"Storytime" program at Brookneal library helps kids Apr 1, 2009
Campbell County libraries have seen a flurry of activity this year with a full agenda of programs to suit all ages and interests. During March and April, "Storytime" at Patrick Henry Memorial Library, Brookneal, has been a welcome addition for parents with young children ages 3-5. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Your views: Letters to the editor Mar 21, 2009
County libraries face hefty budget cuts ... If you want the Brevard County libraries to continue providing the excellent service and materials you now enjoy, please rally support behind our libraries, and contact your commissioner todayNancy Dillen. (Florida Today)
REGION: Lead raises questions about children's books Mar 18, 2009
Calls to several North County libraries revealed only one that had taken any childrens books off the shelves as a result of the warning. It comes at a really bad budget time, but its really important to follow the law and uphold it, said Cynthia Smith, Escondidos deputy city librarian. (North County Times)
Washoe County considers deep cuts Mar 17, 2009
The board also recognized that county libraries and parks will be making the largest reductions that will have an effect upon the quality of life here in Washoe County. "Although these budget cuts are unavoidable given the declining economic climate, we recognize how painful they are to both our citizens and our employees," said David Humke, Washoe County Commission Chairman. (KRNV.com, NV)
Teens encouraged to visit library Mar 12, 2009
Local teens will be tuning in at library as Chippewa County libraries celebrate the second annual Teen Tech Week March 8-14 ... Chippewa County libraries hope to attract a wide variety of teenagers and increase teen technology literacy throughout the county. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Perez tackles Valley issues Mar 7, 2009
Key legislation discussed included property tax incentives for renewable energy initiatives, air quality mitigation for border communities, New River cleanup, property tax loss offset, county libraries and California English language development. The people s voice is at the forefront of the legislation, Perez said. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
'Title' wave enters libraries Mar 6, 2009
Coos County libraries ... Heres the author and lecture schedule for Coos County libraries upcoming Title Wave reading program, celebrating Oregons 150th year of statehood. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Library hosts rare book silent auction Feb 27, 2009
Published: Thursday, February 26, 2009 1:36 PM MST Bring Bucks Back to Campbell County libraries and own a rare book of your very own ... It is a five-year program in which every dollar raised by the foundation for Campbell County libraries will be matched by the state up to 295,000 ... The local Library Foundation has raised more than 45,000 for county libraries since July. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Bad economy brings crowds back to public libraries Feb 26, 2009
Volusia County libraries circulated more than 4. 1 million books, CDs, DVDs and other items in 2008, up 6 percent from the previous fiscal year. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Lions Club bingo puts the fun in fund-raising Feb 21, 2009
The Lions Club has purchased a piano for a local school, reading machine for county libraries and reading program books for another area school; supported Montpelier s Safety Town and even acquires guide dogs for the blind, among countless other projects. This is possible, thanks, in part, to bingo. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Brevard County Services Feb 8, 2009
Copies are available at Commission offices, County libraries and other County facilities. The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners and county staff are committed to providing quality customer service to the residents of Brevard County. (Florida Today)
Chocolate lovers: coming temptations Feb 8, 2009
Proceeds support the Yuma County Libraries Summer Reading programs. Reader Comments From the editor: Many of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh anonymous comments from readers. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Highways, smoking, texting bills on tap Feb 8, 2009
Copies of bills will be sent to county libraries and can also be viewed in the State Capitol. - WRITTEN MAIL: Addressed to any lawmaker, c/o Wyoming House or Senate, State Capitol, Cheyenne, WY 82002. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Libraries announce upcoming events Feb 8, 2009
SCOTT COUNTY Scott County libraries have announced upcoming events for the months of February and March. The various events, geared for all ages, honor February as Library Loves Month. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Mar 30, 2008
Held at various county libraries. A full listing of activities is available online at http://www. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
In defense of the innocent Mar 19, 2008
Earlier Tuesday, supervisors went into closed session to perform a job evaluation for Tulare County Librarian Brian Lewis, who oversees the county libraries. Conway said county officials will continue to review operations of the library system, and she said she could not comment on whether any library staff members acted inappropriately in how they responded to the Chrisler situation. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Local briefs Mar 15, 2008
Conway said supervisors will review the county's policies, training and procedures regarding the use of computers at county libraries. Also, supervisors will evaluate the specific response in the Lindsay case. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Local book clubs can aid your enjoyment of reading Mar 8, 2008
New galleries every week. Last modified 3/6/2008 - 6:36 pm Originally created 030808. (Florida Times-Union)
- Anacortes News Briefs | March 5 Mar 6, 2008
Welcome Baby provides books and materials to all newborns and their families in Skagit County in addition to operating the Library Linkage program that provides books for children at all Skagit County libraries. Kiwanis clubs in Skagit County have been strong supporters of early learning, Baker said. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Library invests into building over years Mar 5, 2008
According to library director Linda Kompanik the board is hoping the governor will allow funding to come into the state's library budget which could trickle down into the opened hands of the county libraries. One of the avenues in which the board wishes they could take to obtain funding involves the current building that houses the library on Sixth Street. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Technology advances at Lee County libraries put on hold Mar 4, 2008
This site last updated on, Monday, March 03, 2008. Publication Date: Monday, March 03, 2008. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Palm Bay park goes high-tech with Wi-Fi Mar 3, 2008
There are no other parks in Brevard County that have Wi-Fi, but it is available in all county libraries and in the Malabar Road and Babcock Street McDonald's restaurants in Palm Bay. The city also is considering Wi-Fi for Inspiration Park. (Florida Today)
Novels heroine investigates rash of infant deaths Mar 1, 2008
If you want to learn more about Origin and its author, Diana Abu-Jaber, she will be here on the Oregon Coast May 3 as part of the Title Wave program of the Coos County libraries. Abu-Jaber will speak at two meetings that Saturday, 2 p.m. at the Coos Bay Public Library and 7 p.m. at the Bandon Public Library. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Things to do this weekend Feb 29, 2008
Also on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Cocoa Village's Riverfront Park, you can enjoy the Brevard Reading Festival, brought to you by Brevard County Libraries and the Florida Humanities Council. The free event includes a performance by Jiggleman, bounce houses, crafts, music and storytelling. (Florida Today)
Newton County libraries block MySpace Feb 29, 2008
Tired of continual problems with security issues associated with the use of ever popular growing MySpace Web site, Newton County libraries have chosen to block the MySpace website so users are unable to access the site at all libraries. Newton County library director Mary K. Emmrich said, The problems we were having were technological, not content based. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Palm Coast voters could have say over library Feb 29, 2008
So during the meeting at the county's newly-acquired Bull Creek Fish Camp, staff members recommended commissioners deal with the cuts and the area's growing needs by putting funding for county libraries, environmentally sensitive land acquisitions, health and human services, economic development and public transportation to voters this year. "These are just ideas thrown out on paper," said Craig Coffey, Flagler County administrator. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Harris County Libraries celebrates teen tech week Feb 27, 2008
Sign up Now for News Updates Email. Wednesday 27 February, 2008. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
Court to revisit possible bond election for building Feb 26, 2008
Looking at the Fort Bend County Libraries Unattended Children Policy and Library Rules of Conduct Policy; and. A transportation services agreement between the county and Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much More. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Cheap Books: the Starter Drug of Knowledge Feb 19, 2008
The Friends of the Macon Library is having its 40th Annual Friends of the Macon Bibb County Libraries Old Book Sale this weekend starting Thursday morning at 10 a.m. Why would I be writing about the book sale in Macon. Because I hope it will be a starter drug that will get you hooked on knowledge and out to our Oconee Library s St. Patrick s Old Book Sale. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Libraries host author Diana Abu-Jaber, feature mystery novel 'Origin' Feb 17, 2008
Copies are available at all Coos County libraries. In addition to traditional paper books, the Coastline libraries also have the book available in audiobook format, compact disc but not cassettes. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Presidents Day closings Feb 17, 2008
Libraries: Nassau, St. Johns and Clay county libraries will be closed today and Monday. Public libraries in Duval County will be closed Monday. (Florida Times-Union)
Forest Service finishes South Belts Travel Plan Feb 16, 2008
By - Independent Record - 02/16/08. After eight years and numerous starts and stops, the South Big Belts travel plan is finished. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Interfaith Reveals Service of Excellence Award recipients Feb 15, 2008
In keeping with the occasion, volunteers will write Stories of Many Generations that will be bound and given to both South County libraries. Each story and /or illustration incorporates the experience of volunteering with youth or senior citizens. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
County offers bedtime fun with pajama story nights Feb 12, 2008
Head on down to any of the county libraries and join in on the Pajama Night Story Time ... Lynne Ring, manager of Youth Services of Fort Bend County Libraries, George Memorial Branch, said twice a month for the past two years the Puppet Theater (located in the children's section) majestically transforms into a world that can be found only between the pages of a children's book ... Details and listings of the programs at the George Memorial branch or any of the Fort Bend County Libraries are... (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Book sale nets $905 for Middleburg-Clay Hill library Feb 7, 2008
The sale raised $905, which helps library make purchases not included in the county libraries budget, according to Diane Suter, the president of the Friends of the Library. "The money raised here goes right back into the library. For example we bought a rug for the children to sit and read on so they don't have to sit on the cold floor when they're here," Suter said. (Florida Times-Union)
Most wanted: English as Second Language class Jan 26, 2008
The first program at the Lilburn branch attracted 28 non-English speakers of many different nationalities and that was with no advertising, said Lorena Gay-Griffin, a branch manager for Gwinnett County Libraries, and library representative for the county Advisory Board for Adult Basic Education at Gwinnett Tech. As a librarian, Gay-Griffin has seen a need for such programming for years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Libraries to open earlier starting Friday Jan 26, 2008
NORTH COUNTY ---- County libraries will open a half-hour earlier starting next Friday, the San Diego County Library announced Friday. Opening times of 10 a.m. will change to 9:30 a.m., except at the Julian Branch Library. (North County Times)
Mayors share goals for 2008 Jan 24, 2008
Poinsett County libraries are already scheduled to receive 20,000 from the funds. The meeting was also attended by Poinsett County Clerk Fonda Condra, Poinsett County Tax Assessor Johnny Rye, Jr., attorney Mike Dabney, Marked Tree street manager Wayne Hendrix, Trumann City Clerk Marlene Hancock, Tyronza City Clerk Donna Wood and Marked Tree City Clerk Pam Wright. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Washoe County Libraries closed for upgrades Jan. 29-30 Jan 23, 2008
Washoe County Libraries will be moving to a new management system and upgrade of its card catalogue. In order to make the transition, all Washoe County libraries will be closed on Jan. 29 and 30. (KRNV.com, NV)
Highlands' Stratford Library wants you Jan 18, 2008
Davis said that people, who have their own laptops and have wireless access on them, can bring them into the library and use their WIFI. "If a person has a library card, they can get any book that is in the Harris County Libraries of which there are 26 Branches," she said. "If the book, audio or visual is not available through Harris County, we can usually get it thru the Inter-library catalog. All these resources are provided free, including obtaining a library card. The only time that a cost... (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
Education lottery has been success in South Carolina Jan 12, 2008
County libraries received $13. 7 million. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Jasper County Libraries offer a wealth of information and activity Jan 10, 2008
Kankakee Valley Post-News. Librarian Kimberly Sutton of the DeMotte branch checks the database research site of the library. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Year In Review: Weather big story in 2nd quarter Dec 29, 2007
Celebrating anniversary milestones this quarter were Wharton County Junior College, 60th; Fort Bend County Libraries, 60th; Lamar Junior High, 50th; Fort Bend Museum Association, 40th; and Shady Oaks Christian School along with Funshine Academy, celebrating 20 years of education each. An unsolved mystery developed late in the second quarter of 2007 with the disappearance of Bobby Jones, a popular polka music disc jockey. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Holiday schedule Dec 27, 2007
Volusia County libraries are closed Jan. 1. Volusia County government administration offices in DeLand and Deltona will be closed Jan. 1. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
What's open, closed over the holiday Dec 24, 2007
Seattle and King County libraries will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Sno-Isle libraries close at 3 p.m. Monday and are closed Tuesday. (Seattle Times)
State offers prescriptions discounts Dec 21, 2007
A. Palm Beach County also offers discount prescription cards at all county buildings and county libraries ... The county distributes the prescription discount cards at no cost in all county buildings, including county libraries. (The Palm Beach Post)
Business in Brief Dec 21, 2007
County libraries will be closed on Dec. 24 but will be open until 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. Neighborhoods scheduled for trash collection on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 should set it out for pickup on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Programs for children canoffer parents holiday break Dec 14, 2007
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Libraries to take care of business Dec 11, 2007
Other Bureau County libraries participating in the Taking Care of Business grant are Mason Memorial Library in Buda, Neponset Public Library and Sheffield Public Library. Jeannie Jarigese, librarian at the Mason Memorial Library, said the grant program will help the Buda library with some much needed and newer materials. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
At town hall meeting, Casper city manager urges local funding revision Dec 1, 2007
-- Natrona County Public Library Director Bill Nelson, speaking on behalf of the Wyoming Library Association, urging the support of an endowment to equitably fund county libraries statewide. Reach Tom Morton at (307) 266-0592, or at Tom. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Lawmakers to hear from agencies, public Nov 27, 2007
Rosie Berger R-Big Horn -- would distribute interest from the endowment on a tier matching dollar system until each of the 23 county libraries has a 1. 1 million account with the state treasurer's office. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Deadline to appeal property tax nears Nov 23, 2007
ca.gov and at county libraries. For more information on the appeals process, call (619) 531-5777. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
What's Closed, Open On Thanksgiving? Nov 22, 2007
City and county libraries, community and recreation centers and city pools will be closed, but public parks and golf courses will stay open. There will be no mail service and banks are closed. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Libraries' efforts to block porn from computers aren't sure-fire, officials admit Nov 19, 2007
Filters block some pornographic material at county libraries, but they aren't foolproof ... The issue of porn in county libraries surfaced when a Lawrenceville woman addressed the Gwinnett County Public Library board last week. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Library joins NVCF to raise money for building fund ... Technology again dominates school board meeting discussion ... Senior Nutrition Lunch Program coming to Gridley in December ... Sandy..."The life of a Meth Addict" Part V ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Friday, November 16, 2007 LIBRARY BUILDING FUND NEEDS DONATIONS—Donations may be made to the Gridley Library Building Fund through North Valley Community Foundation. Gridley Friends of the Library encourages donations to this 501 3 (c) non profit organization to raise much needed money. (Photo by Mike Vargas, Jr.) Library joins NVCF to raise money for building fund Nov 16, 2007
They are one of the 48 listed on their Endowment Fund list, along with Butte County Libraries Endowment Fund Gridley. Valavanis said, We are very pleased with our relationship with the Gridley Friends of the Library. (Gridley Herald, CA)
Family Read Night slated at Hancock County libraries Nov 10, 2007
Keokuk's Gate City Daily Online. Weather Sponsored By. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Breaking: Fallbrook Hospital reopens WednesdayWednesday, October 31, 2007 8:45 PM PDT More ... Nov 1, 2007
People who do not have access to a computer, officials said, can either get a relative to sign up for them, or can use computers provided by county libraries ... Residents are urged to register multiple phone numbers and addresses, and those without computers may use those at county libraries, which are available free of charge. (North County Times)
Lansdowne schools well versed in summer reading club success Nov 1, 2007
Smith said student volunteers countywide worked around 13,000 hours this summer at county libraries. Around the county, 32,749 students participated in the reading club, along with 1,557 adults. (Arbutus Times, MD)
26,000 sign up for disaster alerts Oct 31, 2007
People who do not have access to a computer, officials said, can either get a relative to sign up for them or use computers provided by county libraries. Previous Story. (North County Times)
Breaking:Trio of fires remain outside Riverside County bordersFriday, October 26, 2007 4:18 AM PDT More ... Oct 26, 2007
Most county libraries reopening Friday. The San Diego County library is reporting the following branches will open. (North County Times)
Breaking:Base officials: Pendleton not under mandatory evacuation orderWednesday, October 24, 2007 3:41 AM PDT More ... Oct 24, 2007
Nine County Libraries will be closed: 4S Ranch, Del Mar, Fallbrook, Julian, Potrero, Ramona, Rancho San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe and Valley Center. The remaining 23 branches will be open from 10 a.m. until 5p. (North County Times)
Focus on Seniors: RSVP offers volunteers many ways to help Oct 22, 2007
" -- George Washington CarverThe words of Dr. George Washington Carver serve as marching orders to 1,027 local individual's ages 55 and older who volunteer for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Familiarly known as RSVP, volunteers use their skills and life experience to assist others and increase their own personal satisfaction.Why volunteer for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program? Individuals volunteer for RSVP because it is part of a nationwide effort. The Corporation for National... (Florida Today)
KAREN BOSCH COBB: Eager readers: Join fun of Library Friends Oct 20, 2007
Many of the scholarship recipients are currently employed as librarians in Fresno County libraries ... Teen spaces in Fresno County libraries are quite distinct from other areas in the building. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Libraries say they are worth the investment Oct 17, 2007
They were told Cumberland County libraries are the most popular in the state. People borrowed about 2. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Three Kanawha County libraries are sponsoring used-book sales in October. Oct 11, 2007
Three Kanawha County libraries are sponsoring used-book sales in October. More News. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
