Both
libraries will be closed to the public
February 20, 2012
to observe Presidents' Day. No
items are marked due on those dates.
Get
Caught Reading
Sherman Blow of
Washington, D.C. was caught e-reading last month.
He is accompanied by Margo.
(Photo by Eric Peterson)
If you enjoy e-books (PDF
or Kindle), ask us about KY LIBRARIES UNBOUND.
It's FREE!
Patron
of the Month:
Pineville Library staff chose Freddie
Ann Partin as Patron of the Month.
Freddie Ann has been an avid user of the
library since her retirement a few years
ago. She likes mysteries and
inspirational fiction. She also enjoys
visiting the library several times a
week and her favorite authors include M.
C. Beaton and Wanda Brunstetter. The
staff enjoy joking around with Freddie
Ann and she has a wonderful sense of
humor.
More
Changes...
Elizabeth Warren, who has been with
Pineville branch for 16 years, most of it
as Circulation Librarian, has accepted a
promotion to the position of Branch Manager at
Pineville. Outgoing branch manager
Ron Day says of Liz "No one could be more
capable than Liz at juggling the varied aspects
of the workload."
Fay Jones,
clerk at Pineville branch for over 23 years
will retire in February. During her
tenure, Fay has also conducted Story Hour
programs and managed the branch's periodicals
collection. We wish her well in her
retirement.
Computer Basics with Bonnie Banks
Join
Middlesboro branch Reference Librarian
Bonnie Banks for Basic Computer Workshops in
February. The series of two
workshops will be held twice, from 10 a.m. -
Noon:
Have you registered for
Time for Tea & Thee at Middlesboro branch?
Registration is required to accommodate seating.
Stop by the library to pick up
the reading list, or call 248-4812. Programs will be on
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. each month.
February 14, 2012 –
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, by Helen Simonson.
March 20, 2012 –
Bird Sisters, by Rebecca Rasmussen.
April 17, 2012 –
Thistles, by Charles L. Roe.
The author reads
from the February selection:
Here are some photos from
theJanuary meeting of TIME FOR
TEA & THEE.
Participants discussed the book
"The Cailiffs of Baghdad,
Georgia" by Mary Helen Stefaniak.
Mondays R Murder
Book Club at Middlesboro
NEW BOOK CLUB for mystery lovers ..."Mondays R
Murder" - began in August. Here are
upcoming titles for discussion. The group
meets at 10:00 a.m.
Jan.
30th - 10:00 a.m. Mondays R
Murder will watch a movie based on a
classic Agatha Christie novel.
Feb. 27th - 10:00 a.m. Mondays R
Murder Suspense with a twist movie.
February Film Days at Middlesboro
Feb. 7th @ 10:00
a.m. The Help
Feb. 21 @ 10:00 a.m. Finding Forrester
Youth
Programs at Middlesboro Branch
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is held each
Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Stories,
finger plays, and other activities are led by
Youth Services Librarian Cindy McGeorge.
Call the library for more information.
Story Hour
Books, games, crafts, refreshments--you never
know what all will be involved at Story Hour,
each Thursday at 4 p.m.
for children who are ages 5-8.
Ill-Fated
Inklings Book Club
Do you love happy
endings? Do you love lighthearted stories where
no one has a care in the world? If so, please
stop reading right now, this is not the book
club for you! However, if you want to read about
children orphaned, horrible villains & imminent
doom then, by all means, close your eyes and
join this club. We’ll be discussing all the
dreadful details and even watch the mournful
movies they made. If you are age 9 and up,
join us the last Monday of
each month at 4 p.m.
52 Weeks of Giving
Good deeds. Big ones, small ones and every size
in between. Good deeds make a difference. Join
with us at the Middlesboro Public Library in
committing to doing one good deed a week for the
next year. For your children, for your
community…for yourself, join "52 Weeks of
Giving" and be a part of the power of kindness.
Fridays at 4 p.m. Download a full
schedule here.
Co-sponsors:
South East Community College
The Children’s Reading Foundation of
Appalachia
Members of
Middlesboro's 52 WEEKS OF GIVING gathered food
to donate to volunteers building a new bedroom
and bathroom for Marine Lance Corporal Cody
Evans of Speedwell, TN. Evans lost both
legs while serving in Afghanistan. While
delivering the food, they were interviewed by
Knoxville's WVLT-TV:
Youth
Programs at Pineville Branch
Tots & Toys
Story Hour (ages 2-4)
Bring your favorite stuffed animal or toy
along to enjoy a story and a craft with Ms. Christina.
After your toys get used to coming to the library, they
can enjoy a sleep-over! We will take pictures and
when you pick you toy up the next day, you can see what
they've been up to! Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Book Buddies
Story Hour (ages 5-8)
Bring your favorite stuffed animal or toy
along to enjoy a story and a craft with Ms. Christina.
After your toys get used to coming to the library, they
can enjoy a sleep-over! We will take pictures, and when
you pick up your toy the next day, you can see what
they've been up to!
Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m.
Zeroes to Heroes Book Club
(ages 9-12)
Meet monthly to discuss the book
of the month, watch a movie based on the book, and have
some free snacks! Also, keep a reading log
and earn prizes for doing something you already
enjoy...READING!!!
Please register to
attend this program: 337-3422. (ask for
date)
YA CONNECTION Book Club
(ages
13-Adult)
Meet monthly to discuss the book
of the month, watch a movie based on the book, and have
some free snacks. Join in the excitement with
other like-minded readers who just can't wait to talk
about your favorite YA books.
(ask for date)
Story Hour participants at
Pineville branch recently enjoyed a reading of Jan
Brett's THE THREE SNOW BEARS and then fashioned their
own igloo treats from cupcakes and marshmallows:
Get Caught Reading
Elizabeth Glass from Louisville sent this postcard
with an anonymous boy who was
caught reading once upon a time.
Celebrations
01: Girls and Women in Sports Day
02: Groundhog Day
03: Wear Red Day
04: Laura Ingalls Wilder Day
05: Super Bowl XLVI
09: National Stop Bullying Day
11: National Shut-In Visitation Day
11: Satisfied Staying Single Day
12: Lincoln's Birthday
13: Clean Out Your Computer Day
13-14: Westminster Dog Show
14: Library Lovers Day
14: St. Valentine's Day
14: League of Women Voters Day
15: National Gumdrop Day
19-21: Shrovetide
20: Presidents Day
21: Mardi Gras
21: Shrove Tuesday
22: Ash Wednesday
22: Lent
22: George Washington's Birthday
23: National Chili Day
26: Academy Awards night
28: Spay Day USA
29: Leap Day
February
birthstone:
Amethyst
February
flower:
Violet
February is:
American Heart Month
Bake for Family Fun Month
Library Lovers Month
National Black History Month
National Bird Feeding Month
Children's Dental Health Month
Responsible Pet Owners Month
Children's Authors & Illustrators Week (5-11)
Jello Week (12-18)
Great Backyard Bird Count (17-20)
Happy Presidents' Day
Library Store
Both libraries have a "library
store" where a wide selection of items can be purchased (often at near-cost)
to support
your public libraries.
Pineville's library
store is displayed in tall display case in the reading room. Items
available include:
Canvas Tote Bags (Love
My Library or So Many Books, So Little Time) $10
White READ t-shirts,
Child sizes $8 Adult Sizes $10
Catch the Reading Bug t-shirts (see
below) $5
NEW
Black READ t-shirts adult sizes $15
Magnetic photo frames
$2.50
Plastic Book Bags
50˘
Frisbees
$1.25
Bentcils (bent pencils)
$1.10
NEW
Snowflake pens $1.50
Mugs $3.50
NEW
Backpack keychains $1.00
Middlesboro Library
also has a variety of items for sale. Ask at the Circulation Desk
to see:
Plastic Book Bags
75˘
Bentcils (bent
pencils) $1.10
Mugs
$3.00
Friends of the
Middlesboro Library canvas totes, $6 / 2 for $10
and...
Taming Yellow Creek,
by Maria Campbell Brent, $5
1920 Bell Co. Census
$21.20
1910 Bell Co. Census
$26.50
1900 Bell Co. Census
$21.20
1880 Bell Co. Census
$19.08
1870 Bell Co. Census
$18.02
1860 Harlan Co.
Census $16.96
History of Bell Co.,
by H. H. Fuson vol. 1 CD-$26.50
History of Bell Co.,
by H. H. Fuson vol. 2 CD-$26.50
Bell Co. Public
Library District
Middlesborough Branch--126 S. 20th St., Middlesboro KY 40965-3677
606-248-4812
Pineville Branch--214 Walnut St., Pineville KY 40977-1490
606-337-3422