March into Reading

Thinking Library!

Meredith Scherb

February 2, 2013

New Books Upstairs @ the library!

          The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin

Alpine Xanadu: An Emma Lord Mystery by Mary Daheim

Death in the Small Hours (Charles Lenox Mysteries) by Charles Finch

          I, Rhoda by Valerie Harper

Escape from Camp 14: One Man’s Remarkable Journey from North Korea to Freedom in the West by Blaine Harden

Until the End of Time by Danielle Steel

Cook This, Not That! Skinny Comfort Foods by David Zinczenko & Matt Goulding

Cross Roads by William Paul Young

Rolling Stones 50 by Mick Jagger

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, February 11, 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.
• Feb 5/6 – Valentine Time!
• Feb 19/20 – Are You Sleeping?!
• Reminder! Bring a backpack or bag!
• Tuesday, Feb 12, 5:00-5:45
•  Children’s author visit – Matthew Meyer, Raising Hare

Did You Know…

Public Libraries are busier than ever!  According to the Institute of Museum & Library Service’s 2010 Public Library Survey, public libraries provided 3.75 MILLION programs and circulated 2.46 BILLION items in FY10!

Behind My Desk…

There is certainly a lot going on in the children’s department this month.  We’ll be having an author visit on Tuesday, February 12 from 5:00-5:45 for first and second graders, featuring Iowa author Matthew Meyer.  He will be reading his book, Raising Hare.  Parents and older siblings are also welcome to attend.  Please join us!

The library has also teamed up with the YMCA to sponsor a new children’s program.  “March Into Reading” is an after school reading support program for kindergarten through third grade students that will be held on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 on February 26, March 5, 12, and 26 at the YMCA.  There is no cost to participate.  For more information or to enroll your child, contact Tamara Gibson at 243-3934 or Julie Tjepkes at 243-5466, ext 1.  The program is also in need of volunteers to listen to the kids read, so if you have any interest, please contact Tamara or Julie for that as well.          

I’m also pleased to announce the Atlantic Public Library has access to a new database, the Learning Express Library.   Learning Express Library is an interactive online learning platform featuring over 770 practice tests, tutorials, and eBooks related to job search and workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation, college entrance and graduate school admissions exam preparation, GED exam preparation, and basic skills improvement in reading, writing, and math, for all ages.

To access this resource, head to our homepage and click on “Search Library Collection/Account Login”.  Login with your card number (call us if you need it) and phone number.  Then just scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Learning Express icon.  It’s the one with the light bulb!

I hope everyone survived the snow and subzero temperatures these past few days!  Stay warm and keep…Thinking Libraries!