Dirty CD or DVD

If it is a book on CD please find out what disc is dirty or skipping.
Also, please learn how to clean a disc by reading the instructions.
If you can't get to something right away make sure the note is clear & concise for someone else. Also, put all the items to be cleaned by the SkipDr. (Cleaner) [I will put a box by the machine to hold necessary parts.]
Thank you

BARRY LEVINE STATUE

Dear Staff:
We have heard many compliments about the “children reading on the bench” statue as an attractive visual that greets incoming customers.
It is our privilege to honor Barry Levine with this statue. This artwork was funded from donations added to the library budget. State Standards note that libraries, as cultural institutions should have a degree of artwork in place. The library is pleased to showcase this statue in memory of Barry, who was a wonderful library advocate, former trustee, and Homer Library Friend.
For the foreseeable future the statue will remain inside. A dedication ceremony is being planned for October 17 – at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. More details will be forthcoming soon. I hope many of you will attend.
It makes me very proud to have it here,
Sheree

Spiders and centipeded and flies...oh my!

The winner of the Spiders and centipeded and flies...oh my! Guessing Jar has been phoned. His name is on the jar which is located on the bookmobile desk. Thank you!

Green Bag Winners

At Expo, people had the chance to win green bags. Winners were given a postcard (which says "Green Bag Winner!" on the top in large font) & told that they could claim the prize at the library. If a patron comes in with a postcard, please give them one green bag & then put the redeemed postcard on Patti's desk.

Thanks!

COLLECTION IN FLUX

THIS WAS POSTED ON THE MYSTERY SPINNER.
I STARTED TO FILE THEM IN WITH THE HARD COVER REGULAR FICTION.

As of today paperbacks labeled “Mystery” may be in with the regular Hard Cover Adult Fiction.

Feel free to ask for help at the front desk.

THERE IS ALSO A NOTE FOR THE PAGES.

As of today start to file the “Mystery” labeled paperbacks in with the regular Hard Cover Adult Fiction.

SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN UP MONTH

We usually do a partnership with local businesses in September to promote Library Card sign up. In case anyone should ask....due to lack of participation there will not be a partnership, although we will still promote signing up for a library card in September.

Registration!

Registration will begin at 9am on September 13th! We'll have computers set up for patrons who come to the library to register. Of course, please remind patrons that they can register online too!

Bookmobile: Labor Day reschedule

The bookmobile will be servicing regularly scheduled senior stops on Tuesday, September 7 as the library is closed Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.

CHANGE TO NOTE AT CIRC

The procedure for receiving Bookmobile items has been slightly change. The note has been attached to the bag that is at Circ. for the Bookmobile items.

DISCHARGE the items, BUT DON'T put the INTRANSIT SLIP with them.

New Bookmobile Schedule: Start Sept 1, 2010

The bookmobile schedule has been tweaked for 2010-2011. New brown and green printed schedules have been distributed in the Library for patron and staff use. Please be advised that Saturday stops have been eliminated. Stops have been scheduled on alternating Thursday evenings.

The bookmobile will also be visting Sandbox Preschool beginning August 31 on a regular monthly basis. The bookmobile will resume regular visits to LaPetite Academy, Bobbie Noonan, Nazarene Preschool and Welcome Place Preschool. Through this service to 5 area preschools, the Library will reach an audience of nearly 400 children.

VIP service: If you hear of anyone that is at home due to illness, injury or some other mitigating circumstance, please let them know that the library offers free home delivery through the VIP program.

Thank you for your time.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

Non-Homer Library Patrons may pay the "Friends" fee so they will be able to attend the early showing of the BOOK SALE on Thursday Night 5:00-8:30 p.m.

We have special cards that can be used.
Patti is making up an example.
The person will fill out the same "Friends" Form too.

Assessments

The Assessments info is located in the AS file cabinet (which holds the printer). Pull open the top drawer and look to the right.

Thanks!

Used Book Sale

I'd like to send out an early thank you to everyone regarding the Used Book Sale. I've seen so many staff members enthusiastically participate in this year’s preparation. Many of you have taken the time to greet and thank those who donated books, helped put the books in the room, and have really taken an interest in the book sale by providing great suggestions and input. I hope the sale is a success and that we’re able to raise at least the same amount of money we have in the past. Even if we don’t, it’s been great to see so many staff members come together on this library project. Thanks again!

INTERFILING MYSTERY AND WESTERNS INTO REGULAR ADULT FICTION.

When a Mystery or Western Paperback book is returned, please give them to CW.
The location is being changed and they will be interfiled in the Regular Adult Fiction.

When the Science Fiction books are done everyone will be notified.

STAFF PICNIC

We will be having our annual end-of-summer staff picnic on Tuesday, August 24th @ noon. Sign-up sheets are in the kitchen on the "response board".

CHALLENGE PARK TICKETS

Jody O was the winner of the tickets.

Overdrive Audiobooks and ebooks

Our Omni Libraries Overdrive subscription has started. Patrons can now start downloading audiobooks and ebooks from their home computers. A brief tutorial and FAQ are available on the Omni Library homepage, www.omnilibraries.org. Please note that various software downloads are required and that items can only be checked out to one person at a time.

The link from our library page is at http://homerlibrary.org/findit.asp.

USED BOOK SALE

The complete schedule is posted at the time clock. If you can not work a time slot that you have been assigned, please try to switch with someone or see Alex or your manager to make a change.