Toddler Storytime

Today we started started Toddler Storytime at Acres Homes! It was a good turn out!

SRP Edible Slime

Edible Slime was a success!!!

Volunteers from Waltrip H.S.

Page to Screen Displays!

Over the past few weeks, several films have hit theatres that originally were loved in book form. To showcase two major features, Tangela and myself have created displays for A Wrinkle in Time and Ready Player one, respectively. 

If a customer wants to read more by Madeleine L'Engle, point them towards this super cool box display! A Wrinkle in Time premiered in theatres March 9th.

And if someone is looking for a nerdy and fun read, point them towards Ready Player One, where I have not only a hardback and audiobook copy of the title, but also books and CDs that were name-dropped in the novel! Ready Player One premiered in theatres March 29th.

Envisionware: Laptops

Hey everyone, 

As you all know, we recently got Envisionware on our public computers at OAK. All of the computers are ready for use and for printing. Regarding the desktops, some computers are popping up saying a printer is not installed when a customer is trying to print. As of now, those have been reported but if others pop up, please report them to IT Helpdesk. 

In regards to laptops, all laptops are not able to print at this time. Debra has called and reported it so we should be getting the issue resolved soon. For now, direct customers to public desktops for printing services. 

Thanks! 

Summer Reading Program 2018

Hello all! 

The SRP schedule is in! All of the programs have been submitted as follows: 

*Breakfast will be served at 10 AM and Lunch at 12 PM, Monday - Thursday. 

JUNE 06, 2018

ACR | 10:30 AM: Petting Zoo
ACR | 1:00 PM: Teen Craft: This week's craft? EDIBLE SLIME! Play with your food and make goopy, delicious, edible slime! Participants can even take it home and share with the rest of the family! 

OAK | 10:30 AM: Family Movie: Now showing: Peter Rabbit. All films G-PG. 
OAK | 1:00 PM: Teen Movie: Now showing: Star Wars The Last Jedi. Film rated PG13. Come on by to make your very own sword based on the film! 

JUNE 13, 2018

ACR | 10:30 AM: Arts Alive 
ACR | 1:00 PM: Teen Craft: This week's craft? Hand art! Bring out the artist in you by creating unique, inspirational, and visually arresting images with your hand! 

OAK | 10:30 AM: African Dance
OAK | 1:00 PM: Teen Craft: This week's craft? Painted Treasure Rocks! Be creative, use your artistic talents, and create vivid paitings on smooth rocks! 

JUNE 20, 2018

ACR | 10:30 AM: Magic of Lanny Kibby
ACR | 1:00 PM: Videogaming: Consider yourself a gamer? Meet new friends, build and design your own contraption, and use it to play "Nintendo Labo"! Refine your hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills while exploring unique digital worlds. All games rated E.

OAK | 10:30 AM: Snakes and More 
OAK | 1:00 PM: Teen Craft: This week's craft? Edible Slime! Play with your food and make goopy, delicious, edible slime! Participants can even take it home and share with the rest of the family! 

JUNE 27, 2018 

ACR | 10:30 AM: Family Movie: Now Showing: A Wrinkle in Time. All films rated G-PG. 
ACR | 1:00 PM: Teen Movie: Now showing: Black Panther! All films rated G-PG13. 

OAK | 10:30 AM: All About Turtles 
OAK | 1:00 PM: Teen Craft: This week's craft? Hand art! Bring out the artist in you by creating unique, inspirational, and visually arresting images with your hand! 

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JULY 11, 2018

ACR | 10:30 AM: African Dance
ACR | 1:00 PM: Teen Craft: This week's craft? "Block" out poetry! Transform old books into priceless works of prose! 

OAK | 10:30 AM: Arts Alive 
OAK | 1:00 PM: Teen Craft: This week's craft? Button Art! Use buttons of a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes to create art! 

JULY 18, 2018 

ACR | 10:30 AM: Snakes and More 
ACR | 1:00 PM: Teen Craft: This week's craft? Painted Treasure Rocks! Be creative, use your artistic talents, and create vivid paintings on smooth rocks! 

OAK | 10:30 AM: Magic of Lanny Kibby
OAK | 1:00 PM: Shrinky Dinks!: Make original art out of shrinking plastic! Participants will have the option of making a necklace charm, earrings, or clothing buttons.

JULY 25, 2018

ACR | 10:30 AM: All About Turtles
ACR | 1:00 PM: Teen Craft: This week's craft? Button Art! Use buttons of a variety of colors, shapes, and sized to create art! 

OAK | 10:30 AM: Petting Zoo
OAK | 1:00 PM: Videogaming: Consider yourself a gamer? Meet new friends, build and design your own contraption, and use it to play "Nintendo Labo"! Refine your hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills while exploring unique digital worlds. All games rated E. 

Kudos Board

Hey everyone, 

Debra has created a Staff Shout-out Board at both OAK and ACR. If you see one of your coworkers going above and beyond with a customer, organizing an area in the library, or even lending a helping hand with a fellow coworker, please give them a shout-out on the board! 

Possible incentives at the end of the month will be given by management for the staff member with the most kudos.