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Author Tricia Fields at the Library July 11th Meet Tricia Fields, author of The Territory, an award-winning novel about drug cartels in Texas and Mexico. Come to the Friends Study Room at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, July 11th. Bring your copy of the book or purchase one that evening for the author to sign.
Fields lives in a log cabin on a small farm with her husband and two daughters. She was born in Hawaii but has spent most of her life in small town Indiana, where her husband is a state trooper. A lifelong obsession with Mexico and the Southwest led to The Territory, her first book.
Return to July-August Contents Join us at 6:00 pm for a fast-paced 30-minute introduction to Zumba, a Latin dance-infused fitness program, with licensed instructor Anna Racster. All participants must sign a waiver before participation. Participants under 18 years of age must have parent/legal guardian sign for them. More details will be provided at registration. Registration required by July 16th. Audience: teen/adult
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Here’s a colorful, practical tote for summer and beyond. The Friends of the Jay County Public Library are debuting their NEW tote bag featuring the Friends logo. Choose green, light blue, or burgundy. $10.00 each
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“A library is the way June Jordan (1936-2002)
“A library is richer than Fort Knox Robert Morgan (1944- )
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Upcoming sessions: July 10, 6:00 to 7:30 pm August 13, 6:00 to 7:30 pm Audience: teen/adult
The Friends of the Jay County Public Library are gearing up for their annual Used Book Sale. Come to the library’s Community Room and take advantage of the low pricing and stock up on gently used DVDs, CDs, books, magazines, and more. Thursday, August 23 – 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Special promotions:
Friends members: We need your help at the book sale! Volunteer opportunities include set-up, organizing items, working the cash till, or cleaning up after the sale. If you’d like to become a Friends member, stop by the library and fill out a membership form. 2012 membership fees are $10.00 for individuals and $20.00 for families. Return to July-August Contents
Signs around the library encourage one and all to visit the library’s page. Sure, you can “like” us — we love getting a thumbs up. But share your thoughts too. What have you been reading? What do you like to see happening at the library? How have you connected with good information and good company at a library program?
Return to July-August Contents Many thanks to Sharlette’s Fudgery for donating a gift card for Adult Summer Reading Program! Keep on reading, and don’t forget to turn in your prize entry by 5:00 pm. July 14th to be eligible to win a Kindle Fire.
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Need help figuring out your eReader or tablet? Schedule an appointment with Molly for a one-on-one help session. She’ll show you how to use your library card to checkout ebooks and audiobooks from the library and will give you troubleshooting tips. Call 260-726-7890 or stop by the library to schedule a session.
Looking ahead to August Two sessions offered on Thursday, August 2nd
Registration required for either or both sessions. For more details contact Shirley Dollar at the library.
Return to July-August Contents Beginner’s Internet, Senior Style Style If you think using the Internet is difficult and confusing, you’re not alone. Come learn the basics in the Beginner’s Internet Class: Senior Style, where you’ll be taught in a small group of your peers (55+). Learn how to use a mouse, navigate a webpage, surf the web, and more! Choose from one of these sessions: Friday, July 6th 10:00 am to noon (register by July 5th) Wednesday, August 8th 10:00 a.m. to noon (register by August 7th) Call the library at 260-726-7890 to register. Ask for Molly if you have questions. Can’t make it to the class? Schedule a one-on-one Beginner’s Internet session with Molly.
Regular Internet gallery users:
Return to July-August Contents 15 years ago - Contributions were received in memory of Margaret Antles who died June 18, 1997. Margaret began working in the library’s bookmobile service in 1953. She became Acting Director in 1958 and served in that capacity until 1981. 10 years ago - “Staff Profiles” featured Pam Bullock as she completed her first year as a library employee. “There is never enough time in the day to read as much as I would like,” said Pam. [We suspect that has not changed!] 5 years ago - A gift from the Goodrich Family Foundation funded the purchase of 20 hardbound copies of Young Hoosier Book Award nominee titles. The titles are chosen annually for three reading levels by Indiana school librarians. The library buys multiple copies of each title since they are heavily used.
Return to July-August Contents Friends: Your help is needed at the book sale! Volunteer opportunities include set-up, organizing items, working the cash till, and cleaning up after the sale. Contact Friends liaison Molly at the library. If you’d like to become a Friend, stop by the library and fill out a membership form ($10.00/individual, $20.00/family). Then join the action as the Friends gear up for the sale. Welcome to the latest folks to join us in Friend-ship: Tamara Kaufman Have you renewed? Next regular Friends of the Library meeting is Tuesday, August 21st at 6:30 p.m.
Tell everyone your Friends will have some great books at great prices at their annual book sale!
Return to July-August Contents The book group’s choice for their July 16th discussion is The Territory by Tricia Fields. Don’t miss the author’s visit and book signing! For August 20th’s meeting read The Dry Grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew. From Amazon.com summary:
Check the list of future and past book reading group selections for reading ideas.
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Interested in making a gift toward the library’s future needs? Consider a gift to the library’s endowment fund at The Portland Foundation. Speak to the director for details.
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Winner of the Tony Hillerman Prize for Best First Mystery Set in the Southwest in 2010. 
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The library offered a Cool Couponing program in April, and it was a hit! This is your chance to join in on the discussion. Gather with fellow coupon clippers to trade tips and tricks of the trade. Swap coupons while you learn how to get even more bang for your buck. New to couponing? Come and learn what it’s all about. 
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Make a gift toward the purchase of library materials in honor or in memory of someone special. 