Patron of the Month: 

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: Wednesday, Feb. 8:  Basics 1                            Wednesday, Feb. 22:  Basics 1 Thursday,  Feb. 9:  Basics 2                               Thursday, Feb. 23:  Basics 2 Pre-registration is required:  248-4812

Time for Tea & Thee Book Club This Month

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:

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