It is so easy to forget about all the places we use to report what it is going on at the library. This has been the busiest summer ever! We closed the library the first of May to relocate to our new building. The library staff, city maintenance and a handful of volunteers moved the library in exactly 4 weeks. AMAZING! We hit the ground running as soon as we opened the doors because, guess what? Summer Reading! We didn't have time to recover from the move until we were diving head first into 6 weeks of summer reading. We operated the first several weeks without telephones. While it was quiet it was hard to do business. Our wifi took a while to get installed, but we finally are totally up and running. I don't believe we slowed down until....yesterday? No we haven't slowed down at all. With our new location we have new patrons and returning patrons. There is always someone in the library and it is amazing. If you have not visited please do. We would love to show off our new surrounding.
I mentioned the Summer Reading program. This was the first year we offered a Teen program. We had our k-5 programs on Wednesdays and our 6-12 program on Thursdays. Both programs were a huge success. We gave away 3 goodie bags to the k-5 group that included a $20 gift card to Books a million. One teen won a Pocketbook IQ for their grand prize. We can't forget the adult readers. We had more participate than ever. 3 won a goodie bag of travel themed items and one won an Avon gift basket (thanks Geneva).
Hopefully it won't be as long before I update. We are looking at a teen program on October 28 I am going to be excited to report on. Also waiting on a grant that will bring in alot of new materials, I can't wait to report on that!
Until next time,
Happy Reading!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Spring is here!
I am looking out my office window with paper all over my desk and stacks of books to be processed and all I can think of is its Spring! Everything is greening and budding and blooming and calling me outside. Then I look around my office and realize that summer is next. With summer comes the Summer Reading Program. Then I realize I need to quit looking out the window and start looking at my summer reading stuff.
This years theme for the kids it One World Many Stories. I have all of the giveaways ready and half of the programs planned. I know what I want to do its just a matter of juggling dollars and planning.
This year we are having our first ever Young Adult program. This one is all planned out and I am just waiting on the financing. I have applied for a grant from a trust that only funds young adult programming. I hope to hear from them soon. If we don't get the grant I have other funds that I can tap but it would be tight.
The theme for the YA program is You Are Here.
I will post on the programming a little later. This year we will start a little later. Registration for the K-6 group will be on June 8 and the first program will be June 15. All programs will be on Wednesdays at 2:00pm. Registration for the 13 and up group will be on June 9. All of these programs will be on Thursdays at 2:00pm.
This summer is going to be so busy! We will be adjusting to a new building, by the way all programming will be help at the city hall. We do not have programming space in our new building, 2 summer reading programs, actually 3 because the Tot Spot will be going strong, and summer family movies on Tuesday afternoons.
Adults we will still have our reading incentive for you, too. It will run the same amount of time as the Summer reading program and you will be invited to attend one of the Teen programs if you are interested.
While I am fighting Spring Fever I will still be hard at work on our programs. I hope everyone is looking forward to this summer. I know that I am.
Happy Reading
Dana
This years theme for the kids it One World Many Stories. I have all of the giveaways ready and half of the programs planned. I know what I want to do its just a matter of juggling dollars and planning.
This year we are having our first ever Young Adult program. This one is all planned out and I am just waiting on the financing. I have applied for a grant from a trust that only funds young adult programming. I hope to hear from them soon. If we don't get the grant I have other funds that I can tap but it would be tight.
The theme for the YA program is You Are Here.
I will post on the programming a little later. This year we will start a little later. Registration for the K-6 group will be on June 8 and the first program will be June 15. All programs will be on Wednesdays at 2:00pm. Registration for the 13 and up group will be on June 9. All of these programs will be on Thursdays at 2:00pm.
This summer is going to be so busy! We will be adjusting to a new building, by the way all programming will be help at the city hall. We do not have programming space in our new building, 2 summer reading programs, actually 3 because the Tot Spot will be going strong, and summer family movies on Tuesday afternoons.
Adults we will still have our reading incentive for you, too. It will run the same amount of time as the Summer reading program and you will be invited to attend one of the Teen programs if you are interested.
While I am fighting Spring Fever I will still be hard at work on our programs. I hope everyone is looking forward to this summer. I know that I am.
Happy Reading
Dana
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Library Update 02/02/2011
It's been awhile since I posted. It has been so busy! I know those of you that have been coming by has noticed the work on the new building. They should be ready to paint on Thursday. We are ordering furniture and shelving today. It's hard to believe that after 10 years we will be in our own building. We are looking to be closing sometime in March for our big move. I know that will be an inconvenience but it will only be temporary.
Keep watching the renovations and I will try to be more consistent and more informative in future blogs.
Happy Reading!
Dana
Keep watching the renovations and I will try to be more consistent and more informative in future blogs.
Happy Reading!
Dana
Monday, November 29, 2010
Library Update
They have been working on the renovation of the Crane House for about 2 weeks. When you come into the drive you will see that they have started framing for the additions. Every day that we see progress just reinforces that we will be in our own building in a matter of weeks!
For those of you that enjoy audiobooks we now have the downloadable audios back on the Shelby County Library website. Go to http://www.shelbycounty-al.org/. There is a huge banner right in the middle of the page. Click on that and follow the direction. You will need your library card and your PIN (hint: try your month and day of birth, 4 digits). You will also have to download the overdrive software to your desktop. You can check out books for 2 weeks. Also available are e-books and music. Try it!
You no longer need a password to access the AVL as long as you are in the state of Alabama. They have added a geolocater to the site to verify that you are in the state. If you are in college out of state or are going to be gone and think that you will need access you will need a password. Come by and we can give you one.
Need help with money for college? There is a link on the same website that will help in your search for scholorships. Take a look and see if it will help.
That's all for now,
Have a great week,
Dana
For those of you that enjoy audiobooks we now have the downloadable audios back on the Shelby County Library website. Go to http://www.shelbycounty-al.org/. There is a huge banner right in the middle of the page. Click on that and follow the direction. You will need your library card and your PIN (hint: try your month and day of birth, 4 digits). You will also have to download the overdrive software to your desktop. You can check out books for 2 weeks. Also available are e-books and music. Try it!
You no longer need a password to access the AVL as long as you are in the state of Alabama. They have added a geolocater to the site to verify that you are in the state. If you are in college out of state or are going to be gone and think that you will need access you will need a password. Come by and we can give you one.
Need help with money for college? There is a link on the same website that will help in your search for scholorships. Take a look and see if it will help.
That's all for now,
Have a great week,
Dana
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Summer Wrap up
Where has the time gone? The Summer Reading Program is over and now school has begun. Although our numbers for the programs were down we still had a tremendous registration. The programs were very good and everyone that came enjoyed themselves.
The Free Family Movies were very successful. We will definitely do this again. There was never a movie that didn't have someone there. The biggest movie was Diary of a Wimpy Kid. We celebrated the end of summer with popcorn and juice during the movie. I wonder what we can do next year? We will blend some classics with new releases next summer.
Next year look for a Teen summer reading program. I have an idea that I saw from another library and we may give it a try next summer. If anyone wants to help let me know.
Looking forward to seeing construction start on the Crane House so we can move the library into our own building. Lets hope it starts soon, this is the perfect weather for it.
Hopefully it won't be as long before I do another blog post. Have a great day!
Dana
The Free Family Movies were very successful. We will definitely do this again. There was never a movie that didn't have someone there. The biggest movie was Diary of a Wimpy Kid. We celebrated the end of summer with popcorn and juice during the movie. I wonder what we can do next year? We will blend some classics with new releases next summer.
Next year look for a Teen summer reading program. I have an idea that I saw from another library and we may give it a try next summer. If anyone wants to help let me know.
Looking forward to seeing construction start on the Crane House so we can move the library into our own building. Lets hope it starts soon, this is the perfect weather for it.
Hopefully it won't be as long before I do another blog post. Have a great day!
Dana
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
IT BEGINS!!!!
This Wednesday is the first program of the Summer. Join us at 2 on June 2 for "Splish Splash....fun dances through the decades" with Deborah Mauldin.
Thursday June 3 at 10:00am Disneys The Princess and the Frog.
Thursday June 3 at 10:00am Disneys The Princess and the Frog.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
The end of the BIG READ
The end of the Big Read is upon us. The last program will be Friday April 16 at 10:00am. This is a Senior Adult program Whitewashing with Larry Moore a traveling suitcase show. Travel back to the time of Tom Sawyer through the Medicine Show, a blend of comedy and magic. All the reviews for his program have been positive. I hope you encourage any of the seniors that you know to attend this program.
Tuesday April 20 at 6:30 we will officially close the program. The Mayor will read the last page of the book at the city council meeting.
We are gearing up for Make a Splash @ your library. The program will kick off on May 29th at the Westover City Park. Registration will be from 10:00am and go until 1:00pm. Bring a white t-shirt for an easy craft and enjoy pizza and play.
The program list for the Summer reading Program:
June 2 Splish splash
June 9 Professor Aragorn
June 16 Crafting with Ms. Sandy
June 23 Native American program
June 30 The North Shelby Baptist Puppet Program
July 7 Finale: Starshine Faces storytelling, prizes, shaved ice and face painting.
Make waves @ your library is for 6th grade and up. Registration is limited to 6. We will have a different program each week and we will read a book and have a book discussion time. See me for more info on this program.
Water your mind: Read! is a reading challenge for adults. Read 5 books in different categories and submit your list in a drawing for prizes.
More information will be coming soon!
Tuesday April 20 at 6:30 we will officially close the program. The Mayor will read the last page of the book at the city council meeting.
We are gearing up for Make a Splash @ your library. The program will kick off on May 29th at the Westover City Park. Registration will be from 10:00am and go until 1:00pm. Bring a white t-shirt for an easy craft and enjoy pizza and play.
The program list for the Summer reading Program:
June 2 Splish splash
June 9 Professor Aragorn
June 16 Crafting with Ms. Sandy
June 23 Native American program
June 30 The North Shelby Baptist Puppet Program
July 7 Finale: Starshine Faces storytelling, prizes, shaved ice and face painting.
Make waves @ your library is for 6th grade and up. Registration is limited to 6. We will have a different program each week and we will read a book and have a book discussion time. See me for more info on this program.
Water your mind: Read! is a reading challenge for adults. Read 5 books in different categories and submit your list in a drawing for prizes.
More information will be coming soon!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
March 2010
I can't believe I waited this long to make another post We have been very busy and its easy to put things off.
One of the first new things for the library is the self-checkout system. We added this in December and have already had over 3000 items checked out on it.
Of course the Alabama Reads: the Big Read is going on reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. We had our kick-off in February with the City Council being presented with hardcover editions of the books and the Mayor read the first page of the book. Two boyscouts each won a copy of the book and we had a fence signing!
We had the opportunity to show the movie on two seperate days and then Mark Twain visited us on March 11. We had a great turn out and each person that came left with a bookbag and a copy of the book.
We have one more program scheduled for the senior adults on April 16 at 10:00am: White Washin' with Larry Moore. This should be fun program.
Our BYOC group (bring your own crochet) meets every Monday at 10:00am until 11:00am. We sometimes work on a new stitch or we will work one day a month doing a community service project. We will be crocheting hats for the Jimmy Hale mission, we will work on preemie hats and granny squares for blankets for babies or assisted living homes. If you would like to participate in our community projects but can't make the class feel free to bring your projects buy. We will be glad to add them to ours.
Summer Reading is coming soon. We will have a lot going on this summer so everyone be on the lookout for more information coming soon!
One of the first new things for the library is the self-checkout system. We added this in December and have already had over 3000 items checked out on it.
Of course the Alabama Reads: the Big Read is going on reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. We had our kick-off in February with the City Council being presented with hardcover editions of the books and the Mayor read the first page of the book. Two boyscouts each won a copy of the book and we had a fence signing!
We had the opportunity to show the movie on two seperate days and then Mark Twain visited us on March 11. We had a great turn out and each person that came left with a bookbag and a copy of the book.
We have one more program scheduled for the senior adults on April 16 at 10:00am: White Washin' with Larry Moore. This should be fun program.
Our BYOC group (bring your own crochet) meets every Monday at 10:00am until 11:00am. We sometimes work on a new stitch or we will work one day a month doing a community service project. We will be crocheting hats for the Jimmy Hale mission, we will work on preemie hats and granny squares for blankets for babies or assisted living homes. If you would like to participate in our community projects but can't make the class feel free to bring your projects buy. We will be glad to add them to ours.
Summer Reading is coming soon. We will have a lot going on this summer so everyone be on the lookout for more information coming soon!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
August Post
I think that we have recovered from the Summer Reading program by now. Our Stats were through the roof the last two months. We have slowed down some but not that much.
The newsletter went out yesterday. It should be up on the website next week. If you would like to be added to the email list let me know.
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde is our next book for the Book Club. We will meet on September 10 at 11:00am at Ekklesia Coffee House. Come join us.
Melinda Mills will be coming to do a program for Senior Adults on Friday September 4 at 10:00am. Invite your friends and come enjoy an hour of Fold and Old Tyme Gospel music.
I attempted to do an afternoon movie after the summer program was over. It was a last minute thing and we had a very small group each week. Next summer I will plan it out sooner and hopefully this can become a summer tradition.
Beginning September 5 each time you come into the library you can register to win one of two Auburnopoly or Bamaopoly games. One entry per family per visit. We will draw November 16 for the winners.
The newsletter went out yesterday. It should be up on the website next week. If you would like to be added to the email list let me know.
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde is our next book for the Book Club. We will meet on September 10 at 11:00am at Ekklesia Coffee House. Come join us.
Melinda Mills will be coming to do a program for Senior Adults on Friday September 4 at 10:00am. Invite your friends and come enjoy an hour of Fold and Old Tyme Gospel music.
I attempted to do an afternoon movie after the summer program was over. It was a last minute thing and we had a very small group each week. Next summer I will plan it out sooner and hopefully this can become a summer tradition.
Beginning September 5 each time you come into the library you can register to win one of two Auburnopoly or Bamaopoly games. One entry per family per visit. We will draw November 16 for the winners.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Summer Reading Program and Stats
It seems like the Summer Reading Program just began and its already over. We had wonderful participation this year. 172 children registered, 10 were from Westover. We had an average attendance of 90 and the week with the highest attendance was for the North Shelby Baptist puppet program, we had 150+ that day. It was standing room only.
114 came to finale. Ashley Clinton, AC Magic) was our program. He did an awesome job. Check out his pictures on the picture feed. John Theabolt from Alabama Snow was here with his shaved ice. We gave away door prizes donated by Playing in the Dirt, Zone 1, Truly Blessed Airbrush, Dawn Wilson and some we purchased. Thanks to all that participated.
We received our stats for the month of June. We set an all time high of 6053 items circulated. We have circulated 36,807 so far...that is a 26% increase over last year. The county as a whole set a record circulation of over 167,000.
Most of you know that we are out of space. Just so you are aware, the City of Chelsea is exploring a couple of options so we can increase our space. Be on the lookout for some kind of news soon. We will not be building for a while so we are looking at alternatives that will give us some breathing room until we can build.
Great year so far and a great summer.
114 came to finale. Ashley Clinton, AC Magic) was our program. He did an awesome job. Check out his pictures on the picture feed. John Theabolt from Alabama Snow was here with his shaved ice. We gave away door prizes donated by Playing in the Dirt, Zone 1, Truly Blessed Airbrush, Dawn Wilson and some we purchased. Thanks to all that participated.
We received our stats for the month of June. We set an all time high of 6053 items circulated. We have circulated 36,807 so far...that is a 26% increase over last year. The county as a whole set a record circulation of over 167,000.
Most of you know that we are out of space. Just so you are aware, the City of Chelsea is exploring a couple of options so we can increase our space. Be on the lookout for some kind of news soon. We will not be building for a while so we are looking at alternatives that will give us some breathing room until we can build.
Great year so far and a great summer.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tumble Bus
Wednesday June 17th our Tot Spot had a visit from the Tumble Bus. I don't know if anyone has seen these buses driving down the road but they were wonderful.
They do a 30 minute fitness program for 18months to 5 years old. Coach Dan and Miss Kitty take fitness to the kids. Coach Dan is a retired coach from the Sylacauga School system and Miss Kitty owned and taught gymnastics. They had the idea to wheels to there passion: teaching kids fitness.
Our preschoolers had a fantastic time jumping, riding a zip line, monkey bars, jumping and swinging. Thank you so much Coach Dan and Miss Kitty.
They do a 30 minute fitness program for 18months to 5 years old. Coach Dan and Miss Kitty take fitness to the kids. Coach Dan is a retired coach from the Sylacauga School system and Miss Kitty owned and taught gymnastics. They had the idea to wheels to there passion: teaching kids fitness.
Our preschoolers had a fantastic time jumping, riding a zip line, monkey bars, jumping and swinging. Thank you so much Coach Dan and Miss Kitty.
Coupon Class at the Library
On July 28th at 6:00pm we will offer a class to help us maximize our use of coupons. I will be putting more information out as I get it. Columbiana Public Library offered this class last week and had over 31 in attendance.
The program will be in the Council Chambers at City Hall. We will begin at 6:00 pm and try to end around 7. You will be able to hang around afterward if you have more questions.
The program will be in the Council Chambers at City Hall. We will begin at 6:00 pm and try to end around 7. You will be able to hang around afterward if you have more questions.
Summer Reading Up Til Now
I noticed it has been a while since I posted. Needless to say I am busy!!! We have had 3 great programs for summer reading.
Amanda from the dairy mobile classroom introduced us to Lucille, a 2 year old Jersey cow and talked to us about milk and nutrition.
Ms. Sandy Johnson talked to us about art and showed us some of her artwork and explained the different mediums she used. We also created art on our t-shirts. It was a wonderful time.
This past Wednesday the puppet ministry from North Shelby Baptist Church performed for us. They always do a great job. Mayor Niven served hotdogs to all that came. We had 150+ at this program. It was standing room only!
Next Wednesday the 24th Wild West Entertainment will be here. I hope everyone can be here for this.
Amanda from the dairy mobile classroom introduced us to Lucille, a 2 year old Jersey cow and talked to us about milk and nutrition.
Ms. Sandy Johnson talked to us about art and showed us some of her artwork and explained the different mediums she used. We also created art on our t-shirts. It was a wonderful time.
This past Wednesday the puppet ministry from North Shelby Baptist Church performed for us. They always do a great job. Mayor Niven served hotdogs to all that came. We had 150+ at this program. It was standing room only!
Next Wednesday the 24th Wild West Entertainment will be here. I hope everyone can be here for this.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Summer Reading Kick Off
Now that I am back from vacation it is time to get down to business with the Summer Reading Program. The kick-off is today, Sunday May 31, at 2:00. Please come by and register. If you have already registered come by and visit. We will have pizza and you can get your journal and personlize it.
The first program will be Wednesday June 3 at 10:00am. This is the Mobile Dairy classroom. I hope to see everyone there.
The first program will be Wednesday June 3 at 10:00am. This is the Mobile Dairy classroom. I hope to see everyone there.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Thank you Kiwanis
The Chelsea Kiwanis Club just made a very generous donation of $900 for our Summer Reading Program. I can't thank them enough for their support. This is the 3rd year in a row that they have sponsored our Summer Reading. If you are out and about and see a Kiwanis booth (like this weekend at the golf tournament) please make sure you support them. This is where they get their donation money.
Remember Summer Reading Kick-off Sunday May 31st at Westover Park from 2-4. See you there!
Remember Summer Reading Kick-off Sunday May 31st at Westover Park from 2-4. See you there!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Kasey Carter
We had a great visit today with Kasey Carter. The weather kept several of our toddlers away but the ones that were there really enjoyed her story. For those of you who missed here you can visit her website at www.faithfulcrushers.com .
Kasey also has a book for adults who have experienced the loss of a child. Forever Altered Yet Unbroken is the title. The website for this is www.lossofchild.net
Thank you Kasey for taking the time to visit us.
Summer Reading Program is right around the corner. Registration will begin the week of May 25 and our Kick-off will be May 31 from 2-4pm at Westover Park. Please plan to Be Creative @ your library with us this summer. For more information go to www.cityofchelsea.com/library.html.
Kasey also has a book for adults who have experienced the loss of a child. Forever Altered Yet Unbroken is the title. The website for this is www.lossofchild.net
Thank you Kasey for taking the time to visit us.
Summer Reading Program is right around the corner. Registration will begin the week of May 25 and our Kick-off will be May 31 from 2-4pm at Westover Park. Please plan to Be Creative @ your library with us this summer. For more information go to www.cityofchelsea.com/library.html.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Children's author comes to Chelsea Tot Spot
Next Wedneday May 6 Kasey Carter will be at the Chelsea Library Tot Spot. Kasey is a local author who lives off of Hwy 280. She will be reading her book Loving Others from the Faithful Crushers Series. Kasey has published one other book Forever altered yet unbroken which offers a message of hope and encouragement by having relentless faith in God and a dependence on Him despite the tragic loss of a child.
Please come out and spend time with Kasey after the program.
Please come out and spend time with Kasey after the program.
It has been a while since I have posted here and I apologize. We have been so busy getting ready for summer reading that I forgot. We finally have all 4 of our computers up and running. It has taken awhile and I appreciate everyone's patience.
The current newsletter is now availabl at www.cityofchelsea.com/library.html . If you would like to have a copy sent to your email box sent me an e-mail and I will add you to the list.
Remember the book for this month is 3 Weddings and Giggle by Liz Curtis Higgs. Our meeting will be on Thursday May 14 at 11:00am at Ekklesia Coffee House. The book for June is A salty piece of land by Jimmy Buffet. This meeting will be June 11 at 11:00am at Ekklesia Coffee House.
The current newsletter is now availabl at www.cityofchelsea.com/library.html . If you would like to have a copy sent to your email box sent me an e-mail and I will add you to the list.
Remember the book for this month is 3 Weddings and Giggle by Liz Curtis Higgs. Our meeting will be on Thursday May 14 at 11:00am at Ekklesia Coffee House. The book for June is A salty piece of land by Jimmy Buffet. This meeting will be June 11 at 11:00am at Ekklesia Coffee House.
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