Ebooks & Downloadables!

Thinking Library!

Carole Stanger

December 24, 2011

New Books Upstairs @ the library!

Well Tempered Clavicle by Piers Anthony

Come a Little Closer by Dorothy Garlock

Dead Last by James W. Hall

Longing by Karen Kingsbury

How I Got This Way by Regis Philbin

Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich

Drop by Michael Connelly

Coming Events @ the Library!

• Library Hours!

Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sundays—closed

• Check out our website http://www.atlantic.lib.ia.us

• The Library Board regular meeting Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, 5:30 p.m. upstairs

• Wednesday/Thursday, Dec. 28/29—Preschool Story Times for 3-5 year olds from 10- 11 a.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 29—New Year’s Party for Gr. 4 & 5 from 6-8 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 30—New Year’s Party for Gr. 6-8 from 6-10 p.m.
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Saturday through Monday, Dec. 24-26 for the Holiday.
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 2 for the New Year holiday.

Did You Know…that the Atlantic Public Library has subscriptions to several different cooking magazines such as Betty Crocker Recipe Magazine, Cooking with Paula Dean, Cook’s Country, Cook’s Illustrated, Healthy Cooking, Simple & Delicious, & Taste of Home? New ideas for our winter dinners!

Behind My Desk… I have decided that I am a “reading” advertisement for an ereader! I take it with me often when I think I might have a few moments to spare and read. It makes a great “ice breaker” to start a conversation. I enjoy eating out and usually I’m alone, so having a book along is more comfortable for me. I have waiters and other diners stop and ask about what I’m reading and if I like the ereader. It gives me an opportunity to show first-hand what the ereader is like and the things I like about it. Then I can give an extra plug for the library by telling them about downloading ebooks for free from the WILBOR site on the library webpage. (I’m sneaky that way!) It’s never too late for an ereader gift! Oh, and they are great for traveling!

The Atlantic Public Library will be hosting the next All Cass County Reads program at the end of March. The book we will be discussing is Rosanne Bachman’s Driving to Clarinda. I know Rosanne has spoken to a few groups here already, so I think she plans to focus on the writing aspect. If you haven’t had the opportunity to read her book, we have several extra copies available for circulation. Please feel free to ask at the upstairs desk for a copy to checkout.

I found Driving to Clarinda a very good read. It’s short in length, but filled with Rosanne’s insights into trying to cope with mental illness in the family. I recommend it.

Lately, I’ve had several people wanting instruction on how to use our WILBOR site to download audiobooks and ebooks.

First of all, you will need your library card number.

1. Go to www.atlantic.lib.ia.us
2. In the middle of the library home page there is an icon saying “Download audiobooks and ebooks”.
3. Click on the icon. That should take you to the WILBOR homepage.
4. On the left side column click on the “Need Help?” icon. This steps you through the process.
5. Follow the instructions for your media player (mp3 player, Kindle, Nook, etc.).
6. You may need to download an application to your mobile device, or a small piece of free software to your computer for some readers/players.
   

Happy Holidays, Everyone! And…Keep Thinking Libraries!

Thinking Library!

Carole Stanger

December 10, 2011

New Books Upstairs @ the library!

V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton

West by West by Jerry West

Caribbean by Cruise Ship by Anne Vipond

Lonestar Angel by Colleen Coble

Wedding Letters by Jason F. Wright

Baking with the Cake Boss by Buddy Valastro

The Puppy that Came for Christmas by Megan Rix

Coming Events @ the Library!

• Library Hours!

Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sundays—closed

• Check out our website http://www.atlantic.lib.ia.us

• The Library Board regular meeting Monday, Dec. 12, 5:30 p.m. upstairs

• Tuesday, Dec. 13—Christmas Party for Gr. K-1 , from 3:45- 5 p.m.
• Wednesday/Thursday, Dec. 14/15—Preschool Story Times for 3-5 year olds from 10-11 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 14—Christmas Party for Gr. 2&3 from 2:45- 4 p.m.
• Wednesday/Thursday, Dec. 28/29—Preschool Story Times for 3-5 year olds from 10- 11 a.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 29—New Year’s Party for Gr. 4 & 5 from 6-8 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 30—New Year’s Party for Gr. 6-8 from 6-10 p.m.
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Saturday through Monday, Dec. 24-26 for the Holiday.
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 2 for the New Year holiday.

Did You Know…that the Atlantic Public Library has a CD music collection? We even have some Christmas CDs!

Behind My Desk… Last week I went to the annual Friends of the Library meeting held at the library. They had a terrific used book sale in November! They made more than $800 in just the book sale and doubled that amount in memberships. Wow! The library, in return, was given $2000 for various projects. One of the members had specifically wished to have some money given to the WILBOR database, so $500 of that money will go to adding new titles for ebooks. The group also totally understood the importance of library security, so $500 will go to the security camera project.

The Cass County Genealogical Society had a couple representatives at the Friends meeting, as well. They have been thinking about needing an update of the 1980 Cass County History Book. The Friends agreed that this was an important project and will collaborate on this if enough people are interested in submitting their family histories, order a book and volunteer to help with the project. If you are interested, please contact the Genealogy Society at the library or email to casscgs@yahoo.com.

Good things come to those who wait…and wait…and…. The Genealogy/Local History Dept. has a phone right in their room!!! Last week the library changed to a new phone system and one of the upgrades was to add a mobile phone in the Genealogy room. Now, when you call the library, you will have a choice of speaking to someone downstairs (Children’s), upstairs (Adult) or the Genealogy Room. We hope this will help all of us.

I know. I’m stuck on Genealogy, but there is more good news for them! We now have CDs of the digitization of our early Atlantic newspapers. You can also access the database online from the library website. This way we have two different copies of all that work! The library board will be discussing at the meeting on Monday about purchasing a new microfilm reader/printer/scanner system. This system will be connected to a computer and printer for easier use of the microfilm collection. The Friends group also helped contribute to this purchase.

Some of you have asked about Janie. She had foot surgery in November and is recuperating at home. We hope to see her back on the job after the first of the new year, but we’ll wait and see how things are going.

Also, please have patience when telephoning the library. The telephone system is new for all of us!

During this holiday season, take a little time for yourself and …Keep Thinking Libraries!

Thinking Library!

Carole Stanger

November 26, 2011

New Books Upstairs @ the library!

Zero Day by David Baldacci

Back to Work by Bill Clinton

Cupcake Diaries by Katherine Kallinis

Killing Lincoln by Bill O’Reilly

Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson

1225 Christmas Tree Lane by Debbie Macomber

My Friend Michael by Frank Cascio

Coming Events @ the Library!

• Library Hours!

Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sundays—closed

• Check out our website http://www.atlantic.lib.ia.us

• The Library Board regular meeting Monday, Dec. 12, 5:30 p.m. upstairs

• Wednesday/Thursday, Nov.30/Dec.1—Preschool Story Times for 3-5 years old from 10-11 a.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 3 –Natural Holiday Decorating. All ages. 1-2:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 7—Christmas Movie for Gr. K-3 from 2:45- 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 13—Christmas Party for Gr. K-1 , from 3:45- 5 p.m.
• Wednesday/Thursday, Dec. 14/15—Preschool Story Times for 3-5 year olds from 10-11 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 14—Christmas Party for Gr. 2&3 from 2:45- 4 p.m.
• Wednesday/Thursday, Dec. 28/29—Preschool Story Times for 3-5 year olds from 10- 11 a.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 29—New Year’s Party for Gr. 4 & 5 from 6-8 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 30—New Year’s Party for Gr. 6-8 from 6-10 p.m.
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24-26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Saturday through Monday, Dec. 24-26 for the Holiday.
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 2 for the New Year holiday.

Did You Know…that the Atlantic Public Library keeps a list of new books for the Adult Section for six months in our Library Thing Account? You can find that on our home page at our website. Look on the right side of the page and click on the “My Library” link.

Behind My Desk…November has been quite a month, and I’ve been doing all sorts of things. I was asked to give a report about library trends to the City Council at their meeting on the 16^th. I put together a list of ten trends we’ve seen in the last five years. That was an eye-opener for me. I knew it, but I hadn’t taken the time to collect and evaluate all the things that are happening.

The ten trends are:

10. Technology Explosion

9. Increased Print Material digitization

8. Social Media/Communication

7. Financial Concerns

6 Mandates from the State and Federal Government

5. Security

4. The “Cloud”

3. Community accessibility

2. Service Area

1. Going Green

All of these trends influence library services. The library is not stagnant. It continues to evolve and change.

I also volunteered to work on a County Library calendar for November and December to show all the different events going on in each of the six county libraries. My Goodness, we’re a busy group! We have all sorts of wonderful things going on!

In the mean time, we have replaced three outside doors and are in the midst of upgrading the library phone system. The Genealogy Department will also have its own extension!

Even in bad economic times, we have so much to be thankful for...

Get well, Janie! …Keep Thinking Libraries!

It's Peachy in November @ your Library!

Thinking Library!

Carole Stanger

November 12, 2011

New Books Upstairs @ the library!

House of Secrets by Tracie Peterson

Crimson Warning by Tasha Alexander

Wedding Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini

Prince of Ravenscar by Catherine Coulter

Christmas Treasures by Thomas Kinkade

Beauty and the Werewolf by Mercedes Lackey

To Have and To Hold by Tracie Petersen

Coming Events @ the Library!

• Library Hours!

Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sundays—closed

• Check out our website http://www.atlantic.lib.ia.us

• The Library Board regular meeting Monday, Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m. upstairs

• Wednesday/Thursday, Nov. 16/17—Preschool Story Times for 3-5 years old from 10-11 a.m.
• Wednesday/Thursday, Nov.30/Dec.1—Preschool Story Times for 3-5 years old from 10-11 a.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 16, Cooking with Peaches for 3-5 graders from 2:45-4:30 pm. Must sign up—class limit of 10!
• Thursday, Nov. 17 will be a setup day for the Semi-Annual Friends of the Atlantic Public Library Used Book Sale.
• Friday & Saturday, Nov. 18 & 19 will be the Semi-Annual Friends of the Atlantic Public Library Used Book Sale.
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24-26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Did You Know…the Atlantic Public Library subscribes to the Sunday and daily Omaha World Herald and the Sunday and daily Des Moines Register—not to mention the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the Atlantic News Telegraph? And, we keep past issues for a few months!

Behind My Desk… Once again, it’s time to work on the budget for the next fiscal year. Our years run from July 1 to June 30 the following year. As a result, it’s important to always be thinking ahead as to what will be needed to help our patrons. It’s hard to know about technology that far ahead, but it is important to be looking at trends and being prepared for new things.

Our City administration has been stressing how important it is to keep our infrastructure working properly. The library board has also been active in keeping our library looking attractive and well maintained. Yes, we have some issues, but the board and I are aware of them and are trying to work on them. That takes money. As it is true with most households, there is only so much money to go around to the various city departments.

Earlier this week, the 3^rd-5^th graders were treated to movie here at the library. It was Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach. It’s the 50^th anniversary of the book’s publishing. (Sigh. I remember when that came out.)

It may be a little late, but I want to thank all our veterans who have served and are serving our county. Thank you! ...and Keep Thinking Libraries!