The weather outside!

Thinking Library!

Meredith Scherb

December 22, 2012

New Books Upstairs @ the library!

          Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis

Tap Dancing to Work: Warren Buffett on Practically Everything, 1966-2012 by Carol Loomis

          Luck of the Draw by Piers Anthony

          Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan

          Windows 8: Out of the Box by Mike Halsey

Head in Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality by Jacob Tomsky

Little Century by Anna Keesey

Diary of a Stage Mother’s Daughter: A Memoir by Melissa Francis

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
• Library email: atlanticpubliclibrary@gmail.com
• Every Wednesday is Craft Day from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• The Library Board regular meeting will be held on Monday, January 14, 2013, 5:30 p.m. meeting room upstairs.

• Pre-School Storytimes will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays this fall from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for 3-5 year olds.
• Jan 8/9 – “Snow” Place Like Storytime!
• Jan 22/23 – Snowbuddies!
• Feb 5/6 – Valentine Time!
• Feb 19/20 – Are You Sleeping?!
• Reminder! Bring a backpack or bag!
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday.
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Tuesday, January 1 for the New Year’s holiday.

 Did You Know…

Library patrons can access national and regional newspapers for free on Newsbank, including the Atlantic News Telegraph from 2006 to the present, right from our homepage? All you need to login is your patron number.  Contact the library if you need yours!

Behind My Desk…

Well, the weather outside was certainly frightful the past couple of days!  I hope everyone stayed safe and warm!  The blizzard prompted the library to close early on Wednesday and close for the day on Thursday.  It just was not in the best interest of the staff or our patrons to try to open.  We are open our regular hours on Saturday so there is still time to get that necessary reading material before the Christmas holiday! 

Because of the recent blizzard, I think it is also a good time to remind everyone of the Library’s policy for bad weather and programs:

If the local Atlantic schools cancel school for the day, the library will cancel any programs they have on that day.

If the local Atlantic schools have a late start for school, the library will have their programs as scheduled.

Check the local radio stations for cancellations or call the library @ 243-5466, ext. 1.

Since we’re going to have that White Christmas after all, everyone please travel safely, and have a very Merry Christmas and, as this will be my last column of 2012, Happy New Year!

And of course, remember to keep Thinking Libraries!

So many books!

Thinking Library!

Meredith Scherb

December 8, 2012

New Books Upstairs @ the library!

          Threat Vector by Tom Clancy

          Target Lancer by Max Allan Collins

          Nano by Robin Cook

          The First Prophet by Kay Hooper

          Wolf Hall: A Novel by Hilary Mantel

          Secret Keeper by Kate Morton

Political Suicide by Michael Palmer

Private London by James Patterson

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
• Library email: atlanticpubliclibrary@gmail.com
• Every Wednesday is Craft Day from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• The Library Board regular meeting will be held on Monday, December 10, 2012, 5:30 p.m. meeting room upstairs.
• Pre-School Storytimes will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays this fall from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for 3-5 year olds.

Dates are: December 18/19

                 Theme: Christmas Party (Bring a backpack or bag)     

• December 13, 3:30-5:00 - Christmas Movie Day for ages Kindergarten and up.
• May bring a drink in a closeable cup – popcorn served!
• No sign-up required.
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday.
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Tuesday, January 1 for the New Year’s holiday.

Did You Know…

December is Learn a Foreign Language month? Use the library’s online database, Powerspeak Languages, to begin learning Spanish, French, German, or Mandarin.  The link is right on our homepage!

Behind My Desk…

Here it is Thursday afternoon and I’m just now getting around to writing my column!  I’ve been busy this week preparing for Monday’s board meeting, but I must confess I have also been distracted by all these “best books of the year” lists various publications (Library Journal, Booklist, etc.) are putting out.  I, not surprisingly, am always looking for my next book, plus it’s always fun to see and either agree or disagree with the various titles listed.   Sadly, this year there are many I haven’t read which just makes my “to-read” list that much longer.  So many books, so little time! 

I also had another “first” this week that I wanted to mention.  I was interviewed by Lavon Eblen for her Backyard and Beyond program on KJAN.  I’ve never been on the radio before, so that was pretty exciting!  Thank you to Lavon for providing me with the opportunity to talk about the library and introduce myself to the community.

I also want to thank the Rotary Club for inviting me to speak at their meeting and for their donation to the library which will be used to purchase books in the name of each of their speaker’s throughout this past year. 

Though it maybe doesn’t feel like it, I hope you’re enjoying this holiday season!

And be sure to keep Thinking Libraries!

Giving thanks!

Thinking Library!

Meredith Scherb

November 24, 2012

New Books Upstairs @ the library!

          The Forgotten by David Baldacci

          Fox Tracks by Rita Mae Brown

          Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich

          Gathering String by Mimi Johnson

          Buddy: How a Rooster Made Me a Family Man by Brian McGrory

          Black Box by Michael Connelly

The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life & Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy by David Nasaw

Angels at the Table by Debbie Macomber

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
• Library email: atlanticpubliclibrary@gmail
• Every Wednesday is Craft Day from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• The Library Board regular meeting will be held on Monday, December 10, 2012, 5:30 p.m. meeting room upstairs.

• Pre-School Storytimes will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays this fall from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for 3-5 year olds.

Dates are: December 4/5 

                 Theme: Trim the Tree

                 December 18/19

                 Theme: Christmas Party (Bring a backpack or bag)     

• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday.
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Tuesday, January 1 for the New Year’s holiday.

Did You Know…

The Genealogy Room has new hours!  They are: Monday-Friday, 10-12 and 1-4. You may also email them your request at casscgs@yahoo.com.

Behind My Desk…

I had my first board meeting last night.  (Another one of those firsts I mentioned last time.)  It’s hard to believe we’re already planning the budget for Fiscal Year 2014.  There was some good discussion and I think we have a very workable budget. Just as a reminder, these meetings are open to the public and you can also access the minutes on the library’s website on the Library Board of Trustees’ Page under the About Us section.    

The bookshelves are up in what was the tween room downstairs and we have Steve Livengood to thank!  Steve was putting together the Veteran’s display when he noticed all the boxes sitting in the lobby.  When hearing they were bookshelves just waiting to be put together, he immediately offered his services.  He did a wonderful job, so be sure to check them out.  They were much needed.  The teen books were overflowing the shelves we had but now there is room to breathe! Thanks again, Steve.

Thanks also to the Friends group for the wonderful reception they gave Carole and I last Thursday.  There was a great turnout and I had the opportunity to meet lots of people from the Atlantic community.  It’s obvious how much this library means to Atlantic.  And the food.  If you went away hungry, you have only yourself to blame!    

Speaking of food, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!  Go ahead and eat too much.  It’s a tradition!

And be sure to keep Thinking Libraries!

Meredith's First Post - Better Late Than Never!

Thinking Library!    

Meredith Scherb

November 10, 2012

New Books Upstairs @ the library!

          Little Amish Matchmaker by Linda Byler

          Prodigal Son by Colleen McCullough

          Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts

          Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson

          Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell

          Who I Am: a Memoir by Pete Townsend

          Most Talkative by Andy Cohen

The Ice Cream Girls by Dorothy Koomson

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
• Library email: atlanticpubliclibrary@gmail
• Every Wednesday is Craft Day from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• The Library Board regular meeting will be held on Monday, November 19, 2012, 5:30 p.m. meeting room upstairs.

• Pre-School Storytimes will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays this fall from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for 3-5 year olds.

Dates are: November 20/21

       Theme: Mr. Turkey (wear old clothes – painting)

                 December 4/5 

                 Theme: Trim the Tree

                 December 18/19

                 Theme: Christmas Party (bring a backpack or bag)     

• Festival of Trees Christmas Craft – Paint Swirled Ornaments
• Thursday, November 15, 3:30-4:30
• For 4^th and 5^th grades – limit of 16, so sign up today!
• Retirement & welcome reception for Carole & Meredith
• Thursday, November 15, 4:30-6:30
• Library meeting room
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Monday, November 12 in honor of Veteran’s Day.
• The Atlantic Public Library will be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Did You Know…

NoveList is here to help you find your next book?  This is my favorite database when I don’t know what to read next or if I’m trying to figure out the correct order for a series I’m reading.  The library subscribes to this database and you can access it right from the library’s homepage.  Check it out!

Behind My Desk…

It’s hard to believe this is already my fourth week here in Atlantic as your new library director.  Every day is a new learning experience and includes any number of “firsts”!  Including this, my first Think Library Column.  I’ve never had a column before, so I hope you’ll bear with me as I figure it all out! 

I would first like to take this time to thank our Friends of the Atlantic Public Library for their hard work organizing the semi-annual book sale that was held November 2^nd and 3^rd.  From what I understand, they had more books donated for the event than ever before!  And from the full parking lot and the many people I saw leaving with sacks full of books, it was a great success!  Thanks again to those who worked and those who purchased books.

I would also like to send a big thanks to everyone who has welcomed me so warmly to this community, particularly Carole and the rest of the library staff.  You have made the settling in process so much easier! 

Also, be sure to check out the display case in the main lobby this month.  Steve Livengood has filled the case with memorabilia in honor of Veteran’s Day and it includes local veteran’s history.  The display will run through the month of November. 

And finally, I just want to say how excited I am to be here.  You have a wonderful library and I look forward to being a part of it. 

So…Keep Thinking Libraries!