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
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