Festival) or at the library’s booth (the day of the Festival).

To go along with the Folk Festival, Mr. Ellis Truett has loaned the library some of his antique harmonicas for display. The display includes (among other kinds) echo harps, a Marine Orchestra (harmonica with bells on top), and a harmonica that has four harmonicas built into one instrument. You may view these at the library anytime during library hours.