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KRLL Script for 8/27/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!!!
It’s time for the fall newsletter to be published, and we are trying something new with this edition. It will be available in an electronic format as well as hardcopy. With the electronic version, we will be able to email the newsletter to you with out the cost of paper, toner and postage and the time involved to correlate, staple and label each newsletter. All that’s needed is an email address for you to receive it.
If you would like to register for this service, you may write us at woodplacenewsletter@gmail.com, or call the library @ 573-796-2642. I would encourage you to utilize this money saving technology. You will contribute in saving the library dollars that can be utilized else where.
If you attend the Ham & Turkey Festival, on Saturday, September 18, you will see the library’s new mascot “Woody”. He will be in the parade and at our booth until 1:00 p.m. Thanks to the Bill & Penny Campbell of Putnam Chevrolet for sponsoring the mascot.
The library’s booth will be across from the post office and will feature paper back books, unique handbags made from books & book bags. A local Quilting group has created a beautiful queen-size quilt for the library to use as a fundraiser, so raffle tickets will be available for it as well. We will also have the Wood Place Library pewter Christmas ornaments. The library will be closed during the festival, so come and see us at our booth.
Sign up has begun for the new Infant & Toddler Mommy & Me group. This group will meet twice a month on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday morning @10:00 a m., beginning September 15th. Julie Wingate will be leading this free class so, notify parents of infants and toddlers that might be interested. Parents will need to sign up for the group, so that supplies can be planned accordingly. For more details, you may call the library @ 573-796-2642.
Also, the library will be offering special computer classes for senior citizens this fall. The classes are: Meet the Computer for Seniors: Level 1 & 2, Internet Basics for Seniors, E-Mail basics for Seniors, Beginning Word Processing for Seniors, and more. Each class is a single event and last for 2 hours from 1-3 p.m. You must pre-register and the cost is $1 per student. A brochure is available at the library or you may call 573-796-2642 for more information or to register by phone for the classes.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 8/6/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!!!
I realized when I accepted the library director position that I would be doing many different things, but I never thought being sawn in half would be one of them!!! This week’s Summer Reading Club event featured Bob Bohm, a magician who performed his “Need-to-Read” act. I think the 115 who attended really enjoyed it. He involved many kids from the audience, and had a cockatiel to help him perform his magic tricks. But I guess the finale was “Sawing the librarian in half.” I had many kids ask me if it hurt to be sawn in half or if I felt anything…it was quite convincing to them.
He suggested that I not drink anything for a couple of hours, or there might be leaks, but I’m happy to say, that I’m all in one piece and glad that everyone enjoyed the performance.
On August 12, the library will host the End of the SRC party at the city pool, for those who have completed their summer reading goal.
So, this next week will be the last week of the 2010 Summer Reading Club. I can’t believe that 12 weeks could go by that quickly. I will miss seeing all the kids from the area daycare’s who attended special story times, as well as the kids and their parents, & grandparents, who faithfully attended our evening programs. We hope that we’ve motivated kids to keep reading through the summer while they had some fun and free events to attend.
Kathy Shoemaker is taking reservations for a “French Braid” quilt pattern class. You will be making a project that can be completed in 1-3 classes. There will be a $5 per class fee. You will need to bring your sewing machine and fabrics. Cutting tools will be provided. The classes will be held on August 17th, 24th and the 31st. from 9:30-3:30.
For details and to make your reservation, call Kathy @ 573-796-2524 or the
library @ 796-2642.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 7/30/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!!!
One of the best-loved classics of all time, "To Kill a Mockingbird" has earned many distinctions since its original publication in 1960. It has been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than forty million copies worldwide, and been made into an enormously popular movie. It was also named the best novel of the twentieth century by librarians across the country.
Celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, by Harper Lee are taking place all over the United States this summer! After Lee won a Pulitzer Prize in 1961, two years later, the late Gregory Peck won the Oscar for Best Actor playing Atticus Finch. This multi-layered novel is seen from a child's point of view, Finch's six-year-old daughter, Scout.
What moves "To Kill a Mockingbird" to classic status is its morality and ability to draw sympathy out of readers as much today as when it was written in 1960. "To Kill a Mockingbird" deals with heavy issues--racism, oppression, injustice. Amazingly, it is able to handle these deep and sensitive areas without feeling depressing or preachy. Lee accomplishes this by making the narrator a child and allowing us to learn along with her. Lee's writing makes it is easy to enter the world of depression era Alabama. Despite all the flaws of the town, it is also easy to love many things about the place and many of the characters. If you have not yet read "To Kill a Mockingbird", you will not regret picking it up. If you read it awhile ago, it may be time to visit this world again.
This book is also the selection for the Wood Place Book Club’s August meeting. You may join this group on Wednesday, August 18th @ 1:00 p.m. to discuss this important novel.
The library has several copies of the book, audio book editions and a DVD available for checkout.
Don’t forget….On Wednesday, August 4 @ 10:30 a.m., the library will be hosting a magician who will perform his “Need to Read” act. We invite everyone to attend the performance. All Summer Reading Club programs are free and open to the public. Funding is provided by an LSTA grant from the MO. State Library. This will be the last program of the 2010 Summer Reading Club.
On August 12, the library will host the End of the Summer Reading Club party at the city pool, for those who have completed their summer reading goal.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 7/9/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!!!
The library will be presenting the “Latham Family Book Collection” in the in the near future. Kenyon Latham is heading up the family’s tribute and memorial to his parents, Dr. & Mrs. Kenyon Latham. Those of you who know of this family are aware of their contributions to this community. Mrs. Latham spent many hours volunteering at the Wood Place Library in it’s early years, and it is the family’s wish that their legacy live on through this collection which will contain award winning books.
Book Awards are given yearly, and the Latham collection will include these Award winners: The Caldecott Medal; given for artwork in children’s picture books, The Newberry Medal: given for juvenile literature,; The Pulitzer Prize given for books in the following genres: fiction, history, Biography/Autobiography, poetry & general non-fiction, The Nobel Prize given for literature; The National Book Awards given to American authors in fiction, non-fiction, Poetry, & young people’s literature; the Aventis Prize, given for books in the science field; and the James Beard Award given for a Cookbook.
They have provided funding to purchase award winning books from 1994 to 2010 and will create an endowment to fund purchasing future award winners. They also provided money to purchase a cabinet to house the most current titles of the collection.
The Summer Reading Club theme for next week is “Rock the Boat for Water Conservation”. On Thursday July 29th @ 6:30 a biologist who works with water quality affecting our lakes, streams and rivers will be presenting the program. The kids will learn how they can make a difference in water conservation and water quality.
On August 4th, the library will host a magician who will be performing his “Need to Read” act. The performance will be held on Wednesday morning @ 10:30 a.m. We invite everyone to attend. All Summer Reading Club programs are free and open to the public. Funding is provided by an LSTA grant from the MO. State Library.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 7/9/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!!!
WE have some exciting news at the library. We are going to have a mascot for the library and the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite character.
Penny Campbell came to the library a few weeks ago with this idea after attending an event that had two such mascots in attendance. She said the mascots were surrounded by kids constantly, and she felt that this could be a great PR tool for the library. Penny and her husband Bill Campbell have generously offered to sponsor the mascot. The library board voted to go forward with the mascot and let the public vote for “Woody” the Wood Place Library mascot.
There are 4 characters to choose from and we will begin the voting process on Monday, July 19, allowing the kids coming to the library for Summer Reading Club to be able to vote. We will keep the voting open for 4 weeks. Even if you don’t regularly use the library or even if you don’t have a library card, come in and help us choose your favorite. We welcome your input and vote.
The Summer Reading Club theme for next week is Fresh Water & Wetlands.
The kids will hear the story “The Wild Woods” read by a guest reader and they will participate in an Animal Limbo.
We appreciate all of the guest presenters and readers. It has made our summer reading club program a fun learning experience.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 7/9/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!!!
This has been a very busy week at the library. Tuesday evening was our Open House and it was well attended. Thanks to all who took the time to come and support our efforts. We really appreciated the great response and compliments about our new library lay-out.
I have been anxious to see the circulation totals for this June compared to June 2009, as it would be one way to measure the success of our new arrangement of books here at the library. I am happy to report that circulation is up 486. We see an increase in Adult Non-Fiction, Easies, Juvenile Fiction and Videos. All other categories were up, but these had the greatest increase in usage. We believe the 25% increase in circulation is a positive response by patrons to our refurbishment of the library.
Thursday evening, we featured Jason Vaughn from the Missouri Department of Conservation, who brought reptiles to the library. The kids were able to see a salamander, tree frog and a turtle from the Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City. Jason pointed out the importance of reading books and shared that his job required the use of field guides to identify wildlife daily.
The Summer Reading Club Evening Event for July 15th is all about Octopuses. We will be creating a mural of an Octopus Garden that will hang in the children’s department for the remainder of Reading Club. We will also have a guest reader for our story time book “Cowboy & Octopus”. Join us for this or any of the featured programs, as these programs are free and open to the public.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 7/2/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!!!
Tuesday evening the library will host an Open House to celebrate the new look of the library. We feel it’s appropriate to take time to recognize and celebrate the work and effort that it’s taken to create the reorganization of the library.
I am very thankful that everyone got on board with this huge undertaking. We have moved each and every book,( all 18,000 of them), every chair, desk, table, cabinet, unit of shelving and the circulation desk.
We were so fortunate to have a volunteer do all the reconfiguring of the shelving for us. We will be forever indebted to Rudy Schroeder for his efforts. One thing we are very proud of is the fact that it cost so little money to do this project. After selling the old, unneeded shelving, our total cost for this project is $66.
Please join us this Tuesday evening, July 6 from 6-8 p.m. as we celebrate our accomplishment.
The Summer Reading Club Evening Event for July 8th will feature Jason Vaughn, one of Moniteau County’s Conservation agents, who will be brining a menagerie of creatures to visit the library. Join us for this or any of the featured programs, as these programs are free and open to the public.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 6/25/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!\
This past Thursday evening, 19 kids enjoyed listening to Jason Woody who is a lifeguard at the city pool, talk about swimming safety. He also discussed how to be safe while at the swimming pool.
For story time we read “5 Little Sharks Swimming in the Sea” and for their craft they decorated sun visors with foam shapes. We appreciate the parents and grandparents who take the time out of their busy schedules to bring the kids to our events.
Next weeks’ event will be held at Proctor Lake. Scott Williams, Moniteau County’s Conservation agent, will be talking about the wildlife that lives in and around the lake, so join us Thursday, July 1st. @ 6:30 p.m. at Proctor Park. All events are free and open to the public.
Summer Reading Club will continue for 7weeks with a special event each Thursday evening @ 6:30p.m. For more Information about this or any reading club event, call the library @ 796-2642, or check the ad in the California Democrat. You may also find information on our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org.
Funding for the Summer Reading Club is provided by a LSTA Grant from the MO State Library.
Just a reminder about the library’s open house, which will be held Tuesday evening July 6th from 6-8 p.m. We are very happy with the results of our hard work and we would love for you to see the changes we’ve made to the library, Join us as we celebrate our accomplishment. Refreshments will be provided.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 5/21/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
James Dent once said “A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.” I would add and I have a great book or magazine to read.
Mary Montagu said “No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting.” Truer words were never spoken.
I encourage you come to the library and seek out a book to get lost in this summer. You may find that you enjoy it so much that you will make time for reading year round. Our new books list appears weekly in the California Democrat and is posted on our website.
We are planning an open house at the library on Tuesday, July 6th from 6-8p.m. We are very happy with the results of our hard work and we would love for you to see the changes we’ve made to the library, so put it on your calendar and join us as we celebrate our accomplishment.
We have 141 kids participating in our Summer Reading Club. Some of the teen level readers have already met their goal of reading 1500 pages. This program will continue for 8 weeks with a special event each Thursday evening @ 6:30p.m. All events are free and open to the public, so come join us Thursday, June 24 @ 6:30 p.m. at the library for the weekly summer reading club event. The theme will be water safety.
For more Information about reading club events, you may call the library @ 796-2642, check for the ad in the California Democrat or go to our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org.
Funding provided by a LSTA Grant from the MO State Library.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 5/21/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
The Professional Storyteller, Beth Horner, who performed June 10th on behalf of the Wood Place Public Library’s summer reading club, did not disappoint. She entertained and delighted all who attended performances at various locations in Moniteau County. Beth performed for 30 students at Jamestown, 50 students at Highpoint and 35 children at the library.
This was my first experience hearing a professional storyteller, and I think she managed to enthrall everyone in the audience, including toddlers, older kids, parents, grandparents, teachers and library staff. She spun three tales while having the children interact with her. Beth performed on the autoharp and after the program was over, she invited the children to take turns strumming while she played chords on the autoharp. I think every child participated and some children took a second turn. It was a delight for the library to sponsor this type of performance for the children of Moniteau County.
Next weeks reading club theme is “Splish Splash” and we will feature Margaret Fennewald as our guest reader on Thursday, June 17 @ 6:30 p.m. at the library.
For more Information about reading club events, you may call the library @ 796-2642, check for the ad in the California Democrat or go to our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org.
All events are free and open to the public. Funding provided by a LSTA Grant from the MO State Library.
We have 137 kids who have joined the Summer Reading Club and the program will continue for 9 weeks with a special event each Thursday evening @ 6:30p.m.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 5/21/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
Next week, on Thursday, June 10th, the library will be presenting Beth Horner, a professional storyteller. Beth is a nationally recognized and award winning storyteller. She is noted for her vivacious stage presence and possesses a wealth of stories that entertain with high comedy and stunning drama.
Beth became a librarian and then, launched into a full time career as a touring storyteller in 1983. She grew up in Boone County Missouri in a family who encouraged her lifelong love of literature and the performing arts.
Beth will appear at three locations in Moniteau County on behalf of the Wood Place Public Library’s Summer Reading Club Program. She will appear on Thursday, June 10th at:
the Jamestown Public School auditorium at 10:30 a.m,
the Highpoint Public School Auditorium at 1:30p.m.
and at the Wood Place Public Library here in California at 6:30 in the evening.
For more Information about this event You may call the library @ 796-2642. For information about the weekly event, look for the ad in the California Democrat or go to our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org.
All events are free and open to the public. Funding provided by a LSTA Grant from the MO State Library.
We have 127 kids who have joined the Summer Reading Club and the program will continue for 10 weeks with a special event each Thursday evening @ 6:30p.m.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 5/21/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
The library will be closed Monday to observe Memorial Day. The library will be open for regular hours 9-1 on Saturday.
Thursday evening was the first special program of our Summer Reading Club. Richard and Carol Schroeder gave a program at Proctor Lake on Fishing. Richard talked about the fish in the lake and how to catch a fish using a rod and reel. Carol read “Granddad’s Fishing Buddy” to the kids. It was very informative and a lot of fun for all. We had 18 kids fishing and they managed to catch 10+ fish. We only had one near mishap with a hook landing in a little girl’s hair, so we felt fortunate in that. It was a beautiful evening and fun to watch the kids learning a new skill. A big thank you goes out to the Schroders for their time and talents working with kids and for helping with our Summer Reading Club.
We are hosting several daycares with special story times during our reading club this year. It’s an opportunity to introduce a lot of kids to the library environment and perhaps create an interest in books and reading while they are having fun!
Next week is “High Seas Adventure” and we will focus on pirates. Our feature story will be “Talk Like a Pirate.” Carol Barbour will be our guest reader. Reading Club will continue for 11 weeks with a special event each Thursday evening @ 6:30p.m. Information will be in the California Democrat and on our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org. You may also call the library @ 796-2642 for the weekly event information.
All events are free and open to the public. Funding provided by a LSTA Grant from the MO State Library.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 5/21/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
This has been an incredibly busy week for me. We are very nearly finished with the repositioning of shelving at the library. We will be completing the Young Adult and Juvenile areas this week, which means moving lots of books, sore muscles, etc. I visited two local daycares for story-time to talk about the summer reading club. We’ve decorated the library for the Summer Reading Club theme…Make a Splash…Read. Board Meeting was held on Thursday evening, and it always takes quite a bit of time to prepare financial and business reports for this. And, last, but not least, Saturday is the sign-up event for Reading Club from 9-1.
We have some fun activities planned for our readers; the first 25 school age kids who sign up, will get to create their own beach towel with fabric paints. The first 20 pre-school kids will get to paint with water colors, a special “Make a Splash-Read Picture”. Story time will be held every hour on the hour and I will be reading “Bats at the Beach” by Brian Lies.
Each reading club participant will receive a booklet or card to help them keep track of how much they are reading or being read to. A new feature this year will be posters for kids in the read-to me and the independent reader categories. These posters will be placed in the library, where they can add stickers each time they turn in books and will show how many books they are reading or listening to. Our teen readers will count pages they read and will receive incentive prizes, along the way as they meet their goal of 1500 pages. We have great support from our local restaurants who give food coupons that we give as incentive prizes. They are amazing with their continued support to the library.
Reading Club will continue for 12 weeks with a special event each Thursday evening @ 6:30p.m. Information will be in the California Democrat and on our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org. You may also call the library @ 796-2642 for the weekly event information.
All events are free and open to the public. Funding provided by a LSTA Grant from the MO State Library.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 5/14/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
Change usually comes slowly and is not always welcome. We are embracing change at the Wood Place Library and after redesigning the layout of the library, we are hearing very positive feedback from young and old. It is very rewarding to see areas of the library that were not being utilized, now being occupied and enjoyed by our patrons. We have middle school children who come in after school to use a new study area in the front window, adults and children enjoying the reading lounge, and the new children’s department is a big hit as well.
All of this effort was worth the results!!! Again, I must thank Rudy Schroeder for all of his hard work. This was an extensive project to remove the double-sided shelving from the library, take it apart, and re-configure it as single-sided wall shelving. This change would not have been possible without his countless hours of work. We will be in his debt forever. Also, his brother Phil Shroeder gave his time to assist us with the project. Thanks to Kristin Imhoff and Jimto Hogue for their help on Monday. Our staff put in many extra hours to make this happen and I am very grateful for their help and support. It’s a project we can enjoy for many years to come. We would love for you to come by and see the changes. The measure of our success will be an increase of patron usage, and the number of new patrons who apply for library cards. So, if you’ve been meaning to get a library card and enjoy the services provided here, now would be an excellent time.
The Summer Reading Club Sign-Up event will be held on Saturday, May 22 from 9-1. Kids may sign up anytime from May 15th through June 5th.
We have many special events planned to keep the kids interested in reading this summer. Hope to see you there.
We are receiving many new books right now, and you may find a complete listing in the California Democrat and on our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 5/7/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
Children often participate in the Summer Reading Program for the fun activities and prizes, but there are additional benefits to reading during summer vacation. The summer reading program can help reduce the chances of a child loosing skills gained throughout the school year.
Encourage your child or any young reader you know to join our summer reading club.
Our sign-up event is on Saturday, May 22 from 9-1.
The first 25 kids to join will get to design & paint their own beach towel.
Some highlight evening events during this 12-week program are:
May 27th Learn to fish with Richard Schroeder and the boy scouts
June 10th Professional Storyteller, Beth Horner will be spinning her tales
July 1st Scott Williams with the Dept. of Conservation will be teaching
about the wildlife living in the water.
July 8th, Children’s book Author/Illustrator, Riki Lipe will be sharing her favorite stories.
August 4th, Bob Bhoms will perform his “Need to Read” magic show.
August 12th will be the End of Reading Club Pool Party.
For more details, call or visit the library for a calendar of events.
We are so close to getting our library rearranged. It’s exhausting, yet exciting. Every time we set up a collection in a new area of the library, it seems like we have all new materials. I think your going to enjoy our new lay-out, but you need to come and see for yourself. Remember…the library will be closed this coming Monday, May 10th and open at regular hours on Tuesday, May 11th @ 1:00 p.m.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 4/30/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
It is such a busy time at the library with all we have going on. We are preparing
for Summer Reading Club and this year’s themes are all about water and the
programs reflect that in a wide variety of ways. Bring your family to see the
professional storyteller, an artist/illustrator and a magician performing his
Need-to-Read magic show. There will be programs at Proctor Lake on how to
fish, and discovering the wildlife that lives in and around the lake; programs
about water safety and clean water, pirates, and under sea-creatures; you’ll hear
stories and about rivers, lakes and seas and do craft projects about boats and
fish; and hear about reptiles that like water. Sign up day is Saturday May 22
from 9-1 p.m. We are planning a fun craft project that your child will be able
to use at the pool or the beach. We will continue to sign up kids through the
first week of June, so come and be a part of this fun summer-long event.
We continue to work towards the re-arrangement of the library, which entails
moving books, shelving, and furniture. We have the new love seat that
was donated by my sister, and many are already taking advantage of our reading
nook. We are so excited about the coming changes, and we hope that you will
love the new lay-out as much as we do. Again, we are sorry for the inconvenience,
but the library will close on Monday, May 10th and re-open on Tuesday,
May 11th @ 1:00 p.m. We hope that you will come by and see the progress
we are making.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 4/23/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
After 12 years, the Wood Place Public Library will undergo a change that will create a better flow and additional shelving to allow for growth of the print and audio/visual collections. We are creating a new layout for all the shelving and fixtures in the library. Existing shelving is being reconfigured and relocated. The Circulation Desk will soon be located near the front entrance to the library. The adult non-fiction, children, juvenile and young adult, Audio/Visual and paperback collections will be in new locations. We are creating an area for new books and will be placing our genealogy collection at the front of the library. We will also be creating a reading lounge, which we would like to expand in the future with club chairs and a coffee table and reading lamps.
We will begin moving books and some shelving before the weekend of May 8th, but due to the disruption of library services during the major part of the re-arrangement of shelving, the circulation desk and the computers, the library will close on Monday, May 10th. Please forgive the inconvenience during this time, but we think you find it was worth not having access to the library for a day.We are excited about the changes coming to the library and would like to share them with you at an Open House to celebrate our hard work and vision for the library. The date for this event will be announced soon.
We are receiving many of the new titles that have been ordered for the Summer Reading Club. This year’s theme is Make a Splash-Read!!! We have some really fun events planned for the kids, so we hope to have a large turnout. I will be focusing on the Summer Reading Club program in future broadcast.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 4/16/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
They're everywhere: young and old, student, professional, homemaker, and retiree. No one profile can describe them, but they do share something in common: Volunteers ensure that essential services, the programs offering them, and the communities which benefit from them, continue to grow and to thrive.
The week of April 18th - 24th is a time set aside to honor those people who contribute their time, energy, and talent to the causes they hold important. It is also meant to increase awareness of the critical role that volunteers play in our community. The theme for National Volunteer Week 2010 is “Celebrating People in Action.”
When I inquired about my position at Wood Place Public Library, I was told that the Director is the only full-time employee and that the library relies heavily on volunteers. It’s the one reservation I had about applying and accepting the position of Library Director. In my previous library, we had just begun using volunteers the last 4 months I was there, since we had a full-time staff of 5.
I couldn’t imagine volunteers being dedicated to the library the way paid employees would be, but much to my surprise, I realize the volunteers who serve the Wood Place Public Library may be the exception to that rule. They are like the postal service… Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night keeps them from their scheduled work times at the library. They are a wonderful group of people, and I count it as a blessing to work with them and to have made their acquaintance.
Our volunteers are being honored at a “thank-you banquet on April 26th, but I would like to further honor them by reading their names in this broadcast.
Those who serve on our Library Board are:
Kristin Imhoff
Tyler David
Norman Rhorbach
Marion Gish
Carolyn Miller
Jerri Korenberg
Beth Fennewald
Those who volunteer at the library are:
Alexander, Clarice
Colzza, Joan
Crawford, Susie
Fletcher, Gwen
Gish, Marion
Hoeckner, Patricia
Holden, Angela
Korenberg, Jerri
Latham, Sue
Lewis, Nancy
Longan, Gloria
Pearson, Naomi
Porter, Norma
Presley, Jay
Schroeder, Rudy
Shoemanker, Kathy
Street, Racheal
If you see any of our volunteers next week …remember to say "Thank you for your efforts at the Wood Place Public Library! “
Thanks to all who made our Breakfast/Book Sale fundraiser a huge success!!! We were able to raise $1,275.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 4/9/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
Next week, from April 11th-17th National Library Week will be observed and the theme this year is "Communities thrive @ your library®."
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special - participate.
In the mid-1950s, research showed that Americans were spending less on books and more on radios, televisions and musical instruments. Concerned that Americans were reading less, the ALA and the American Book Publishers formed a nonprofit citizens organization called the National Book Committee in 1954. The committee's goals were ambitious. They ranged from "encouraging people to read in their increasing leisure time" to "improving incomes and health" and "developing strong and happy family life."
In 1957, the committee developed a plan for National Library Week based on the idea that once people were motivated to read, they would support and use libraries. With the cooperation of ALA and with help from the Advertising Council, the first National Library Week was observed in 1958 with the theme "Wake Up and Read!"
National Library Week was observed again in 1959, and the ALA Council voted to continue the annual celebration.
Help us celebrate here at Wood Place Public Library this week by using your library in whatever capacity you choose.
We hope to see you at The Great Breakfast/Book Sale Event on Saturday, April 10th, from 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Admission is $4 for an all-you-can-eat breakfast of Biscuits ‘n gravy - donuts and you’re your favorite breakfast beverage… Kids 5 & under are free. Food will be served between 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. This is an important source of funding for items needed at the library, so your support means a great deal!
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 4/2/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
We are hosting story time on Saturday, April 3rd, at 10:30 a.m. We will have a special guest reading “Duck” by Randy Cecil. Duck is a carousel animal who dreams of flying like the real ducks soaring in the sky above her. That's all Duck can think about. But then, a lost duckling waddles into her life. They become fast friends and end up helping each other...in the most charming ways. Bring your little ones by to enjoy this story and the fun craft that follows.
A listing of new titles at the library is posted on our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org. That list is also available each week in the California Democrat. To reserve any of these titles, you may call the library @ 573-796-2642 to make your request.
We are in high-gear at the library preparing for the upcoming Breakfast/book sale event. A special thank-you goes out to all who have donated books for the sale and an extra special thanks to Nancy Lewis who is organizing the book sale. We hope to see you at The Great Breakfast/Book Sale Event on Saturday, April 10th, from 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Admission is $4 for a delicious, all-you-can-eat breakfast of Biscuits ‘n gravy or donuts and you’re your favorite breakfast beverage… Kids 5 & under are free. Food will be served between 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. This is an important source of funding for items needed at the library, so your support means a great deal! So whether you are looking for books or a great breakfast, this is the place to be!!!
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 3/26/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
First Lady Laura Bush said, and I quote, “Libraries are community treasure chests, loaded with a wealth of information available to everyone equally, and the key to that treasure chest is the library card. I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card.”
We all know that libraries are busier than ever, providing incredible service in these challenging economic times. What if libraries went away, even for a day? What would the impact be on our town or county and the people we serve?
In the past week, we had 7 volunteers that worked 20 of the 39 hours the library was open at the circulation desk, and one volunteer who set up new shelving he is re-building for the library.
In the past week, the library hosted AARP tax preparers and they assisted 11 local citizens with filing their tax return.
In the past week, 170 people used the patron computers.
In the past week, we a hosted Story time during a snow storm and 5 children attended.
In the past week, several adult college students accessed and completed their homework from our public computers.
In the past week, we added 106 books to the library’s collections.
In the past week, we checked out 234 items to library patrons.
In the past week, our Book Discussion Group met in the library at their monthly meeting.
And upstairs in the Learning Center in the past week, GED classes were held for 3 hours on both Monday and Wednesday evening; Family Counseling & Substance Abuse Counseling held their appointments for 4 hours one evening this week; Homework Help was attended by 8 kids after school from 3-5 on Tuesday & Thursday; Census testing was conducted 3 days this week.
So, even if you weren’t one of the patrons that came to the library for one reason or another this week, those that did found this community treasure chest here for the taking.
What if libraries went away, even for a day? What would the impact be on our town or county and the people we serve?
Don’t forget about The Great Breakfast/Book Sale Event on Saturday, April 10th, from 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Admission is $4 for a delicious, all-you-can-eat breakfast of Biscuits ‘n gravy or donuts and you’re your favorite breakfast beverage… Kids 5 & under are free. Food will be served between 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. You can also browse through a nice selection of used books at our book sale. This is an important source of funding items needed at the library, so your support means a great deal! We hope to see you there!!!
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 3-12/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
During the process of moving the adult fiction collection into the new shelving, I was amazed at what a great collection it truly is. There are a large number of bestsellers, popular titles, and modern classics. This collection encompasses fiction genres such as, historical, mystery, romance, historical romance, sci-fi, psychological thrillers, westerns, Christian fiction and everything in between. I encourage you to come and explore this collection…you may discover several titles you have been meaning to read. I count it one of life’s pleasures to enjoy reading a great book.
April the 15th deadline for filing taxes is coming up fast. The library has reproducible Federal and State tax forms available. There are also public access computers at the library where you can e-file your income tax return. The library staff will be happy to assist you with getting to those websites. The AARP Tax Prep service does not have any available appointments and there is a waiting list should there be cancellations. This has been a wonderful service and they have assisted many citizens with their returns.
Our Book Club has announced their April book for discussion. They will be reading and discussing The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. This book club meets in the library the 3rd Wednesday every month. This group has a good time and would love for you to join them. For more information, call the library @ 796-2642.
Join us this Saturday morning, March 20th at 10:30 a.m. for Storytime. We have a Girl Scout troop reading and assisting with the craft afterwards. The story this week is Rabbit’s Good News! Bring you little ones for a cute story and a fun craft.
The Great Breakfast/Book Sale Event will be held Saturday, April 10th, from 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Join us that morning for a delicious, all-you-can eat breakfast of Biscuits with sausage gravy or donuts and you’re your favorite breakfast beverage…food will be served between 7:30 and 11:00 a.m.; while you’re there you can browse through a nice selection of used books at our book sale. You may purchase tickets at the door as well. This is an important source of funding for various items needed at the library, so your support means a great deal! We hope to see you there!!!
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 3-12/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
Exciting improvements have begun at the library! We started this week, with the process of adding to our shelving to expand the library’s collections. A big “thank-you” to the California High School for donating their old shelving they weren’t using in their new library facility. Another big “thank you” goes to Rudy Schroeder and his brother Phil for picking up the shelving and placing it in the library. Rudy spend many more hours this week putting together and placing shelving, helping move books, and removing shelving that he will be cutting down to create wall shelving for us, which will require many more hours of his time. We count ourselves fortunate to have such a dedicated, talented and hard working volunteer to help make this project possible, because without the generous gift of his time and efforts, these improvements would not be possible. Thank you hardly seems adequate. Stop in and see the progress and watch for further upgrades in the near future!
Just a reminder, that tickets are available at the library for our spring fundraiser: The Great Breakfast/Book Sale Event that will be held Saturday, April 10th, from 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Join us that morning for a delicious, all-you-can eat breakfast of Biscuits with sausage gravy or donuts and you’re your favorite breakfast beverage…food will be served between 7:30 and 11:00 a.m.; while you’re there you can browse through a nice selection of used books at our book sale. You may purchase tickets at the door as well. This is an important source of funding for various items needed at the library, so your support means a great deal! We hope to see you there!!!
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 3-6/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
As we strive to improve the library’s collections, we are thinking of ways to serve you, the reader. What are your hobbies or interests? It’s likely that we have books on the subject that would take you to the next level of expertise or knowledge. Do you love animals? we have; "How to Raise the Perfect Dog" by Cesar Millan; the "Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds"; "The Simple Guide to Bird Care & Training"; "Your Cat; simple new secrets to a longer, stronger life"; "The Cat Bible: everything your cat expects you to know"; "Storey’s Barn Guide to Horse Handling and Grooming" & "Horse Health Care & First Aid". Maybe beekeeping is your passion? We have the "The Backyard Beekeeper". Perhaps decorating your home is your passion: we’ve purchased "Can’t Fail Room Makeovers"; "Southern Lady: gracious spaces"; "Shabby Chic Interiors: my rooms, treasures, and trinkets" by Rachel Ashwell; and "Better Homes and Gardens Before & After Decorating". And for all the baseball fans; we have the new biography, “Willie Mays: the Life, the Legend”
These are just a few of the books we’ve added to the non-fiction and hopefully these new titles will entice you to come and see what else we have to offer about your favorite pastime.
Tickets are now available at the library for our spring fundraiser that will be held Saturday, April 10th. Join us that morning for a delicious, all-you-can eat breakfast of Biscuits with sausage gravy or donuts and you’re your favorite breakfast beverage…food will be served between 7:30 and 11:00 a.m.; While you’re here you can browse through a nice selection of used books at our book sale. You may purchase tickets at the door as well. We hope to see you there!!!
Story time is scheduled for this Saturday, March 6th @ 10:30a.m. Racheal will be reading K is for Kissing a Cool Kangaroo and following the story, there will be an A B C scavenger hunt in the library.
Two local Girl Scout Troops will be placing a display in the library to commemorate National Girl Scout week which is the 2nd week of March. Stop by to admire their handiwork and read about the history of the Girl Scout organization.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am. to find out about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 2-26/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
Managing a library is a lot like gardening. It involves, dreaming, planning, shopping and ordering new items, planting, cultivating, weeding and harvesting.
Typically, during the last days of winter, gardeners begin to dream of spring when we can spend time outside and put the plans we’ve made during the cold winter into action. We’ve poured over beautiful full-color catalogs and made a list of new plants we’d like to try. We plan where we will place them in our gardens and borders; we’ve even thought about what equipment we could add to make the whole gardening process more productive and easier to accomplish. It’s always exciting to place an order and anticipate receiving our seeds and plants. When they arrive, we tend to them until they can be place in the ground with the rest of our collected treasures, at which time we begin to cultivate and nurture the garden as a whole. Sometimes it requires special attention to weeding to make the garden look its best and most enticing to explore. But, the best part of gardening is the harvest, whether it’s a bounty of vegetables, herbs or flowers, they are the ultimate reward as they nourish our bodies, our minds and our souls.
So it is with tending a library. Dreaming is a necessary task, as it takes vision to see where you want the library to be in 3-5, even 10 years from now.
I too, pour over catalogs for the items that will bring the vision to life.
I plan for purchases of books and equipment as the budget allows
I place orders and eagerly await their arrival
I cultivate the collections by choosing what to include or exclude
I weed items that are no longer popular, are outdated, or in poor condition.
But like gardening, the best part of all this effort is the harvest.
Our harvest comes in the form of patrons who come to the library, and get excited about the improvements we are making to the collections, enjoy the services and classes we are providing and by allowing the library to be an important resource for nourishing their bodies, minds and souls.
It’s glorious to see the fruits of your labors, be it a garden or library.
Next week spring classes begin. You will find full details in next Wednesday’s California Democrat or by checking out the library’s website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org.
Also…Mark your calendar for the Great Breakfast/Book Sale event on Saturday, April 10, 7:30 -1:00pm upstairs at the library.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am. to find out about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library. And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!!!
It’s time for the fall newsletter to be published, and we are trying something new with this edition. It will be available in an electronic format as well as hardcopy. With the electronic version, we will be able to email the newsletter to you with out the cost of paper, toner and postage and the time involved to correlate, staple and label each newsletter. All that’s needed is an email address for you to receive it.
If you would like to register for this service, you may write us at woodplacenewsletter@gmail.com, or call the library @ 573-796-2642. I would encourage you to utilize this money saving technology. You will contribute in saving the library dollars that can be utilized else where.
If you attend the Ham & Turkey Festival, on Saturday, September 18, you will see the library’s new mascot “Woody”. He will be in the parade and at our booth until 1:00 p.m. Thanks to the Bill & Penny Campbell of Putnam Chevrolet for sponsoring the mascot.
The library’s booth will be across from the post office and will feature paper back books, unique handbags made from books & book bags. A local Quilting group has created a beautiful queen-size quilt for the library to use as a fundraiser, so raffle tickets will be available for it as well. We will also have the Wood Place Library pewter Christmas ornaments. The library will be closed during the festival, so come and see us at our booth.
Sign up has begun for the new Infant & Toddler Mommy & Me group. This group will meet twice a month on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday morning @10:00 a m., beginning September 15th. Julie Wingate will be leading this free class so, notify parents of infants and toddlers that might be interested. Parents will need to sign up for the group, so that supplies can be planned accordingly. For more details, you may call the library @ 573-796-2642.
Also, the library will be offering special computer classes for senior citizens this fall. The classes are: Meet the Computer for Seniors: Level 1 & 2, Internet Basics for Seniors, E-Mail basics for Seniors, Beginning Word Processing for Seniors, and more. Each class is a single event and last for 2 hours from 1-3 p.m. You must pre-register and the cost is $1 per student. A brochure is available at the library or you may call 573-796-2642 for more information or to register by phone for the classes.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 8/6/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!!!
I realized when I accepted the library director position that I would be doing many different things, but I never thought being sawn in half would be one of them!!! This week’s Summer Reading Club event featured Bob Bohm, a magician who performed his “Need-to-Read” act. I think the 115 who attended really enjoyed it. He involved many kids from the audience, and had a cockatiel to help him perform his magic tricks. But I guess the finale was “Sawing the librarian in half.” I had many kids ask me if it hurt to be sawn in half or if I felt anything…it was quite convincing to them.
He suggested that I not drink anything for a couple of hours, or there might be leaks, but I’m happy to say, that I’m all in one piece and glad that everyone enjoyed the performance.
On August 12, the library will host the End of the SRC party at the city pool, for those who have completed their summer reading goal.
So, this next week will be the last week of the 2010 Summer Reading Club. I can’t believe that 12 weeks could go by that quickly. I will miss seeing all the kids from the area daycare’s who attended special story times, as well as the kids and their parents, & grandparents, who faithfully attended our evening programs. We hope that we’ve motivated kids to keep reading through the summer while they had some fun and free events to attend.
Kathy Shoemaker is taking reservations for a “French Braid” quilt pattern class. You will be making a project that can be completed in 1-3 classes. There will be a $5 per class fee. You will need to bring your sewing machine and fabrics. Cutting tools will be provided. The classes will be held on August 17th, 24th and the 31st. from 9:30-3:30.
For details and to make your reservation, call Kathy @ 573-796-2524 or the
library @ 796-2642.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 7/30/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!!!
One of the best-loved classics of all time, "To Kill a Mockingbird" has earned many distinctions since its original publication in 1960. It has been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than forty million copies worldwide, and been made into an enormously popular movie. It was also named the best novel of the twentieth century by librarians across the country.
Celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, by Harper Lee are taking place all over the United States this summer! After Lee won a Pulitzer Prize in 1961, two years later, the late Gregory Peck won the Oscar for Best Actor playing Atticus Finch. This multi-layered novel is seen from a child's point of view, Finch's six-year-old daughter, Scout.
What moves "To Kill a Mockingbird" to classic status is its morality and ability to draw sympathy out of readers as much today as when it was written in 1960. "To Kill a Mockingbird" deals with heavy issues--racism, oppression, injustice. Amazingly, it is able to handle these deep and sensitive areas without feeling depressing or preachy. Lee accomplishes this by making the narrator a child and allowing us to learn along with her. Lee's writing makes it is easy to enter the world of depression era Alabama. Despite all the flaws of the town, it is also easy to love many things about the place and many of the characters. If you have not yet read "To Kill a Mockingbird", you will not regret picking it up. If you read it awhile ago, it may be time to visit this world again.
This book is also the selection for the Wood Place Book Club’s August meeting. You may join this group on Wednesday, August 18th @ 1:00 p.m. to discuss this important novel.
The library has several copies of the book, audio book editions and a DVD available for checkout.
Don’t forget….On Wednesday, August 4 @ 10:30 a.m., the library will be hosting a magician who will perform his “Need to Read” act. We invite everyone to attend the performance. All Summer Reading Club programs are free and open to the public. Funding is provided by an LSTA grant from the MO. State Library. This will be the last program of the 2010 Summer Reading Club.
On August 12, the library will host the End of the Summer Reading Club party at the city pool, for those who have completed their summer reading goal.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 7/9/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!!!
The library will be presenting the “Latham Family Book Collection” in the in the near future. Kenyon Latham is heading up the family’s tribute and memorial to his parents, Dr. & Mrs. Kenyon Latham. Those of you who know of this family are aware of their contributions to this community. Mrs. Latham spent many hours volunteering at the Wood Place Library in it’s early years, and it is the family’s wish that their legacy live on through this collection which will contain award winning books.
Book Awards are given yearly, and the Latham collection will include these Award winners: The Caldecott Medal; given for artwork in children’s picture books, The Newberry Medal: given for juvenile literature,; The Pulitzer Prize given for books in the following genres: fiction, history, Biography/Autobiography, poetry & general non-fiction, The Nobel Prize given for literature; The National Book Awards given to American authors in fiction, non-fiction, Poetry, & young people’s literature; the Aventis Prize, given for books in the science field; and the James Beard Award given for a Cookbook.
They have provided funding to purchase award winning books from 1994 to 2010 and will create an endowment to fund purchasing future award winners. They also provided money to purchase a cabinet to house the most current titles of the collection.
The Summer Reading Club theme for next week is “Rock the Boat for Water Conservation”. On Thursday July 29th @ 6:30 a biologist who works with water quality affecting our lakes, streams and rivers will be presenting the program. The kids will learn how they can make a difference in water conservation and water quality.
On August 4th, the library will host a magician who will be performing his “Need to Read” act. The performance will be held on Wednesday morning @ 10:30 a.m. We invite everyone to attend. All Summer Reading Club programs are free and open to the public. Funding is provided by an LSTA grant from the MO. State Library.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 7/9/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!!!
WE have some exciting news at the library. We are going to have a mascot for the library and the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite character.
Penny Campbell came to the library a few weeks ago with this idea after attending an event that had two such mascots in attendance. She said the mascots were surrounded by kids constantly, and she felt that this could be a great PR tool for the library. Penny and her husband Bill Campbell have generously offered to sponsor the mascot. The library board voted to go forward with the mascot and let the public vote for “Woody” the Wood Place Library mascot.
There are 4 characters to choose from and we will begin the voting process on Monday, July 19, allowing the kids coming to the library for Summer Reading Club to be able to vote. We will keep the voting open for 4 weeks. Even if you don’t regularly use the library or even if you don’t have a library card, come in and help us choose your favorite. We welcome your input and vote.
The Summer Reading Club theme for next week is Fresh Water & Wetlands.
The kids will hear the story “The Wild Woods” read by a guest reader and they will participate in an Animal Limbo.
We appreciate all of the guest presenters and readers. It has made our summer reading club program a fun learning experience.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 7/9/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!!!
This has been a very busy week at the library. Tuesday evening was our Open House and it was well attended. Thanks to all who took the time to come and support our efforts. We really appreciated the great response and compliments about our new library lay-out.
I have been anxious to see the circulation totals for this June compared to June 2009, as it would be one way to measure the success of our new arrangement of books here at the library. I am happy to report that circulation is up 486. We see an increase in Adult Non-Fiction, Easies, Juvenile Fiction and Videos. All other categories were up, but these had the greatest increase in usage. We believe the 25% increase in circulation is a positive response by patrons to our refurbishment of the library.
Thursday evening, we featured Jason Vaughn from the Missouri Department of Conservation, who brought reptiles to the library. The kids were able to see a salamander, tree frog and a turtle from the Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City. Jason pointed out the importance of reading books and shared that his job required the use of field guides to identify wildlife daily.
The Summer Reading Club Evening Event for July 15th is all about Octopuses. We will be creating a mural of an Octopus Garden that will hang in the children’s department for the remainder of Reading Club. We will also have a guest reader for our story time book “Cowboy & Octopus”. Join us for this or any of the featured programs, as these programs are free and open to the public.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 7/2/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!!!
Tuesday evening the library will host an Open House to celebrate the new look of the library. We feel it’s appropriate to take time to recognize and celebrate the work and effort that it’s taken to create the reorganization of the library.
I am very thankful that everyone got on board with this huge undertaking. We have moved each and every book,( all 18,000 of them), every chair, desk, table, cabinet, unit of shelving and the circulation desk.
We were so fortunate to have a volunteer do all the reconfiguring of the shelving for us. We will be forever indebted to Rudy Schroeder for his efforts. One thing we are very proud of is the fact that it cost so little money to do this project. After selling the old, unneeded shelving, our total cost for this project is $66.
Please join us this Tuesday evening, July 6 from 6-8 p.m. as we celebrate our accomplishment.
The Summer Reading Club Evening Event for July 8th will feature Jason Vaughn, one of Moniteau County’s Conservation agents, who will be brining a menagerie of creatures to visit the library. Join us for this or any of the featured programs, as these programs are free and open to the public.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 6/25/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!\
This past Thursday evening, 19 kids enjoyed listening to Jason Woody who is a lifeguard at the city pool, talk about swimming safety. He also discussed how to be safe while at the swimming pool.
For story time we read “5 Little Sharks Swimming in the Sea” and for their craft they decorated sun visors with foam shapes. We appreciate the parents and grandparents who take the time out of their busy schedules to bring the kids to our events.
Next weeks’ event will be held at Proctor Lake. Scott Williams, Moniteau County’s Conservation agent, will be talking about the wildlife that lives in and around the lake, so join us Thursday, July 1st. @ 6:30 p.m. at Proctor Park. All events are free and open to the public.
Summer Reading Club will continue for 7weeks with a special event each Thursday evening @ 6:30p.m. For more Information about this or any reading club event, call the library @ 796-2642, or check the ad in the California Democrat. You may also find information on our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org.
Funding for the Summer Reading Club is provided by a LSTA Grant from the MO State Library.
Just a reminder about the library’s open house, which will be held Tuesday evening July 6th from 6-8 p.m. We are very happy with the results of our hard work and we would love for you to see the changes we’ve made to the library, Join us as we celebrate our accomplishment. Refreshments will be provided.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 5/21/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
James Dent once said “A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.” I would add and I have a great book or magazine to read.
Mary Montagu said “No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting.” Truer words were never spoken.
I encourage you come to the library and seek out a book to get lost in this summer. You may find that you enjoy it so much that you will make time for reading year round. Our new books list appears weekly in the California Democrat and is posted on our website.
We are planning an open house at the library on Tuesday, July 6th from 6-8p.m. We are very happy with the results of our hard work and we would love for you to see the changes we’ve made to the library, so put it on your calendar and join us as we celebrate our accomplishment.
We have 141 kids participating in our Summer Reading Club. Some of the teen level readers have already met their goal of reading 1500 pages. This program will continue for 8 weeks with a special event each Thursday evening @ 6:30p.m. All events are free and open to the public, so come join us Thursday, June 24 @ 6:30 p.m. at the library for the weekly summer reading club event. The theme will be water safety.
For more Information about reading club events, you may call the library @ 796-2642, check for the ad in the California Democrat or go to our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org.
Funding provided by a LSTA Grant from the MO State Library.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 5/21/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
The Professional Storyteller, Beth Horner, who performed June 10th on behalf of the Wood Place Public Library’s summer reading club, did not disappoint. She entertained and delighted all who attended performances at various locations in Moniteau County. Beth performed for 30 students at Jamestown, 50 students at Highpoint and 35 children at the library.
This was my first experience hearing a professional storyteller, and I think she managed to enthrall everyone in the audience, including toddlers, older kids, parents, grandparents, teachers and library staff. She spun three tales while having the children interact with her. Beth performed on the autoharp and after the program was over, she invited the children to take turns strumming while she played chords on the autoharp. I think every child participated and some children took a second turn. It was a delight for the library to sponsor this type of performance for the children of Moniteau County.
Next weeks reading club theme is “Splish Splash” and we will feature Margaret Fennewald as our guest reader on Thursday, June 17 @ 6:30 p.m. at the library.
For more Information about reading club events, you may call the library @ 796-2642, check for the ad in the California Democrat or go to our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org.
All events are free and open to the public. Funding provided by a LSTA Grant from the MO State Library.
We have 137 kids who have joined the Summer Reading Club and the program will continue for 9 weeks with a special event each Thursday evening @ 6:30p.m.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 5/21/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
Next week, on Thursday, June 10th, the library will be presenting Beth Horner, a professional storyteller. Beth is a nationally recognized and award winning storyteller. She is noted for her vivacious stage presence and possesses a wealth of stories that entertain with high comedy and stunning drama.
Beth became a librarian and then, launched into a full time career as a touring storyteller in 1983. She grew up in Boone County Missouri in a family who encouraged her lifelong love of literature and the performing arts.
Beth will appear at three locations in Moniteau County on behalf of the Wood Place Public Library’s Summer Reading Club Program. She will appear on Thursday, June 10th at:
the Jamestown Public School auditorium at 10:30 a.m,
the Highpoint Public School Auditorium at 1:30p.m.
and at the Wood Place Public Library here in California at 6:30 in the evening.
For more Information about this event You may call the library @ 796-2642. For information about the weekly event, look for the ad in the California Democrat or go to our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org.
All events are free and open to the public. Funding provided by a LSTA Grant from the MO State Library.
We have 127 kids who have joined the Summer Reading Club and the program will continue for 10 weeks with a special event each Thursday evening @ 6:30p.m.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 5/21/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
The library will be closed Monday to observe Memorial Day. The library will be open for regular hours 9-1 on Saturday.
Thursday evening was the first special program of our Summer Reading Club. Richard and Carol Schroeder gave a program at Proctor Lake on Fishing. Richard talked about the fish in the lake and how to catch a fish using a rod and reel. Carol read “Granddad’s Fishing Buddy” to the kids. It was very informative and a lot of fun for all. We had 18 kids fishing and they managed to catch 10+ fish. We only had one near mishap with a hook landing in a little girl’s hair, so we felt fortunate in that. It was a beautiful evening and fun to watch the kids learning a new skill. A big thank you goes out to the Schroders for their time and talents working with kids and for helping with our Summer Reading Club.
We are hosting several daycares with special story times during our reading club this year. It’s an opportunity to introduce a lot of kids to the library environment and perhaps create an interest in books and reading while they are having fun!
Next week is “High Seas Adventure” and we will focus on pirates. Our feature story will be “Talk Like a Pirate.” Carol Barbour will be our guest reader. Reading Club will continue for 11 weeks with a special event each Thursday evening @ 6:30p.m. Information will be in the California Democrat and on our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org. You may also call the library @ 796-2642 for the weekly event information.
All events are free and open to the public. Funding provided by a LSTA Grant from the MO State Library.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 5/21/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
This has been an incredibly busy week for me. We are very nearly finished with the repositioning of shelving at the library. We will be completing the Young Adult and Juvenile areas this week, which means moving lots of books, sore muscles, etc. I visited two local daycares for story-time to talk about the summer reading club. We’ve decorated the library for the Summer Reading Club theme…Make a Splash…Read. Board Meeting was held on Thursday evening, and it always takes quite a bit of time to prepare financial and business reports for this. And, last, but not least, Saturday is the sign-up event for Reading Club from 9-1.
We have some fun activities planned for our readers; the first 25 school age kids who sign up, will get to create their own beach towel with fabric paints. The first 20 pre-school kids will get to paint with water colors, a special “Make a Splash-Read Picture”. Story time will be held every hour on the hour and I will be reading “Bats at the Beach” by Brian Lies.
Each reading club participant will receive a booklet or card to help them keep track of how much they are reading or being read to. A new feature this year will be posters for kids in the read-to me and the independent reader categories. These posters will be placed in the library, where they can add stickers each time they turn in books and will show how many books they are reading or listening to. Our teen readers will count pages they read and will receive incentive prizes, along the way as they meet their goal of 1500 pages. We have great support from our local restaurants who give food coupons that we give as incentive prizes. They are amazing with their continued support to the library.
Reading Club will continue for 12 weeks with a special event each Thursday evening @ 6:30p.m. Information will be in the California Democrat and on our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org. You may also call the library @ 796-2642 for the weekly event information.
All events are free and open to the public. Funding provided by a LSTA Grant from the MO State Library.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 5/14/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
Change usually comes slowly and is not always welcome. We are embracing change at the Wood Place Library and after redesigning the layout of the library, we are hearing very positive feedback from young and old. It is very rewarding to see areas of the library that were not being utilized, now being occupied and enjoyed by our patrons. We have middle school children who come in after school to use a new study area in the front window, adults and children enjoying the reading lounge, and the new children’s department is a big hit as well.
All of this effort was worth the results!!! Again, I must thank Rudy Schroeder for all of his hard work. This was an extensive project to remove the double-sided shelving from the library, take it apart, and re-configure it as single-sided wall shelving. This change would not have been possible without his countless hours of work. We will be in his debt forever. Also, his brother Phil Shroeder gave his time to assist us with the project. Thanks to Kristin Imhoff and Jimto Hogue for their help on Monday. Our staff put in many extra hours to make this happen and I am very grateful for their help and support. It’s a project we can enjoy for many years to come. We would love for you to come by and see the changes. The measure of our success will be an increase of patron usage, and the number of new patrons who apply for library cards. So, if you’ve been meaning to get a library card and enjoy the services provided here, now would be an excellent time.
The Summer Reading Club Sign-Up event will be held on Saturday, May 22 from 9-1. Kids may sign up anytime from May 15th through June 5th.
We have many special events planned to keep the kids interested in reading this summer. Hope to see you there.
We are receiving many new books right now, and you may find a complete listing in the California Democrat and on our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 5/7/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
Children often participate in the Summer Reading Program for the fun activities and prizes, but there are additional benefits to reading during summer vacation. The summer reading program can help reduce the chances of a child loosing skills gained throughout the school year.
Encourage your child or any young reader you know to join our summer reading club.
Our sign-up event is on Saturday, May 22 from 9-1.
The first 25 kids to join will get to design & paint their own beach towel.
Some highlight evening events during this 12-week program are:
May 27th Learn to fish with Richard Schroeder and the boy scouts
June 10th Professional Storyteller, Beth Horner will be spinning her tales
July 1st Scott Williams with the Dept. of Conservation will be teaching
about the wildlife living in the water.
July 8th, Children’s book Author/Illustrator, Riki Lipe will be sharing her favorite stories.
August 4th, Bob Bhoms will perform his “Need to Read” magic show.
August 12th will be the End of Reading Club Pool Party.
For more details, call or visit the library for a calendar of events.
We are so close to getting our library rearranged. It’s exhausting, yet exciting. Every time we set up a collection in a new area of the library, it seems like we have all new materials. I think your going to enjoy our new lay-out, but you need to come and see for yourself. Remember…the library will be closed this coming Monday, May 10th and open at regular hours on Tuesday, May 11th @ 1:00 p.m.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 4/30/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
It is such a busy time at the library with all we have going on. We are preparing
for Summer Reading Club and this year’s themes are all about water and the
programs reflect that in a wide variety of ways. Bring your family to see the
professional storyteller, an artist/illustrator and a magician performing his
Need-to-Read magic show. There will be programs at Proctor Lake on how to
fish, and discovering the wildlife that lives in and around the lake; programs
about water safety and clean water, pirates, and under sea-creatures; you’ll hear
stories and about rivers, lakes and seas and do craft projects about boats and
fish; and hear about reptiles that like water. Sign up day is Saturday May 22
from 9-1 p.m. We are planning a fun craft project that your child will be able
to use at the pool or the beach. We will continue to sign up kids through the
first week of June, so come and be a part of this fun summer-long event.
We continue to work towards the re-arrangement of the library, which entails
moving books, shelving, and furniture. We have the new love seat that
was donated by my sister, and many are already taking advantage of our reading
nook. We are so excited about the coming changes, and we hope that you will
love the new lay-out as much as we do. Again, we are sorry for the inconvenience,
but the library will close on Monday, May 10th and re-open on Tuesday,
May 11th @ 1:00 p.m. We hope that you will come by and see the progress
we are making.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 4/23/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
After 12 years, the Wood Place Public Library will undergo a change that will create a better flow and additional shelving to allow for growth of the print and audio/visual collections. We are creating a new layout for all the shelving and fixtures in the library. Existing shelving is being reconfigured and relocated. The Circulation Desk will soon be located near the front entrance to the library. The adult non-fiction, children, juvenile and young adult, Audio/Visual and paperback collections will be in new locations. We are creating an area for new books and will be placing our genealogy collection at the front of the library. We will also be creating a reading lounge, which we would like to expand in the future with club chairs and a coffee table and reading lamps.
We will begin moving books and some shelving before the weekend of May 8th, but due to the disruption of library services during the major part of the re-arrangement of shelving, the circulation desk and the computers, the library will close on Monday, May 10th. Please forgive the inconvenience during this time, but we think you find it was worth not having access to the library for a day.We are excited about the changes coming to the library and would like to share them with you at an Open House to celebrate our hard work and vision for the library. The date for this event will be announced soon.
We are receiving many of the new titles that have been ordered for the Summer Reading Club. This year’s theme is Make a Splash-Read!!! We have some really fun events planned for the kids, so we hope to have a large turnout. I will be focusing on the Summer Reading Club program in future broadcast.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 4/16/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
They're everywhere: young and old, student, professional, homemaker, and retiree. No one profile can describe them, but they do share something in common: Volunteers ensure that essential services, the programs offering them, and the communities which benefit from them, continue to grow and to thrive.
The week of April 18th - 24th is a time set aside to honor those people who contribute their time, energy, and talent to the causes they hold important. It is also meant to increase awareness of the critical role that volunteers play in our community. The theme for National Volunteer Week 2010 is “Celebrating People in Action.”
When I inquired about my position at Wood Place Public Library, I was told that the Director is the only full-time employee and that the library relies heavily on volunteers. It’s the one reservation I had about applying and accepting the position of Library Director. In my previous library, we had just begun using volunteers the last 4 months I was there, since we had a full-time staff of 5.
I couldn’t imagine volunteers being dedicated to the library the way paid employees would be, but much to my surprise, I realize the volunteers who serve the Wood Place Public Library may be the exception to that rule. They are like the postal service… Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night keeps them from their scheduled work times at the library. They are a wonderful group of people, and I count it as a blessing to work with them and to have made their acquaintance.
Our volunteers are being honored at a “thank-you banquet on April 26th, but I would like to further honor them by reading their names in this broadcast.
Those who serve on our Library Board are:
Kristin Imhoff
Tyler David
Norman Rhorbach
Marion Gish
Carolyn Miller
Jerri Korenberg
Beth Fennewald
Those who volunteer at the library are:
Alexander, Clarice
Colzza, Joan
Crawford, Susie
Fletcher, Gwen
Gish, Marion
Hoeckner, Patricia
Holden, Angela
Korenberg, Jerri
Latham, Sue
Lewis, Nancy
Longan, Gloria
Pearson, Naomi
Porter, Norma
Presley, Jay
Schroeder, Rudy
Shoemanker, Kathy
Street, Racheal
If you see any of our volunteers next week …remember to say "Thank you for your efforts at the Wood Place Public Library! “
Thanks to all who made our Breakfast/Book Sale fundraiser a huge success!!! We were able to raise $1,275.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 4/9/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
Next week, from April 11th-17th National Library Week will be observed and the theme this year is "Communities thrive @ your library®."
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special - participate.
In the mid-1950s, research showed that Americans were spending less on books and more on radios, televisions and musical instruments. Concerned that Americans were reading less, the ALA and the American Book Publishers formed a nonprofit citizens organization called the National Book Committee in 1954. The committee's goals were ambitious. They ranged from "encouraging people to read in their increasing leisure time" to "improving incomes and health" and "developing strong and happy family life."
In 1957, the committee developed a plan for National Library Week based on the idea that once people were motivated to read, they would support and use libraries. With the cooperation of ALA and with help from the Advertising Council, the first National Library Week was observed in 1958 with the theme "Wake Up and Read!"
National Library Week was observed again in 1959, and the ALA Council voted to continue the annual celebration.
Help us celebrate here at Wood Place Public Library this week by using your library in whatever capacity you choose.
We hope to see you at The Great Breakfast/Book Sale Event on Saturday, April 10th, from 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Admission is $4 for an all-you-can-eat breakfast of Biscuits ‘n gravy - donuts and you’re your favorite breakfast beverage… Kids 5 & under are free. Food will be served between 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. This is an important source of funding for items needed at the library, so your support means a great deal!
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 4/2/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
We are hosting story time on Saturday, April 3rd, at 10:30 a.m. We will have a special guest reading “Duck” by Randy Cecil. Duck is a carousel animal who dreams of flying like the real ducks soaring in the sky above her. That's all Duck can think about. But then, a lost duckling waddles into her life. They become fast friends and end up helping each other...in the most charming ways. Bring your little ones by to enjoy this story and the fun craft that follows.
A listing of new titles at the library is posted on our website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org. That list is also available each week in the California Democrat. To reserve any of these titles, you may call the library @ 573-796-2642 to make your request.
We are in high-gear at the library preparing for the upcoming Breakfast/book sale event. A special thank-you goes out to all who have donated books for the sale and an extra special thanks to Nancy Lewis who is organizing the book sale. We hope to see you at The Great Breakfast/Book Sale Event on Saturday, April 10th, from 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Admission is $4 for a delicious, all-you-can-eat breakfast of Biscuits ‘n gravy or donuts and you’re your favorite breakfast beverage… Kids 5 & under are free. Food will be served between 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. This is an important source of funding for items needed at the library, so your support means a great deal! So whether you are looking for books or a great breakfast, this is the place to be!!!
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 3/26/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
First Lady Laura Bush said, and I quote, “Libraries are community treasure chests, loaded with a wealth of information available to everyone equally, and the key to that treasure chest is the library card. I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card.”
We all know that libraries are busier than ever, providing incredible service in these challenging economic times. What if libraries went away, even for a day? What would the impact be on our town or county and the people we serve?
In the past week, we had 7 volunteers that worked 20 of the 39 hours the library was open at the circulation desk, and one volunteer who set up new shelving he is re-building for the library.
In the past week, the library hosted AARP tax preparers and they assisted 11 local citizens with filing their tax return.
In the past week, 170 people used the patron computers.
In the past week, we a hosted Story time during a snow storm and 5 children attended.
In the past week, several adult college students accessed and completed their homework from our public computers.
In the past week, we added 106 books to the library’s collections.
In the past week, we checked out 234 items to library patrons.
In the past week, our Book Discussion Group met in the library at their monthly meeting.
And upstairs in the Learning Center in the past week, GED classes were held for 3 hours on both Monday and Wednesday evening; Family Counseling & Substance Abuse Counseling held their appointments for 4 hours one evening this week; Homework Help was attended by 8 kids after school from 3-5 on Tuesday & Thursday; Census testing was conducted 3 days this week.
So, even if you weren’t one of the patrons that came to the library for one reason or another this week, those that did found this community treasure chest here for the taking.
What if libraries went away, even for a day? What would the impact be on our town or county and the people we serve?
Don’t forget about The Great Breakfast/Book Sale Event on Saturday, April 10th, from 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Admission is $4 for a delicious, all-you-can-eat breakfast of Biscuits ‘n gravy or donuts and you’re your favorite breakfast beverage… Kids 5 & under are free. Food will be served between 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. You can also browse through a nice selection of used books at our book sale. This is an important source of funding items needed at the library, so your support means a great deal! We hope to see you there!!!
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 3-12/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
During the process of moving the adult fiction collection into the new shelving, I was amazed at what a great collection it truly is. There are a large number of bestsellers, popular titles, and modern classics. This collection encompasses fiction genres such as, historical, mystery, romance, historical romance, sci-fi, psychological thrillers, westerns, Christian fiction and everything in between. I encourage you to come and explore this collection…you may discover several titles you have been meaning to read. I count it one of life’s pleasures to enjoy reading a great book.
April the 15th deadline for filing taxes is coming up fast. The library has reproducible Federal and State tax forms available. There are also public access computers at the library where you can e-file your income tax return. The library staff will be happy to assist you with getting to those websites. The AARP Tax Prep service does not have any available appointments and there is a waiting list should there be cancellations. This has been a wonderful service and they have assisted many citizens with their returns.
Our Book Club has announced their April book for discussion. They will be reading and discussing The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. This book club meets in the library the 3rd Wednesday every month. This group has a good time and would love for you to join them. For more information, call the library @ 796-2642.
Join us this Saturday morning, March 20th at 10:30 a.m. for Storytime. We have a Girl Scout troop reading and assisting with the craft afterwards. The story this week is Rabbit’s Good News! Bring you little ones for a cute story and a fun craft.
The Great Breakfast/Book Sale Event will be held Saturday, April 10th, from 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Join us that morning for a delicious, all-you-can eat breakfast of Biscuits with sausage gravy or donuts and you’re your favorite breakfast beverage…food will be served between 7:30 and 11:00 a.m.; while you’re there you can browse through a nice selection of used books at our book sale. You may purchase tickets at the door as well. This is an important source of funding for various items needed at the library, so your support means a great deal! We hope to see you there!!!
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 3-12/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
Exciting improvements have begun at the library! We started this week, with the process of adding to our shelving to expand the library’s collections. A big “thank-you” to the California High School for donating their old shelving they weren’t using in their new library facility. Another big “thank you” goes to Rudy Schroeder and his brother Phil for picking up the shelving and placing it in the library. Rudy spend many more hours this week putting together and placing shelving, helping move books, and removing shelving that he will be cutting down to create wall shelving for us, which will require many more hours of his time. We count ourselves fortunate to have such a dedicated, talented and hard working volunteer to help make this project possible, because without the generous gift of his time and efforts, these improvements would not be possible. Thank you hardly seems adequate. Stop in and see the progress and watch for further upgrades in the near future!
Just a reminder, that tickets are available at the library for our spring fundraiser: The Great Breakfast/Book Sale Event that will be held Saturday, April 10th, from 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. Join us that morning for a delicious, all-you-can eat breakfast of Biscuits with sausage gravy or donuts and you’re your favorite breakfast beverage…food will be served between 7:30 and 11:00 a.m.; while you’re there you can browse through a nice selection of used books at our book sale. You may purchase tickets at the door as well. This is an important source of funding for various items needed at the library, so your support means a great deal! We hope to see you there!!!
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am., where you’ll be informed about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 3-6/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
As we strive to improve the library’s collections, we are thinking of ways to serve you, the reader. What are your hobbies or interests? It’s likely that we have books on the subject that would take you to the next level of expertise or knowledge. Do you love animals? we have; "How to Raise the Perfect Dog" by Cesar Millan; the "Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds"; "The Simple Guide to Bird Care & Training"; "Your Cat; simple new secrets to a longer, stronger life"; "The Cat Bible: everything your cat expects you to know"; "Storey’s Barn Guide to Horse Handling and Grooming" & "Horse Health Care & First Aid". Maybe beekeeping is your passion? We have the "The Backyard Beekeeper". Perhaps decorating your home is your passion: we’ve purchased "Can’t Fail Room Makeovers"; "Southern Lady: gracious spaces"; "Shabby Chic Interiors: my rooms, treasures, and trinkets" by Rachel Ashwell; and "Better Homes and Gardens Before & After Decorating". And for all the baseball fans; we have the new biography, “Willie Mays: the Life, the Legend”
These are just a few of the books we’ve added to the non-fiction and hopefully these new titles will entice you to come and see what else we have to offer about your favorite pastime.
Tickets are now available at the library for our spring fundraiser that will be held Saturday, April 10th. Join us that morning for a delicious, all-you-can eat breakfast of Biscuits with sausage gravy or donuts and you’re your favorite breakfast beverage…food will be served between 7:30 and 11:00 a.m.; While you’re here you can browse through a nice selection of used books at our book sale. You may purchase tickets at the door as well. We hope to see you there!!!
Story time is scheduled for this Saturday, March 6th @ 10:30a.m. Racheal will be reading K is for Kissing a Cool Kangaroo and following the story, there will be an A B C scavenger hunt in the library.
Two local Girl Scout Troops will be placing a display in the library to commemorate National Girl Scout week which is the 2nd week of March. Stop by to admire their handiwork and read about the history of the Girl Scout organization.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am. to find out about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library.
And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
KRLL Script for 2-26/2010
Hi…this is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library!
Managing a library is a lot like gardening. It involves, dreaming, planning, shopping and ordering new items, planting, cultivating, weeding and harvesting.
Typically, during the last days of winter, gardeners begin to dream of spring when we can spend time outside and put the plans we’ve made during the cold winter into action. We’ve poured over beautiful full-color catalogs and made a list of new plants we’d like to try. We plan where we will place them in our gardens and borders; we’ve even thought about what equipment we could add to make the whole gardening process more productive and easier to accomplish. It’s always exciting to place an order and anticipate receiving our seeds and plants. When they arrive, we tend to them until they can be place in the ground with the rest of our collected treasures, at which time we begin to cultivate and nurture the garden as a whole. Sometimes it requires special attention to weeding to make the garden look its best and most enticing to explore. But, the best part of gardening is the harvest, whether it’s a bounty of vegetables, herbs or flowers, they are the ultimate reward as they nourish our bodies, our minds and our souls.
So it is with tending a library. Dreaming is a necessary task, as it takes vision to see where you want the library to be in 3-5, even 10 years from now.
I too, pour over catalogs for the items that will bring the vision to life.
I plan for purchases of books and equipment as the budget allows
I place orders and eagerly await their arrival
I cultivate the collections by choosing what to include or exclude
I weed items that are no longer popular, are outdated, or in poor condition.
But like gardening, the best part of all this effort is the harvest.
Our harvest comes in the form of patrons who come to the library, and get excited about the improvements we are making to the collections, enjoy the services and classes we are providing and by allowing the library to be an important resource for nourishing their bodies, minds and souls.
It’s glorious to see the fruits of your labors, be it a garden or library.
Next week spring classes begin. You will find full details in next Wednesday’s California Democrat or by checking out the library’s website @ www.woodplacelibrary.org.
Also…Mark your calendar for the Great Breakfast/Book Sale event on Saturday, April 10, 7:30 -1:00pm upstairs at the library.
This is Connie Walker from the Wood Place Public Library. Join me every Friday afternoon @ 3:45 and on Saturday mornings right here on KRLL 1420 am. to find out about new materials, events, classes & everything that’s going on here at your library. And remember….People need libraries…..libraries need you!
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