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Bottenfield Elementary School Library

2010 no. 21

Library Profile

Library Name: Bottenfield Elementary School Library Location: 1801 S Prospect, Champaign, IL 61820 Type: School Mission: The mission of the Champaign Unit #4 School District, in partnership with the community, is to guide all students in gaining knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to direct their lives, improve a diverse society, and excel in a changing world by providing dynamic, resource-rich learning environments and experiences in which people and lifelong learning are valued. Library Website: http://www.champaignschools.org/library LTLS Directory Page: http://www.lincolntrail.info/yln.html LTLS Member Since: 1986   An interview with Librarian, Patricia Plaut.

Award-Winning Art and Print Suites from the Tarble Collection Exhibited

Award-winning art from past Drawing/Watercolor: Illinois biennial exhibitions go on view starting May 29 at the Tarble Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University.  Also exhibited are four suites of original prints. All of the art is from the Tarble Arts Center’s permanent collection. The exhibitions continue through August 15.

The twenty-four artworks from the biennial exhibitions span four decades.  Included are watercolors by noted Illinois painters Ed Shay, Donald K. Lake, Walter Sorge, and Jeffrey Little.   The drawings feature works by Dwain Naragon, Jodi Bowen, and Sarah Capps. 

Library Patrons Get New Magnifiers

A generous donation to the Danville Library Foundation from Dr. Angelo and Mrs. Alberta Anaclerio is making it possible for vision-challenged readers to check out magnifiers that are stronger than what is commonly found in stores.  Eleven Danville citizens participated in a Magnifier Clinic presented at the Library on Monday, May 17th.  Pam Troxel, Low Vision Coordinator from Chittick Family Eye Care discussed the importance of good light, regular eye exams, and keeping the eyes active.  This was the Library’s fourth Magnifier Clinic and several returning participants were re-evaluated to make sure they were working with the proper magnifier strength.  New participants were tested and appropriate magnifiers are on order to fill their need.

Magnifiers may be checked out just like a book from the library.  For more information contact the Danville Public Library’s Outreach Services Department at 217-422-5227.

For more information about the Danville Library Foundation, visit their website at www.danville.lib.il.us/foundation.htm or contact Cathy Reardon, Executive Director at (217) 477-5220 ext. 114 or by email at creardon@danville.lib.il.us.

Library A Week

Franklin Middle School Library

2010 no. 20

Library Profile

Library Name: Franklin Middle School Library Location: 817 N. Harris, Champaign, IL 61820 Type: School Mission: Our mission is to promote life-long learning for the students. Champaign District Unit 4 will provide leadership and support for the development, promotion, and improvement of school library media programs and the school library media profession in Illinois. Library Website: http://www.champaignschools.org/library LTLS Directory Page: http://www.lincolntrail.info/yln.html LTLS Member Since: 1986   An interview with Librarian, Vickie Richardson.

Library Foundation Honors Mothers

The Danville Library Foundation hopes that honoring mothers by contributing to the Foundation will become an annual Mother’s Day tradition for area residents.  The library staff and foundation members understand the great influence mothers have in fostering a love of reading the lives of their children. 

Danville Library Opens New Teen Space May 17

On Monday, May 17, the Danville Public Library will open its new Teen Space on the second floor of the library.  Books, magazines and graphic novels of interest to teens have been moved from their previous location on the first floor.  Teen Services Coordinator Sue Daugherty will staff the area from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, allowing teens to use the new dedicated teen internet computers.  Programs will also be offered, including creative writing workshops each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and board games every Wednesday.  Teens ages 12 to 18 are welcome to attend.  A grand opening event will be held in early July.
 
CONTACT:   Sue Daugherty, Teen Services Coordinator, (217) 477-5227 or Mike Boedicker, Director of Audiovisual Services, (217) 477-5223, ext. 123.

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Kenwood Elementary School Library

2010 no. 19

Library Profile

Library Name: Kenwood Elementary School Library Location: 1001 Stratford Drive, Champaign, IL 61821 Type: School Mission: Our mission is to create a patron-friendly place for staff and students to read, learn, and search for information. Library Website: http://www.champaignschools.org/library LTLS Member Since: http://www.lincolntrail.info/yln.html   An interview with Librarian, Todd Lash.

Daylilies Program Coming Up at Marshall Public Library

Rod Kroemer, Co-owner of 5-Acre Farm Daylilies, will give a program called, “Daylilies 101” at Marshall Public Library on Thursday, June 3rd, at 6:30 PM.  In this general introduction to daylilies you will learn about the history of this beautiful flower, the physical structure of the daylily, hybridizing that creates beautiful varieties, and the nature of what daylilies have become today.  Plus, you’ll see many beautiful photos of the flower.

Marshall’s Evening Thyme Garden Club is generously sponsoring this program and will provide refreshments. 

For more information or to register for this free program, please call the library at 217/826-2535 or visit us at www.marshallillibrary.com.  The library is located at 612 Archer Avenue in Marshall, Illinois, and is handicapped accessible.  Kindly allow 48 hours notice if special arrangements are needed.
The library is handicapped accessible.

Free Audiotape Cases

Parkland Library has the following sizes of audiotape cassette cases to give away:
 
9 1/8" h x 9 1/2" w  Holds 12 cassettes (we have 11)
 
9 1/8" h x 9 1/2" w  Holds 10 cassettes (we have 5)
 
7"h x 5 "w  Holds 2 cassettes (we have 2)
 
8 3/4" high x 5" w  Holds 3 cassettes (we have 2)
 
9 3/4" high x 6" wide  Holds 6 cassettes (we have 2)
 
 
Please contact Frances Drone-Silvers (fdrone-silvers@parkland.edu) if you would like any or all of these items.

Library A Week

Dr. Howard Elementary School Library

2010 no. 18

Library Profile

Library Name: Dr. Howard Elementary School Library (YLH) Location: 1117 W. Park Ave., Champaign, IL 61821 Type: School Mission: The mission of the Champaign Unit #4 School District, in partnership with the community, is to guide all students in gaining knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to direct their lives, improve a diverse society, and excel in a changing world by providing dynamic, resource-rich learning environments and experiences in which people and lifelong learning are valued. Library Website: http://www.champaignschools.org/library LTLS: http://www.lincolntrail.info/yln.html LTLS Member Since: 1986   An interview with Librarian, Pat Matthews.