Letter (June 26): Library should get parents’ permission to let kids view porn Jun 26, 2009
Benton County Library to find a book for my son. I was having trouble finding it and asked one of the attendants to help me. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Ellis Foundation elects new officers Jun 25, 2009
Swanker is president of the Schenectady County Library board. D Amato is active with the PTA. Giantasio is also a trustee and committee chair for the. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Downing: Summer brings time to appreciate art Jun 25, 2009
The Benton County Library is doing its best to serve the rural areas of the county. It s continuing its extended summer routes by including stops in downtown Summit several times a month. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Commission on Aging honors Seniors of the Year Jun 25, 2009
Over the years, the elves have collectively contributed more than 2,000 hours of volunteerism making toys and helping raise funds for the community. They are Rahn Becker, Kim Boldt, Mike Brown, Bill Cleveland, Norm Haseltine, Mike Heffernan, Gerald McCall, Des Ooghe, Fred Soderer, Dick Watson, Shirley Sodergren, Kathy Chambers, Carolyn Peterson, Joy Renquat and Barbara Cleveland. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
2008-2009 Calaveras County Grand Jury Final Report Jun 25, 2009
A community service district and three fire protection districts County Library System. County Use of Certificates of Participation (COPs). (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Libraries taken aback by RAD reslicing Jun 25, 2009
The new formula, approved by members of the Allegheny County Library Association, would redistribute RAD contributions of $5. 175 million, the same amount as this year. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Around Oconee: Donate those books Jun 24, 2009
The Oconee County Library Friends are collecting gently used books for their second annual book sale, scheduled for Sept. 17 through 20 ... The Oconee County Library will be closed Friday and Saturday for the observance of Independence Day, but will reopen for normal operating hours on Sunday ... The Moore's Ford Memorial Committee, a local civil rights group, will host a free diversity-training workshop at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Oconee County Library. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Library officials talk loudly of money trouble Jun 23, 2009
A change is being considered on the formula that determines distribution of RAD funds to 44 member libraries in the Allegheny County Library Association. Under the formula enacted in 1994, libraries that received higher levels of municipal support received higher levels of regional asset funding. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Keeping Busy Body & MindSummertime fun for children in the Basin Jun 22, 2009
Klamath County Library reading, entertainment programs. The Klamath County Library is passing out reading logs as part of the summer reading program ... Sometimes we have performers and sometimes we have arts and crafts, said Candy Horton, an assistant librarian at the Klamath County library. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Bestselling author hasn't forgotten years in Orangeburg Jun 22, 2009
Last week, I got her latest book, "Shakespeare's Landlord," from the Orangeburg County Library. She writes mysteries, and her talent -- plotting, developing characters, etc. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Telling 'Twister's' Tale Jun 20, 2009
Saturday, May 30 - St. Louis County Library, Lindbergh and Clayton roads, 1 to 2:30 p.m. for storytime; 1:30 to 2:30 for a book signing. To buy a copy of "Twist of Fate," people can contact Stuckenschneider at 636-239-7272 or cstucky@me. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! Jun 20, 2009
SUMMER BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Athens-Clarke County Library will host its annual Summer Book Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27 at the Athens-Clarke County Library ... All proceeds from the book sale will benefit the Athens-Clarke County Library. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Visitors try out Oconee library's refurbished children's area Jun 19, 2009
Chloe Roling, 5, left, and sister Naovie Roling, 4, play on two of the four new Internet computers installed in the newly refurbished Children's Area at the Oconee County Library during an open house Thursday in Watkinsville. The Children's Area has a new layout for better traffic flow, new carpet and new wall colors, all while retaining its long-standing "puzzle piece" theme. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Summer reading program underway at county library Jun 18, 2009
Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 4:23 PM CDT Youth recreation. First United Methodist Church will host Youth recreation Week from 1 to 5 p.m. now through Friday, June 19 at Travis Middle School gym. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Program to recycle pesticide containers in place Jun 18, 2009
Recycle Hi-Line meets again Tuesday, July 21, at 7 p.m. in the Havre-Hill County Library. . (Havre Daily News, MT)
Help needed to light the way for "Freedom" Jun 18, 2009
Cooperative Extension Office, Halifax County Library, Historic Halifax ... Cooperative Extension Office, Halifax County Library, Historic Halifax. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Vampire author says shes the anti-Anne Rice Jun 18, 2009
The county library, a converted Assembly of God church that has a steeple in the parking lot for sale, stocks a whole shelf of Harris' novels, including her early mysteries. "Everything Charlaine writes goes over like a helium balloon in Magnolia," said assistant library director Dana Thornton. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Master Gardener Lecture Series Jun 18, 2009
Location: Orangeburg County Library. Time: 5:30 6:30. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
'BE CREATIVE @ YOUR LIBRARY!' Summer reading program kicks off Friday at OCL Jun 18, 2009
"Be Creative @ Your Library!" is the theme for Orangeburg County Library's 2009 Summer Vacation Reading Program starting countywide Monday, June 22 ... His performances will be at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the Orangeburg County Library Meeting Room for children 4 to 12 years old, accompanied by parents ... Official registration for "Be Creative @ Your Library" begins Monday, June 22, at the Orangeburg County Library, the Bookmobile, or any branch library -- Holly Hill Branch, Mentor Branch in... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Around Oconee: Love story author Jun 17, 2009
Georgia author Brian Jay Corrigan will speak at the Oconee County Library at 7 p.m. June 25 in a reading sponsored by the Friends of the Library ... The Oconee County Library is holding an open house from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday ... The Moore's Ford Memorial Committee, a local civil rights group, will host a free diversity-training workshop at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Oconee County Library. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Around Madison: Lizards lurk in library Jun 17, 2009
The Georgia Reptile Conservancy will bring its hands-on program to the Madison County Library at 2 p.m. June 27. The program, which features live animals is limited to 50 children. (Athens Banner-Herald)
POWAY: City cuts parade, makes other reductions in adopted budget Jun 17, 2009
Reached before the meeting Tuesday, County Library Director Jose Aponte said the county already has assumed 150,000 in staffing and material costs at the Poway Library this year, and it would pick up the electricity tab only if it reduced staffing hours in return. Friends of the Library representatives are scheduled to meet with county officials Thursday to negotiate the offer. (North County Times)
Seniors celebrated by Commission on Aging Jun 16, 2009
Currently, Tuttle is, among other activities, a volunteer at the Mokelumne Hill Library; board member of the Mokelumne Hill Community Trust; a member of the Mokelumne Hill History Society; member of the Calaveras County Library Commission and the founder of the Dirty Book Club, which removes stickers from and cleans the outside of library books. Tim Folendorf was named Senior Male of the Year. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Welty expert speaks to Friends of the Library Jun 16, 2009
FOL President Roberta Charbonneau reported that the organization was able to purchase 357 new volumes for the Calhoun-Gordon County Library s collection. Classifieds. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Make headlines at June 18 event Jun 16, 2009
Dinner for 2 with author Christopher Buckley and Cuyahoga County Library Executive Director Sari Feldman at Playhouse Club, Tues. Nov. 3, 2009. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Today's Best Bets Jun 16, 2009
2:30 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library. Barbara Dinnan will offer an afternoon storytime with tales and songs about fantastical creatures, including leprechauns, unicorns and elves. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Community room at county library receives facelift Jun 16, 2009
Published: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 3:40 PM CDT The Aransas County Library is home to a newly-renovated community room ... Friends of Aransas County Library, the organization which envisioned and funded the project, are reception hosts. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Catoosa County Library summer programs Jun 6, 2009
The Catoosa County Library held its first teen summer reading program recently. The theme this year is express yourself. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Church roundup Jun 5, 2009
"Successful Singlehood" from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road in Watkinsville. Features video by Dr. Tony Evans and followed by group discussion. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Catoosa County Library will close on Sundays Jun 4, 2009
News Publishing online. 06/03/09 Mark Andrews. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Feds rest terror case against ex-Tech student Jun 4, 2009
But Ahmed drove to the Dawson County library, got on a computer and typed a message to Sadequee using Daveymore1126 as his Yahoo France e-mail address. The dogs came to me, Ahmed wrote his friend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Mercer library to offer Jun 4, 2009
The Mercer County Library System is pleased to announce that the Library System has been awarded a grant to participate in a pilot program that offers online computer classes and tutorials on library services. The grant, awarded by the Central Jersey Regional Library Cooperative (CJRLC), will provide an online virtual classroom through iLinc software that allows patrons to attend classes at home or work through the internet. (NJ.com -- Times)
A little ‘Summer’ reading in winter Jun 3, 2009
A review of Mediterranean Summer: A Season on France s Cote D Azur and Italy s Costa Bella by David Shalleck will be presented by Jacque Schreck at noon, Wednesday, at the Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.. The Random Reviews series is sponsored by Friends of the Library. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Around Oconee: The grip of Superman Jun 3, 2009
Kids of all ages are invited to the Oconee County Library at 10:30 a.m. today to see magician Keith Karnok and his talking bird Vern doing magic tricks ... The Oconee County Library will host the free movie "MXP: Most Extreme Primate" at 2 p.m. Monday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Magic Man has several shows coming up Jun 3, 2009
Karnok will perform at 10:30 a.m. today at the Oconee County Library, 2 p.m. today at the Madison County Library, 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Oglethorpe County Library, 1 p.m. Thursday at the Lay Park Community Resource Center in Athens, 10:30 a.m. June 9 at the Statham Library, 2:30 p.m. June 9 at the Athens-Clarke County Library, 5 p.m. June 9 at the Winterville Library, 10:30 a.m. June 10 at the Bogart Library, 1 p.m. June 10 at the East Athens Community Resource Center and 5 p.m. June 16 at... (Athens Banner-Herald)
This truck heads down a flooded street near IBC Bank and the Calhoun County Library on Wednesday. Rain caused flash flooding throughout parts of Port Lavaca. (Wave photo by John Verser) Jun 2, 2009
This truck heads down a flooded street near IBC Bank and the Calhoun County Library on Wednesday. Rain caused flash flooding throughout parts of Port Lavaca. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Get em to read Jun 2, 2009
After receiving their books, volunteer from Klamath Basin high schools, the Rotary Club, the Klamath County Library and the Oregon National Guard read the stories aloud ... Rotary purchased the books with funds from grants and donations, PacifiCorp and the Klamath County Library. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Summer Story Time Series Jun 2, 2009
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Bulletin board May 30, 2009
Teen Art Contest: The Athens-Clarke County Library will have a Teen Art Contest until July 24. Enter original art into the contest. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Briefs: Board to consider Rosemont mine role May 30, 2009
7-acre rezoning in Green Valley Country Club Estates; and appointing former Sahuarita Town Council member Marty Moreno to the county Library Board. The meeting is at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the county board meeting room on the first floor of the county administration building 130 W. Congress Street, Tucson. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Lincoln exhibit lectures begin with desegregation discussion May 30, 2009
com The Athens-Clarke County Library this weekend will kick off a lecture series connected to a traveling Abraham Lincoln exhibit with a talk about the desegregation of the University of Georgia ... The Athens-Clarke County Library this weekend will kick off a lecture series connected to a traveling Abraham Lincoln exhibit with a talk about the desegregation of the University of Georgia. (Athens Banner-Herald)
A chance to walk despite failed test May 30, 2009
In 2007 - the year the Clarke and Oglethorpe county systems implemented the no-pass, no-walk policy - Bosby rented an auditorium at the Athens-Clarke County Library and invited eight students who had nearly earned their diploma to wear their caps and gowns and pose for pictures amongst family and friends. While the cost to host the ceremony is minimal - $50 to rent the auditorium - it helps students transition into the next stage of life without feeling like failures, Bosby said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Monroeville attracts literary buffs May 30, 2009
Meander along South Alabama Avenue and its charming old homes; stop in the Monroe County Library, which, in the early 1960s, was the hotel where actor Gregory Peck stayed when he came to town. Capote s mother and Lee s father are buried in the Methodist and Baptist cemeteries along the stroll. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE -- May 28 May 29, 2009
When reading the letter, Address the people who can act on Issue, I felt that the writer was unfair or didn't reference the previous letter concerning the York County Library issue. Pete Green had already addressed the County Council, and thi 00000150 s appeared to be a follow-up response from another concerned citizen due to the limited coverage this controversial topic has received. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
County to upgrade railroad crossings May 28, 2009
Don Grooms and Veronica Grooms were unable to be at this past Monday s meeting, so Henson filled in to give the monthly safety meeting and county library report. The safety topic of the month was to help improve motor grader operator skills using modern controls and functions. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Officials praise Ruffin's budget May 28, 2009
"I think that it's a solid budget that is put together with ... great difficulty at very serious and difficult times," said Skip Auld, the county library director. . (Herald Sun)
Akers serves 21 years May 28, 2009
She retired in 2007 from the Campbell County library. The couple has two daughters, both of whom graduated from Rustburg High School and Meredith College. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Casper briefs May 27, 2009
Summer reading programs at the Natrona County Library for children, teens and adults begin on June 3, according to a media release. Those interested should pick up a reading log and summer schedule at any library branch, including the bookmobile. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Mudcats, Murphy to perform at library May 27, 2009
com The Madison County Library will close out its series of musical concerts for May with performances Friday from musicians whose stringed instruments will reign over the evening ... The Madison County Library will close out its series of musical concerts for May with performances Friday from musicians whose stringed instruments will reign over the evening. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Graduation caps and gowns needed May 26, 2009
Calhoun County Library will host Story Time from 11 to 11:45 a.m., Friday, May 29. The topic will be the letters Summer Come and enjoy stories, songs, crafts and fun. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Reporter's Notebook: CCLS launches new Web site (35) May 25, 2009
The Cumberland County Library System has launched a new virtual location on the Web at. For the first time, library users can request event reminders, receive updates as new titles are added and get customized NextReads recommendations. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Pink slips turn parents into librarians May 25, 2009
For those parents, helping their children locate research materials in a county library may prove frustrating and, ultimately, fruitless. Olson said that although she feels at home in a county library, knowing her daughters will have less time in their school library saddens her. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Amazing Size And Abundance Of Past Ocean Life May 25, 2009
(Credit: HMAP / CoML / Monroe County Library). Related Stories. (Science Daily)
Offices closed Monday May 24, 2009
The Maury County library, archives and all convenience centers also will be closed for the holiday as will the offices of The Daily Herald. There will be no Memorial Day edition of the newspaper. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Trout Fishing music duo pens children's book May 23, 2009
Coming gigs include, appropriately, the Craighead County Library in Jonesboro, Ark. on June 5-6. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Southwest Montana Snapshots May 23, 2009
History program in Virginia City On May 26, at 7 p.m., the Elling House Arts and Humanities Center and the Madison County Library Trustees will co-host a program and book signing by Gary Forney, author of the recently released book Discovery Men. Forney's book chronicles the original discovery of gold in the Alder Gulch in 1863, the remarkable events resulting from the discovery, and the poignant circumstances that would haunt the lives of the discovery men. (Montana Standard, MT)
Nurseries are fun places to visit May 22, 2009
at Columbia County Library; program is gardening for kids; call extension agent Charles Phillips at (706) 868-3413. From the Friday, May 22, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Catch the reading bug May 22, 2009
At the Callaway County Library in Fulton, regular programs will be held from 2-2:45 p.m. every Wednesday, with additional events held throughout the months of June, July and August. Here are some highlights from the summer schedule. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Library hosting carnival, yard sale May 22, 2009
Jaden Cooper of Columbia is the first to get a look at the new books for young readers that arrived this week at the Maury County Library ... It s always a treat to visit the Maury County Library on carnival day. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Calhoun County Youth Football registration underway May 21, 2009
Calhoun County Library will host Story Time from 11 to 11:45 a.m., Friday, May 22. The topic will be the letters X, Y and Z. Come and enjoy stories, songs, crafts and fun. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Learn to clean your home quickly May 21, 2009
The Stanislaus County Library promises to help you get through one of your least favorite chores more quickly. A presentation on cleaning your home quickly, including how to make environmentally friendly cleaning agents, is set Saturday at the Modesto Library. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Jackson junior wins art contest May 20, 2009
Entries will be displayed at the Athens-Clarke County Library, the Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library and the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
More library for more people May 20, 2009
Logan City/Cache County Library Study Committee. to a Friend. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Seniors can have fun May 20, 2009
The June programs will be on Wednesday June 3 and 24 at 10:30 a.m. This program requires a Burlington County library card for registration. Register in person or by calling the library at (609) 298-0622. (NJ.com -- Times)
A Community Resource May 20, 2009
" Scenic Regional Library, which serves Franklin, Gasconade and Warren counties with branches in Union, St. Clair, New Haven, Hermann, Owensville and Warrenton, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and will mark the milestone with a special celebration Saturday, June 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Union location. Local authors will be on hand to sign books. There will be tours of the bookmobile, giveaways, historical exhibits, stories, face painting, kettle korn and music by the Local Gents... (Missourian Publishing, MO)