Jacqueline “Jackie” Moore Oct 18, 2008
Remembrances may be made to Josephine County Libraries at www. Joseph. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Vote 'yes' on Measure L for libraries Oct 16, 2008
But it is, in part, because we face such difficult times that Measure L, a new sales tax for Fresno County libraries, is a good idea. 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)
Greene County libraries also feeling financial pinch Oct 13, 2008
Linda Deubert from the Greene County Libraries Association went before the Greene County Legislature recently to update officials on how local libraries are doing, where she explained that business is brisk and they do it all on a shoestring budget. We think we do a great job with what money we have, Deubert told the legislature, which provided just over 3 percent of the libraries total disbursement for last year. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
COLUMBUS DAY Oct 12, 2008
Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington county libraries will be on regular schedules. The Fort Vancouver Regional Library District branches and bookmobiles will be open, along with the Camas Public Library. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Weekend calendar Oct 10, 2008
This free event is part of the Middlesex County Libraries "Greening Our Valley" initiative. For information, call (860) 632-3460. (Middletown Press, CT)
Total bear sales top $215,000 Oct 7, 2008
On Monday she predicted that after a few remaining expenses, including payments to artists, the fundraiser will net about 180,000 to be split between the teen and children's areas of the three Park County libraries. When the dust settles and all the bills are paid, that's the number we're seeing, Stuart added. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Today is the last day to register to vote on Nov. 4 Oct 6, 2008
Registration forms will be available and can be dropped off at all Volusia County libraries. Applications also can be picked up at city halls, post offices, chambers of commerce, driver license bureaus, agencies that provide public assistance, offices that serve persons with disabilities and centers for independent living, locations where hunting, fishing or trapping licenses or permits are sold and many Volusia County Government offices, including the Supervisor of Elections office. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Credit crisis hobbles Wake, Durham counties Sep 25, 2008
If problems in the national credit market persist for months and the county is unable to borrow money, the planned construction of schools, county libraries and the expansion of Wake Technical Community College could be delayed. Continuing credit problems also may raise borrowing costs. (News & Observer)
Thief Steals 150 Books From Fairfax Library Sep 22, 2008
Fairfax County libraries spokeswoman Mary Mulrenan says the system has never had this many books stolen at one time before. . (W-USA News, DC)
Library awarded $8K for upgrades Sep 18, 2008
A total of 14 county libraries were selected to receive technology grant funds, ranging from $5,986 for the LaGrange Library to $10,296 for the Hyde Park Library. The Town of Clinton Library will receive $8,342 in technology funds. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Libraries gear up for Library Card Sign-Up month Sep 5, 2008
The Register Star Online. Serving Columbia and Dutchess counties since 1785. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Libraries win quiet battle Sep 2, 2008
"We're busier than ever," said David McMurrin, north area director for Brevard County libraries, where attendance is up more than 3 ... Brevard County libraries increased the number of computers 70 percent during the span, from 165 to 281 ... County libraries were closed Saturday through Monday so a new library automation system could be installed. (Florida Today)
Labor Day closings across Brevard Sep 1, 2008
Brevard County libraries will close Labor Day weekend through Monday while a new computer system for patrons and librarians is installed. The system will be funded through the federal E-Rate program for discounted telecommunications services and Florida State Aid to Libraries. (Florida Today)
Labor Day closings, trash collection Aug 31, 2008
Public libraries in Duval, Clay and Nassau counties are closed Monday and Baker, St. Johns and Putnam County libraries are closed through Monday. The Jacksonville Zoo, the Museum of Science ry and the Maritime Museum will be open Monday. (Florida Times-Union)
Jefferson County libraries to trade fines for overdue books for canned goods next month Aug 26, 2008
Jefferson County libraries in September will wipe out $1 in overdue fines for each canned or boxed food item patrons donate in a first-ever systemwide food drive. The Food for Fines campaign, set to begin Sept. 1, could potentially wipe out mountains of overdue book debt, replenish depleted food pantries and bring lost books, movies and music back to the shelves, said Pat Ryan, director of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative, a system of 39 libraries. (AL.com)
Library plans to sell more than books at this garage sale Aug 22, 2008
Call it a rainy day account to help Campbell County libraries through the boom-and-bust economy. Heres how it works: Libraries statewide have five years to raise money, each shooting for 295,000. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Fay leaves South Florida soggy Aug 19, 2008
Public schools, county libraries, county courts and government offices are closed in Miami-Dade County again Tuesday. Miami-Dade Transit Buses, Metrorail and Metromover are operating as normal, and will continue to operate until winds reach 39 miles per hour. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Painted grizzlies attracting attention Aug 7, 2008
Proceeds will go to the children/youth sections of the three county libraries. For insurance, sale and tax purposes, the 25 large bears have been appraised by three art experts. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
REGION: North County libraries see surge at summer reading programs Aug 3, 2008
She added that she's heard participation is up countywide, and some county libraries have run out of prizes, just as Carlsbad's city library system did. North County Summer Reading Programs. (North County Times)
County Zoning Commission learns about zoning Jul 31, 2008
Zoning Commission member Harold Frakes made a request to have paper copies of the information available at the County Engineer's Office and the county libraries. The next scheduled meeting is planned to gather public input and review chapter drafts. (Kalona News, IA)
Brevard County Services Jul 30, 2008
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)
3 libraries closed after electrical explosion Jul 28, 2008
PHOENIX (AP) - An electrical explosion at a central Phoenix high rise knocked out the network servers at three regional Maricopa County libraries, forcing them to close. A large commercial breaker box shorted Saturday afternoon, causing a small explosion while several people were doing electrical work at the high rise. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Nonprofit has plan to open Josephine County libraries Jul 28, 2008
The revived Josephine County libraries would be a one-of-a-kind institution in the state, operated by private donations but open to the public. But questions remain about whether the unusual method of funding the libraries will be able to get the doors open and keep them open. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
6 vie for seat on Volusia County Council Jul 27, 2008
Many Volusia County libraries are also open extended hours, according to a Department of Elections news release. Please contact your local library for specific hours of operation. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Council approves cataloging service for county libraries Jul 27, 2008
MEDIA - Delaware County Council approved the renewal of the annual subscription to OCLC Cataloging Service for its 26 libraries in the county library system at a cost of $64,111, with the state providing $39,111 of that amount. Library Services Administrator David Belanger told council the service provides cataloging records for new books, videos, audio books and other items used in the catalog of the county library system. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Thank you, all Jul 25, 2008
The ranch exhibit takes the guilds toward a higher level of outreach and education: THSG Spinning Study Group s Ranch plans to go to other Pima County libraries and GVWS will consider further involvement in more outreach and teaching in cooperation with the library and the school district. As an extra bonus, the Joyner-Green Valley Library added many new patrons. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Summer attracts more to libraries Jul 24, 2008
More people are spending time at St. Johns County libraries than last summer, despite that fact that all six county libraries cut their hours starting in May. All locations are now closed on Sundays. (The St. Augustine Record)
Hired Hands Scholarship available Jul 19, 2008
Application forms are available at most Cass County libraries and high schools. For an application form, send a S.A.S.E. to: Hired Hands, P. O. Box 111, Cumberland, IA 50843. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
From bland to bling Jul 13, 2008
Other Bucks County libraries will also be doing the same thing. "It's going to work out as a contest between the libraries," Johnson said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
County Offices Closed For Holiday Jul 5, 2008
City and county libraries will be closed, as will community and recreation centers. All city pools will be open. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Most municipal services shut for Fourth of July Jul 4, 2008
Libraries: All Cleveland, Cuyahoga and regional county libraries will be closed. Public transportation: The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority's buses and trains will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule. (Cleveland.com)
Artist seeks stories about South County residents Jul 2, 2008
Heffner plans on making the hand-printed edition of the collected stories available to all South County libraries. Nominations can be mailed to Finding Folklore, c/o Chelsea Heffner, 23 Stern St., Jamestown, RI 02835, or e-mailed to. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Grizzlies gather in Cody Jun 25, 2008
Growney and Stuart were most excited about what the bear fundraiser means for the youth sections of the three county libraries. The bears will be auctioned during library grand opening activities Oct. 4. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
News in brief Jun 24, 2008
County libraries to close for July 4. All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed July 4-6, in observance of Independence Day. (Fort Bend Southwest Sun, TX)
Summer can be a busy time for Malta Library patrons Jun 23, 2008
We will be participating with other DeKalb County libraries in a tournament at Portillo's on Aug. 18. Stay cool at the library this summer. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Changing face Jun 22, 2008
Available technology at Cumberland County libraries ... The Internet also led the way for more research materials for Cumberland County libraries, according to Sue Erdman, library director of the Joseph T. Simpson Library in Mechanicsburg ... The Internet isnt the only advanced form of technology that county libraries have been utilizing over the years. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Valley Springs Library opens Jun 20, 2008
For a complete calendar of events at county libraries, visit ... All Calaveras County libraries are closed Sundays and Mondays. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Find something different at the Camden County libraries Jun 16, 2008
Lake Sun Leader - Community. Monday, June 16, 2008. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Drug cards in effect next week in St. Johns Jun 10, 2008
The cards will be available Monday at county libraries, tax collector offices, health department and other locations. They may be used by all county residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage. (Florida Times-Union)
Somerset County libraries offer summer reading programs Jun 5, 2008
Somerset County libraries will participate in the statewide summer reading program Catch the Reading Bug @ Your Library. The Mary S. Biesecker Library s traditional program begins Tuesday. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Library tax idea closer to vote Jun 4, 2008
Last year, county libraries checked out more than 3 million items, up from 1. 5 million items in 1998 before Measure B."It's a wonderful problem to have," Bosch Cobb said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Drug cards mean big savings May 30, 2008
In St. Johns County, the cards will be available June 9 at county libraries, tax collector offices, health department and other locations. They may be used by all county residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage. (Florida Times-Union)
Telling tales to wagging tails May 24, 2008
Another comparable program, called Paws to Tales and headed by the Peninsula Humane Society, operates in San Mateo County libraries. But dogs don't need to be formally trained to be of some help to kids. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
What's cool for kids to do? We offer a list of some the best places to take kids of all ages May 23, 2008
Buzz into any one of the Camden County libraries on Tuesdays throughout June and July for the district's bug-related summer programs. Children can learn all about bugs from area insect experts and watch a performance of Captain Scalawag Returns. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Nonprofit proposes paying for Josephine County libraries with donations May 21, 2008
UPDATED: :39 a.m. PDT, May 21, 2008. By Thomas Boyd U.S. Senatorial candidate Jeff Merkley checks results with campaign manager, Jon Isaacs, in a back office at his election night party at Madison's Grill in Southeast Portland, Tues. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Twelve DeKalb County libraries receive grants May 12, 2008
Twelve DeKalb County libraries were among 634 in the state to receive per capita grants this year from the Illinois Secretary of State's office. The libraries were awarded 1. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
County breathes sigh of relief over state budget May 9, 2008
Small county libraries, however, are likely to lose some of their state funding because of new legislation changing the distribution formula. The sales tax holiday on hurricane supplies has been ditched and the holiday on back-to-school items shortened. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Fall City gets new library May 2, 2008
7 million library was built as part of the $172 million library capital bond, approved by voters four years ago to fund major improvement projects at King County libraries during the next decade. Since it's built as one of five new libraries, includingthe new library at Snoqualmie Ridge, in a cost-saving design-build effort, visitors may see echoes of the familiar, said Dri Ralph, facilities design coordinator for King County Library System. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
Shelter's euthanasia rate more bark than bite Apr 19, 2008
Adoption events are held regularly at Petco, South Park Mall, Bobcats Arena, the Charlotte Knights' stadium and county libraries and parks. CMPD shelter strays are even advertised in this paper, which circulates throughout north Mecklenburg. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Libraries to close on Sundays Apr 18, 2008
All St. Johns County libraries will be closed permanently on Sundays, victims of the state budget crunch. Also, libraries will now open later and close earlier, and the Hastings Library will close on Monday, mirroring the hours of the Anastasia Island branch library, which is open Tuesday through Thursday. (The St. Augustine Record)
Title Wave: Have you done your reading? Apr 16, 2008
Contributed Photo The murder mystery novel "Origin" by Diana Abu-Jaber is the topic for this spring's Title Wave program through the Coos County libraries ... Copies of the book still are available at all Coos County libraries. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
REGION: Tax procrastinators face deadline Apr 15, 2008
However, no North County libraries will be open past regular hours due to lack of demand last year as more taxpayers file online, a post office spokesman said. If every hour of the day Tuesday is not enough, laggards need to submit a request for an extension, known as a 4868 form. (North County Times)
Fort Bend youths' philanthropy shines at event Apr 10, 2008
Fort Bend Baptist Academy (FBBA) was the first to be honored for its support of Fort Bend County Libraries. We are truly honored to work with Fort Bend County Libraries, said FBBA student Amber Cutler. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Regional Roundup Apr 8, 2008
Thornton and other San Joaquin County libraries will receive 17 classic books through the National Endowment for the Humanities. The books include several on Abraham Lincoln to prepare for his 200th anniversary of his birth next year. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
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)
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)
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)
