Annie Halenbake Ross Library Happenings

Pottery!

2008-09-17T10:01:00.002-04:00

Coming up later this month, there will be a pottery class. This time it is for adults. Class size is limited to 20 people, so first come, first served. There is a $5 registration fee. The class will be on the 30th of September, at 11:30 am. See you there!

Updates

2008-08-14T13:45:00.002-04:00

Two things slipped my memory.

First, Brian managed to get the air conditioner on the third floor working again. So now it is enjoyable to be in that area, instead of being threatened by dehydration or heatstroke.

The second thing is the Book Sale. This is taking place on the Patio of the library, and runs from today till next Friday the 22. There is a whole host of books and some movies for sale, from as little as 10 cents to as high as a dollar. Some specific items may be higher in price, but these are rarer items.

Third Floor AC

2008-07-30T09:23:00.003-04:00

A quick up date on the over heating of the Gross Community Room and third floor of your Ross Library. If all goes well... the third floor Air Conditioning unit should be repaired by August eighth. We are sorry for the inconvenience this has caused. The replacement part is currently being assembled and will be shipped upon completion. Thank you for your patience.

2008-07-28T12:49:00.002-04:00

This news is a bit old, but I thought I'd post it anyways. About two weeks ago, a part in the air conditioning unit malfunctioned, and it needs to be replaced. Whay is this news? This is important to know because it affects the third floor. The Community Room is on the third floor, and that is where any number of group activities take place. Reference the calender for examples. All other parts of the building are fine, but the 3rd floor has no A/C, and it can get murderous up there when it is hot and humid outside. The staff are working as quickly and as efficiently as possible to get the part replaced, so that programs can resume up there. Hopefully, it won't be too much longer.

New Contributors

2008-07-24T17:16:00.002-04:00

I would like to welcome the new contributors to the blog, Denise of Young Adult Services, and Rosemary from the Small Business Collection. They will be adding information as pertains to their sections of the library, as well as relevant community activities. Keep an eye out for their stuff!

Happenings

2008-07-16T09:56:00.002-04:00

Things are going well at the Library. The young adult programs had a good turnout, and pictures may go up soon. The adult computer classes are going smoothly as well, and there are still a few sessions left. Spaces are open, so you can call the Library to secure your spot. The Childrens' Library has also had some programs that are progressing fantastically. Check the calendar for events, and call to sign up.

On the other side of the Library, genealogy has had some substantial traffic. We've had visitors from all over the country stopping by to look up records on ancestors. Pretty neat!

One project the technology technician is working on is time management software. This will help the librarians regulate the amount of time spent on the computers. Also will help in dealing with unruly patrons who are either violating policy, or refuse to leave the computer. So if you see a computer with a sign on it and a different screen on it than the other computers, just check with the librarian.

That's all for now. Ciao!

Calendar Dates

2008-07-12T15:34:00.003-04:00

Due to a scheduling mixup, there have been some changes to the events calendar. You may notice that one of the computer workshops now takes place on Monday, from 10am to Noon. This is so the event does not conflict with the event held by the Children's Library.

More computer events may be coming soon. As demand grows, expect to see new times and dates show up. Until then, Enjoy your weekend!

Calendar

2008-07-01T16:20:00.002-04:00

Hiya People!

Been a busy week, and it's only Tuesday! Anyways, you may notice a new addition to the blog: The Events Calendar. This nifty gizmo will help keep track of what is going on at the library. So keep an eye on that spot for the fun stuff.

A little note: Many of the programs require registration. But don't let that deter you. wit the exception of one or two, they are all free. Drop us a line if you have any questions.

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2008-06-30T17:42:00.001-04:00

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Full Steam Ahead

2008-06-30T17:14:00.002-04:00

Ok, now. we are done with the testing and playing. Welcome to the official Annie Halenbake Ross Library Blog! I use the full name because earlier when trying to point a co-worker here, we ran into the Anne Ross Library Blog. A difference of a letter and another name, but significant I think.

So, from now on, expect to see information on happenings at the Library, or that the staff feels is worth checking out.

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2008-06-23T18:49:00.003-04:00

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Blogs

2008-05-28T09:39:00.002-04:00

I've been experimenting with another site for blogging, and right now, I am torn. On the one hand, Blogger is simple and plain, and if you want to customize, have to learn some stuff. The other site though, is customizable before learning this other stuff, so it has it's pluses. But, this other site isn't as intuitive as Blogger, which is a concern, because after the summer is up, it won't be me maintaining it, it will be someone else, which would mean that the next blogger can pick it up and go without difficulty. I'll play around with both some more and see which one is the best.

Programs and Events

2008-05-23T16:02:00.002-04:00

Here are a couple of events and programs that are held regularly at the Ross Library.

Upcoming Programs:

CHILDREN'S LIBRARY
748-3484

THEME:
Baby Bookworms - Toddlers 18mos-age 2 Wednesdays 10am
Book Bugs - Preschool ages 3-4 Wednesday or Thursday 11:15am
Busy Bugs - Preschool ages 4-5 Thursday 10am

Lap Bugs - Birth to 18 mos. Meet once a Month
March 25; April 22; and May 6 2008
Babies and caregivers should arrive between 9:45am and 10am

Night Bugs: 2nd and Last Monday of each Month 6:30pm
Story time and crafts for primary school children and older preschool children who cannot attend during the day.

Of course, you can always look on the Ross Library website for more events.

Test

2008-05-23T09:34:00.000-04:00

Testing, 1, 2, 3. Testing, 1, 2, 3.

Welcome to the Ross Library's blog. This library services the residents of Lock Haven as well as other Clinton County residents in Pennsylvania. We'll see how this experiment goes.