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Join us every Friday at 3:45 on KRLL, 1420 AM for the Library Update. Scripts for past shows are available here.

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In addition to articles about recent events at the library, the California Democrat publishes a list of new books each week.

Story times are held throughout the year. Check the home page for the latest schedule.

Adult Winter Reading Club

Have you joined the adult winter reading club yet?  It's not too late to join your friends and neighbors and get rewarded for your reading.  As of February 1, nearly 100 people are participating.

It's easy - no book reports or complicated rules.  Just read or listen to a book of your choice. Then fill out a piece of paper with the title of the book and your name and put it in the fish bowl when you return the book.  On March 2, names will be drawn for prizes.  Prizes are valued from $15 - $25.  A complete list of prizes are listed at the library.

We hope you'll join in the fun as we reward adults for reading.  It's a great time of year to read.  Deadline to turn in tickets is March 1.

Library Book Club Meets February 15

The February Book Club meeting will be a change of pace for the group.  They will view the movie version of "The Help". The group meets to discuss the featured selection on Wednesday, February 15 at 1 p.m. upstairs in the Bolinger Room at the library.  All interested readers are invited to join the group.

Income Tax Time

The library has received a variety of federal tax forms for distribution. The forms are located just inside the library by the window.  They are available anytime the library is open.  You may help yourself to any of them.  The Missouri tax forms are no longer available to us, but library patrons may use the library’s computers to download forms from the federal government website and the Missouri website.

AARP will NOT be providing tax service at the library.  However, we know of one free tax service coming to California on Friday, February 24.   VITA tax service is sponsored by Central Missouri Community Action, the Internal Revenue Service, and the U of MO Extension MO TAX program.  It will be held at the CMCA Moniteau County Family Resource Center at 316 South Oak Street in California.  No appointment is necessary - its first come, first served.  You can sign in beginning at 8:30 a.m.  If there is inclement weather, the clinic will be rescheduled for Monday, February 27.  TV channels 8, 13 & 17 will be notified of a cancellation.

2012 USED BOOK SALE COMING IN MARCH

The annual SPRING book sale will begin late in March with an exact date to be announced later.  It will feature hardback books and trade softcover books that are approximately the same size as hardback books.  The librarians have been weeding the collection so there will be a number of duplicate and discarded books, as well as "like new" titles available.

The library continues to accept donations for future sales. Remember that we only accept books that are in good condition (no obvious rips, missing pages, mold and mildew, etc.) and of interest to the general public.  We do NOT accept college textbooks, old general encyclopedias (more than 10 years old), and Reader's Digest condensed books.  The library has very limited storage space and it takes staff time to sort through donations.  

Do you know that recycling of old books is available in the rear parking lot of California City Hall for the items that we will not accept?  This is a wonderful service that our city provides.

Get quarterly newsletter by email

If you'd like to receive the Wood Place Public Library quarterly newsletter, call 796-2642, come in and sign up or email the library at woodplacenewsletter@gmail.com. You can help the library save postage and paper costs and 'go green'.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Wood Place Library will be CLOSED on the following holidays:

President's Day - Monday, February 20, 2012

MO Librarians Book Award Nominees

We have the 2011-2012 MARK TWAIN, TRUMAN and GATEWAY Award Nominated books available in the Juvenile and Young Adult sections of the library.  Missouri School Librarians have nominated these books for students to read and vote for their favorite in March 2012.  For complete lists of titles nominated for each award, look under the tab "New Arrivals".

The 2012-2013 nominated books have been ordered and will be available by March 1, 2012.

Moniteau County Genealogy Information

Wood Place Library often gets requests for genealogical information.

Besides the physical library housed at the Moniteau County Historical Society, you can find a wealth of information at the Moniteau County Historical Society website.

Recycle printer cartridges at the library

Bring your used printer cartridges (any brand) to the library for recycling.  Staples will give the library credit when we turn in the used cartridges.  That credit can be used to buy copy paper and other office supplies that the library needs.

We greatly appreciate everyone who continues to bring in their toner and printer cartridges.

Renewing Library Materials

There are several ways to renew library materials. One way is to stop by the library and renew in person. If you are out of town or just can't make it into the library, renewals can be made by calling 573-796-2642. For those with computer access, you can extend your due date by sending an e-mail to Connie Walker at librarian@woodplacelibrary.org

GED and ESL Classes

GED (General Education Diploma) classes are held every Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. upstairs at the library.  The classes are free and pre-registration is not required.  However, you must be able to show proof of having dropped out of school.

There are some changes this year for new students wanting to join the program.  New students will only be accepted on certain dates each month.  These orientation nights will help to enroll new students in groups and allow the teacher to focus on teaching current students on non-orientation nights.  On Orientation nights, new students are asked to come at 5:30 and plan to stay at least 2  hours.  You will receive a calendar with class times on it on the first night of orientation.  Orientation nights are listed on the library calendar if they are available to us.

A few basic rules:  You may bring food or drink with you.  No visitors are allowed in class, only registered students.  Parking is available at City Hall or on the street.  DO NOT PARK in the beauty shop parking lot.

Classes begin on Wednesday, August 29 and continue through April.  The GED classes generally follow the California R-1 School calendar.  Check the library calendar for further information on specific dates.

For more information on the GED classes, call Adult Education & Literacy Office in Jefferson City @ 573-659-3122.  Julie Wingate is the local instructor.  If you have further questions for her, please call or text her at (573) 694-0193 or email at  

ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are held in the Library on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.  Kathy Burns is the instructor.  To enroll or for more information, you can contact her at 796-3484 at home or 573-569-1645 (cell).

Winter Weather Policy

The library’s winter weather policy: We will remain open if at all possible, however, if winter weather and poor road conditions require us to close, it will be announced on KRLL, 1420 AM. and KOMU TV, Channel 8.
As a guide, if the California R-1 School District closes due to bad weather, the library will usually be closed.  However, the library may choose to be open if conditions in town allow it.

Clubs: Books, Sewing, & Quilt Tops

The Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the main library. Group members select the book for the following month at the monthly meeting.

The Sewing Club meets every Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. upstairs at the library.  Anyone can join the group, bring your current project, sewing machine and other needed items.  Beginners are welcome and everyone can share ideas and patterns with others who like to sew.  Sandy Schaeffer is the leader.

Kathy Shoemaker leads the Piece Makers Quilt-top Group who cut out, piece a top and finish it so it is ready for quilting.  You will need your own sewing machine and supplies as well as fabric for your quilt.  A new quilt is started quarterly.  Meets on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Gala at the Mansion Fundraiser

Thanks to all who donated and/or attended the Gala at the Eitzen Mansion on Saturday evening, June 4, 2011.  It was an enjoyable evening at the home of our gracious hosts, Pam and Rich Green.  The staff at the Wood Place Library is so appreciative of all the planning, the preparations and the volunteers that all contributed to a very successful event.

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