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edition of the Glenwood Herald) and wildflower books when local students required these resources I was able to purchase good used copies of these books on the Internet. Now when entire classes are struggling to identify leaves, etc., we have the resources they need. This year many students came in requesting information on countries of the world. We have few good books on countries and sometimes we had trouble finding the information they needed on the Internet. I have been looking through catalogs of new books on countries since we want the most up to date information available. One series, “Enchantment of the World”, by Children’s Press, caught my eye. Here is a description of the books. “Good quality graphics and lively texts make these updated series titles readable and visually enticing. Each volume covers the flora and fauna, environmental issues, history, government, economy, culture, religion, sports, education, and daily life in these countries. The books have abundant full-color photographs with clear captions; geopolitical, economic, and cultural maps; and sidebars highlighting people, places and cultural information." A set of 50 costs $1,379.99. Individual books cost $31.99. Based on recent requests the books we need first are about the countries of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Iraq and Mexico. With shipping and handling it would cost about $175.95 to purchase these books. Having a fundraiser is the only way I see to get these books since the regional library is not currently sending us any reference or juvenile books. This fundraiser is a little different from the standard; it is an UN-Bake Sale. If normally you would help with this sale by donating your time and money to bake something I am asking you to instead donate the money you would have spent on a cake mix, frosting, oil, eggs, etc. If normally you would support such a good cause by buying baked goods I am asking you to instead donate the amount you normally might have spent, be it $ .50 or $6.00. And this way you don’t ruin your diet! Come by the library to donate and you will get an “I supported the library” sticker. Books recently received from the Southwest Regional Library include: “Exit Wounds” by J. A. Jantz, “A Perfect Day” by Richard Paul Evans, “Shifting Calder Wind” by Janet Dailey, “Executive Power” by Vince Flynn, “A Place of Hiding” by Elizabeth George, “The Teeth of the Tiger” by Tom Clancy, “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown, “Dating Game” by Danielle Steel, and “Trading Places” by Fern Michaels. I received information about the 2004 Summer Library Program. The theme is “Discover New Trails @ Your Library.” The graphics and materials are colorful and exciting and tie in with the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This is a summer program that really fits in with all the recreational opportunities in our area such as canoeing and hiking. I was able to visit the Scholastic Book Fair at Caddo Hills last night. I purchased four new Junie B. Jones books since she is such a favorite with the younger set. Please remember to support the Book Fairs to be held at the Glenwood and Amity Elementary schools during their parent teacher conference times. This is a great chance to stock up on birthday and Christmas presents. I am really impressed with the emphasis the Caddo Hills school district places on reading. They have their accelerated reader lab open one day per week during the summer to encourage their students to read all year long. Ms. Rose is going to help me print out labels for the accelerated reader books the public library has. This will make it easier for their students to identify these books and take the tests on them. I am excited to have her help on this. They even have accelerated reader programs for their high school students. It seems that all first time visitors to the library first say, “Wow, you need more room.” Just visit the library and you will see how true this is. I am constantly culling books that haven’t been read in years and out of date books. I want to serve all patrons but it is reaching the point that I may have to get rid of more “light reading” type books so I can have room for the reference materials a “real library” needs. Please help me not have to make touch choices like this. Talk to Pike County Judge Baker and the members of the Quorum Court about finding more money for our libraries. Mayor Ron Martin and the Glenwood City Council members know how many people use our library. Tell them you support their efforts to find more room for our library. The Glenwood Library is open Monday – Friday, 12:00 noon – 5:00 PM. The web page is easily reached by going first to the Glenwood city page, www.glenwoodarkansas.net, and clicking on the link to the library, or you can type in the library’s long address: http://home.earthlink.net/~glenwoodarlibrary71943/GlenPubLib.html. The phone number is 870 356-4643. | ||