September 1, 2005
LaVale
Library Holding Plant Swap September 17th
September 1, 2005
Library
Starting Book Club for 1st and 2nd Graders
September 10, 2005
"Back-to-School BASH" at Library on Saturday, September 17th
September 13, 2005
Baltimore Orioles Honor Library's "Summer Reading Club" Top Reader
September 15, 2005
Library Story Hours and Toddler Times Scheduled for Fall
September 17, 2005
Library Programs
are Offered for Older Kids
September 22, 2005
"One Book, One Allegany County" 2005 Campaign Going Strong
September 26, 2005
Miss
Mitzi's Pets Attend Washington Street Story Time
September 26, 2005
Library Adds History Database to Electronic Collections
September 29, 2005
Library Book Group Picks Book for October 27th Discussion
September 1, 2005
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Pam Neder
LaVale Library
815 National Highway
LaVale, MD 21502
The LaVale Library is holding a Plant
Swap on Saturday, September 17, from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Both indoor and
outdoor plants can be traded.
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Linda Burkey
South Cumberland Library
100 Seymour Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
The South Cumberland Library will hold their first meeting of the “Kool
Reader’s Club” for 1st and 2nd graders on
Thursday, September 8, at 7 PM, following Evening Story Time. The group
will talk about the Ready-To-Read book Henry and Mudge Get the Cold
Shivers written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Sucie
Stevenson.
The club is being formed to support children in their first efforts at
learning to read. Members are asked to try and read the book selection
at home before coming to the meeting. Most of the children will need
help reading the book, but the focus of the group is to encourage the
child’s effort at reading. Other book related activities will be
included.
Copies of the book are available at the library.
September 10, 2005
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Juanita Salazar
Washington Street Library
31 Washington Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
On Saturday, September 17 from 2-4 pm, Washington Street Library will be
holding a Back-to-School BASH! Come join in all the fun. Open to all
ages.
“There will be a brief power-point presentation to remind everyone about
the wonderful tools available at the Allegany County Libraries; FREE
tools to help all of you become better students,” explains Juanita
Salazar, coordinator for the event.
“Then it's "Party Time!" with DJ services provided by Mary Crosten and
Musicbox entertainment, lighting and special effects provided by Rusty
Godwin of Light Moves Entertainment, and pizza from Fox's Pizza,”
Salazar told us, adding that “a special surprise guest DJ will also make
an appearance.”
Come celebrate the new school year with music, food, and fun!
September 13, 2005
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Linda Burkey
South Cumberland Library
100 Seymour Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
Aaron Whiteman, a patron of the George’s Creek Regional Library, was
this year’s top reader of the Allegany County Library System’s, Summer
Reading Club. He was honored at a Baltimore Orioles game on August 24,
2005, along with the other top readers from across the state of MD.
Before the start of the game Aaron and his fellow readers met on the
field with second baseman Brian Roberts. After introducing each of the
children he gave them a t-shirt, hat, Orioles Magazine, and an
autographed poster. The winners were also given free tickets for their
family members to attend the game.
Even though his team lost the game, Aaron said that “it was an amazing
experience, we had really good seats, and it was a lot of fun”. He
really enjoyed having a fly ball hit right to where he was sitting. If
the man behind him hadn’t jumped up and leaned over him, the ball would
have been Aaron’s. His favorite part of the ballgame was getting to see
a grand slam. Aaron is looking forward to taking part in next year’s
summer reading program.
September 15, 2005
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Barbara Riffey
Washington Street Library
31 Washington Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
Children’s Programs have resumed at all Allegany County Library
Branches. Each branch has Story Hours, Evening Story Times, and Toddler
Times.
Story Hour programs are for children ages 3 to 6. This hour of stories,
films, and activities are designed to encourage independence, social
interaction, and a love for reading.
Story Hours are held at the Frostburg Branch—Tuesdays at 10:00 AM and
1:00 PM; George’s Creek Branch—Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Wednesdays at
2:30 PM; LaVale Branch—Wednesdays at 10:00 AM; South Cumberland
Branch—Tuesdays at 10:00 AM; Washington Street Branch—Thursdays at 10:00
AM; and Westernport Branch—Mondays at 6:30 PM.
Evening Story Time is a half hour program open to children of all ages.
These programs are designed for the convenience of families who are busy
in the daytime hours, but still want to foster good reading habits for
their families.
Evening Story Times will be held at the Frostburg Branch—Mondays, Oct.
17, Nov. 21, and Dec. 19 at 6:30 PM; George’s Creek Branch—Wednesdays at
6:30 PM; LaVale Branch—Thursdays, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, and Dec. 1 at 6:30 PM;
South Cumberland Branch—Thursdays, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, and Dec. 8 at 6:30
PM; Washington Street Branch—Thursdays at 6:30 PM; and Westernport
Branch—Tuesdays at 6:30 PM.
A Saturday Story Time for kids of all ages are held every other Saturday
at 2:00 PM at the Washington Street Branch. This half hour program
includes stories and crafts. Programs will be Sept. 24, Oct. 8 & 22,
Nov. 5 & 19, and Dec. 3 & 17.
Toddler Time is for children aged 18 to 36 months attending with a
parent or adult caregiver. Activities include games, stories, and other
experiences designed to stimulate and entertain. Pre-registration is
required for this program at some branches.
Toddler Times will be held at the Frostburg Branch—every other Wednesday
at 11:00 AM and every other Thursday at 6:30 PM; George’s Creek
Branch—Thursdays Oct. 6 & 20, Nov. 3 & 17, and Dec. 1 & 15 at 6:30 PM;
LaVale Branch—Wednesdays Sept. 21, Oct. 5 & 19, Nov. 2, 16, 30, and Dec.
14 at 11:30 AM; South Cumberland Branch—Wednesdays Sept. 28, Oct. 12 &
26, Nov. 9 & 23, and Dec. 7 & 21 at 10:00 AM; Washington Street
Branch—Thursdays at 11:30 AM; and Westernport Branch—Thursdays at 11:00
AM and 2:00 PM.
Weekly programs will run till Christmas
September 17, 2005
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Linda Burkey
South Cumberland Library
100 Seymour Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
Kids in elementary and middle school grades can now find activities
designed just for them at Allegany County Library branches. Programs
include Kidz Kollege, Book Brats, Craft Nights, Kool Reader’s Club,
Middle School Book Discussion Group, Scrapbooking for Kids, and Saturday
Story Time.
Kidz Kollege is held every other Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Washington
Street Library in Cumberland. The club is for kids in the upper
elementary and middle school grades. Activities include reading, drama,
etc. Meetings will take place Oct. 1, 15 & 29, Nov. 12 & 26, and Dec.
10. This new program is coordinated by staff member Juanita Salazar, who
is known for her work with local theatre groups. For more information
call 301-777-1200.
Book Brats is held at 2:00 PM on the second Saturday of every month at
the Frostburg Community Library. This one hour program of book
discussion and book related crafts is for kids ages 6 to 12 years. For
more information call 301-687-0790.
The Westernport Branch holds Craft Night the second Tuesday of each
month starting at 6:30 PM. All ages are invited to come make a craft to
take home. For details call 301-359-0455.
Kool Reader’s Club is a new program being offered this fall at the South
Cumberland Library. This half hour of discussion and activities based on
an easy chapter book is for first and second graders. The program
follows Evening Story Time on the second Thursday of each month: Oct.
13, Nov. 10, and Dec. 8. Children are asked to read the book selection
before coming to the meetings. Some children may need some help with
reading the books. October’s book has been changed to Where the Wild
Things Are by Maurice Sendak. For more information call
301-724-1607.
Middle School Book Discussion Group takes place at the LaVale Library at
6:00 PM on Thursdays, Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 17, and Dec. 29.
September’s book selection is Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk
Kidd. October’s read will be Canning Season by Polly Horvath.
Pre-registration is required for this one hour program. Call
301-729-0855.
George’s Creek Regional Library offers “Scrapbooking for Kids” for those
ages 10 and up. Programs will be at 6:30 PM on the following Thursdays:
Sept 29, Oct. 13 & 27, Nov. 10, and Dec. 8. Information can be obtained
by calling 301-463-2629.
Saturday Story Time is another new program for kids of all ages at the
Washington Street Library. Held every other Saturday, alternating with
Kidz Kollege, this program begins at 2:00 PM and lasts for a half hour.
Activities include stories and crafts. Programs will be held on Sept.
24, Oct. 8 & 22, Nov. 5 & 19, and Dec. 3 & 17. Call 301-777-1200 for
more details.
September 22, 2005
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Linda Burkey
South Cumberland Library
100 Seymour Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
The “One Book, One Allegany County” 2005 Campaign is going strong but
will be ending soon. However, it’s not too late to take part in the
reading incentive this year. We are asking everyone in Allegany County
to read Oh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss, sometime
during the month of September!
“We’ve been amazed to discover how many families actually own a copy of
this book,” comments Linda Burkey, coordinator this year. “It’s
a good, short, edgy book of encouragement; but look at the
illustrations, realize that Seuss did this book just a year before he
died at the age of 87. It becomes a WOW experience for the reader!”
Becky Grimm, children’s librarian at the South
Cumberland Library, added that “The book could be read by everyone in
the family, parents could read to their toddlers, school-age children
could read the book, as well as adults.”
“One Book, One Allegany County” 2005 brochures with
“Questions to Discuss after Reading The Book” are available at any “One
Book” sponsor: Allegany Arts Council, Allegany County Board of
Education, Allegany County Library System, the Book Center in
Cumberland, and Main Street Books in Frostburg.
Middle & High School students are invited to participate
this year by entering the following contest─“Going Places: Allegany
County”. Read Oh, the Places You’ll Go.
Tell us someplace cool in Allegany County that you wish
you could go. Maybe you’ll win a chance to do just that!
Drop your entries at any library branch or at the Allegany Arts Council;
or mail them to South Cumberland Library ATT: “GOING PLACES”, 100
Seymour Street, Cumberland, MD 21502. You can also e-mail them in to
lburkey@allconet.org
Entries need to be dropped off
or mailed by the last day of September.
The public is encouraged to
record their experiences reading the book as a family, along with
friends, or on their own. The One Book Committee welcomes your comments,
which can be turned in to any sponsor or mailed to the South Cumberland
Library, ATT: ONE BOOK, 100 Seymour Street, Cumberland, MD 21502.
September 26, 2005
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Juanita Salazar
Washington Street Library
31 Washington Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
The Washington Street Library hosted Mitzi DeWitt and her extraordinary
pets at a recent Evening Story Time. Miss Mitzi shared stories and
information on caring for the animals. Pets attending with her included
a dove, a baby bunny, a guinea pig, 3 mice and a lizard.
The next scheduled Evening Story Time is Oct. 13. A full schedule of
programs for children is available at all library branches and on the
library’s kid’s page online at
www.alleganycountylibrary.info
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Linda Burkey
South Cumberland Library
100 Seymour Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
The Allegany County Library System has added two new history databases
to its electronic collections. The library now offers the “History
Resource Center: U.S” and the “History Resource Center: World”. Linda
Burkey, Community Outreach coordinator says “students and the general
public will find the databases useful for answering a wide range of
history related questions, and to browse through important events from
around the world.” These databases were made possible by Sailor®,
Maryland Public Information Network.
The “History Resource Center: U.S”. provides integrated access to over
1,000 historical (primary) documents, more then 30,000 reference
articles, and over 65 full-text journal covering themes, events,
individuals and periods in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the
present. The material also includes access to the citations for over 180
additional history journals from the Institute for Scientific
Information's Arts and Humanities Citation Index.
The “History Resource Center: World” features extensive coverage of the
20th century focusing both geographically and chronologically, with the
addition of new content on the ancient Mediterranean, Near East, Asia,
Middle East, Latin America, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. From
antiquity to the present, world history curricula is reflected by
content from over 2,000 primary sources, 25 reference titles and from
110 academic journals.
The library’s “Online Databases” allow you to have a virtual library in
your own home or office. The montage of databases covers specific
subjects like auto repair, business, pharmacology, everyday law, health
& wellness, and literature, etc., plus your general reference resources
such as encyclopedias, directories, and “Facts on File”. “Ask Us Now” is
also included, giving you the access to ask a librarian a question
online anytime night or day, seven days a week. “Tutor.com Live Homework
Help” allows a student in 4th grade through college freshmen to access
one-on-one, personal tutoring in Math, Science, Social Studies, and
English from 2:00pm–Midnight, 7 days a week.
To access these and the other 29 online resources available, you can
click the “Online Databases” on the library homepage
www.alleganycountylibrary.info ; you can also go directly to
http://home.alleganycountylibrary.nfo/databases.htm . Click on the
name of the database you would like to explore. A welcome page for the
selected database should appear on the screen, prompting you for you
14-digit library card number. Enter the number without the spaces. If
you are ever prompted for your PIN number; that is the last four digits
of your library card number unless you have changed it.
September 29, 2005
PRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System
Contact:
Linda Burkey
South Cumberland Library
100 Seymour Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
South Cumberland Library’s Book Group has picked Cold Sassy Tree: a
Novel by Georgia born author Olive Ann Burns to discuss at their
October 27th meeting, starting at 7 PM at the library.
This look into the life of a Southern family at the turn of the last
century is through the eyes of fourteen year old Willy Tweedy. The
marriage of his grandfather Rucker, to a much younger women just three
weeks after his grandmother’s death, leaves Willy in a stew and the rest
of the town less than understanding.
According to the book’s dust jacket, the novel had its roots in stories
told to the author by her parents and relatives. Burns had been working
as a journalist; and during a battle with cancer, while undergoing
chemotherapy, she decided to write a fiction. The result was this modern
classic from 1984.
Take your reading experience to a whole new level by joining a book
discussion group. Attend one or all of the group’s discussions. The
group consists of about an equal number of women and men. Members of
the group select which books the group will discuss, and copies of the
books are available at the library.
