The Friends of the Dubuque County Library used book sale starts today (Thursday, April 26) at 2:00 p.m. and continues until 7:30 tonight at Silker's Pavilion in Epworth. Friday hours are 12:00 to 7:30 and Saturday from 8:00 to 11:00 am. There are lots and lots of books, VHS tapes, and books on tape for sale at incredibly low prices. If you fill one of our plastic grocery sacks, you can take it away for only $3.00!!
All of the money goes to the Friends organization which supports library projects. Friends is funding the library's summer reading program and every child who meets their reading goals for the month of July will receive a free, new paperback book. What better reward for reading than your own brand new book? We have purchased books for preschool children through teens.
Speaking of summer reading, registration for our Read @ Home program begins May 29th. Our summer reading brochure should be ready next week so you can see all the fun activities we have planned.
Mark your calendar for a very special event on Friday, June 8th. Sharon Peterson will be bringing live Egyptian fruit bats for two programs. Come at 10:00 to our Asbury branch or at 2:00 in Holy Cross or come to both!! I know that my grandson is counting the days. He and his mother are fascinated by bats. Bats are important members of our ecosystem and they are threatened by loss of habitat and disease. Also, seeing this amazing creatures up close might help you overcome your fear of bats. I am definitely hoping it helps me. You will learn a lot by listening to Sharon. She is also doing the same program in the evening at the Swiss Valley Nature Center. This is one you can't miss.
This Saturday our children's programmer, Elisha Blakeman, is offering a special gardening story time from 3:30 to 4:30 at our Asbury branch. Children will hear stories, sing songs, and take home their own plant. This is a great way to get kids interested in gardening and learning about where their food come from. Remember the farmer's market opens the following weekend in downtown Dubuque. Elisha will present a repeat program on Wednesday, May 9th at 2:00 at our Epworth branch.
I am currently attending the Distinctively Dubuque newcomer class offered by NICC and the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation. What a great idea. I am learning all kinds of information. I now know where to find the best Chinese food in town, that Al Capone really did stay at the Julien during the late 20s, and where the nearest beach is on the Mississippi (Findley's Landing) operated by the Dubuque County Conservation department. And did you know that the arboreteum has free music on Sundays in the summer? How cool is that? More updates as the class continues . . .
After you come to the book sale, I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
We're Having a Book Sale!!
The Friends of Dubuque County Library are having a used book sale next week. We have been saving up donations and library withdrawals and there will be hundreds of books for you to choose from.
The sale will take place at the Silker Pavilion in Epworth, Iowa.
Sale Hours are:
Thursday, April 26, 2012 — 2 pm to 7:30 pm
Friday, April 27, 2012 — Noon to 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 28, 2012 —8 am to 11 am
Sale Prices are:
Paperbacks - $0.25
Hardcovers - $0.50
VHS tapes — 3 for $1.00
Books on tape - $0.50 or fill one of our plastic grocery sacks for the bargain price of only $3.00!!
Proceeds will benefit the library through grants from the Friends of Dubuque County Library. For example: the Friends is funding the 2012 library summer reading program. Children who meet their reading goals will receive a free paperback book courtesy of the Friends.
What can you do to support the library?
1. You can contact your local branch and sign up to volunteer for the sale. We need people to sort the books and staff the sale. Any time you can help us out would be greatly appreciated.
2. You can become a member of Friends. Pick up a brochure at your branch and sign up to get involved. We have lots of ongoing projects including making a quilt. Friends members painted and refurbished the Epworth branch this winter. Friends needs all kinds of interests and talents.
3. Come to the book sale and buy a bag of books. All the money will go to library needs such as new computers, new books, and new DVDs.
Enjoy the weekend and I hope to see you at the book sale.
Dawn
The sale will take place at the Silker Pavilion in Epworth, Iowa.
Sale Hours are:
Thursday, April 26, 2012 — 2 pm to 7:30 pm
Friday, April 27, 2012 — Noon to 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 28, 2012 —8 am to 11 am
Sale Prices are:
Paperbacks - $0.25
Hardcovers - $0.50
VHS tapes — 3 for $1.00
Books on tape - $0.50 or fill one of our plastic grocery sacks for the bargain price of only $3.00!!
Proceeds will benefit the library through grants from the Friends of Dubuque County Library. For example: the Friends is funding the 2012 library summer reading program. Children who meet their reading goals will receive a free paperback book courtesy of the Friends.
What can you do to support the library?
1. You can contact your local branch and sign up to volunteer for the sale. We need people to sort the books and staff the sale. Any time you can help us out would be greatly appreciated.
2. You can become a member of Friends. Pick up a brochure at your branch and sign up to get involved. We have lots of ongoing projects including making a quilt. Friends members painted and refurbished the Epworth branch this winter. Friends needs all kinds of interests and talents.
3. Come to the book sale and buy a bag of books. All the money will go to library needs such as new computers, new books, and new DVDs.
What is GAB?
The Library's book discussion group has a name: GAB (Girls and Books). We meet the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at our NICC/Peosta branch. Last night we had a lively, fun discussion of Gary Schmidt's "The Wednesday Wars." For May we are reading the classic, dystopic novel "1984" by George Orwell. Come learn the origin of "big brother is watching you." Orwell has a lot to say to contemporary readers. Copies of the book are available to check out for the discussion. The next meeting is May 17th. Enjoy the weekend and I hope to see you at the book sale.
Dawn
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Happy Easter
What a gorgeous day! I love this temperature and wish that it could be like this almost all year round. Spring has sprung early and my tulips are going to be gone before Easter!
Library staff are working on the final touches of our National Library Week celebration. We have planned something for everyone. Don't forget to pick up your Tour de Libraries passport at any branch and visit all of our libraries to be entered into a prize drawing on Saturday, April 14th. Prizes are generous gift certificates from local businesses. Check out the library webpage (http://www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us/) for details of all the programs and be sure to stop by our open house at Drexler/Farley on Saturday. There will be tours, a storytime, and refreshments.
Our newly assembled book club is reading "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary Schmidt for discussion on Thursday, April 19th at 6:30 at NICC/Peosta branch. Please come join us. Copies of the book are available--check with your local branch.
Did you know that the Library's Friends group is providing books as prizes for the summer reading program? Every child who completes their July reading calendar will receive a free paperback book appropriate for their reading level. This is very cool! What better way to reward reading than with more reading? Friends is a great library support group and they need your help.
Now is the time to sign up to volunteer for the Friends used book sale which takes place at Epworth in Silker's Pavilion April 26-28. We need helping hands to load up the books, sort the books, sell the books, and clean-up. Call or visit your local branch and staff can sign you up for any amount of time you want to contribute. Book sales are great fun and we hope to fill the Friends coffers so they can do more projects for the Library.
This weekend is my grandson's fourth birthday. The time has really flown by and it's hard to imagine he will be a kindergartner soon. He loves to be read to. It's part of his daily routine and he is becoming quite a discerning listener. After I read him one of his Christmas gift books a couple of weeks ago, he told me he didn't like the story. "It wasn't very interesting," he said, "we shouldn't read that one anymore, Grandma." "Well!", I thought. "How dare he?" But on further reflection, I thought, "Wow, he really knows his stories and he knows when one succeeds and when it doesn't. Good job!" He is going to be a terrific reader. I have to credit my daughter and son-in-law for great dedication in sharing with him the joy of language.
I hope all of you have a chance to enjoy the weather this weekend and have a very happy Easter.
Dawn
Library staff are working on the final touches of our National Library Week celebration. We have planned something for everyone. Don't forget to pick up your Tour de Libraries passport at any branch and visit all of our libraries to be entered into a prize drawing on Saturday, April 14th. Prizes are generous gift certificates from local businesses. Check out the library webpage (http://www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us/) for details of all the programs and be sure to stop by our open house at Drexler/Farley on Saturday. There will be tours, a storytime, and refreshments.
Our newly assembled book club is reading "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary Schmidt for discussion on Thursday, April 19th at 6:30 at NICC/Peosta branch. Please come join us. Copies of the book are available--check with your local branch.
Did you know that the Library's Friends group is providing books as prizes for the summer reading program? Every child who completes their July reading calendar will receive a free paperback book appropriate for their reading level. This is very cool! What better way to reward reading than with more reading? Friends is a great library support group and they need your help.
Now is the time to sign up to volunteer for the Friends used book sale which takes place at Epworth in Silker's Pavilion April 26-28. We need helping hands to load up the books, sort the books, sell the books, and clean-up. Call or visit your local branch and staff can sign you up for any amount of time you want to contribute. Book sales are great fun and we hope to fill the Friends coffers so they can do more projects for the Library.
This weekend is my grandson's fourth birthday. The time has really flown by and it's hard to imagine he will be a kindergartner soon. He loves to be read to. It's part of his daily routine and he is becoming quite a discerning listener. After I read him one of his Christmas gift books a couple of weeks ago, he told me he didn't like the story. "It wasn't very interesting," he said, "we shouldn't read that one anymore, Grandma." "Well!", I thought. "How dare he?" But on further reflection, I thought, "Wow, he really knows his stories and he knows when one succeeds and when it doesn't. Good job!" He is going to be a terrific reader. I have to credit my daughter and son-in-law for great dedication in sharing with him the joy of language.
I hope all of you have a chance to enjoy the weather this weekend and have a very happy Easter.
Dawn
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