July-September 2010 Newsletter

Children's Library

Yeah! We are back up and running.
Our Children's Library is operational and we are proud of the new look. Not everything is finished and there is still some things to wrap up but the worst is behind us.
Come and take a look and don't forget to visit our Scholastic Book Sale due to end this Monday. The funds from the sale will be used to purchase new books for our kids.

YA ALL COME

The Girard Public Library is holding our annual Scholastic Book Sale beginning June 4th through June 14th. Make plans to attend and help our Children's Library by purchasing good books for kids.

The Children's Library is currently closed do to flooding, but we are hoping to be back in sometime next week. Thanks to everyone for your patience as we are working through the mess.

Summer Reading For All Ages

Make a Wave, a Splash and Water Your Mind by reading this summer. Beginning June 7th and ending July 30th the library will be holding our summer reading programs.

This year the adults are being challenged to participate too. And the kids say "let the contest begin" especially with the teachers. Our reading program for the adults is titled "Water Your Mind Read". We have reading records, contests, programs and prizes - YES! PRIZES! Stop in and register, we will begin soon. There is no required reading material, so you you may read whatever you enjoy, either in book or audio book format. The winning teacher will be announced when school begins in August.

"Make Waves at Your Library" is our young adult theme and there will lots of activities and prizes.

The younger group will have Storytime activities following their theme of "Make a Splash at Your Library" they will meet each week for an hour and have stories, games, crafts, draw for prizes and much more.

We will have a Special Program for everyone by Jim Two Crows on June 21 at 4 pm.

You are invited to attend our Scholastic Book Sale and help the library earn new books for our Childrens Department, it will be held June 3 through June 17 during the regular library hours.

See Ya This Summer!!

Don't Miss Gardening With Jake

At the library tonight at 6pm!!

Gardening with Jake

The Girard Pubic Library will be hosting a program for the public May 11th at 6 p.m.

Jacob Weber, the Crawford County Extension Horticulture Agent will be speaking about gardening of all types and will provide a time of questions and answers. Everyone is invited and there will be a prize drawing for those who attend.

This program is being held in conjunction with the Adult Summer Reading theme of "Water You Mind Read" which will run from June 7 to July 30. There will be prizes given throughout the summer for those participating. More information to follow, but plan to sign up in May.

Noxious Weeds Program

The public is invited to the library tonight for a program presented by Ed Fields, Weed Director of the Crawford County Noxious Weed Department. There will be a film presentation followed by a question and answer time. A prize drawing will be held for those in attendance.

Kids Connection
Winter Story Time every Tuesday “Wee Read” (ages 3 - K) 10:00 a.m. “Kool Kids” (K - 4th grade) 3:30 p.m.
Movie Night (ages 5 -12) 3:30-5:00pm
Monday Jan. 25 Monday Feb. 22 Monday March 22 Monday April 26
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is the 2nd & 3rd Saturday of each month; 10:30-11am for children ages 1-3. A parent must accompany child in Toddler Time.


Young Adult
Teens 13-18
Be an active part of your library by volunteering. Talk to Sarah P. if your are interested.

Team Read Ages 10-12
Meetings are every Thursday night from 3:30-4:30pm
We now have a new Team Read Leader, Sarah Pitts. Look forward to the upcoming events Sarah is planning!

As we come into the year 2010, times are tough and everyone is feeling the impact of the current economy. Government and businesses are forced to tighten their belts, nonprofits and social service agencies are facing funding cuts, and members of our community are worried about their jobs and paying the mortgage. There is a lot of gloom and doom out there, but your library can help. Libraries have become recognized as one of the most useful community resources. The library offers computers with free high-speed Internet. They are used for e-mail, filing of taxes and unemployment forms, to map trips, take exams, fill out college admission forms, type resumes and to search for jobs. The youth visit chat rooms, do homework, play games and use the email.
Books, DVD’s, CD’s, book on tape and CD’s along with Play-a-Ways and magazines are available for checkout. The Morning Sun and Joplin Globe are available each day for our patrons to read. According to a recent study, a family of four saves as much as $2,500 a year by borrowing 10 items per month instead of buying.
Check our website and newsletter for the dates of all of our children and youth meetings. Our card catalog is available at our website, look for items or renew your books online. Remember if we don’t have what you need, we will interlibrary loan it for you. It only takes a couple of days and there is no cost for this service.
Make plans this year to use the library even more... and tell or better yet bring a friend.

Reminder of some of the services we offer...
*In Home Delivery and Pick up Homebound? Sight Impaired? We will select the materials you request, check them out to you and deliver them to your home. When you are finished just call the library for a pickup. We will also help you with applications for the Audio Reader or talking Books Programs.
*Button Making... Bring your favorite picture to the library and have it made into a button pin or magnet. Holiday buttons, team buttons, club buttons, special occasion buttons...Any type. Button Pins are $1.50 each and Button Magnets are $2.50 each. We do offer special rate for orders of 10 buttons or more!
*Laminating is available for .25¢ per foot or for a heavier laminate .35¢ per page (8.5”x11”)
*Fax Machine...$1 per page to send a fax and .25¢ per page to receive a fax.