Prepare for Christmas -- the Amish way Oct 31, 2009
Christmas in Deutsch Country will be held at the Otsego County Library, Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Yoder will share homemade Christmas recipes and explain the Amish Christmas box and children s play. Yoder travels across the country sharing Amish culture and recipes at libraries and schools. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Carthage Candidate Disputes County Over Jail Oct 31, 2009
Moore County may need more jail space, but a 668-bed detention center a block away from an elementary school, town park and county library is in the wrong place, Patrick says. In the interview published Oct. 18, Nick Picerno, chairman of the Moore County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff Lane Carter and Carthage Mayor Ronnie Fields said that the 668-bed number has no relation to what the county actually intends to build. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Block grant to pay for youth center Oct 31, 2009
He said the club will still maintain its facility on 8th Street across from the Maury County Library, but will move its younger children to the new center. The city council took a risk in applying for the grant, but Senator Bill Ketron, R-Murfreesboro, said the grant presented a compelling argument. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
•'Senior moment' makes good excuse for plain old forgetfulness Oct 31, 2009
The Marion County library sent me an e-mail and said that was the quickest anyone had ever lost a library card in the library's 150-year history. Whenever baby boomers or senior citizens forget something, they think they are losing their memories because they are getting older. (The Daily Journal)
Spooky food drive nears end Oct 30, 2009
- Richmond County Library branches. - Columbia County Library branches ... - Lincoln County Library. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Libraries may be bailed out with fuel fund glut Oct 30, 2009
Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato, meanwhile, swung behind the notion of dedicating all local revenue from proposed casino table games to libraries -- the city share to the Carnegie Libraries, and the county share to the Allegheny County Library Association. Some combination of those concepts appears to be emerging from delicate talks between city, county, state and library officials aimed at keeping the branches open, and securing a healthy funding stream for the future. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Church roundup Oct 30, 2009
The Finesse Empowerment Group will have "It's time to get out of my own way" at 10 a.m. Nov. 7 at the Athens-Clarke County Library. Participants will receive encouragement, information, support and instructions from keynote speaker Paulette Washington of Monroe. (Athens Banner-Herald)
On the H&N blog: Haunted house memoriesAlso, check up on Halloween activities in the Klamath Basin Oct 29, 2009
-- At the Klamath County Library, there will be a Halloween party at 5:30 p.m. with crafts, games and free photos of kids in costumes posed at a custom-made background ... -- The Klamath County Library s weekly 10:15 a.m. story time will feature books, songs, and rhymes about bats ... -- At 1 p.m., a videoconference program will be presented live from Michigan s Cranbrook Institute of Science will be at the Klamath County Library. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
County budgets for new meals program Oct 29, 2009
Madison County Library Director Veronica Grooms presented her year-end report for the 2009 fiscal year, which tallied 17,856 patrons served, 7,562 times a computer was used, and 27,270 materials circulated. In other action, commissioners. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Losing precious memories Oct 29, 2009
A few years ago, when the Woodward Park Branch of the Fresno County Library system opened, I was very pleased to have dedicated quiet rooms in which to do some work. Sarah Miller's commentary [April 16] brought to light a few issues that I wholeheartedly agree with -- the library of today is too noisy, few libraries maintain quiet environments and people can be selfish about respecting others' needs. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Odd news: Vandal censors dirty words in library books in Tennessee townMost books are mystery novels, but "9/11 Commission Report" also targeted Oct 28, 2009
(AP) A vandal has been blotting out the dirty words in books at the Maury County Library. Officials believe the same person has used a blue pen to censor words in between 50 and 100 books during the past several months. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Rants and raves Oct 28, 2009
THIS IS A HUGE RANT against Columbia County decision-makers who have raped the forest adjacent to the county library. What on earth were they thinking. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Johannesburg boy wins Big Tree contest Oct 28, 2009
Dominic was assisted in researching the tree contest by Vickie Hoecherl, librarian at the Johannesburg branch of the Otsego County Library. Dominic s family has a Johannesburg mailing address, but they actually live in Montmorency, Hoecherl said. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Countywide Crime Watch on commission agenda Oct 28, 2009
The commissioners also have appointments to meet with Dennis McGann about the Mineral County Mapping and Addressing project; Connie Sutton about the Mineral County Library System, and Charlie Hartman in regard to concerns about the area around Pin Oak Lane. Sheriff Craig Fraley is scheduled to meet with the officials in executive session to discuss personnel matters. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Censor crosses out cussing Oct 27, 2009
Someone has been crossing out dirty words in books, and employees at the Maury County Library aren t happy about it. It bothers me because nobody is holding a gun to their head making them read these books, said Elizabeth Potts, director of the county library ... sunnyside wrote on Oct 26, 2009 9:33 PM:" Just carry a fly swatter and pop anyone writing in a book with an ink pen. It is sad there are still undeveloped minds at the Maury County Library but maybe if the person hangs around long... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Babytime is social time at library Oct 26, 2009
The Yuma County Library District offers the class to residents through two different sessions on Thursdays, the first at 9:15 a.m. and the second at 10:30 a.m.. Kristen Nichols is one Yuma County mom who's attended the class since September, right after it started. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Halloween happeningsKlamath County library plans crafts, games and more Oct 26, 2009
Klamath County library plans crafts, games and more. Sunday, October 25, 2009 4:07 PM PDT Several free children s Halloween activities will be available at the Klamath County Library Wednesday and Friday and on Halloween Day, according to a news release. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Blueprint: Volunteer opportunities, calendar Oct 26, 2009
"One Spooky Night" featuring magician and ventriloquist Keith Karnok - 7 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St; magic, sleight of hand, levitation, mentalism and a ventriloquism act; costumes welcome; Goodie bags following show ... Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St.; (706) 613-3650 or www ... Madison County Library, 1315 Highway 98 West, Danielsville; (706) 795-5597 or www. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Library opens doors to discussion Oct 26, 2009
How very fortunate Fresno County citizens are to be exposed to this second year of the Fresno County Library program, "The Big Read." ... In recent years -- and by overwhelming majorities -- voters have twice approved Measure B, a one-eighth of a cent sales tax, to support the Fresno County library system. (Fresno Bee)
Library book sale draws crowd Oct 25, 2009
The Kings County Library held its semiannual book sale this morning, drawing people who came to buy books and DVDs for $1 each ... Several hundred book lovers gathered for the semiannual Kings County Library book sale on Saturday morning. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Editorial: Government is a place to offer talents Oct 25, 2009
The county also is seeking to fill three positions on the Athens-Clarke County Library Board. There is a significant commitment required in terms of the length of time to be served in most of those posts. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Today's Best Bets Oct 25, 2009
3 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library. Klibanoff discusses his book "The Race Beat: The Press, the Civil Rights Struggle and the Awakening of a Nation." Klibanoff, who has worked as the managing editor for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as well as a reporter for the Boston Globe and The Daily Herald, earned a Pulitzer Prize in 2007 for "The Race Beat" with co-author Gene Roberts. (Athens Banner-Herald)
COMMUNITY and AREA EVENTS Oct 25, 2009
The Polk County Library Cooperative offers bookmobile service to outlying regions of the county. There are three twice-monthly stops that serve the Lake Wales area. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Arts Week events scheduled Oct 24, 2009
Area youth will be well represented for the upcoming Arts Week with GACA and the Otsego County Library working together to bring Poet-Trees, an exhibit of student artwork and poetry to a variety of locations. Art students from St. Mary Cathedral School will be furnishing artistically creative poet trees -- which will be on display during the week at the GACA Community Arts Center, 125 E. Main St., Otsego County Library, Saturn Booksellers and Glen s Markets. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Community groups try to Make a Difference Oct. 31 Oct 24, 2009
The nonprofits involved are the Otsego County Animal Shelter, Big Brothers/Sisters, Salvation Army, Commission on Aging, RSVP, Friendship Shelter, First Call for Help, Eastern Star, Lions Club, Habitat for Humanity, Otsego County Library, Volunteer Center, New Life Pregnancy, McReynolds Hall, Hospice, Otsego County Food Pantry and Kiwanis ... The Otsego County Library and M-TEC at Kirtland, Gaylord, have agreed to be additional collection spots for items donated to this year s Make a Difference... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
CHS football, volleyball playoff t-shirts on sale Oct 24, 2009
The Calhoun County Library will host story time from 10:30-11:15 a.m., Wednesday, Oct 28 ... The Calhoun County Library will host a Halloween costume party and movie from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Mark Osborn cares about residents' issues Oct 23, 2009
Now the new county library, which he helped plan, is under construction at that very corner. Mark gave freely of his time when my community, Falls Run, was first established. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Around the Region (10/22/09) Oct 23, 2009
Where: Tuolumne County Library, Community Room, Greenley Road. Info: The Tuolumne County Genealogical Society will present a workshop open to the community. (Modesto Bee, CA)
City approves underpass money Oct 22, 2009
The trail sits atop old rail beds and runs from downtown near the Natrona County Library north east out to Beverly Street underpass, just south of Yellowstone Highway. The tunnel was installed in 2006 and buried because the city didn't have enough money at the time to fund the rest of the project. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Library plan abandoned in Gwinnett Oct 22, 2009
Faced with political disbandment, the Gwinnett County Library Board voted Wednesday evening to shelve its plan to restructure the library system. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Gwinnett library board changes plans Oct 22, 2009
The Gwinnett County Library Board of Trustees scrapped plans for a regional system and approved a measure that will keep neighborhood libraries open. The 3-0 vote was a victory for Dacula residents, who had waged a two-month battle against changes in the system. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Ky. 80 ribbon cutting planned Oct 22, 2009
approved the appointment of Teresa K. Betts to the Calloway County Library Board and Joe Ward to the Murray Calloway Transit Authority Board. declared content of the former Calloway County Health Center building on Olive Street as surplus property to be sold. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Area libraries close for staff training day Oct 22, 2009
The Athens-Clarke County Library and all other libraries and resource centers in the Athens Regional Library System will be closed all day today for a staff training day. The regional system has libraries and resource centers in Clarke, Franklin, Madison, Oconee and Oglethorpe counties. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Around Oconee: Are you really scared? Oct 21, 2009
102109oconee6Athens Banner-Herald The Oconee County Library will host "Scared Silly," a program of spooky stories for the entire family, at 7 p.m. Monday ... The Oconee County Library will host "Scared Silly," a program of spooky stories for the entire family, at 7 p.m. Monday ... The Oconee County Library will host its 11th annual Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Around Madison: ADAMs Benefit Saturday Oct 21, 2009
County library book group to discuss 'Vampire Knight. The Madison County Library's Young Adult Book Discussion group will meet at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28 to read volume 1 of "Vampire Knight.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Farm Bureau barbecue set for Thursday Oct 21, 2009
Friends of the Calhoun County Library will host a book sale during library hours, now through Friday, Oct. 24 ... Calhoun County Library will host story time from 10:30-11:15 a.m., Wednesday, Oct 21. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Wyo looks to global energy markets Oct 21, 2009
About 40 people, including oil and gas workers, local elected officials and students, attended the discussion at the Park County Library. It was one of several such talks held around the state in recent weeks aimed at helping residents understand the international forces that hold sway over the state's resources and economy. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Boy, 17, killed in Tulare Co. fight ID'd Oct 21, 2009
A news brief in some editions Thursday incorrectly reported that three Visalia teenagers were robbed by an armed man outside the Tulare County Library about 2 a.m. Tuesday. The robbery took place about 8 p.m.. (Fresno Bee)
Get involved with community Oct 20, 2009
How very fortunate Fresno County citizens are to be exposed to this second year of the Fresno County Library program, "The Big Read.". I have been entertained and intellectually stimulated by the 100 events, starting off with the appearance by author Amy Tan, Feb. 12, at Fresno City College, held in Fresno County communities. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Wyo has role in world energy competition Oct 18, 2009
The symposium series continues at 4 p.m. Monday in Cody at the Park County Library. Garrison said the U.S. and China continue to negotiate on energy and climate issues on many levels, mindful that although China has surpassed the U.S. in carbon emissions it uses far less energy per-capita than the U.S. and other developed nations. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Local news briefs (9) Oct 18, 2009
There will be a tea from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Greene County Library. There will be coffee receptions from 8:30-10:30 a.m throughout the week for the following honorees. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Library system gets nod for computer grant Oct 18, 2009
Patrons work at computer stations Friday at the Athens-Clarke County Library on Baxter Street ... The grant will pay for about 50 new computers at the Athens-Clarke County Library on Baxter Street and library system branches in Carnesville, Oglethorpe County, the Pinewoods community in Northeastern Clarke County and the offices of the nonprofit Casa de Amistad, said the library system's executive director, Kathryn Ames. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Carthage, County Seek to Set Record Straight on Jail Oct 18, 2009
They don't want it near the town park, Carthage Elementary School, residential neighborhoods or the county library. Fields called these allegations false and inaccurate. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Helping to grant wishes Oct 17, 2009
The Tulare County Library READ TO SUCCEED Adult Literacy Pro 000007B4 gram wishes to thank the many Literacy Champions who helped make our Casino Royale Night a successful fundraiser. Some of our champions include A Beer, Subway Restaurants, Friends of Tulare County Library, WinCo, Valley Oaks Golf Course, Tulare County Symphony, Empower Fitness, Links Clothing, Vintage Press, Weatherby s Furniture, Valhalla Restaurant, Book Garden in Exeter, Monet s in Exeter, Macy s, Food MAXX and Citibank. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Donald G. Respecki honored in book about Vietnam veterans Oct 17, 2009
A small monument to his life is present in the copy of Shrapnel in the Heart, located in the Gaylord branch of the Otsego County Library and on the Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.. Contact Lorene Parshall at 748-4522 or. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Friends of the library book sale is next week Oct 17, 2009
Friends of the Calhoun County Library will host a book sale during library hours, Tuesday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct. 24 ... Calhoun County Library will host story time from 10:30-11:15 a.m., Wednesday, Oct 21. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Honor those who serve Oct 16, 2009
com Phone: (559) 441-6128 You also can find back issues of The Fresno Bee at the Fresno County Library. Gas Prices. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Libraries losing one-fifth of budget Oct 16, 2009
The Pennsylvania Library Association calculates that the statewide subsidy decreased by 15. 1 million from the current 75. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Library director meeting with city council Oct 15, 2009
Connie Sutton, director of the Mineral County Library, said she makes a point of appearing before the council once a year or so to brief city officials on the library, because the city provides funding for library services. I m just going to tell them how busy the library is, Sutton said. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Biography tells story of local music hero Oct 15, 2009
GREAT WEEKEND FUN: Gospel, rock and country music fans should love Rocktoberfest, taking place from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Columbia County Amphitheater behind the Columbia County Library, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd. Scheduled acts include Covenant, Tom Miller Project, Impulse Ride and Christian Harmony & The Sanctuary Praise Team. Visit. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Freebies and discounts: Aquarium | Zoo | Fernbank | History Center | Woodruff Oct 15, 2009
You can also pick up the coupon at Kroger, Longhorn Steakhouse and Fulton County library branches ... You can also pick up the coupon at Kroger, Longhorn Steakhouse and Fulton County library branches. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
County Commission to consider land purchase Oct 14, 2009
Resolution 1019-01, sponsored by county mayor Jimmy Wiseman, resolution to reappoint Dr. Lew Dougherty and Guy Wilkinson to the Benton County Library Board. Resolution 1019-02, sponsored by county mayor Jimmy Wiseman, resolution to appoint Bruce Seaton to the Benton County Board of Public Utilities. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Otsego Youth Advisory Committee announces grant money available Oct 14, 2009
Grant awards for the last round included the Otsego County Library Keeping TABS on line; Otsego Memorial Hospital Metabolic Syndrome Clinic for Children; Otsego Conservation District Conservation Day Camp; Vanderbilt Area Schools Creative Demonstrations of Understanding; Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools SOS Program; and Vanderbilt Area Schools Art Studies Project. YAC has dedicated a total of up to 3,000 for this round of grant awards. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Around Oconee: Signup deadline nears Oct 14, 2009
The Oconee County Library, the Bogart Library and all other branches of the Athens Regional Library System will be closed Oct. 22 for a staff development day ... Children and teens in grades 4 through 9 are invited to attend the writing workshop "Making Fiction From a Real Story You Heard" at 4 p.m. Monday at the Oconee County Library ... The Oconee County Library will host its 11th annual Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Voice of the People: October 10, 2009 Oct 13, 2009
Inside the goody bags were gifts from the community: BBporium, Chick-fil-A, Burger King, PW's Ice Cream, Museum of York County and the York County Library. Thank you, Kiwanis Club and Belleview Elementary, for making this a very special day. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
'I can't get sick': Small businesses prepare for swine flu Oct 13, 2009
Orangeburg County Library Director Paula Paul says the library has also taken a number of precautions to protect against , including posting tips and notices throughout the library for staff and the public. "We use alcohol wipes to clean the computers daily, and we have hand sanitizer for the staff, as well as sending out e-mails to the staff," she said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Local war hero to be honored on Saturday Oct 13, 2009
Diane Morel Bishop shows a photograph of her uncle, John Harlan Willis, and of the USS J.H. Willis, named in his honor, which are on display at the Maury County Library. Willis will become the nation s first Medal of Honor Flag recipient Saturday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Ladies styleshow and luncheon Friday at FUMC Oct 12, 2009
Calhoun County Library will host story time from 10:30-11:15 a.m., Wednesday, Oct 14. This week s topic will be monkeys. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Library closed Columbus Day Oct 10, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009 1:03 PM EDT GAYLORD -- The Otsego County Library will be closed Monday, Columbus Day, for a staff in-service day. The library will reopen Tuesday at 9 a.m.. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Historical society moves into new office Oct 10, 2009
The society met previously in a building on Pruett Street and in the county library before that, after being reorganized in 1987. Due to the fact that we are an non-profit organization, we dont have a means of making money other than through memberships and donations and sale of our literature. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
College grad joins AmeriCorps to work at Yuma library Oct 10, 2009
Today, Wusler, 22, is working with AmeriCorps as a grant writer with the Yuma County Library District. AmeriCorps, an organization that provides service opportunities each year, offers 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups, according to its Web site. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
• Virginia L. Henderson Oct 10, 2009
She served on the Orange County library board and was instrumental in obtaining funding for construction of the Wilderness Branch Library. Interment will be private and for family only at Culpeper National Cemetery. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Perry Names Waco Woman To TSTC System Board Of Directors Oct 10, 2009
She is also a member of the Waco Convention Center and Tourist Bureau Advisory Board, a lay representative of the Waco- McLennan County Library System to the Central Texas Library System, past chairman of the Waco-McLennan County Library Advisory Commission, and a past member of the City of Waco Capital Need Assessment Committee. Forrest received a bachelor's degree from Baylor University and attended Texas State Technical College, the University of Texas at Austin and Texas Woman's University... (KWTX.com, TX)
Great Start parent coalition targets parents, caregivers Oct 10, 2009
By Lorene Parshall, Staff Reporter Friday, October 9, 2009 1:03 PM EDT OTSEGO COUNTY -- The Great Start Parent Coalition, a program to assist parents in preparing their children for school and for life, held its first meeting at the Otsego County Library in Gaylord Oct. 3. A component of the Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle Educational Service District (COPESD), the coalition targets parents or caretakers of children ages birth to 12 years old. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Marjorie Nichols Oct 10, 2009
She ran a branch of the Otsego County Library in Waters for three years and served on township Election Board for several decades ... In lieu of flowers, memorials in her honor can be made to the Otsego County Library and the American Cancer Society, through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
