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Wanted: Expert Amateurs and eBook Lovers
Lend a hand! Share your skill! The library is a great place to connect with knowledge and skills, whether you are gaining them or sharing them! Right now we’re seeking individuals who have skills and interests to share. Here are two opportunities:
Call out to local experts! Are you an amateur expert on something? Diabetic cooking? Quilting? Woodworking? Taxidermy? Whatever your passion is, we’re interested! We’re looking for community members who would like to lead a program on their topic of choice. Drop us a note, give us a call or an email telling us about your interest. We’ll contact you as soon as possible.
ebook lovers: Come share your skills at a Technology Petting Zoo. Are you a whiz with your Kindle? Do you regularly download ebooks from our website? We need your help at our upcoming Technology Petting Zoo (date to be announced). The Technology Petting Zoo event will be a chance for our community members to try out devices like the Nook Color, Sony eReader, Kindle, and iPad. We’re looking for people who have experience with these devices to be on hand for questions/explanations. You do not need to bring your own eReader for this event; the library will provide the devices. To register to be an assistant at the Technology Petting Zoo, simply drop by the library, give us a call, or email. Deadline: November 10th. Two great programs coming Dogs & People: working together
Herding Dogs Monday, November 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room Join expert trainer Jim Bob McEwen as he discusses his fascinating work with Border Collies. Jim Bob has been training herding dogs for over 40 years and has won national herding competitions. He participates regularly in the Indiana State Fair and various Celtic festivals throughout the region. At his training facility in Dunkirk, Jim Bob breeds and trains Border Collies to sell for use in the agriculture business. His dogs are always highly in demand. Jim Bob will demonstrate the traditional Scottish commands used in herding, discuss his training techniques, and will show videos of his dogs herding livestock. Don’t miss this unique presentation! Audience: all ages Iditarod Monday, November 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room Dog musher Karen Land and her sled dog, Borage, will talk about their harrowing adventures in the Iditarod, a grueling, 1,150-mile sled dog race across Alaska. An Indiana native now based in Montana, Karen travels year-round giving talks in libraries and schools throughout the country. Audiences are raving over the fascinating stories she and Borage share. Audience: all ages
Saturday, November 19th 10:30a.m. to noon Beginning research “how to” 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Start a genealogy scrapbook Sign up for either or both sessions. Lunch will be on your own. Basic materials will be furnished but you may bring more. For more details contact Shirley Dollar at the library or phone 260-726-7890.
Thank you to all the men who filled out the Men’s Survey! An impressive number of surveys were completed, and we’re in the process of creating more “man friendly” programs.
One-on-One Class for Internet Beginners
Never touched a computer before? That’s okay; she’ll show you how to connect to the Internet and use a mouse. Sessions usually last 30 minutes - 1 hour. Yes, you can register for multiple sessions
15 years ago - Newsnotes took a month off while staff dealt with the details and crowds that accompanied the move to the new library building. 10 years ago - The Friends of the Library celebrated Children’s Book Week with a special sale of used children’s books. [The national Children’s Book Week observance has since been moved to May.] 5 years ago - Whitney Vaughn won the “Guess Our Age in Work Years” contest. Contestants were challenged to guess the combined number of years staff had worked at the library. Back to November/December Contents
Yes, if you visit that library yourself. Regular resident JCPL cardholders at can check out items at any Evergreen library and return them there or at any other Evergreen library, DVDs included. No, you cannot have DVDs sent from another library. Note: A reciprocal card, issued by our agreement with a neighboring non-Evergreen library, can only be used here.
Still need that DVD? Ask about other options for borrowing outside the Evergreen system.
Dwarfism Awareness November 1st at 6:30 p.m. Community Room October is Dwarfism Awareness Month in Indiana due to the advocacy of Ethan Crough, a Bartholomew County Public Library staff member. Learn about the different types of dwarfism and the challenges dwarfs face in daily life. For adults and teens
Do you enjoy reading or writing poetry and want to meet others with similar interests? Bring something to read aloud – either your own poetry or the work of another poet. This event, held in the cozy Friends Study, will be relaxed and nonjudgmental. Writers of all levels and experience are welcome. If enough people show interest, the Poetry Group will meet once/month. For adults and teens
What is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand on a keyboard? What color is a lobster’s blood? Intrigued? Then be sure to participate in the upcoming Trivia Contest! Enjoy refreshments and prizes while learning (mostly) useless information. For adults and teens
This brand-new club is designed for both expert crocheters and novices. Bring your own supplies and get crafty. Meets once a month. For adult and teens
See and print out a reminder sheet about November's programs
Gifts to the Library Many thanks to those who have made gifts in memory of loved ones. A bookplate will be placed in each volume to denote the special gift. Given in memory of Jacob Michuda
Given in memory of Dr. Charles Miller
Would you like to make a gift to the library? Ask for details at the circulation desk
 Friends of the Library
The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, November 15th at 6:30 p.m.
Book Groups The original Book Reading Group and the new Men's Reading Group
Love books? Let's talk!
The original Book Reading Group was established back in 1997. What have they been reading all this time? See past titles. The title is yet to be announced for November 21st. Check the same spot on our website to see upcoming titles as soon as they are known. Or call (260) 726-7890 for more details. The group meets the third Monday of each month and discussion starts at 7:00 p.m. New members always welcome.
This month, choose one of two books: The Men’s Reading Group meets once a month to discuss books about sports, history, science fiction, the military, etc. Possible future titles include Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, and Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose. Come to the second meeting to vote on reading choices and meeting times. Audience: Adult/teen males.
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GENEALOGY SCRAPBOOK SESSIONS 
Heard at the Library
Poetry Group November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Friends Room 
Trivia Contest November 10th at 6:30 p.m. Community Room 
Crochet Club November 22nd, drop in 5:00-7:30 p.m. Community Room 
Men’s Reading Group November 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the Friends Room 