Stanton County Public Library

New Search Page Unveiled!!

Jane — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:40:56 +0000

Wednesday, May 5th we will be unveiling our new search catalog, playing games and serving snacks. All young adults and children are invited to join us from 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm and scope out the new search catalog!

Adult Beginning Computer Classes

Jane — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:11:00 +0000

Adult beginning computer classes will be held the last three Tuesdays in May from 2 pm – 3 pm. These classes will cover basic computer skills. Please join us and bring your laptop or use one of our patron computers. For more information please contact us at 492-2302.

CHECK OUT THE NEW PATRON SEARCH CATALOG!

Jane — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:43:41 +0000

Stanton County Library has a new patron search page called Iluminar. The new web page features a virtual catalog, new items we have received and a kids page that is so cool! You can also access your account and see what you have checked out at any time. Simply click on the link labeled “NEW” Search Our Catalog located on the lower right hand side of this page and you are there! We will be holding sessions to show everyone how to use the new page with all the perks, so watch for upcoming announcements.

NEW BOOKS YOU WILL WANT TO READ

Denise — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:19:28 +0000

Check out these new titles from the library. We have added many new authors along with the old favorites. If you don’t find the book you want below, click on the “New Book” tab at the right of this page.

BOOK DELIVERY

Denise — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:24:29 +0000

Magdalena, Colombia (CNN) — To the unaccustomed eye, a man toting 120 books while riding a stubborn donkey would seem nothing short of a circus spectacle. But for hundreds of children in the rural villages of Colombia, Luis Soriano is far from a clown. He is a man with a mission to save rural children from illiteracy.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY AND VIDEO

GOTTA KEEP READING!

Denise — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:20:55 +0000

Going Green with Stanton County Public Library

Denise — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:59:04 +0000

Did you know each time you check out a book, magazine, video, or anything, from Stanton County Public Library you are making a positive impact on the environment, not to mention your household budget? By “sharing” library materials instead of purchasing your own, you are saving your money, trees and the planet by reducing the amount of paper, plastic, etc., that is used and ultimately ends up in a landfill. To go along with”Going Green” the library is using recycled books bags (maroon bags), one of the school colors) when items are checked out. The library will no longer be using plastic bags for items.

The Bestsellers Club

Denise — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:44:18 +0000

Here’s the Scenario: You’ve just heard that John Grisham has a new book out, but you just don’t have the time to get to the library to put it on hold.

Here’s the solution: Join the Bestsellers Club and we’ll automatically place you on the hold list for any of the popular authors you choose. While we can’t guarantee how near the top of the list you’ll be, it’s one less thing you’ll have to do.

How to do it: Pick up the author list from the library, complete the form, indicating the authors whose new books you’d like to read. There are many popular authors to pick from. Give the list to a librarian, sit back and relax – you’ll get the books you want to read… before you know you want them.

10 Tips to Enhance Reading with your children

Denise — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:25:06 +0000

1. Find out from your child’s teacher what his/her approximate reading level is. This way, your selections will match the level he/she is currently working on. Also, ask your child what his/her interests and hobbies are, try to include a few books with those interests.

2. If you are unsure about your child’s reading attention span, start out with the books with exceptional illustrations. It may take a few sessions with picture books that include simple vocabulary to capture his or her interest.

3. Before you begin a story, always announce the title, author, and illustrator of the book.

4. Keep your child involved during the entire story. This can include answering/asking questions, having your child turn the pages, or having him/her try to guess what is going to happen next.

5. if your child seems disinterested in the book you’re reading, stop at once and choose another one.

6. If your child says “wow” or “that’ s really pretty” to a picture book, stop reading and expand upon why he/she likes it. Also, you might want to add something like “you sure have a sharp eye to catch that in the picture.” or “I’m so glad you like the pictures in this book”. Building up his/her self-confidence in his/her listening skills will benefit all areas of learning. This will also foster curisoity in other areas.

7. If you notice that your child really enjoyed a story you read, read it again at a later time. Every child enjoys re-reading his/her “favoirites” over and over again.

8. To make a story more memorable, adapt your voice and pace to match the page you’re on. For example – use a soft voice for quiet pictures, or passages, or use different tones for the different characters; also try using fast and slow paces to go with fast/slow passages in the story.

9. Try to include the theme of a story you have recently read into your daily activities.

10. Say something positive about the reading session to your child. A simple phrase like “I sure liked the way you listened today, ” or “I am really impresed with the questions you asked aobut._____. Good Job!” After all, our goal is to make the child feel good about his/her self, and to feel good about reading!