The Teen Summer Reading Program continues through Friday, July 31. At 3:00 pm on Friday, prize winners will be drawn. You still have time to participate. Come by today!
The library is offering some special services for the unemployed. Library staff will assist anyone needing to fill out unemployment benefit applications on the Internet or weekly recertification. Just please call the library in advance to make sure adequate staff are on hand for the time you want to come. If you need copies of your resume, the library is making up to three copies for free. Also, on August 4, from 4:00-5:00 pm, the library will offer a special session titled “Job Searching on the Internet.” No registration is required.
We are continuing to register people for the free email classes that will be held in August. If you would like to learn how to do email, give us a call. We also have several special computer classes for adults scheduled in August. No registration is required for the following sessions: August 11, Beginner’s Buying on eBay; August 18, Beginner’s Selling on eBay; and, August 25, How to use a Flash Drive.
The library will have a fine free period from August 1 through August 15 to help kids get ready for back to school needs. If you have materials that are overdue, return them during this time, and you will not be charged a fee. If you have outstanding fines, call during this period, and they will be erased.
The library is accepting sealed bids on a used computer and desk we have for sale. Bids will be accepted through August 4.
Call the library at 968-3239 for more information on any of these news items, and don’t forget to follow the library on twitter. Search for librarye.
Archive for July, 2009
Library news for July 27, 2009
July 25, 2009Library News for July 20, 2009
July 20, 2009Our Teen Summer Reading Program lasts through July 31. Prizes include a hardback set of the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer, a $100 gift certificate from Books-A-Million, and a portable DVD player. Youth between 7th and 12th grades receive one free entry for every book read. The drawings will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, July 31.
The winning poster numbers for the WWE package are posted at the library. If you were one of the few who received a poster, please come by and check for your number.
The library has one used computer that is being auctioned. It is a Gateway PC with Windows 2000, 36 GB hard drive, and 256 MB RAM. It has a floppy drive, a CD-ROM drive, and USB hookups. Keyboard, mouse, speakers, and desk included. Auction will run from July 22 through August 4. The highest bidder wins.
We have several computer classes for adults scheduled in August. No registration is required for the following sessions: August 11, Beginner’s Buying on eBay; August 18, Beginner’s Selling on eBay; and, August 25, How to use a Flash Drive. There will also be beginner email classes held on Wednesday mornings from 9:00-10:00 am. You must register in advance for the email classes. Call 968-3239.
The library is also reaching out to the unemployed and people searching for jobs. The library is offering assistance with anyone needing to fill out unemployment benefit applications on the Internet or weekly recertification. Just please call the library at 968-3239 in advance to make sure adequate staff are on hand for the time you want to come. If you need copies of your resume, the library is making up to three copies for free. Also, on August 7, from 4:00-5:00 pm, the library will offer a special session titled “Job Searching on the Internet.” No registration is required.
A patron has expressed interest in the library starting a group that can share personal collections of books on cassettes. If you a cassette collection and would be willing to loan and borrow with others, please call the library at 968-3239 and let us know you are interested.
Library News for July 6, 2009
July 3, 2009July is Teen Summer Reading month. During the entire month, youth entering 7th through 12th grades may receive one prize entry for every book they read. Prizes will be drawn for on July 31 and include the following: a hardback set of the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer with four full-color collectible prints, a portable DVD player, and a $100 gift card to Books-A-Million.
The Library Book Club will be meeting on July 16 at 1:00 pm to discuss “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. You are invited to participate.
The Library Friends will not be meeting in July, but they are collecting donations for their fall yard sale and used book sale. If you have any items you would like to donate, please drop them off at the library.
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