Awake and Aware

It has come to our attention here at the Reference Desk that we aren't the best bloggers in the world but plan to rectify that as painlessly as possible. Just a few questions to ask of our readers:

What do you want to hear from your local reference librarian?

Are you aware of our services?

Do you like the service you get at the reference desk? Or at the library in general?

All of these questions we are willing to answer, and work with to create better reference services here in Franklin County.

Cheers.

Spring House Tour

Our Spring House Tour will be on May 31, 2009 from 12 to 5. Please come to Grove or Coyle to get your house tour ticket and a raffle ticket (you could win a 1000$ gift certificate from Wolfe Furniture)

For your own spring home improvements check out a book from the library.

Have a great Tuesday.

Become a Fan of Franklin County Library System

Are you on Facebook? If so you can now become a Fan of Franklin County Library System and be updated daily on programs at our libraries, as well as view photos and watch videos of past events.

log onto www.facebook.com and search for our page.

Have a great Wednesday, April 8, 2009.

Libraries In the News

Your local libraries have made the headlines over the past couple of weeks, check out what the Public Opinion Had to Share with the community:


Franklin County Library System launches an American Album program


More folks making use of county's public libraries

Local library use jumps

And as always check out the Public Opinion's Community Calender for upcoming events at your library and community


Have a great Wednesday, March 18, 2009

New Computer Classes.

Here is the schedule for the spring session of computer classes.
Tuesday April 7: Grove Family Library
Computer Basics: 10:00 - 11:30
Internet Basics: 12:00 - 1:30
Myspace, Facebook, YOutube, the Big 3 of Internet Fun. Now with 40% more eBay: 2:00 - 3:30

Tuesday April 14: Blue Ridge Summit Free Library
Computer Basics: 3:00 - 4:15
Internet Basics: 4:30 - 5:30
Myspace, Facebook and Youtube: 5:30 - 6:30

Wednesday April 15: Coyle Free Library
Computer Basics: 10:00 - 11:30
Internet Basics: 12:00 - 1:30
Database Searching: 2:00 - 3:30

Thursday April 30: Besore Library.
Computer Basics: 9:30 - 11:00
Internet Basics: 11:00 - 12:30
Myspace, Facebook, Youtube and eBay: 1:00 - 2:30

Thursday, May 14: Alexander Hamilton Memorial Library
Classes TBA

Wednesday May 20: Fulton County Library:
Introduction to Typing: 9:30 - 11:00
Internet Basics: 11:30 - 1:00
Facebook, Myspace and Youtube: 1:30 - 3:00

Hope to see you all there.
-Reference_Walt

New Reference and Non-Fiction Titles

New Reference and Non-Fiction Titles as of January 2009 at Coyle:

Reference

R 325.73 IM Immigration: A Documentary & Reference Guide by Thomas Cieslik

152.4 CU The One Thing Holding You Back by Raphael Cushnir

347.73 SO FDR V. The Constitution by Burt Solomon

355 RO Presidential Command by Peter W. Rodman

362.7 LE Childcare Today: Getting it Right for Everyone by Penelope Leach

370.92 NO Up From History by Robert J. Norrell

523.49 TY The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of Americas Favorite Planet by Neil Degrasse Tyson

623.4 YO The Bomb: A New History by Stephen M. Younger

746.43 IR Boutique knits: 20+ must-have accessories by Laura Irwin

921 LINCOLN A. Lincoln: A Biography by Ronald C. White Jr.

To Browse other New Items search our NEW ITEMS Page on our Online Catalog


Have a Happy February 6th.

President Obama's First Address