Chatfield Public Library

Posted By merickson on June 1, 2012

Happy Summer Vacation, students!  Hours and hours of time to read, just for fun, now stretch before you!

Of course, reading is rewarding in itself, but let us reward you further for all your summer reading!  Take part in our Summer Reading Program!  There’s something for everyone, preschool through teens.  Activities, performers, programs, storytimes, a teen book club, and prizes for reading.

Youth can turn in reading logs to earn “Banana Bucks” which can be used to purchase a variety of prizes.

Teens are invited to turn in reading logs for every book they read to increase their chances of winning prizes at the end of the summer.  Click HERE for more details regarding the teen program.

June Events (in a nutshell)

Tue., June 12: Reading logs for all ages (preschool – teen) will be available at the library.  Tue., June 12: Start logging your reading!

Thur., June 14: Summer Reading Kickoff Event, 6:30pm-8:00pm.  Activities, snacks, games, crafts, fun for youth – teens.

Tue., June 19: Magic Show featuring Star Michaelina, 1:00pm

Fri., June 22: “Treasure Beyond Measure” by A Touch of Magic, 10:00am 

Tue., June 26: RADZOO (Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo), 1:00pm

Fri. June 29: Storytime, 10:00am

Please keep in mind that Tuesday events are generally geared toward elementary-aged students and Friday events are generally geared toward the preschool set. 

Click below for a June Summer Reading calendar.

June Calendar 2012

July events will be posted at a later date pending verification of scheduling.

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Posted By merickson on May 31, 2012

We just started subscibing to Capper’s Magazine.

Headliners on the latest issue include: Sweeten Your Life with Honey; Great Laying Hens for your Homestead; Veggies that Work Together: Companion Planting; Make Your Own Insect Repellent; DIY Chicken Coop on a Budget; Seven Best Picnic Recipes; Chicken Predators; Capper’s Guide to Tractor Attachments; Guide to Heirloom Squash; plus much more!

Check it out at the Library today!  Magazines check out for one week.

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Posted By merickson on May 25, 2012

 The library will be closed, Saturday, May 25th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

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Posted By merickson on May 12, 2012

Please don’t worry!  We are not getting rid of our lilacs!! 

They had become so overgrown that we needed to give them a drastic pruning to stimulate rejuvenation.  They will come back healthier and more lovely than ever!

Many, many thanks to the Owens’ and the Harstads’ for taking time out of their weekend to come prune the Library’s lilacs!  And to the City Maintenance guys for hauling the branches away.  Your help is so appreciated!!

Are you looking for information on how to prune trees or shrubs in your yard?  Come check out one of the following books available at the library!

PRUNING: A PRACTICAL GUIDE by Peter McHoy

AN INTRODUCTION TO PRUNING by Patrick Johns

THE PRUNING HANDBOOK by Roy L. Hudson

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Posted By merickson on May 10, 2012

Bidding on the used equipment we have for sale is now closed.  The highest bidders will be contacted on Wednesday or Thursday.  The highest bidders will get first pick (highest – first, 2nd highest – second, and so on).  Thank you for your interest! 

Come in and take a look at the following equipment we have for sale by silent/private bid.  Highest bids get first pick of computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

5 Computers: 

4 used in the library 2005 – 2011

1 used in the library 2010 – 2011

1 Scanner: acquired through grant in 2006 – rarely used (Click HERE for more information.)

 All equipment functions. 

Bid sheets are available at the Circulation desk and will be accepted until 6:30pm on May 22, 2012.

System: Microsoft Windows XP, Professional Version 2002, Service Pack 3

Computer: Intel(R), Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz,  504 MB of RAM

The library and staff are not responsible for delivery, installation, acquisition of software or internet service, troubleshooting, maintenance, or training in the use of any of this equipment.  Any bidder under the age of 18 must have parent or caregiver permission and the parent or caregiver must be present during the transaction of the sale.

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Posted By merickson on May 9, 2012

Overdrive announced that they recently released a new version of OverDrive Media Console for Windows computers.  This updated desktop application allows users to return MP3 audiobooks before the end of the specified lending period.

Hooray!!  Now you can return audiobooks as soon as you are finished listening so you can explore the next one!

Don’t forget you can do the same with eBooks.

Readers can install the free app on computers running Windows XP (or newer); users with OverDrive Media Console already installed will receive notification upon opening the application that an update is available for download.

Find the updated app at www.overdrive.com/Software/omc

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Posted By merickson on April 27, 2012

Our sincere thanks to whoever sent us this beautiful flower arrangement!

The card says, “A little something to show appreciation for all that you ladies do.”

They smell as wonderful as they look.

Whoever you are … we thank you for this lovely kindness!

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Posted By merickson on April 20, 2012

Our online automation system is back up!!  We are hard at work trying to catch up on 3 days of work! 

Please do not worry about items that may appear overdue on your account.  We are checking everything in as if it were returned last Saturday (4/14/12) so once we get to your items you will not be charged overdues on them. 

This photo shows only some of the piles that have accumulated as a result of this week’s system outage.  We beg your patience as we work our way through it.

Kudos to SELCO staff for dealing so well with a number of extremely frustrating circumstances that were beyond their control!  Being without the many services this week that we are so used to having really brings it home how truly valuable those services are.

My personal thanks to our wonderful patrons who have been so patient while so many services were not available this week!  I’m also so grateful to Kay and Leslie for their patience and professionalism in dealing with the stress and extra work that inevitably results in such an extended period of system outage!

Sincerely, Monica

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Posted By merickson on April 9, 2012

You belong @ your library® this National Library Week, April 8-14

Whether you are a job seeker looking for resources to land a new job, a parent looking for free activities for children or a student searching for your next favorite book, you belong @ your library.

Libraries have historically served as our nation’s great equalizers of knowledge. Today’s libraries help level the playing field by making both print and digital information affordable, available and accessible to all people. The strength of libraries has always been the diversity of their collections and commitment to serving all people. This National Library Week, join our nation’s libraries and librarians by celebrating the place where we all belong.

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. 

Celebrate National Library Week by visiting your library this week!

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Posted By merickson on April 7, 2012

Friends of the Library

Trash-n-Treasure Day Used Book Sale

Saturday, May 5th

8am-2pm

At the “Book Barn” (shed behind library and next to Root River State Bank, entrance on Fillmore Street)

Books, audios, & movies for all ages and interests!

Don’t foget the library when you are hitting the big sales!

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