The Liberal Memorial Library will be celebrating National Library Week
beginning Monday, April 14.
During the week-long celebration, the Library will be holding several
drawings for stuffed animals, chocolate, candy and of course, books!
We’ll also have a jelly-bean counting and coloring contests.
And since this year’s theme is “Lives change @ your library,” let us
know how our Library has changed your life. We’d like to know and let
others know as well. You can write it down and we’ll post it up on the
wall to share with others.
Also, if you’re unfamiliar with the Library, come on down and we’ll be
happy to show you around. Just ask a staffer and we’ll be happy to give
you a tour of all our services.
During National Library Week and throughout April, libraries host
special events to highlight the unique role libraries play in changing
people’s lives.
Today’s libraries can help you and your family discover a new and
exciting world. Visit your library for computer resources for teens and
adults, help with your job search, access to subscription databases,
library-recommended websites and homework help.
You also can obtain information about how to become a U.S. citizen,
bilingual resources and neutral financial information to help you make
important decisions.
Libraries are an oasis if you are looking for adult education classes,
or for a recommendation on the best books or e-books to expand your
horizons. Open the door to change, visit your library!
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance
sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the
country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our
nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and
support. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special -
participate.
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Showing posts with label National Library Week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label National Library Week. Show all posts
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Looking for Answers? The Library can Help.
What is a library? By definition, “it’s a
place in which literary, musical, artistic, or reference
materials (as books, manuscripts, recordings, or films) are kept
for use but
not for sale.”
What if you asked somebody on the street that question? The answer would probably be a place where you can read and check out books for free. Well, that was it back then. Nowadays, it’s probably more like use computers and the internet and check out DVDs.
But what I think people don’t realize is that we’re much more than that. The Library is a place of information and as librarians we’re here to help them get that information.
It seems that when people need help they turn to us. And it’s where people are directed to go when they need help.
And as one librarian said to me, “Well, duh! That’s what we’re here for.”
And I get it. We are here to help people.
It’s about people not knowing where else to go. It’s about people looking for help. It’s about people looking for answers. And that’s what we’re here to do. The Library will do the best it can to provide answers. A lot of people might be under the impression that the patrons looking for help are just lazy. They don’t want to do the work. They just want someone to do it for them.
There may be some that do, but most of them just want a helping hand. They may seem that they want you to do it all for them and they may not want to because they’re scared, but if you nudge them you’ll find that they actually want to learn how to use the resources the Library has to offer.
When you first get them started, it seems like they’re completely lost and they want you to do it for them. But then you realize that they simply need to gain confidence. They may look at you with a blank stare at first, but once you get them rolling, they realize they can do it themselves and they’re on their way.
Along the way, you’ll find that the patrons are patient and appreciative. They’ll start telling you about themselves and wanting to share their life with you. In the end, you’ll have they really don’t take you for granted. I think they really understand that the Library is a place where they can come in and get help. And the point above ties in to National Library Week and the Family Place Library.
We just celebrated National Library Week and wanted to show our appreciation to the community by giving out pizza for the teens and coloring books for the kiddies. We held events and drawings and gave away prizes.
We also continued with our Family Place
Library program
on Thursday. It was our second session
of a five-week
program. We had 15
families and 49
individuals join us for the workshop on “Parenting through
Play”. The next
session will be Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. with Kay
Burtzloff, executive director
of United Way.
These events point to the theme of National Library Week, which is “communities matter.” We want Liberal and the surrounding communities to know that you matter to us. And we hope that we matter to you.
Recipe Swap will be on Monday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cooper Clark room. Every month we’ll have a different topic or theme. This month we’ll be searching for a little sweetness in our recipes as take on desserts. We’ll be sharing our favorite recipes for sweet delights. And even if you don’t have a dessert recipe one or not really interested in desserts (as absurd as that may seem), that’s fine. Come on down anyway and meet people who want to share their passion with you – cooking. Hope to see you there!
Don’t forget that Saturday, May 4 is Free Comic Book Day. It was so much fun last year that we decided to do it again. We’ll have drawings for special prizes and giveaways and prizes and of course, free comic books!!!
And just a reminder, that we do have a Kindle Fire available for check out.
If you’ve always wanted to see what a tablet can do, here’s your chance to find out first hand. Here’s a great opportunity to check out the wonders of what a tablet can do. You can surf the web, read a book, watch a video and do so much more.
All you have to do is come down to the circulation desk and ask for the Kindle Fire. Borrowers have to be at least 18 years old and sign a borrowing agreement adhering to the Library’s policies and terms for the device. Once you’ve done all that, you’ve got 14 days to check out one of the coolest devices around. (And don’t forget, late fees do apply!)
For the latest events and happenings at the Library, check out our webpage at www.lmlibrary.org or visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/lmlibrary
What if you asked somebody on the street that question? The answer would probably be a place where you can read and check out books for free. Well, that was it back then. Nowadays, it’s probably more like use computers and the internet and check out DVDs.
But what I think people don’t realize is that we’re much more than that. The Library is a place of information and as librarians we’re here to help them get that information.
It seems that when people need help they turn to us. And it’s where people are directed to go when they need help.
And as one librarian said to me, “Well, duh! That’s what we’re here for.”
And I get it. We are here to help people.
It’s about people not knowing where else to go. It’s about people looking for help. It’s about people looking for answers. And that’s what we’re here to do. The Library will do the best it can to provide answers. A lot of people might be under the impression that the patrons looking for help are just lazy. They don’t want to do the work. They just want someone to do it for them.
There may be some that do, but most of them just want a helping hand. They may seem that they want you to do it all for them and they may not want to because they’re scared, but if you nudge them you’ll find that they actually want to learn how to use the resources the Library has to offer.
When you first get them started, it seems like they’re completely lost and they want you to do it for them. But then you realize that they simply need to gain confidence. They may look at you with a blank stare at first, but once you get them rolling, they realize they can do it themselves and they’re on their way.
Along the way, you’ll find that the patrons are patient and appreciative. They’ll start telling you about themselves and wanting to share their life with you. In the end, you’ll have they really don’t take you for granted. I think they really understand that the Library is a place where they can come in and get help. And the point above ties in to National Library Week and the Family Place Library.
We just celebrated National Library Week and wanted to show our appreciation to the community by giving out pizza for the teens and coloring books for the kiddies. We held events and drawings and gave away prizes.
These events point to the theme of National Library Week, which is “communities matter.” We want Liberal and the surrounding communities to know that you matter to us. And we hope that we matter to you.
***
Recipe Swap will be on Monday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cooper Clark room. Every month we’ll have a different topic or theme. This month we’ll be searching for a little sweetness in our recipes as take on desserts. We’ll be sharing our favorite recipes for sweet delights. And even if you don’t have a dessert recipe one or not really interested in desserts (as absurd as that may seem), that’s fine. Come on down anyway and meet people who want to share their passion with you – cooking. Hope to see you there!
***
Don’t forget that Saturday, May 4 is Free Comic Book Day. It was so much fun last year that we decided to do it again. We’ll have drawings for special prizes and giveaways and prizes and of course, free comic books!!!
***
And just a reminder, that we do have a Kindle Fire available for check out.
If you’ve always wanted to see what a tablet can do, here’s your chance to find out first hand. Here’s a great opportunity to check out the wonders of what a tablet can do. You can surf the web, read a book, watch a video and do so much more.
All you have to do is come down to the circulation desk and ask for the Kindle Fire. Borrowers have to be at least 18 years old and sign a borrowing agreement adhering to the Library’s policies and terms for the device. Once you’ve done all that, you’ve got 14 days to check out one of the coolest devices around. (And don’t forget, late fees do apply!)
***
For the latest events and happenings at the Library, check out our webpage at www.lmlibrary.org or visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/lmlibrary
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Autism Awareness Month
Easter greetings to our readers! It's been a busy month at the library. The children's library finished up second grade tours this month. It's always a joy to have these young people visit the library and learn a bit about what we have to offer and how to find the things they need.
April also marked the celebration of National Library Week. Lots of fun things were offered to library patrons during the week of April 11. Some neat prizes were given away and some interesting programs took place. Thanks to everyone who took part.
On April 19, second graders in the school district gathered at the Rec Center for a program made possible by Liberal Parks & Rec, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Seward County Conservation District, and the library. Ken Lockwood of Eagle Valley Raptor Center of Cheney, Kansas, brought some of the birds in his care, including a spectacled owl, a Harris hawk, and a barn owl and presented a wonderful informative program.
Library staff were back at the Rec Center on April 20 for another installment of Snack Attack, a twice-monthly program that is a partnering of the library with K-State Research & Extension Service and Parks and Rec to teach youngsters about wise food choices and the importance of exercise.
The month will finish up with After School Club on Tuesday, the 26th. This month's book character is Nate the Great. This is the last time this group will meet this school year, so kids kindergarten through fourth grade, stop by at 4:00 and join us, no reservations are necessary.
Some of the materials the library has on hand on the subject include Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z by Barbara T. Doyle, M.S. and Emily Doyle Iland, B. A. This is an assessment and diagnosis manual. It begins by explaining the spectrum disorders and moves on to explain the assessment process, types of assessments and what they measure, and family support, among other things.
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood covers all aspects of this syndrome including strategies adults with Asperger's can use for securing successful employment.
An excellent book for siblings of autistic children is My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete. This fictionalized story is told from the viewpoint of Charlie's twin sister Callie. Since statistics reveal that 1 in 110 children are diagnosed with autism, this would be a good title to share with a child who has a classmate or acquaintance who is autistic.
Plans are underway at the library for our annual Summer Reading Program. Children in school should be bringing home informational sheets in the near future. Folks of all ages will want to plan to sign up beginning May 23. The theme for children is One World, Many Stories; for teens, it is You Are Here; and for adults, it is Novel Destinations. The program gets underway on May 31. Watch this column for more information in coming weeks. See you at Memorial Library!
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