Cumberland County libraries face fiscal challenges Nov 14, 2009
Cumberland County library users borrowed more than 2 ... The Cumberland County Library Systems online catalog was visited more than 7 ... For the sixth consecutive year, the Cumberland County Library System was the busiest county system in the state, with more than 2. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Operation Christmas Child seeks donations Nov 14, 2009
The Calhoun County Library will host story time from 10:30-11:15 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18. The topic is on the farm. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! Nov 14, 2009
Library grant: The Athens-Clarke County Library was recently named a recipient of a grant from The Nippon Foundation of Tokyo, Japan. The Library will receive "100 Books for Understanding Contemporary Japan," a set of 100 books that contain extensive information about Japan and provide a deeper understanding of the country from every angle. (Athens Banner-Herald)
EEOC to hold Title VII seminar Nov 13, 2009
An outreach manager for the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will hold an information and training session on Title VII and EEOC requirements at 4 p.m. today at the Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St.. The session will be led by Terri Dandy, outreach manager for the EEOC's Atlanta district office, and is being hosted by the Worker Center of Northeast Georgia, a program of the Economic Justice Coalition. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fresno Co. will cut library hours Nov 12, 2009
Since when has "Easter" been a dirty word with the county library hierarchy. The library administrators huddle in their offices covertly scratching out "politically correct" public notes in an ineffectual and misguided catering to a few fractious whiners. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
County signs contract for emergency sheltering Nov 12, 2009
Madison County Library Director Veronica Grooms was also absent and sent in her library report. Tax Assessor-Collector Beverly Plumlee reported that 30,000 less in current base taxes had been paid last month than in October 2008, as opposed to 5,000 more in delinquent taxes collected. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
One bid later, auction of old library canceled Nov 12, 2009
A 200,000 offer from the lone bidder for Tuesdays scheduled - and then canceled - auction of the former county library property was rejected later in the day by the county commissioners. They said the bid fell far short of the minimum amount - which they declined to disclose - that would be accepted for the old library building and property. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Many in county facing poverty, homelessness Nov 11, 2009
She, along with representatives from the DHS, Otsego Human Services Network, Otsego Housing & Homeless Coalition, AmeriCorps, Gaylord Community Schools, Otsego County Library and Northern Michigan Substance Abuse Services, are members of the Poverty Awareness Task Force ... The Otsego County Library will have a month-long traveling exhibition on homelessness, but a definitive date has not yet been determined. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Playoff football tickets now on sale Nov 11, 2009
The Calhoun County Library will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. Story time will resume next week. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
County signs online movie contract Nov 11, 2009
County commissioners signed a three-year contract with GCI Communications Tuesday to begin the county movie showcase, which is a National Association of Counties project (Somerset Daily American, PA)
12 charged after library books worth $87K stolen Nov 11, 2009
A former county library worker has attracted support from outraged citizens, librarians and advocacy groups across the country. Brenda Biesterfeld contends she was fired for defying orders by reporting to police that she saw a man viewing child pornography at a library branch in Lindsay. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Around Madison: The holiday spirit Nov 11, 2009
Susanne DeGrasse, branch manager for the Madison County Library, has announced that an Athens Technical College employee who wishes to remain anonymous has pledged to give $500 to the Friends of the Library if matching funds can be raised ... The Madison County Library is hosting a display of some pieces of the Berlin Wall in observance of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Nov. 9, 1989. (Athens Banner-Herald)
From the Editor: Swastikas, flags and talk radio Nov 10, 2009
He ended the segment Thursday by chastising a county library that had no American flag on display. A library patron wrote a letter to the Marana newspaper about it and received a flag from Giffords office. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Consider community college Nov 10, 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)
Mallahan concedes Seattle mayor race; McGinn wins Nov 10, 2009
Around the Valley, voters also will consider choices for Congress and state Assembly, 12 state propositions, city councils, school boards and special districts, a Fresno County library tax and in Fresno, a new mayor for the first time in eight years. Valley campaign volunteers call, wave, woo. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Old library auction Tuesday Nov 10, 2009
The former Park County Library at Sheridan and 11th will be auctioned at noon Tuesday. Sealed bids will be accepted until 6 p.m. Monday by Harold Musser, who will open them and determine the top five bidders. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
San Joaquin County budget cuts: Some suspects may not be prosecuted (2) Nov 9, 2009
The hearings will also cover the budgets for the County Administrator's Office, Human Resources, Registrar of Voters, Animal Control, Community Development, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, county library and other services. Hearings will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the county courthouse, 222 E. Weber Ave., seventh floor, Stockton. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Newcomer enjoys painting town's scenes Nov 9, 2009
With little knowledge of the area, Stewart turned to the Calhoun County Museum and Calhoun County Library s Port Lavaca branch for help in researching the local landmarks, looking for photos of how each spot appeared in days gone by. The wonderful ladies at the museum helped me out, the wonderful ladies at the library helped me out, Stewart said. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Local news briefs Nov 9, 2009
The party will be held in the parking lot of the Senior B.E.E.S. Center at 121 N. 12th St., across from the Greene County Library. There will be inflatable bounce houses, food, games, prizes and more. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Orange Cove library opens Nov 7, 2009
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. Measure L would replace Measure B, and raise the tax by another one-eighth of a cent. The new quarter-cent tax would remain in effect until 2025, raising an estimated $345 million over its lifetime. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Young readers get ready to Show Your Card Nov 7, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009 12:43 PM EST GAYLORD It s November and time again for the ninth annual Show Your Card program at the Otsego County Library ... Then from Nov. 11-18 only, preschool through sixth-grade children may take their sponsor list and their Otsego County Library card to the businesses around town to collect free goodies. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Fasten your meatbelt Nov 6, 2009
This week, the two have visited Marta s House, the Klamath County Library, Albertsons and the YMCA. They gave tours of the Wienermobile s interior, passed out Wiener Whistles and posed in hundreds of photos ... by Dr. Seuss to an audience Thursday at the Klamath County Library. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Questions raised in win Nov 6, 2009
"A majority of county voters probably oppose dismantling the county library system and selling Tullio Arena, but a significant share of voters, especially in more rural parts of the county, probably wonder why there must be taxpayer-financed government spending on such services." The crowded ticket also aided Beeman, Speel said. The Democratic vote was split between the nominee, Gerald Price, and Independent Steven Porter, "who has twice run locally for Congress as a Democrat," he said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Sailing advocate says get on board Nov 6, 2009
Saveland and current members of the club are hosting Saving Sailing, a kind of introduction to sailing for Athens residents, at the Athens-Clarke County Library on Baxter Street. The program, which consists of movies and a talk about the basics of sailing and where to sail around Athens, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Landers predicts Visalia council's direction Nov 6, 2009
CODE TALKER: Navajo code talker Joe Morris Sr. will be at the Tulare County Library in Visalia at 7 p.m. today for a free program about the legendary code talkers of World War II. The military recruited Navajo to operate radios and outwit the enemy, which never cracked their code. He's one of the few left. (Fresno Bee)
Busy county libraries outpacing shrinking funds Nov 6, 2009
KEYSER The Keyser-Mineral County Library and its branches in Burlington and Fort Ashby are probably busier than they have ever been, but expected cuts in state funding and a downturn in the amount of donations are posing problems for the facility ... With the state mandating that the libraries come up with local funds to match their state funding, Sutton said the Mineral County Library will need between $12,000-$19,000 by June 30, 2010, in order to avoid losing its state money. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Impact of Berlin Wall's fall felt today Nov 5, 2009
All month: Pieces of the Berlin Wall on display, Madison County Library, 1325 Georgia Highway 98 West, Danielsville. More info available at. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Libraries need to promote learning atmosphere Nov 5, 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 ... A former county library worker has attracted support from outraged citizens, librarians and advocacy groups across the country. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
• Marie Cron Wallace Nov 5, 2009
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Madison County Library Inc., Box 243, Madison, Va. 22727, or White Oak Volunteer Rescue Squad, 535 White Oak Road, Falmouth, Va. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Around Madison: Anonymous good deed Nov 4, 2009
Susanne DeGrasse, branch manager for the Madison County Library, has announced that an Athens Technical College employee who wishes to remain anonymous has pledged to give $500 to the Friends of the Library if matching funds can be raised. "With the drastic reduction in the statewide material budget, the library receives only 16 cents per resident of Madison County. Even with a population of 28,000, that only amounts to $4,480 a year to purchase books, movies, magazine, newspapers and audiobooks... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Blood drive Monday; closed Thanksgiving Nov 4, 2009
The Madison County Library will host a Red Cross blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, which will feature lots of homemade goodies provided by members of the Friends of the Library. Patrons are asked to remember that the library will be closed Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Oscar Meyer Wienermobile to visitHot-dog shaped car to be in Klamath Falls Wednesday through Friday Nov 4, 2009
It will stop at the Klamath County Library Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. The hotdoggers also will be at the Klamath Falls Children s Museum from 9 a.m. to noon Friday. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
The Ivy Room: Library shows off area for genealogy, history Nov 4, 2009
Alice Rossiter shows off the remodeled Ivy Room recently at the Oconee County Library in Watkinsville ... Books recounting aspects of Southeastern history are ready for patrons; perusal at the Oconee County Library;s Ivy Room in Watkinsville ... A map from 1847 laying out the Athens region is ready for patrons; perusal at the Oconee County Library;s Ivy Room in Watkinsville. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Public Meetings Nov 3, 2009
Receive report on Stockton-San Joaquin County library system. The system doesn't include the Lodi Public Library, which is operated by the city. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Group forming to review A-C charter Nov 3, 2009
Applications are available online at and at the Clerk of Superior and State Court's office in the Clarke County Courthouse, the Athens-Clarke County Library and the public information office at Athens City Hall. They are due by Nov. 23. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Book club to look at 'Sights Unseen' Nov 1, 2009
Three branches of the library have a copy of Ms. Gibbon's book: the Columbia County Library at 7022 Evans Towne Center Blvd. in Evans, the Maxwell branch at 1927 Lumpkin Road, and the headquarters library at 902 Greene St.. The club, which celebrates Southern female storytellers, will conclude with a reading of Augusta author Louise Shivers' A Whistling Woman in December. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Baldwin Place Nov 1, 2009
Nearby attractions: Evans government complex, Patriots Park, Columbia County Amphitheater and Columbia County Library. Neighborhood amenities: Sidewalks, streetlights, neighborhood association and two ponds stocked with fish for residents' use. (The Augusta Chronicle)
FRANCINE M. FARBER: Important to vote on Tuesday Nov 1, 2009
Around the Valley, voters also will consider choices for Congress and state Assembly, 12 state propositions, city councils, school boards and special districts, a Fresno County library tax and in Fresno, a new mayor for the first time in eight years. Election issues spark political passion in Bee readers. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Several local events set for Halloween Oct 31, 2009
The Calhoun County Library will host story time from 10:30-11:15 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4. Bring the kids for stories, crafts, songs and fun. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
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)
•'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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Spooky food drive nears end Oct 30, 2009
- Richmond County Library branches. - Columbia County Library branches ... - Lincoln County Library. (The Augusta Chronicle)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
