Library News
With Wal-Mart getting ready to open, a lot of patrons have been making their way to either library to fill out the online applications. Many are not aware that you must have a valid email address as part of the online application. The library system has on hand an information sheet to help you through the application process.
Pamplin Depot Library branch has changed their free H1N1 clinic to Thursday, March 25th, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, in the community room in the historical train depot on Main Street in Pamplin, VA. We ask that you wear comfortable clothing that allows access to your upper arm for the vaccine. If you have any questions about the vaccine or need more information, you may call Dianne Pickett at the Appomattox County Health Care Center at 352–2313.
In an effort to better account for the large amounts of paper being used at both libraries, patrons are asked to please present all copies / printed pages for counting at the circulation desk.
With large donations and new book orders placed often we are maintaining a steady supply of books and movies to both libraries, and are processing them all as quickly as possible. We have plenty of new feature films, documentaries, and new books to choose from. Consider making the library system a regular place to visit to take advantage of all we have to offer, including computers with internet, wireless access, copy and printing services, and fax services, all at nominal fees.
The Friends of the Pamplin Depot Library Branch have postponed their Book Sale until sometime in April. We will announce the dates soon.
ACLA (Appomattox County Library Association) will host a book sale at the Jamerson Memorial Library from Friday, March 19th, through Wednesday, March 24th, in the conference room. All proceeds will go toward the purchase of new materials for the library system. ACLA will take donations at the Jamerson Library should you wish to clean out your own bookshelves to help them as they support the Library. You may donate books for these book sales by dropping them off at either library.
Spring has just started but the Library system has already started making plans for the upcoming summer reading programs, “Hook A Book @ Your Library,” and “Submerge Yourself @ Your Library,” both featuring an oceanic theme. We will launch our summer reading on June 26th and end on August 07th, 2010. There will be information posted before the kick-off. Participants will receive a variety of items, including a plastic book bag, bookmarker, reading logs, balloon, and a small incentive prize.
Norma Watson, a volunteer from the Central Virginia Area Agency on Aging, Inc (CVAAA) well be on hand at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library every second Tuesday of the month (April, 13, 2010) from 5:30pm till 8:00pm. She will have special information on the Medicare Program, concerning prescriptions for seniors and the general public of any age.
You may either call the CVAAA office at (434) 385–9070 to make an appointment or stop by the library during the above-listed day and time.
The Pamplin Book Club meets on the second Wednesday at noon once a month, serving homemade soup and beverages. April’s meeting will be on the 14th, featuring the book Emma by Jane Austen. May’s selection will be Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson and Anne Born. June’s selection will feature Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert and July’s selection is Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Anyone interested in joining the book club should call the Pamplin Library at 248–9857.
The next Library Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 20th, in the conference room of the Jamerson Memorial Library. This meeting is open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend.
April is National Library Week, running from April 11th through the 17th. April is also National Volunteer Week, running from April 18th through the 24th. The Appomattox County Library System would not be able to provide all the services that we do without the generous help of all our volunteers who work so hard to help keep the library going. Be sure to thank our volunteers for all the hard work they do.
If you have any questions, concerns or comments about this article or other library matters, you are encouraged to call us during normal business hours at 434-352-5340.
