POLISH STORY HOUR CANCELED!

The Polish story hour for today, Thursday, April 28th has been canceled!
Mia is calling all the parents but if she doesn't speak to someone and they call, please be advised that it is canceled for today.

Thanks.

Bookmobile Bunny Winner

Frank won the big purple bunny in a bookmobile raffle. The prize has his name hanging off it's neck and is on the bookmobile desk. Please take a photo.

THE EGGS ARE HERE!

There are 18 eggs in the incubator. Hatch date is expected to be Easter weekend. There are white leghorn chickens (white eggs) and "other" chicken breeds (brown eggs). We are having several "Igeekchicks" contests and programs. There are entry forms to guess the number of eggs that will hatch, which number will hatch first (the eggs are numbered), and a general raffle to win a stuffed chick. All of the prizes are on the shelf with the incubator. There is also an egg hunt contest. We are hiding 2 golden eggs in the library every week through April 23rd. If someone finds a golden egg, there will be a message inside telling them to bring it to the Circ Desk. They can redeem the golden egg for a little chick filled with jelly beans. This will be on the CD case. DO NOT LET THEM KEEP THE GOLDEN EGG! Please put the golden egg on Patti's desk. They are not allowed to win more than once.

Homer Township Administration Info Sheet

The Township Administration Office provided a packet of services that they offer to the residents of Homer Township. It will be located in one of the drawers in the black case at circ. Please take a look at it and familiarize yourself with their services.

NEW MAGNIFYING PRODUCT

We now have a "Vision Booster Magnifier" that is only a bit larger than a mouse. This is an accessibility product for the visually impaired. The software is on the computer in the middle of the Adult section that doesn't have Internet.

• The Magnifier plugs into the bottom USB on the front of the Hard Drive.


• There is a switch on its cord and an icon on the computer.

The box with the magnifier is on my desk till we find a permanent place for it. It will not be left on the computer.

See me for a demo. Jody

EZ READERS

IF you haven't read Kitty's email All of the EZ Fiction books in youth services are now arranged by reading level then by author. AND when books are returned that have just a "red dot" give them to Kitty for a reading level sticker.

TYPEWRITER

A typewriter has been put out for patron use. It can be found next to the copiers and is the same brand as the one at Circ.

• The magnifying reader (that wasn't used) has been removed, but a replacement "product" is coming since accessibility is still important. More on this to come

Sad News

I'm sorry to say that Phyllis Frischkorn a former employee passed away Saturday morning. Phyllis was the library's fourth employee hired in 1983 and left in 2003. She worked at Read School and helped move the library into this building. Phyllis was a loyal employee and a wonderful friend. We extend our deepest sympathies to her children, Anne and Earle. The service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 am at O'Neil Funeral Home in Lockport.

RED CROSS

There is a donation jar across from Circ; Japan/tsunami Relief Fund. I'm not sure how long it will be on display. All donations will go to the Red Cross.

EGG-CITING NEWS!

We have eggs-citing news! With the wonderful support of the following sponsors:
Dr. Ed O’Brien/Animal Care Clinic
Jeanine Reding/Homer Vision
Jeff Ludwig/Ludwig Feed Store
Barbara Bainbridge/Tiffany's Kennels

and many generous donations from visitors we have purchased an incubator for a Spring Egg Hatch.
Eggs are due to arrive May 4th. We will again feature a live video feed. More details coming soon!