Friday 15 May 2009
Reynoldsville PL will be 80 this year.
We are celebrating in Reynoldsville. The Woman's Club started our library 80 years ago this fall. We will have an open house Sept. 26th. (Details later) Continuing events throughout the year are the different raffles we have going. Thanks to Cooperstown for inspiration, we have a quilt raffle until Sept.26 and Monthly baskets donated by local groups. We are finding them to bring added interest. We had a Genealogy Workshop, with Shirley Sharp discussing the Coal Towns of Jefferson County.
Wednesday 31 December 2008
WISHES
Just wanted to wish everyone in the OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder?)...Oil Creek District a Happy New Year! =)
Tuesday 16 December 2008
50th Book for Book Club Celebration
This is the picture from our 50th book celebration at book club at Reynoldsville Public Library last October '07 that I had told everyone about. Pictured here is Karl (me-Reynoldsville) Ruth (book club member and 50th book cordinator) David Parrott (guess speaker and author of the books we read for the 50th book) Sharon (Reynoldsville) and guest Rose Pituch (Brookville). Finally got the picture up and wanted to share with everyone. Thanks!Wednesday 19 November 2008
Philip Gulley Field Trip
I forgot to mention in previous blogs, that our book club had it's first field trip. Four members from "The Breakfast Club" at Reynoldsville Public Library, trecked not to Gobbler's Knob to see the groundhog, but to the Presbyterian Church in Punxsutawney to see New York Times bestselling author Philip Gulley.We go to hear him speak about his "Home to Harmony" series. A master storyteller, he enthralled us all who were listening about the adventures of his characters who live in a small town called Harmony. They are feel good books that you can relate to. Very humorous stories as well, and you didn't even notice the time going by.
The one thing I wish was that more members could have joined us on the beautiful Sunday afternoon. As one of our book club members who went said, "When do you get an oppurtunity to see an author and he virtually in your backyard?" I agree, and the four of us jumped at the chance. At only (I believe) $8.00 a person, you got to hear him speak, and a dinner was held afterwards. Very delicious might I add. You can't go wrong supporting local communities, hanging out with good people and friends, and hearing about what we all in the library profession love to hear and talk about...books!
I wish that those types of programs could make it more often to our corner of the world. I know that I would attend, certainly try to push and advertise, and try to make it a fun and successful event.
A good time was had by the four of us. It was held on April 20th, 2008.
Saturday 15 November 2008
Happenings at RPL
Just to let everyone know what is happening at Reynoldsville Public Library. We will take part in the community open house on Sunday, Nov. 30th, with "Cookies With Santa". Stories, crafts and, of course, Santa will be part of the holiday kick off from 1:00 to 4:00. Also, for the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas we will be doing our "Food For Fines." Patrons with overdue fines may donate a nonperisable item for each overdue item. The collections go to the local food pantry. I got this idea off the internet so I can't take credit. It may be cumbersome for a large library but it works for us. Happy Holidays already.
Friday 24 October 2008
Quiet, this is a library
Hey Dan!
So I was on Google Maps getting directions to the Brookville library when I noticed someone had written a review. I went ahead and read it (it was from August of 2007) and felt compelled to write a ‘reply’ review, tee hee hee. Is it something you could possibly copy and post up on the District blog? If you can here is what the first review said, and then my ‘review’ follows. Just thought I’d see.
Rebecca M Arthurs Memorial Library
Quiet,this is a library - David Brosius - Aug 20, 2007
"I recently went to this library to study and was appalled at the noise level of ignorant people talking over at the internet computers as if they were in a truck stop and not a library. I left disgusted. Non of the employees said anything to them. I didn't see any signs saying to be quiet. Mrs. Crist would never have put up with that when the library was on Main Street. She made sure it was quiet. PLEASE do something about this and thank-you."
Response to "Quiet, this is a library" - Rachel - Today
"I am the director of a small public library in Pennsylvania. I do feel badly that the person who previously posted had such an unsatisfactory experience at the library, but I hope they learned something about the changing environment of libraries in this new technological age. The old stereotype of libraries as quiet, dusty, dim tombs reserved for haggard old ladies and elderly men reading newspapers is obsolete. You won't find many libraries anymore that employ little old ladies running around shushing everyone. Even in smaller libraries nowadays you can find all kinds of new technological gadgets from video game systems (XBox and Nintendo Wii's) to laptops to audiobooks on MP3 players.Libraries today are quickly becoming the hub of their communities (if they haven't already earned that title) as the economy continues to shrink and resources become tight. Many rural communities do not have the resources to provide other centers where various age groups can go and just 'hang out' or socialize. A lot of communities don't have a YMCA, a rec center, etc., and the public library has quickly become a suitable substitute as more and more focus is given to technology. If a library has internet (and nearly all do) then they will have a constant flow of patrons of all ages. Online games, social networks like MySpace and Facebook, and email are free ways for people to connect and keep in touch with friends, family, and the world at large. Libraries offer programs ranging from yoga to knitting to video game tournaments. We are all-encompassing.In all honesty, as a library professional I have to smile at the thought of a library bustling with patrons ~ it means we are doing our job. If you need a quiet place to study ask the library staff if there is a location in the building away from the computers, or ask them if they could address the patrons who are being too noisy. Don't look for signs in libraries anymore restricting noise. That is a thing of the past.And the very last option: Bring a set of ear plugs:)"
So I was on Google Maps getting directions to the Brookville library when I noticed someone had written a review. I went ahead and read it (it was from August of 2007) and felt compelled to write a ‘reply’ review, tee hee hee. Is it something you could possibly copy and post up on the District blog? If you can here is what the first review said, and then my ‘review’ follows. Just thought I’d see.
Rebecca M Arthurs Memorial Library
Quiet,this is a library - David Brosius - Aug 20, 2007
"I recently went to this library to study and was appalled at the noise level of ignorant people talking over at the internet computers as if they were in a truck stop and not a library. I left disgusted. Non of the employees said anything to them. I didn't see any signs saying to be quiet. Mrs. Crist would never have put up with that when the library was on Main Street. She made sure it was quiet. PLEASE do something about this and thank-you."
Response to "Quiet, this is a library" - Rachel - Today
"I am the director of a small public library in Pennsylvania. I do feel badly that the person who previously posted had such an unsatisfactory experience at the library, but I hope they learned something about the changing environment of libraries in this new technological age. The old stereotype of libraries as quiet, dusty, dim tombs reserved for haggard old ladies and elderly men reading newspapers is obsolete. You won't find many libraries anymore that employ little old ladies running around shushing everyone. Even in smaller libraries nowadays you can find all kinds of new technological gadgets from video game systems (XBox and Nintendo Wii's) to laptops to audiobooks on MP3 players.Libraries today are quickly becoming the hub of their communities (if they haven't already earned that title) as the economy continues to shrink and resources become tight. Many rural communities do not have the resources to provide other centers where various age groups can go and just 'hang out' or socialize. A lot of communities don't have a YMCA, a rec center, etc., and the public library has quickly become a suitable substitute as more and more focus is given to technology. If a library has internet (and nearly all do) then they will have a constant flow of patrons of all ages. Online games, social networks like MySpace and Facebook, and email are free ways for people to connect and keep in touch with friends, family, and the world at large. Libraries offer programs ranging from yoga to knitting to video game tournaments. We are all-encompassing.In all honesty, as a library professional I have to smile at the thought of a library bustling with patrons ~ it means we are doing our job. If you need a quiet place to study ask the library staff if there is a location in the building away from the computers, or ask them if they could address the patrons who are being too noisy. Don't look for signs in libraries anymore restricting noise. That is a thing of the past.And the very last option: Bring a set of ear plugs:)"
Wednesday 22 October 2008
GREAT WEB SITES
Speaking of great web sites...nice intro huh?
Check out our book club blog at:
www.breakfastclubbooks.blogspot.com
Its for our library's book club.
Ok, so it isnt "that" great, but I would file it under good. =)
Check out our book club blog at:
www.breakfastclubbooks.blogspot.com
Its for our library's book club.
Ok, so it isnt "that" great, but I would file it under good. =)
