Thinking Library!
Carole Stanger
January 23, 2010
New Books Upstairs @ the library!
Matter of Class by Mary Balough
I Am Ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne
Maverick by Diana Palmer
Brooklyn by Colm Toibin
Flirt by Laurel Hamilton
Blood Ties by Kay Hooper
Last Founding Father by Harlow G. Unger
Nothing With Strings by Bailey White
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.
Preschool Story Times are for all 3,4, & 5 year olds and invited to either Wednesday or Thursday session from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No registration is necessary. Care givers are welcome to attend and are required to participate!
Jan. 27 & 28: “Penguins!”
Feb. 10/11: “Be My Valentine!”
Feb. 17/18: “Upside Down, Silly Day!”
Feb. 24/25: “Red, White, & Blue!”
Wednesday, Jan. 27, January Movie Day for 2-4 p.m. K-3rd graders are invited.
Did You Know… that this is the year for us to participate in the United States Census? The library has been partnering with the Census Bureau to help with training census workers.
Behind My Desk… This week has been a tough week. The weather has been a challenge for everyone, and we lost a special library board member, too. Luther Gillett had been on the board for 32 years. He was a special man. I knew he hadn’t been feeling well for some time, but it really hit home when I looked up from my desk and saw the empty board mailbox with Luther’s name on it. It’s funny how that reality stopped me cold. I will truly miss him.
I had to smile when we had the ice storm. The Cass County Library Association has just finished our promotion of Family Fun Night. We were promoting turning the television and the computer off and just reading with the family. Now, we didn’t suggest that you turn off the heat and electricity, too! That’s roughing it more than any of us wanted! I have a great deal of respect for our ancestors. We are wimps compared to how they would have dealt with this weather. To all the utility service people and our roads and streets crews…you are entitled to huge thank you.
Be thankful for the simple comforts of life…and Keep Thinking Libraries!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Check out www.atlantic.lib.ia.us
Thinking Library!
Carole Stanger
January 9, 2010
New Books Upstairs @ the library!
Heavenstone by V. C. Andrews
Whispers of the Dead by Simon Beckett
Capitol Offense by William Bernhardt
Hidden Flame by T Davis Bunn
Burn by Ted Dekker
Days of Gold by Jude Deveraux
Sizzle by Julie Garwood
Altar of Eden by James Rollins
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.
Preschool Story Times are for all 3,4, & 5 year olds and invited to either Wednesday or Thursday session from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No registration is necessary. Care givers are welcome to attend and are required to participate!
Jan. 20 & 22: “Snow Much to Read!”
Jan. 27 & 28: “Penguins!”
Wednesday, Jan. 27, January Movie Day for 2-4 p.m. K-3rd graders are invited.
Monday evening, Jan. 18 will be the second annual “Family Fun Night: Book Some Time Together!” sponsored by the Cass Co. IA Library Association.
Did You Know… that the Atlantic Public Library has 24/7 free wifi?
Behind My Desk… It’s tax time again. We have some forms, but they are becoming an endangered species. Best way to get the forms you need is online at the IRS (federal) site. http://www.irs.gov/
The Iowa forms are found at http://www.iowa.gov/tax/
I know. It’s hard when you don’t have a computer nor know how to use one. The library does have public access computers, but the staff does not have tax filing expertise.
The library website will continue to have the link for the Career Library database for 2010. This site has some great information at your fingertips and you can access this from your home computer! You just need to request the username and password from the upstairs checkout desk.
Is someone in your family looking at taking the SAT or ACT examinations soon? There are practice tests available at this site as well as great information for financial aid. Maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get your GED. See how well you would do by taking the practice exam!
We also are continuing to subscribe to the Tumblebooks website. I really recommend this for children of all ages!
I’ve worked long and hard to make the library website a great resource for our community. If you have Internet access at home, I encourage to you to add www.atlantic.lib.ia.us to your favorites or bookmarks. You will find all sorts of handy information right at your fingertips!
Remember to Celebrate Family Fun Night January 18th …and Keep Thinking Libraries!
Carole Stanger
January 9, 2010
New Books Upstairs @ the library!
Heavenstone by V. C. Andrews
Whispers of the Dead by Simon Beckett
Capitol Offense by William Bernhardt
Hidden Flame by T Davis Bunn
Burn by Ted Dekker
Days of Gold by Jude Deveraux
Sizzle by Julie Garwood
Altar of Eden by James Rollins
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.
Preschool Story Times are for all 3,4, & 5 year olds and invited to either Wednesday or Thursday session from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No registration is necessary. Care givers are welcome to attend and are required to participate!
Jan. 20 & 22: “Snow Much to Read!”
Jan. 27 & 28: “Penguins!”
Wednesday, Jan. 27, January Movie Day for 2-4 p.m. K-3rd graders are invited.
Monday evening, Jan. 18 will be the second annual “Family Fun Night: Book Some Time Together!” sponsored by the Cass Co. IA Library Association.
Did You Know… that the Atlantic Public Library has 24/7 free wifi?
Behind My Desk… It’s tax time again. We have some forms, but they are becoming an endangered species. Best way to get the forms you need is online at the IRS (federal) site. http://www.irs.gov/
The Iowa forms are found at http://www.iowa.gov/tax/
I know. It’s hard when you don’t have a computer nor know how to use one. The library does have public access computers, but the staff does not have tax filing expertise.
The library website will continue to have the link for the Career Library database for 2010. This site has some great information at your fingertips and you can access this from your home computer! You just need to request the username and password from the upstairs checkout desk.
Is someone in your family looking at taking the SAT or ACT examinations soon? There are practice tests available at this site as well as great information for financial aid. Maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get your GED. See how well you would do by taking the practice exam!
We also are continuing to subscribe to the Tumblebooks website. I really recommend this for children of all ages!
I’ve worked long and hard to make the library website a great resource for our community. If you have Internet access at home, I encourage to you to add www.atlantic.lib.ia.us to your favorites or bookmarks. You will find all sorts of handy information right at your fingertips!
Remember to Celebrate Family Fun Night January 18th …and Keep Thinking Libraries!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Libraries are not Bookstores!
Thinking Library!
Carole Stanger
December 26, 2009
New Books Upstairs @ the library!
Christmas List by Richard Evans
Honor of Spies by W.E.B. Griffin
Deeper than the Dead by Tami Hoag
Shades of Blue by Karen Kingsbury
Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz
Harvard Med. School Guide to Men’s Health by Harvey B. Simon
Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds by Carol D. Coile
Princeton Encyclopedia of Mammals by David MacDonald
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.
Preschool Story Times are for all 3,4, & 5 year olds and invited to either Wednesday or Thursday session from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No registration is necessary. Care givers are welcome to attend and are required to participate!
Jan. 20 & 22: “Snow Much to Read!”
Jan. 27 & 28: “Penguins!”
Tuesday, Dec. 29, Winter Movie Day from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Elementary children are invited.
Wednesday, Jan. 27, January Movie Day for 2-4 p.m. K-3rd graders are invited.
Iowa Hospice will present a program called “Everlasting Snowman” for elementary children on Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. here at the library.
The Library will close at noon on Dec. 24 and all day Dec. 25 and 26 for the holidays. We will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28.
The Library will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31 and all day January 1 for New Year’s Day. We will reopen on Saturday, Jan. 2.
Monday evening, Jan. 18 will be the second annual “Family Fun Night: Book Some Time Together!” sponsored by the Cass Co. IA Library Association.
Did You Know… that videos and DVDs are checked out for a week from the Atlantic Public Library now? We have over 2400 different titles for upstairs and downstairs combined!
Behind My Desk… I want to mention that when the weather is truly bad, don’t worry about trying to get your library items back if they are due. We do not charge fines, so don’t risk your neck to return library materials in awful weather conditions.
This week the library board decided to make a policy regarding the public requesting library staff to order books, etc for private use. The library policy states that library staff will not purchase any materials for patrons for private use. We have to give our patrons other alternatives to find these items. Book suppliers such as Barnes and Noble, Border’s, B Dalton Books, Waldenbooks, and Amazon.com are good sources.
Along this same idea, I am always astounded at how some people feel we have purchased library items just for their personal use! It’s checked out and never comes back or, better yet, it sprouts legs and walks out. A library is for sharing—plain and simple. Sharing doesn’t mean: “Mine!” It means “Ours.”
There. I’ve preached enough. And besides, I’m probably preaching to the choir on this one!
Have a safe and Happy New Year and Keep Thinking Libraries!
Carole Stanger
December 26, 2009
New Books Upstairs @ the library!
Christmas List by Richard Evans
Honor of Spies by W.E.B. Griffin
Deeper than the Dead by Tami Hoag
Shades of Blue by Karen Kingsbury
Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz
Harvard Med. School Guide to Men’s Health by Harvey B. Simon
Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds by Carol D. Coile
Princeton Encyclopedia of Mammals by David MacDonald
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.
Preschool Story Times are for all 3,4, & 5 year olds and invited to either Wednesday or Thursday session from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No registration is necessary. Care givers are welcome to attend and are required to participate!
Jan. 20 & 22: “Snow Much to Read!”
Jan. 27 & 28: “Penguins!”
Tuesday, Dec. 29, Winter Movie Day from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Elementary children are invited.
Wednesday, Jan. 27, January Movie Day for 2-4 p.m. K-3rd graders are invited.
Iowa Hospice will present a program called “Everlasting Snowman” for elementary children on Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. here at the library.
The Library will close at noon on Dec. 24 and all day Dec. 25 and 26 for the holidays. We will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28.
The Library will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31 and all day January 1 for New Year’s Day. We will reopen on Saturday, Jan. 2.
Monday evening, Jan. 18 will be the second annual “Family Fun Night: Book Some Time Together!” sponsored by the Cass Co. IA Library Association.
Did You Know… that videos and DVDs are checked out for a week from the Atlantic Public Library now? We have over 2400 different titles for upstairs and downstairs combined!
Behind My Desk… I want to mention that when the weather is truly bad, don’t worry about trying to get your library items back if they are due. We do not charge fines, so don’t risk your neck to return library materials in awful weather conditions.
This week the library board decided to make a policy regarding the public requesting library staff to order books, etc for private use. The library policy states that library staff will not purchase any materials for patrons for private use. We have to give our patrons other alternatives to find these items. Book suppliers such as Barnes and Noble, Border’s, B Dalton Books, Waldenbooks, and Amazon.com are good sources.
Along this same idea, I am always astounded at how some people feel we have purchased library items just for their personal use! It’s checked out and never comes back or, better yet, it sprouts legs and walks out. A library is for sharing—plain and simple. Sharing doesn’t mean: “Mine!” It means “Ours.”
There. I’ve preached enough. And besides, I’m probably preaching to the choir on this one!
Have a safe and Happy New Year and Keep Thinking Libraries!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
December@the Atlantic Public Library!
Thinking Library!
Carole Stanger
December 12, 2009
New Books Upstairs @ the library!
U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton
I, Alex Cross by James Patterson
Deadly Deals by Fern Michaels
Snow Angels by Fern Michaels
Breathless by Dean Koontz
Paris Vendetta by Steve Berry
Phoenix Endangered by Mercedes Lackey
Going Rogue by Sarah Palin
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.
Preschool Story Times are for all 3,4, & 5 year olds and invited to either Wednesday or Thursday session from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No registration is necessary. Care givers are welcome to attend and are required to participate!
Dec. 16/17—Santa!
Tuesday, Dec. 29, Winter Movie Day from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Elementary children are invited.
Iowa Hospice will present a program called “Everlasting Snowman” for elementary children on Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. here at the library.
The Library will close at noon on Dec. 24 and all day Dec. 25 and 26 for the holidays. We will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28.
Did You Know… the Atlantic Public Library has free handout entitled the Book Page? This handy dandy newspaper/magazine has all sorts of gift ideas for the reader in your family. Stop by the upstairs and pick up a copy!
Behind My Desk… December at the library looked very festive. Then came the snow and then the cold. I must admit we did a pretty brisk business on Tuesday morning before we closed. Books and videos were in high demand.
Have there ever been times when you were rushed for time and just wanted to pick up a library book and go? It’s now possible to use the self-checkout upstairs at the library. All you need is your library card number! When you do have a little time, stop by the upstairs checkout desk and we’ll show you how to use this new service.
The Cass County Library Association is going to be sponsoring our second annual Family Fun Night on Monday, January 18. Take a little time to just be together. Read a book or invite some friends over!
Don’t forget! As of January 1, 2010 return postage fees for interlibrary loans will be $2 per item.
The upstairs library tried to offer free headphones for patron use at our computers, but unfortunately they sprouted legs and walked away. We just can’t keep replacing those, so we are inviting our patrons to bring their own headphones for their own enjoyment when working at the library computers.
The holidays are fast approaching. I want to wish all of you a safe and happy holiday season!
and Keep Thinking Libraries!
Carole Stanger
December 12, 2009
New Books Upstairs @ the library!
U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton
I, Alex Cross by James Patterson
Deadly Deals by Fern Michaels
Snow Angels by Fern Michaels
Breathless by Dean Koontz
Paris Vendetta by Steve Berry
Phoenix Endangered by Mercedes Lackey
Going Rogue by Sarah Palin
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.
Preschool Story Times are for all 3,4, & 5 year olds and invited to either Wednesday or Thursday session from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No registration is necessary. Care givers are welcome to attend and are required to participate!
Dec. 16/17—Santa!
Tuesday, Dec. 29, Winter Movie Day from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Elementary children are invited.
Iowa Hospice will present a program called “Everlasting Snowman” for elementary children on Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. here at the library.
The Library will close at noon on Dec. 24 and all day Dec. 25 and 26 for the holidays. We will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28.
Did You Know… the Atlantic Public Library has free handout entitled the Book Page? This handy dandy newspaper/magazine has all sorts of gift ideas for the reader in your family. Stop by the upstairs and pick up a copy!
Behind My Desk… December at the library looked very festive. Then came the snow and then the cold. I must admit we did a pretty brisk business on Tuesday morning before we closed. Books and videos were in high demand.
Have there ever been times when you were rushed for time and just wanted to pick up a library book and go? It’s now possible to use the self-checkout upstairs at the library. All you need is your library card number! When you do have a little time, stop by the upstairs checkout desk and we’ll show you how to use this new service.
The Cass County Library Association is going to be sponsoring our second annual Family Fun Night on Monday, January 18. Take a little time to just be together. Read a book or invite some friends over!
Don’t forget! As of January 1, 2010 return postage fees for interlibrary loans will be $2 per item.
The upstairs library tried to offer free headphones for patron use at our computers, but unfortunately they sprouted legs and walked away. We just can’t keep replacing those, so we are inviting our patrons to bring their own headphones for their own enjoyment when working at the library computers.
The holidays are fast approaching. I want to wish all of you a safe and happy holiday season!
and Keep Thinking Libraries!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Weeding Time @ the Library!
Thinking Library!
Carole Stanger
November 28, 2009
New Books Upstairs @ the library!
Creating Your Dream Bedroom by Andrew Bannister
13 1/2 by Nevada Barr
Choices by Kate Buckley
Quilters Holiday by Jennifer Chiaverini
Home in Time for Christmas by Heather Graham
Under the Dome by Stephen King
Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan
Ice by Linda Howard
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.
Preschool Story Times have started again. All 3,4, & 5 year olds are invited to either Wednesday or Thursday session from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No registration is necessary. Care givers are welcome to attend and are required to participate!
Dec. 2/3—Monkeys!
Dec. 9/10—Pets!
Dec. 16/17—Santa!
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2-4 p.m. Movie Afternoon @the Library! Elementary students are invited.
Tuesday, Dec. 29, Winter Movie Day from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Elementary children are invited.
Iowa Hospice will present a program called “Everlasting Snowman” for elementary children on Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. here at the library.
The Library will close at noon on Dec. 24 and all day Dec. 25 and 26 for the holidays. We will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28.
Did You Know… that when libraries do not weed regularly or consistently, customers have trouble finding interesting and relevant materials? Removing outdated or worn-out items makes the collection more visually attractive and more inviting to users. For public libraries, use, or lack there of, is the most often reason for withdrawing materials such as fiction and audiovisual items. If it is not being used, a public library cannot afford to let it take up valuable “real estate” and shelving in the library.
Behind My Desk… Julie wanted me to mention that the library will have a tree at the festival of Trees at the Catholic Parish Center, Dec. 3-6. Some of the library tween patrons are doing the decorating with the theme being “Cloudy, with a chance of meatballs!” What a cool idea! Should be interesting! After the Festival, we’ll have it here at the library.
I want to express a special thank you to our Friends group and their work on the used book sale last week. Tammy and her crew did a wonderful job. I know she also appreciated the turn out for the annual meeting.
We have a great deal to be thankful for!
And, on that note, thank you to all our faithful patrons…and Keep Thinking Libraries!
Carole Stanger
November 28, 2009
New Books Upstairs @ the library!
Creating Your Dream Bedroom by Andrew Bannister
13 1/2 by Nevada Barr
Choices by Kate Buckley
Quilters Holiday by Jennifer Chiaverini
Home in Time for Christmas by Heather Graham
Under the Dome by Stephen King
Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan
Ice by Linda Howard
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.
Preschool Story Times have started again. All 3,4, & 5 year olds are invited to either Wednesday or Thursday session from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No registration is necessary. Care givers are welcome to attend and are required to participate!
Dec. 2/3—Monkeys!
Dec. 9/10—Pets!
Dec. 16/17—Santa!
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2-4 p.m. Movie Afternoon @the Library! Elementary students are invited.
Tuesday, Dec. 29, Winter Movie Day from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Elementary children are invited.
Iowa Hospice will present a program called “Everlasting Snowman” for elementary children on Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. here at the library.
The Library will close at noon on Dec. 24 and all day Dec. 25 and 26 for the holidays. We will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28.
Did You Know… that when libraries do not weed regularly or consistently, customers have trouble finding interesting and relevant materials? Removing outdated or worn-out items makes the collection more visually attractive and more inviting to users. For public libraries, use, or lack there of, is the most often reason for withdrawing materials such as fiction and audiovisual items. If it is not being used, a public library cannot afford to let it take up valuable “real estate” and shelving in the library.
Behind My Desk… Julie wanted me to mention that the library will have a tree at the festival of Trees at the Catholic Parish Center, Dec. 3-6. Some of the library tween patrons are doing the decorating with the theme being “Cloudy, with a chance of meatballs!” What a cool idea! Should be interesting! After the Festival, we’ll have it here at the library.
I want to express a special thank you to our Friends group and their work on the used book sale last week. Tammy and her crew did a wonderful job. I know she also appreciated the turn out for the annual meeting.
We have a great deal to be thankful for!
And, on that note, thank you to all our faithful patrons…and Keep Thinking Libraries!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
This New Fangled Stuff!
Thinking Library!
Carole Stanger
November 14, 2009
New Books Upstairs @ the library!
Merry, Merry Ghost by Carolyn Hart
Last Night in Twisted River by John Irving
Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver
Wish for Christmas by Thomas Kinkade
Kindred in Death by J. D. Robb
Southern Lights by Danielle Steel
Earthway by Aimee Thurlo
Angel Time by Anne Rice
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.
Preschool Story Times have started again. All 3,4, & 5 year olds are invited to either Wednesday or Thursday session from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No registration is necessary. Care givers are welcome to attend and are required to participate!
Nov. 18/19: Preschool Story Time—Fish!
Nov. 23/24: Preschool Story Time—Gorillas!!
The Semi-Annual Friends of the Atlantic Public Library Used Book Sale will be Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 in the library meeting room!
The Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, Friday, Nov. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Did You Know… that reading is an active mental process? Unlike TV, books make you to use your brain. By reading, you think more and become smarter.
Behind My Desk… Well, ready or not, here come the holidays. Ok, I’m not ready. Be sure to stop by the Friends Used Book Sale next week on November 20 and 21. There will be quite a selection and even some really nice bargains!
I have started “tweeting.” For those of you who don’t quite understand, it simply means I now have an account on Twitter, an online social networking site. Now, don’t get me wrong, here. This is a way for me to get the library “word” out to a certain age group of library patrons. I must admit I haven’t figured out what makes Twitter so special, but then I never really understood my pet rock, either. The point is to tell what you are doing in 140 characters or less. I simply tweet once a day and promote something about the Atlantic Public Library. I’m slow with this stuff and I don’t have too many “following” my tweets, but I figure, that will grow.
Ever hear of “blogging?” Yep. I do one of those, too! Actually, you’re reading it! A blog is simply another way for that certain age group to write in a diary online. It’s the same premise. I just transfer my column on to my blog account when I send this in to the News Telegraph.
I also do instant messaging. Now, this could have some really cool uses for a librarian. Reference questions can be answered by chatting. So, if the telephone is too “old-fashioned” for you, you can just IM on Yahoo Instant Messaging to “travelinlibrarian”…that me!
Ok. Yes, I’m on Facebook, too. I mainly use it to keep in touch with relatives and my niece. I don’t use it for the library. But…I suppose I could, though! I’ll have to think about that.
That’s it for now! Ttyl (Talk to you later)…and Keep Thinking Libraries!
Carole Stanger
November 14, 2009
New Books Upstairs @ the library!
Merry, Merry Ghost by Carolyn Hart
Last Night in Twisted River by John Irving
Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver
Wish for Christmas by Thomas Kinkade
Kindred in Death by J. D. Robb
Southern Lights by Danielle Steel
Earthway by Aimee Thurlo
Angel Time by Anne Rice
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.
Preschool Story Times have started again. All 3,4, & 5 year olds are invited to either Wednesday or Thursday session from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No registration is necessary. Care givers are welcome to attend and are required to participate!
Nov. 18/19: Preschool Story Time—Fish!
Nov. 23/24: Preschool Story Time—Gorillas!!
The Semi-Annual Friends of the Atlantic Public Library Used Book Sale will be Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 in the library meeting room!
The Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, Friday, Nov. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Did You Know… that reading is an active mental process? Unlike TV, books make you to use your brain. By reading, you think more and become smarter.
Behind My Desk… Well, ready or not, here come the holidays. Ok, I’m not ready. Be sure to stop by the Friends Used Book Sale next week on November 20 and 21. There will be quite a selection and even some really nice bargains!
I have started “tweeting.” For those of you who don’t quite understand, it simply means I now have an account on Twitter, an online social networking site. Now, don’t get me wrong, here. This is a way for me to get the library “word” out to a certain age group of library patrons. I must admit I haven’t figured out what makes Twitter so special, but then I never really understood my pet rock, either. The point is to tell what you are doing in 140 characters or less. I simply tweet once a day and promote something about the Atlantic Public Library. I’m slow with this stuff and I don’t have too many “following” my tweets, but I figure, that will grow.
Ever hear of “blogging?” Yep. I do one of those, too! Actually, you’re reading it! A blog is simply another way for that certain age group to write in a diary online. It’s the same premise. I just transfer my column on to my blog account when I send this in to the News Telegraph.
I also do instant messaging. Now, this could have some really cool uses for a librarian. Reference questions can be answered by chatting. So, if the telephone is too “old-fashioned” for you, you can just IM on Yahoo Instant Messaging to “travelinlibrarian”…that me!
Ok. Yes, I’m on Facebook, too. I mainly use it to keep in touch with relatives and my niece. I don’t use it for the library. But…I suppose I could, though! I’ll have to think about that.
That’s it for now! Ttyl (Talk to you later)…and Keep Thinking Libraries!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Happy Halloween!
Thinking Library!
Carole Stanger
October 31, 2009
New Books Upstairs @ the library!
Line of Duty by Terri Blackstock
Breaking the Rules by Barbara Taylor Bradford
True Blue by David Baldacci
Plum Pudding Murder by Joanne Flukey
Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
House of Reckoning by John Saul
Comforts of a Muddy Saturday by Alexander McCall Smith
Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell
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.
Nov. 9: Friends of the Atlantic Public Library annual meeting 7-8 p.m. Enter through the western door on south side of the building. Meeting Room A.
The Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Preschool Story Times have started again. All 3,4, & 5 year olds are invited to either Wednesday or Thursday session from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No registration is necessary. Care givers are welcome to attend and are required to participate!
Nov. 9/10: Preschool Story Time—Crocodiles!
Nov. 18/19: Preschool Story Time—Fish!
Nov. 23/24: Preschool Story Time—Gorillas!!
The Semi-Annual Friends of the Atlantic Public Library Used Book Sale will be Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 in the library meeting room!
The Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, Friday, Nov. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Did You Know… that it costs the library about $2.70 to send a regular sized novel through the mail one way and the library charges $1.25 to the patron to help with return postage. Do you believe that postage charges are going down? Neither do we. As of January 1, 2010, the Atlantic Public Library will be increasing the return postage fee to $2 per item.
Behind My Desk… I just got back from the Iowa Library Association Annual Conference in Des Moines. There was lots of talk about State funding cuts to the State Library and the Iowa Library Service Areas. I understand the need, but services will be cut. We’ll just wait and see what happens.
Another big interest item was using Facebook and Twitter for libraries to promote services. It would reach another group of people that don’t necessarily “think library” first thing. One of these days…the Atlantic Public Library will have another presence on the web.
A couple weeks ago I hosted a library tour for a group of women from Wiota. I thoroughly enjoy showing them what the Atlantic Public Library has to offer everyone. I think they enjoyed the time, too. If you have a group that would like a tour of the library, please give me a call at 243-5466 and ask for Carole.
Another thing about the ILA Conference…I did my presentation for one of the sessions on county-wide library collaboration. It went pretty well, and I learned a great deal from other groups. I think that’s what I like best about the conference. I found new ideas and new friends, too!
And another happy note, I want to send my best wishes to our former staff member Christin Casteel and her fiancé Christopher Blume on their wedding next Saturday. I know it will be a very special time for both of you and your families.
…Keep Thinking Libraries!
Carole Stanger
October 31, 2009
New Books Upstairs @ the library!
Line of Duty by Terri Blackstock
Breaking the Rules by Barbara Taylor Bradford
True Blue by David Baldacci
Plum Pudding Murder by Joanne Flukey
Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
House of Reckoning by John Saul
Comforts of a Muddy Saturday by Alexander McCall Smith
Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell
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.
Nov. 9: Friends of the Atlantic Public Library annual meeting 7-8 p.m. Enter through the western door on south side of the building. Meeting Room A.
The Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Preschool Story Times have started again. All 3,4, & 5 year olds are invited to either Wednesday or Thursday session from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No registration is necessary. Care givers are welcome to attend and are required to participate!
Nov. 9/10: Preschool Story Time—Crocodiles!
Nov. 18/19: Preschool Story Time—Fish!
Nov. 23/24: Preschool Story Time—Gorillas!!
The Semi-Annual Friends of the Atlantic Public Library Used Book Sale will be Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 in the library meeting room!
The Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, Friday, Nov. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Did You Know… that it costs the library about $2.70 to send a regular sized novel through the mail one way and the library charges $1.25 to the patron to help with return postage. Do you believe that postage charges are going down? Neither do we. As of January 1, 2010, the Atlantic Public Library will be increasing the return postage fee to $2 per item.
Behind My Desk… I just got back from the Iowa Library Association Annual Conference in Des Moines. There was lots of talk about State funding cuts to the State Library and the Iowa Library Service Areas. I understand the need, but services will be cut. We’ll just wait and see what happens.
Another big interest item was using Facebook and Twitter for libraries to promote services. It would reach another group of people that don’t necessarily “think library” first thing. One of these days…the Atlantic Public Library will have another presence on the web.
A couple weeks ago I hosted a library tour for a group of women from Wiota. I thoroughly enjoy showing them what the Atlantic Public Library has to offer everyone. I think they enjoyed the time, too. If you have a group that would like a tour of the library, please give me a call at 243-5466 and ask for Carole.
Another thing about the ILA Conference…I did my presentation for one of the sessions on county-wide library collaboration. It went pretty well, and I learned a great deal from other groups. I think that’s what I like best about the conference. I found new ideas and new friends, too!
And another happy note, I want to send my best wishes to our former staff member Christin Casteel and her fiancé Christopher Blume on their wedding next Saturday. I know it will be a very special time for both of you and your families.
…Keep Thinking Libraries!
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