See what's happening @ your library during National Library Week. Check our Library Events listing for programs for children, computer classes and programs for adults. These activities happen year 'round not just during Library Week.
Friday, April 9, 2010
National Library Week
See what's happening @ your library during National Library Week. Check our Library Events listing for programs for children, computer classes and programs for adults. These activities happen year 'round not just during Library Week.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Florida gardening
Xeriscaping is a practice of landscaping with drought-tolerant plants, which conserve water and save maintenance time. The name comes from the Greek word zeros, which means dry.
Using this theme, you place plants that need more water closest to the house. Those that need little or no irrigation can be planted farther away or at the lot's farthest points.
Xeriscaping makes use of many plants you may already have, such as cactus, asparagus fern, camellias sasanquas, and Shumard oaks. A full list of drought tolerant plants for Florida can be found at http://www.floridata.com/lists/drought_tolerant_plants.cfm
Container plantings and annuals need more water and should be planted closest to the house and the water source.
To xeriscape more of your property, consider increasing the size of a patio, creating a stone walkway, or turning one or more sections of your lawn into an area for attractive, drought--resistant bushes and plants.
Spring is the time to plant and we have books to help you. There are many books on gardening in Florida in the 635.9 nonfiction section of the library.
Using this theme, you place plants that need more water closest to the house. Those that need little or no irrigation can be planted farther away or at the lot's farthest points.
Xeriscaping makes use of many plants you may already have, such as cactus, asparagus fern, camellias sasanquas, and Shumard oaks. A full list of drought tolerant plants for Florida can be found at http://www.floridata.com/lists/drought_tolerant_plants.cfm
Container plantings and annuals need more water and should be planted closest to the house and the water source.
To xeriscape more of your property, consider increasing the size of a patio, creating a stone walkway, or turning one or more sections of your lawn into an area for attractive, drought--resistant bushes and plants.
Spring is the time to plant and we have books to help you. There are many books on gardening in Florida in the 635.9 nonfiction section of the library.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Hans Christian Andersen
April 2 is the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen. This Danish writer and poet was born in 1805. By the time of his death in 1875 he was known worldwide.
In the English-speaking world, stories such as Thumbelina, The Snow Queen, The Ugly Duckling , The Emperor’s New Clothes, and The Princess and the Pea remain popular and are widely read. "The emperor's new clothes" and "ugly duckling" have both passed into the English language as well-known expressions.
In the Copenhagen harbor there is a statue of The Little Mermaid placed in honor of Hans Christian Andersen. April 2, Andersen's birthday, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.
In the English-speaking world, stories such as Thumbelina, The Snow Queen, The Ugly Duckling , The Emperor’s New Clothes, and The Princess and the Pea remain popular and are widely read. "The emperor's new clothes" and "ugly duckling" have both passed into the English language as well-known expressions.
In the Copenhagen harbor there is a statue of The Little Mermaid placed in honor of Hans Christian Andersen. April 2, Andersen's birthday, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Library Elf
Visit http://www.libraryelf.com/ and sign up for a Library Elf account. (Choose FL New River Public Library Cooperative as your library.) You will then be asked for your library card number and PIN (obtain your PIN from the library).
You can choose a schedule of reminders and Library Elf will email reminders to you. You can also be infomred by RSS feed or text message. Parents can register children’s cards so you can keep track of everything checked out.
Library Elf is private. You control access to your account. This service is free to library users in Baker, Bradford and Union Counties
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Books to help in job searching
Many of our fellow citizens are looking for jobs. Times are tough. The libraries have added books to help job seekers with their job search. Take a look at these new titles:
The library also has classes for adults using Learning Express. The job skills section will help you brush up on basic reading and math skills, and includes some resume and interview help. You can take part in the class (register here) or use Learning Express on your own. You'll need your library card number to set up an account.
- Military to civilian career transition guide by Janet Farley.
- What color is your parachute? 2010 by Richard Bolles.
- Blue collar & proud of it by Joe Lamacchia.
- Job Interview tips for people with not-so-hot backgrounds by Caryl and Ron Krannich.
- Next day job interview by Michael Farr.
The library also has classes for adults using Learning Express. The job skills section will help you brush up on basic reading and math skills, and includes some resume and interview help. You can take part in the class (register here) or use Learning Express on your own. You'll need your library card number to set up an account.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
March is National Women’s History Month
The history of women seems to be written with invisible ink, according to the National Women’s History Project. Their goal is to make that ink readable for all to see.
The theme for this year and especially for March, which is National Women’s History Month, is "Writing Women Back into History."
The idea for a week to recognize women’s history originated in 1978 with the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women. In 1979, leaders of women’s organizations gathered at Sarah Lawrence College, the first institution to offer a Master’s Degree in Women’s History.
One of the things coming out of that Institute was a resolution offered by Molly MacGregor, the representative from the Sonoma County Commission. This resolution called for the creation of a National Women’s History Week.
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued a proclamation declaring a National Women’s History Week. In 1987, the National Women’s History Project asked Congress to expand the celebration to the entire month of March.
The 30th anniversary of the National Women’s History Project takes place in 2010. Various themes through the years have included Women Change America, Women Pioneering the Future, Women Taking the Lead to Change the Planet and Women’s Art: Women’s Vision.
The library has many books and biographies of women who made a difference. Check the biography section or ask a staff member for help.
The theme for this year and especially for March, which is National Women’s History Month, is "Writing Women Back into History."
The idea for a week to recognize women’s history originated in 1978 with the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women. In 1979, leaders of women’s organizations gathered at Sarah Lawrence College, the first institution to offer a Master’s Degree in Women’s History.
One of the things coming out of that Institute was a resolution offered by Molly MacGregor, the representative from the Sonoma County Commission. This resolution called for the creation of a National Women’s History Week.
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued a proclamation declaring a National Women’s History Week. In 1987, the National Women’s History Project asked Congress to expand the celebration to the entire month of March.
The 30th anniversary of the National Women’s History Project takes place in 2010. Various themes through the years have included Women Change America, Women Pioneering the Future, Women Taking the Lead to Change the Planet and Women’s Art: Women’s Vision.
The library has many books and biographies of women who made a difference. Check the biography section or ask a staff member for help.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Are you looking for a job? In this economy many people are. Libraries can help you get ready to rejoin the workforce. If it's been awhile since you applied for a job, or interviewed for one, take a look at Learning Express. You can use this service in the library or from home. (It is one of several subscription online services that the libraries subscribe to for your benefit.) You set up an account, using your library barcode number, and your own PIN. You can log in and save your work and return to it later.
There are many practice tests on many subjects for both children and adults. One section of particular interest to job seekers is Job Search and Workplace Skills. Included is information on improving writing and communications skills, resume and interviewing tips. Good information whether you are new or already in the workforce.
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