noble county public library APRIL 2012 LIBRARY 813 East Main Street Albion, IN 46701 Phone (260) 636-7197 or 1-800-811-6861 Fax (260)636-3321 Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 9:00am-7:00pm Wednesday 9:00am-8:00pm Friday 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm EAST LIBRARY 104 Ley Street Avilla, IN 46710 Phone & Fax: (260) 897-3900 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Wednesday 11:00am-7:00pm Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm WEST LIBRARY 120 Jefferson Street Cromwell, IN 46732 Phone & Fax: (260) 856-2119 Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesday, & Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm w w w. n o b l e c o. l i b. i n. u s All things Seuss! Director s Notes Time to Get your Geek On! Everyone has something they are passionate about - something they geek. Maybe you geek football or hip hop. Maybe you are passionate about organic gardening, classic movies or volunteering. Whatever you geek, serious or fun, the Noble County Public Library supports you. Beginning the week of National Library Week, April 8-14, and continuing through December, NCPL is participating in Geek the Library, a community-based public awareness campaign. The campaign highlights what people are passionate about and how libraries can support them, in an effort to heighten awareness about the critical funding issues public libraries face. Geek the Library will feature local educational material introducing geek as a verb, encouraging the public to talk about what they geek - whether it s engineering, superheroes or art. NCPL has already initiated a bookmark contest throughout many of the county s schools, and much more is planned Fans of all ages celebrated the recent birthday of Dr. Seuss at their local libraries and the Noble County Public libraries were no exception. During the After School Special, NCPL East s Children s Librarian Ruth Guthrie read some of Seuss s most beloved books while the audience snacked on green eggs and ham, made Cat in the Hat cookies and crafted Horton Hears a Who pencils. throughout the rest of 2012. The campaign features advertising, social networking elements, a web site and grassroots community initiatives to draw attention to the need for increased library support. The web site, geekthelibrary.org provides information about how people can get active and support their local library. While most people have visited their public library and understand its important role in their community, many do not know that libraries are at risk or that local funding for libraries is heavily influenced by YOU - community members. So check out the website, watch the local papers and library newsletter, and keep an eye on activities and contests going on in each branch of NCPL and Get Your Geek On! Sandy
schedule of events Please note that registration is needed for all programs. In order for an activity to take place a minimum number of registrants is also required. Photos may be taken at any or all events/programs for marketing purposes. If you would like us to refrain from taking your picture please let us know at the beginning of each activity. APRIL 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 After School Activities PAWS TO READ! Our furry friends like to be read to, too! Join us with Veterinarian Jennifer Lortie & friends for some canine fun! After School Special at NCPL West Thursday, April 19 NCPL Central After School Movie Rated PG Tuesday, April 10 3:30pm-5:00pm HOP Registration is required if students will be walking from Albion Elementary School with library staff. AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL Celebrate the Indy 500 with a Mario Kart tourney! Bring an extra Wii remote with batteries to play. PRIZES to winners in two age groups (ages 5 to 10 and 11 & up) Limit 20 racers must register first! at NCPL Central Wednesday, April 18 3:30-5:30pm AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL Come read with some really CUTE pets! Those walking from school with library staff must register. at NCPL Central Tuesday, April 24 MOVIES NCPL East After School Movie Rated G Wednesday, April 18 3:15pm-5:00pm Happy Feet 2 How well does YOUR garbage stack up? Pam Decamp from Noble County Solid Waste Management will help us make a pizza/pie chart and show us how! AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL at NCPL East Wednesday, April 11 3:15-4:15pm NCPL West After School Movie Rated G Thursday, April 12 3:30-5:10pm Happy Feet 2
schedule of events Please note that registration is needed for all programs. In order for an activity to take place a minimum number of registrants is also required. Taste of... Italy! NCPL Central Thursday, April 19 6:00pm Let s get each others FAVORITE Italian recipes in one night! Bring your best Italian dish and a copy of the recipe. NCPL will provide the tableware & drinks. Copies of all recipes will be given to participants. Please register by calling 260-636-7197. Remember to bring your passport to receive a stamp toward the FREE trip to Chicago July 14! TEEN MOVIE NCPL East After School Movie Rated PG Wednesday, April 4 5:00-7:00pm We Bought a Zoo & Chocolate Club NCPL Central Thursday, April 26-6:00pm Ladies! Bring some chocolate to share and sit back and watch the newest Footloose together. Registration required. BOOK DISCUSSIONS Central South of Broad by Pat Conroy Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 pm West Still Alice by Lisa Genova Thursday, April 19 at 1:30 pm East Hot Flash Club by Nancy Thayer Thursday, April 5 at 12:00 pm Check us out on
new materials Adult Books The Camera Never Lies by Elizabeth Goddard The Last Child by John Hart The Fear Index by Robert Harris The Girl in the Gatehouse by Julie Klassen Teach Yourself Visually ipad 2 by Lonzell Watson Eat This, Not That: Supermarket Survival Guide by David Zinczenko Young Adult Books The Babysitter s Survival Guide by Jill D. Chasse, PhD Like Mandarin by Kirsten Hubbard The Anti-Prom by Abby McDonald Unlocked by Ryan G. Van Cleave Jersey Tomatoes Are the Best by Maria Padian The Lying Game by Sara Shepard Children s Books P is for Princess: a Royal Alphabet by Steven L. Layne The 39 Clues: The Dead of Night by Peter Lerangis My Mom has X-Ray Vision by Angela McAllister Waddles by David McPhail Piggies in the Kitchen by Michelle Meadows D is for Drum: a Native American Alphabet by Debbie & Michael Shoulders Movies Hop PG Hugo PG Jack & Jill PG Marley and Me: The Puppy Years PG The Muppets PG Tower Heist PG-13 TV on DVD East F-Troop - complete series The King of Queens - Season 7 24 - Season 6 West Nip/Tuck - Season 3 Seinfeld - Season 8 Supernatural - Season 4 Central Lost - Season 4 Smallville - Season 5 30 Rock - Season 1 Did You Know... that the Noble County Public Library is here for you to use - in more ways than one! Do you need a large, clean, well -equipped, centrally-located room to host your graduation party, baby shower, anniversary party, wedding shower or even wedding reception? Maybe a large meeting, company party or a small gathering? All three Noble County Public Library branches offer this type of space - large and small - for use by the public during and after hours! Each branch - Albion, Avilla and Cromwell - has an array of rooms available that include tables and chairs, and kitchens with stoves, refrigerators and microwaves for your use. These rooms are also equipped to accommodate power point presentations with laptops, projectors and screens. Reservations may be made in person or online through our website at www.nobleco.lib.in.us Please call any branch for more information and details.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Easter Sunday 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 National Card & Letter Writing Month Book Buddies After School Movie, HOP 3:30-5:00pm Basic Couponing Class 6-7pm Storytime After School Special PAWS TO READ Club 3:15-4:15pm EAST Teen movie, We Bought A Zoo Grades 5-12 5:00-7:00pm WEST Storytime Special SOLID WASTE PROGRAM 3:15-4:15pm Movie, Happy Feet 2 3:15-5:00pm Coupon program 6:00-7:00pm After School Special - RACE DAY 3:30-5:30pm WEST Storytime Club 3:15-4:15pm WEST Storytime Noble County Genealogists available for public assistance 9-noon. EAST Storytime EAST Book Club discussion 12pm EAST Storytime WEST After School movie, Happy Feet 2 3:15-5:10pm TASTE of ITALY 6:00pm EAST Storytime WEST - Book Club discussion 1:30pm After School Special PAWS TO READ Chick Flicks & Chocolate 6:00pm Book Club Discussion 6:30pm EAST Book Buddies WEST After School Club All NCPL libraries closed for Good Friday NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK - WATCH FOR SPECIAL GEEK ACTIVITIES AT YOUR LIBRARY! Appreciation Month MONEY $MART WEEK WEST hosting coupon exchange April 21-28
schedule of events Please note that registration is needed for all programs. In order for an activity to take place a minimum number of registrants is also required. PENNIES TO SHARE Coupon class Library time Mother and daughter Nichole (right) and Mya Emmert make time every week to spend a few hours at the library. Whether attending Storytime on Wednesday mornings for 3-5 year olds or just relaxing with a stack of books, it s easy to see they feel right at home at the library! Adopt-A-Spot at your library Greet Spring in a whole new way by adopting a spot to tend at the Noble County Public Library! The Noble County libraries are looking for families, individuals, civic organizations, service clubs, scouts or church groups to select a garden patch on the grounds of either the Central, East or West locations and maintain it for the year. After choosing a site participants are free to decide whether to just maintain as is, add to, or start over with a total new design. They will be asked to purchase everything needed and do the maintenance necessary for the success of their spot. For more information call Sandy Petrie at 260636-7197 or the branch managers: at East Victoria Ferguson at 260-897-3900 or West s Janet Harper at 260-856-2119. Money $mart Week is April 21-28! Brush up on your money-saving ideas with this program on coupon basics and tips. A great chance to share and learn with other savers. NCPL East Wednesday, April 18 6:00-7:00pm NCPL central Tuesday, April 24 6:00-7:00pm Character Counts! at the Noble County Public Library CITIZENSHIP Do your share to make your school and community better. Be a good neighbor. Respect authority. Character is higher than intellect. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) Character Counts! and The Six Pillars of Character are registered trademarks of the Josephson Institute. For more info please visit www.charactercounts.org.