Library Bookworm for December, 2009
Holiday Greetings from the Library. At this busy time of the year make sure you find time to visit the library and browse the new books we are receiving daily. With all of the hustle and bustle, sometimes it’s nice to sit back and relax with a new book. Discover our Christmas Victorian Village Display in our display cabinet at the front of the library. This collection is presented by Jennifer Arnold and contains different Victorian houses decked out for the Holiday season. We even have a Victorian library!
On December 19, don’t forget to stop by and enjoy our annual open house. We will have punch and cookies for all patrons that visit us on that day. We will also have a special story time with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10:00-11:00 am.
During these tough financial times, the Library’s mission remains the same; “To enrich the lives of the citizens of the greater Waynesboro area by providing free access to materials, information, programs and services through well-maintained collections, qualified staff, up-to-date technology, and partnerships with other libraries.” Our annual campaign continues this month and we would like to thank everyone who has donated to the library. We appreciate all donations. These donations help us continue our library mission. Unfortunately with the cuts in the state library support we will have to make some changes at the library. Starting in 2010, the library will be closed on Mondays each week. We have also made some additional changes to our hours. The new schedule for the library will be:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00-5:00
Wednesday: 9:00-7:00
Thursday: 9:00-5:00
Friday: 9:00-5:00
Saturday: 9:00-3:00
We hope this will be a temporary situation and look forward to increasing our hours as Library funding increases from the State of Pennsylvania.
This year we have completed many projects at the library including replacing the roof on the historic part of the library, updating the bathrooms and refurbishing the meeting room. We have also had many programs for children and adults including expanding our summer reading program to include adults and teens.
New Books at the Library this month include:
Fiction
I, Alex Cross, by James Patterson
The Lost Symbol, by Dan Brown
Under the Dome, by Stephen King
Ford Country, by John Grisham
The Lucuna, by Barbara Kingsolver
Non-Fiction
Going Rogue, by Sarah Palin
Have a Little Faith, by Mitch Albom
Superfreakonomics, by Steven D. Levitt
Arguing with Idiots, by Glenn Beck
What the Dog Saw, by Malcolm Gladwell
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Library News for September 2009
The financial crunch for libraries will unfortunately be felt by Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library and Blue Ridge Summit Free Library. We are doing many things to try and maintain our libraries. Soon many of you will receive a fund raising letter from the library. Please contribute as much as possible.
During the month of November, the library will have a fundraising event called Dining to Donate at Applebee’s restaurant. On November 9, 10, & 11, 2009, when you dine at Applebee’s 20% of your bill will be donated to the library. All you need is the library’s coupon to participate. Stop by the library to pick one up.
It has been another wonderful summer at the Library! Alexander Hamilton and Blue Ridge Summit Libraries have been busy with the Summer Reading Program, “Be Creative at Your Library.” For the first time in the program’s history, patrons were able to participate via the internet. Having the online program gave patrons the opportunity to track the books they read, recommend books to others and receive notification of prize eligibility. Teens and adults were especially enthusiastic about being able to read book reviews from their peers. The reading program continues to grow each summer 521 children, 49 teens and 77 adults signed-up for the program and read over 13,106 books!
The libraries aim to motivate patrons to read and attend library events. Some creativity was sparked at our talent show and our workshops on story telling, card making, scrap booking, recycling, candy making, quilting, and knitting.
The librarians showed their creativity by making letters that were hung behind the circulation desk that spelled out the words, “Be Creative.” The staff enjoyed listening to the children as they shared something about a book they read each week during the eight week program.
Alexander Hamilton and Blue Ridge Summit Libraries would like to thank the following businesses and patrons for their financial support and generous donations beginning with the Friends of the Library for their generous support of the Movie Reward by purchasing tickets for all children ages 12 and under who met their reading goals. Children, parents and guests gathered to watch “G Force” at the Waynesboro Theater.
The library could not serve the community without the support of local organizations, businesses and private funding. The children, teens and adults who participate in this program benefit greatly from the encouragement, education and programming that you helped provide.
The events and rewards offered at the library give readers the positive motivation to become life-long learners. Please help us thank the following donors with your patronage.
Ann Duble- private donor
Ann Griffith-Story Teller
Antietam Dairy
Applebee's
Avon Representative- Patricia Sherman
Billy Arnold-private donor
Bob North-Pierced Tin Presenter
Bonded Applicators
Brother's Pizza
Burger King
Creative Memories Consultant-Connie Fleagle
Dairy Queen
Dave Rojahn-Magician
Dollar General (Rouzerville)
Dollar Tree
Domino's Pizza
Dru's Books & Things
Eichholz Flowers
EXIT Realty Agent- Don Truett
Food Lion
Franklin County Planning Commission
Golden Corral Restaurant
GTs Handimart
Hagerstown Suns
Hair Time Salon
Hardee’s
Karen Bussard-Quilting Presenter
Kathy Heebner-Music Presenter
Kelli Hess’ Fuzzy Flip Flops
Kimmie's Kreations & Johnny's Java
The Knitting Cottage
Laurie Compher-Card Making Presenter
Longaberger Representative-Donna Dietrich
Lowe's
Martin's Food
Mary Kay Cosmetics Representative- Shannon Lauer
Mountain Gate Restaurant
Neverland Games
Nu Vogue Hair & Tanning Salon
Old City Buffet
Olde Town Touch
Parlor House Restaurant
Patricia Groff-Volunteer Chaperone
Peebles-Linda Doll
Pictures Plus
Pizza Hut
Pro Nails
Quiznos Subs
Red Run Grill
Rita's Italian Ice
Rolling Mill Restaurant
Ronnie Martin Realty, Inc.- Agent: Linda Barkdoll
Sanders Market
Savage Family Pharmacy
Sheetz
Subway (Walmart)
Taco Bell & KFC
Wayne Heights Animal Hospital
Waynesboro Construction
Waynesboro Movie Theater
Zoe’s Chocolates
Upcoming events at the library include:
Dining to Donate: November 9, 10, 11
Computer Classes: November 17
Story Times: November 18 & 25
Library Craft: November 21-10
Toddler Time: November 13, 20, 27
Please call the library for more details @ 762-3335
Bestsellers @ the library:
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
THE SCARPETTA FACTOR, by Patricia Cornwell
PURSUIT OF HONOR, by Vince Flynn
NINE DRAGONS, by Michael Connelly
HAVE A LITTLE FAITH, by Mitch Albom
During the month of November, the library will have a fundraising event called Dining to Donate at Applebee’s restaurant. On November 9, 10, & 11, 2009, when you dine at Applebee’s 20% of your bill will be donated to the library. All you need is the library’s coupon to participate. Stop by the library to pick one up.
It has been another wonderful summer at the Library! Alexander Hamilton and Blue Ridge Summit Libraries have been busy with the Summer Reading Program, “Be Creative at Your Library.” For the first time in the program’s history, patrons were able to participate via the internet. Having the online program gave patrons the opportunity to track the books they read, recommend books to others and receive notification of prize eligibility. Teens and adults were especially enthusiastic about being able to read book reviews from their peers. The reading program continues to grow each summer 521 children, 49 teens and 77 adults signed-up for the program and read over 13,106 books!
The libraries aim to motivate patrons to read and attend library events. Some creativity was sparked at our talent show and our workshops on story telling, card making, scrap booking, recycling, candy making, quilting, and knitting.
The librarians showed their creativity by making letters that were hung behind the circulation desk that spelled out the words, “Be Creative.” The staff enjoyed listening to the children as they shared something about a book they read each week during the eight week program.
Alexander Hamilton and Blue Ridge Summit Libraries would like to thank the following businesses and patrons for their financial support and generous donations beginning with the Friends of the Library for their generous support of the Movie Reward by purchasing tickets for all children ages 12 and under who met their reading goals. Children, parents and guests gathered to watch “G Force” at the Waynesboro Theater.
The library could not serve the community without the support of local organizations, businesses and private funding. The children, teens and adults who participate in this program benefit greatly from the encouragement, education and programming that you helped provide.
The events and rewards offered at the library give readers the positive motivation to become life-long learners. Please help us thank the following donors with your patronage.
Ann Duble- private donor
Ann Griffith-Story Teller
Antietam Dairy
Applebee's
Avon Representative- Patricia Sherman
Billy Arnold-private donor
Bob North-Pierced Tin Presenter
Bonded Applicators
Brother's Pizza
Burger King
Creative Memories Consultant-Connie Fleagle
Dairy Queen
Dave Rojahn-Magician
Dollar General (Rouzerville)
Dollar Tree
Domino's Pizza
Dru's Books & Things
Eichholz Flowers
EXIT Realty Agent- Don Truett
Food Lion
Franklin County Planning Commission
Golden Corral Restaurant
GTs Handimart
Hagerstown Suns
Hair Time Salon
Hardee’s
Karen Bussard-Quilting Presenter
Kathy Heebner-Music Presenter
Kelli Hess’ Fuzzy Flip Flops
Kimmie's Kreations & Johnny's Java
The Knitting Cottage
Laurie Compher-Card Making Presenter
Longaberger Representative-Donna Dietrich
Lowe's
Martin's Food
Mary Kay Cosmetics Representative- Shannon Lauer
Mountain Gate Restaurant
Neverland Games
Nu Vogue Hair & Tanning Salon
Old City Buffet
Olde Town Touch
Parlor House Restaurant
Patricia Groff-Volunteer Chaperone
Peebles-Linda Doll
Pictures Plus
Pizza Hut
Pro Nails
Quiznos Subs
Red Run Grill
Rita's Italian Ice
Rolling Mill Restaurant
Ronnie Martin Realty, Inc.- Agent: Linda Barkdoll
Sanders Market
Savage Family Pharmacy
Sheetz
Subway (Walmart)
Taco Bell & KFC
Wayne Heights Animal Hospital
Waynesboro Construction
Waynesboro Movie Theater
Zoe’s Chocolates
Upcoming events at the library include:
Dining to Donate: November 9, 10, 11
Computer Classes: November 17
Story Times: November 18 & 25
Library Craft: November 21-10
Toddler Time: November 13, 20, 27
Please call the library for more details @ 762-3335
Bestsellers @ the library:
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
THE SCARPETTA FACTOR, by Patricia Cornwell
PURSUIT OF HONOR, by Vince Flynn
NINE DRAGONS, by Michael Connelly
HAVE A LITTLE FAITH, by Mitch Albom
Library News for July 2009
LIBRARY NEWS FOR JULY
Greeting from the library. We have a lot of activities occurring at the library this summer. We also have some exciting updates to our webpage. The flowers in the courtyard are blooming and the area has become a relaxing place to sit and enjoy a good book or a free wifi connection! Many thanks to all of the volunteer and staff members who keep the courtyard looking fantastic
The Summer Reading Program is underway. We have over 500 children registered and more than 100 teens and adults enrolled. The program will continue through August 8.The theme for this summer is Be Creative @ Your Library. Each week there is a specific theme that applies to the overall theme and each week there will be crafts, storytime, weekly prizes, and other presentations.
Remaining special programs for children this summer include: Quilting, Knitting, Magician, Scrapbooking and Card making. We also still have an art show and a talent contest to look forward to. If you are a budding artist or performer, please call Ms. Emily or Ms. Jenn and talk to them about auditioning or displaying a project.
On August 13 there will be computer classes for teens and adults. The three sessions available will be at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. This summer we will be learning all about E-Bay, Blogging and Face Book. Please call the library to sign up in advance.
The Library is still displaying items in our cabinet. If you have a display of a special collection you would like to share with the community, please call Board President Pat Groff at 762-2646
Some recent additions to our website include Mango Languages. This link will take you to online courses for many languages including Japanese, Greek, Russian, Spanish and many more. We also have a link to Heritage Quest online which will give you information on ancestors and genealogy. You can also check out book reviews from book page and read our latest library blog. You can also check out local and nation newspapers from Newsbank. This is a temporary link to see if our patrons like browsing newspapers online. Let us know what you think. For more information on any of our programs please call the library at 762-3335 or check out our website @ www.ahmfl.org.
Does your organization or business need a display cabinet? If so, the library has just the thing for you. Free. You need to haul it away. Please call the library for more information.
New books arriving this month at the Library include:
Swimsuit, by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Finger Lickin’ Fifteen, by Janet Evanovich
The Apostle, By Brad Thor
Knockout, by Catherine Coulter
Shanghai Girls, by Lisa See
Catastrophe, by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
Liberty and Tyranny, By Mark R. Levin
Horse Soldiers, by Doug Stanton
Renegade, by Richard Wolffe
The Girls from Ames, by Jeffrey Zaslow
See You At The Library
Greeting from the library. We have a lot of activities occurring at the library this summer. We also have some exciting updates to our webpage. The flowers in the courtyard are blooming and the area has become a relaxing place to sit and enjoy a good book or a free wifi connection! Many thanks to all of the volunteer and staff members who keep the courtyard looking fantastic
The Summer Reading Program is underway. We have over 500 children registered and more than 100 teens and adults enrolled. The program will continue through August 8.The theme for this summer is Be Creative @ Your Library. Each week there is a specific theme that applies to the overall theme and each week there will be crafts, storytime, weekly prizes, and other presentations.
Remaining special programs for children this summer include: Quilting, Knitting, Magician, Scrapbooking and Card making. We also still have an art show and a talent contest to look forward to. If you are a budding artist or performer, please call Ms. Emily or Ms. Jenn and talk to them about auditioning or displaying a project.
On August 13 there will be computer classes for teens and adults. The three sessions available will be at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. This summer we will be learning all about E-Bay, Blogging and Face Book. Please call the library to sign up in advance.
The Library is still displaying items in our cabinet. If you have a display of a special collection you would like to share with the community, please call Board President Pat Groff at 762-2646
Some recent additions to our website include Mango Languages. This link will take you to online courses for many languages including Japanese, Greek, Russian, Spanish and many more. We also have a link to Heritage Quest online which will give you information on ancestors and genealogy. You can also check out book reviews from book page and read our latest library blog. You can also check out local and nation newspapers from Newsbank. This is a temporary link to see if our patrons like browsing newspapers online. Let us know what you think. For more information on any of our programs please call the library at 762-3335 or check out our website @ www.ahmfl.org.
Does your organization or business need a display cabinet? If so, the library has just the thing for you. Free. You need to haul it away. Please call the library for more information.
New books arriving this month at the Library include:
Swimsuit, by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Finger Lickin’ Fifteen, by Janet Evanovich
The Apostle, By Brad Thor
Knockout, by Catherine Coulter
Shanghai Girls, by Lisa See
Catastrophe, by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
Liberty and Tyranny, By Mark R. Levin
Horse Soldiers, by Doug Stanton
Renegade, by Richard Wolffe
The Girls from Ames, by Jeffrey Zaslow
See You At The Library
Library News for February 2009
Library News for February 2009
The Bookworm
Are you suffering from the winter doldrums? Has cold weather, ice and snow got you down? If you want to perk up, why don’t you visit the library? You can find out about exciting new places, new faces and experience new adventures without leaving Waynesboro. Read the latest adventure by James Patterson or find out what Carrie Fisher wrote about her life.
We have many different programs going on at the library at this time. Beginning on March 13, 2009, we will start our next Family Place Workshop. This program lasts for 5 weeks, one day a week. Each session is for 75 minutes. We will learn about general parenting, child development, nutrition and many other child related topics. Your child will also get to interact with other children his/her age. For more information, please call the library. Registration is required.
During the week we have many activities for children. We have story times on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. Once a month we have a craft activity for children. Sign up for crafts is required. Another new activity is the “American Girls Book Club.” This activity will be once a month. For more information on any of these programs, please call the library.
Some upcoming events at the library include computer classes in May. Please call the library for more information. Let us know what types of classes you would like to have. Currently some of the available subjects are: Beginning Computers, Advanced Computers, Beginning Internet Usage, Internet Safety and eBay, Database Searching (PA Power library and Card Catalog), Beginning Keyboarding (Typing), and Beginning HTML, and Intermediate HTML.
We recently completed our annual fund drive for the library. The staff and Board of Trustees would like to thank all of the patrons and citizens of Waynesboro for supporting the library. Please visit us soon at the library.
New Books at the Library this month include:
Fiction
The Associate, by John Grisham
Run for your life, by James Patterson
The Host, by Stephenie Meyer
Plum Spooky, by Janet Evanovich
Agincourt, by Bernard Cornwell
Non-Fiction
The Yankee Years, by Joe Torre
Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell
Dewey, by Vicki Myron
A Slobbering Love Affair, by Bernard Goldberg
American Lion, by Jon Meachman
See you at the Library
The Bookworm
Are you suffering from the winter doldrums? Has cold weather, ice and snow got you down? If you want to perk up, why don’t you visit the library? You can find out about exciting new places, new faces and experience new adventures without leaving Waynesboro. Read the latest adventure by James Patterson or find out what Carrie Fisher wrote about her life.
We have many different programs going on at the library at this time. Beginning on March 13, 2009, we will start our next Family Place Workshop. This program lasts for 5 weeks, one day a week. Each session is for 75 minutes. We will learn about general parenting, child development, nutrition and many other child related topics. Your child will also get to interact with other children his/her age. For more information, please call the library. Registration is required.
During the week we have many activities for children. We have story times on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. Once a month we have a craft activity for children. Sign up for crafts is required. Another new activity is the “American Girls Book Club.” This activity will be once a month. For more information on any of these programs, please call the library.
Some upcoming events at the library include computer classes in May. Please call the library for more information. Let us know what types of classes you would like to have. Currently some of the available subjects are: Beginning Computers, Advanced Computers, Beginning Internet Usage, Internet Safety and eBay, Database Searching (PA Power library and Card Catalog), Beginning Keyboarding (Typing), and Beginning HTML, and Intermediate HTML.
We recently completed our annual fund drive for the library. The staff and Board of Trustees would like to thank all of the patrons and citizens of Waynesboro for supporting the library. Please visit us soon at the library.
New Books at the Library this month include:
Fiction
The Associate, by John Grisham
Run for your life, by James Patterson
The Host, by Stephenie Meyer
Plum Spooky, by Janet Evanovich
Agincourt, by Bernard Cornwell
Non-Fiction
The Yankee Years, by Joe Torre
Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell
Dewey, by Vicki Myron
A Slobbering Love Affair, by Bernard Goldberg
American Lion, by Jon Meachman
See you at the Library
Monday, July 14, 2008
Summer Reading Fun
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library has activities planned for all ages this summer. Join “Catch the Reading Bug!” this summer at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library/Blue Ridge Summit Free Library and discover the amazing world of insects. The 2008 Summer Reading Program is open to all children, birth through age 12, with programs, prize drawings, crafts, movies, story hours, and more. The Teen and Adult program is for teens from 13 through 17, and the adult program is open for all other readers.
Weekly activities include:
Crafts (ages 4-12) on Mondays at 2 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Sign up is required for all craft activities.
Wednesday: Story Time at 10 a.m. (preschool)
Thursday: Story Time at 6:30 p.m. (School Age)
Friday: Movie at 11 a.m.
Special Events include:
Saturday, June 21, 2008: The summer reading kick-off celebration begins at 1:00 p.m. There will be face painting, picture taking, ice cream and a bake sale. Beginning at 2:00 p.m. there will be a program by “The Bug Man” Ryan Bridge. Mr. Bridge will bring his extensive collections of butterflies, insects, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches to the library. He has been involved with entomology and the 4-H for over 30 years. His focus has been primarily on youth oriented outreach and has traveled both nationally and internationally to build his impressive collection of insects.
Friday, June 27, 2008: Fly Fishing with Mr. Donald Shade Learn about fly fishing from Mr. Shade. The program begins at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, July 11, 2008: Picnic Lunch & Insect Scavenger Hunt at Renfrew Park from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Sign-up required. Bring your lunch, drink and blankets for your family to the park.
Thursday, July 17, 2008: Magician John Andrews Magician John Andrews shares a magic show for children at the library starting at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 24, 2008: Storyteller Judy Wolfman Come and enjoy a story with storyteller Judy Wolfman. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening.
Saturday, August 2, 2008: Franklin County Beekeepers Learn everything about bees on Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Weekly activities include:
Crafts (ages 4-12) on Mondays at 2 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Sign up is required for all craft activities.
Wednesday: Story Time at 10 a.m. (preschool)
Thursday: Story Time at 6:30 p.m. (School Age)
Friday: Movie at 11 a.m.
Special Events include:
Saturday, June 21, 2008: The summer reading kick-off celebration begins at 1:00 p.m. There will be face painting, picture taking, ice cream and a bake sale. Beginning at 2:00 p.m. there will be a program by “The Bug Man” Ryan Bridge. Mr. Bridge will bring his extensive collections of butterflies, insects, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches to the library. He has been involved with entomology and the 4-H for over 30 years. His focus has been primarily on youth oriented outreach and has traveled both nationally and internationally to build his impressive collection of insects.
Friday, June 27, 2008: Fly Fishing with Mr. Donald Shade Learn about fly fishing from Mr. Shade. The program begins at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, July 11, 2008: Picnic Lunch & Insect Scavenger Hunt at Renfrew Park from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Sign-up required. Bring your lunch, drink and blankets for your family to the park.
Thursday, July 17, 2008: Magician John Andrews Magician John Andrews shares a magic show for children at the library starting at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 24, 2008: Storyteller Judy Wolfman Come and enjoy a story with storyteller Judy Wolfman. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening.
Saturday, August 2, 2008: Franklin County Beekeepers Learn everything about bees on Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Monday, April 14, 2008
National Library Week
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 13 - 19, 2008
This year, National Library Week marks its 50th anniversary with the theme “Join the circle of knowledge @ your library®.” All types of libraries—school, public, academic and special— will participate. National Library Week is a great time to see what’s new at your library.
NEW CIRCULATION SYSTEM
Our library is celebrating National Library Week by introducing our new circulation system to all of our patrons. We have heard many suggestions and comments about being able to view the library’s collection on-line. Now, we have good news for our patrons: you are now able to view the catalogs at Blue Ridge Summit and Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library. To find our on-line catalogs go to either, www. ahmfl.org or www. brsfl.org for a preview. We are very thankful to the State of Pennsylvania for approving our grant through the LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) that made it possible for us to take our library to a new level of service.
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
The Library’s annual campaign was very successful this year. We have also been very fortunate in receiving many gifts, bequests, and grants. We are very appreciative of all who have given generously to the library. This enables us to keep improving the library for the benefit of all of our patrons. Recently we received a grant form the Waynesboro Beneficial Fund that will enable us to upgrade our meeting room and begin working on updating the patron bathrooms. We can’t thank our donors enough for all of their financial help.
VINTAGE MINIATURE OIL LAMPS
This month we have another wonderful display at the library. We are enjoying the lovely collection of Vintage Miniature Oil Lamps. These lamps belong to Helen Shelley of Waynesboro, and will be on display through the end of the month. If you have anything you would like to display at the library please let us know.
Upcoming Events:
Storytime for pre-school age children at the library on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. through the end of May.
Family Storytime at the library on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. through the end of May.
Children’s craft on Saturday, April 26, May 10 and May 24, 2008. Sign up required.
Computer Classes on April 17, 2008. Please call the library to sign up.
Summer is approaching fast, so don't forget, sign-ups for the Summer Reading Program: Catch the Reading Bug, will begin on June, 7, 2008.
Some recent additions to the collection include:
Compulsion, by Jonathan Kellerman
Remember Me?, by Sophie Kinsella
A Prisoner of Birth, by Jeffrey Archer
Christ the Lord: The Road to Canna, by Anne Rice
Killer Heat, by Linda Fairstein
We look forward to seeing you @ the library.
This year, National Library Week marks its 50th anniversary with the theme “Join the circle of knowledge @ your library®.” All types of libraries—school, public, academic and special— will participate. National Library Week is a great time to see what’s new at your library.
NEW CIRCULATION SYSTEM
Our library is celebrating National Library Week by introducing our new circulation system to all of our patrons. We have heard many suggestions and comments about being able to view the library’s collection on-line. Now, we have good news for our patrons: you are now able to view the catalogs at Blue Ridge Summit and Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library. To find our on-line catalogs go to either, www. ahmfl.org or www. brsfl.org for a preview. We are very thankful to the State of Pennsylvania for approving our grant through the LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) that made it possible for us to take our library to a new level of service.
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
The Library’s annual campaign was very successful this year. We have also been very fortunate in receiving many gifts, bequests, and grants. We are very appreciative of all who have given generously to the library. This enables us to keep improving the library for the benefit of all of our patrons. Recently we received a grant form the Waynesboro Beneficial Fund that will enable us to upgrade our meeting room and begin working on updating the patron bathrooms. We can’t thank our donors enough for all of their financial help.
VINTAGE MINIATURE OIL LAMPS
This month we have another wonderful display at the library. We are enjoying the lovely collection of Vintage Miniature Oil Lamps. These lamps belong to Helen Shelley of Waynesboro, and will be on display through the end of the month. If you have anything you would like to display at the library please let us know.
Upcoming Events:
Storytime for pre-school age children at the library on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. through the end of May.
Family Storytime at the library on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. through the end of May.
Children’s craft on Saturday, April 26, May 10 and May 24, 2008. Sign up required.
Computer Classes on April 17, 2008. Please call the library to sign up.
Summer is approaching fast, so don't forget, sign-ups for the Summer Reading Program: Catch the Reading Bug, will begin on June, 7, 2008.
Some recent additions to the collection include:
Compulsion, by Jonathan Kellerman
Remember Me?, by Sophie Kinsella
A Prisoner of Birth, by Jeffrey Archer
Christ the Lord: The Road to Canna, by Anne Rice
Killer Heat, by Linda Fairstein
We look forward to seeing you @ the library.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Library Book Sale March 1-15
Friends Book Sale
The Friends Book Sale will begin for the public onMarch 1, 2008 at 9:00 am. Please stop by to see all of the books available for purchase. The Friends have a book sale two times a year. This year we have many books available. There are children’s books, fiction, non-fiction, biographies,history and science books and much more. You will be able to find books to fulfill every interest. The library Board and staff thank the Friends for sponsoring and staffing this book sale for the library. There will be a preview for members of the Friends on the evening of Thursday, February 28, 2008.
New Display Case
We have a new feature at the library. When you enter the front of the library, be sure to look for our new display case. This case will be used to feature different collections from Waynesboro residents. We are looking forward to having many interesting items displayed in our case for our patrons to enjoy in the coming months. This month we are fortunate to have a collection of “Little Orphan Annie “memorabilia presented in our display case. Please stop by the library and enjoy this exhibit. If you have any thing you would like to display, please call the library at 762-3335, and let us know what you would like to share with the community. We are indebted to the Friends of the Library for purchasing this display case and we sincerely thank them for the purchase.
Children's Activities
Our children’s department is getting ready for an exciting Summer Reading Program. This year the theme will be “Catch the Reading Bug”. Sign-ups for this program will begin on June 7, 2008, so mark your calendars. We will be having many interesting activities this summer. More information will follow in this column in the future. Until the Summer Reading Program begins we are have many activities happening for children. On March 1, 2008 at 10:00 am we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a craft, a story, and a snack. Please call the library to sign up for this activity. We are also continuing with our weekly story times. We have added a family story time on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm. This is for all members of your family. Please stop by to enjoy both of our story times.
Computer Classes
Some upcoming events at the library include computer classes April 17, 2008. Please call or stop by the library to sign up for the classes. We will be offering Advanced Computer Usage from 10:00-11:30; Beginning Internet Usage from 12:00-1:30; and Internet Safety and eBay from 2:00-3:15.
If you are interested in any of the library activities please call the library at 762-3335 for more details.
New Books at the Library this month include:
Fiction
People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks
Beverly Hills Dead, by Stuart Woods
The Senator’s Wife, by Sue Miller
The Darkest Evening of the Year, by Dean Koontz
Shadow Music, by Julie Garwood
Blood Dreams, by Kay Hooper
Non-Fiction
Tom Cruise, by Andrew Morton
In Defense of Food, by Michael Pollan
Free Lunch, by David Cay Johnston
Memo to the President Elect, by Madeleine Albright with Bill Woodward
We have a new feature at the library. When you enter the front of the library, be sure to look for our new display case. This case will be used to feature different collections from Waynesboro residents. We are looking forward to having many interesting items displayed in our case for our patrons to enjoy in the coming months. This month we are fortunate to have a collection of “Little Orphan Annie “memorabilia presented in our display case. Please stop by the library and enjoy this exhibit. If you have any thing you would like to display, please call the library at 762-3335, and let us know what you would like to share with the community. We are indebted to the Friends of the Library for purchasing this display case and we sincerely thank them for the purchase.
Children's Activities
Our children’s department is getting ready for an exciting Summer Reading Program. This year the theme will be “Catch the Reading Bug”. Sign-ups for this program will begin on June 7, 2008, so mark your calendars. We will be having many interesting activities this summer. More information will follow in this column in the future. Until the Summer Reading Program begins we are have many activities happening for children. On March 1, 2008 at 10:00 am we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a craft, a story, and a snack. Please call the library to sign up for this activity. We are also continuing with our weekly story times. We have added a family story time on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm. This is for all members of your family. Please stop by to enjoy both of our story times.
Computer Classes
Some upcoming events at the library include computer classes April 17, 2008. Please call or stop by the library to sign up for the classes. We will be offering Advanced Computer Usage from 10:00-11:30; Beginning Internet Usage from 12:00-1:30; and Internet Safety and eBay from 2:00-3:15.
If you are interested in any of the library activities please call the library at 762-3335 for more details.
New Books at the Library this month include:
Fiction
People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks
Beverly Hills Dead, by Stuart Woods
The Senator’s Wife, by Sue Miller
The Darkest Evening of the Year, by Dean Koontz
Shadow Music, by Julie Garwood
Blood Dreams, by Kay Hooper
Non-Fiction
Tom Cruise, by Andrew Morton
In Defense of Food, by Michael Pollan
Free Lunch, by David Cay Johnston
Memo to the President Elect, by Madeleine Albright with Bill Woodward
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