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Newport News Public Library System February 2011 |
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The Newport News Public Library System will be CLOSED on Monday, Feb. 21, for George Washington's Birthday. |
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"Books & Beyond" readers can ask questions of Library System staff and read answers in this new article series. Email a question you want to see answered here. YOU ASK: How can I avoid typing long web addresses into my address bar to access favorite sites like Amazon, Google, Yahoo, Bing and Wikipedia?
WE ANSWER: Adam Parcell, computer lab specialist at the Grissom Library, provides an
easy solution.
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| Donate your tax refund to help your Library | |
Taxpayers may voluntarily donate all or part of their 2010 Virginia State tax refund to the Newport News Public Library System Foundation (Contribution Code 211302) or the Friends of the Newport News Public Library (Contribution Code 211301). Donations can be made by entering Code 211302 and/or 211301 and an amount on Line 23 of Form 760. This amount can be all or part of the tax refund, or it can be any amount for a donation.
Find out more. |
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eLibrarian wants your challenging questions |
 Win a prize for giving us your challenging questions in the Stump the Librarian Contest. To enter, submit a question and your contact information in February through the eLibrarian instant
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messaging service. Prizes include admission to Newport News attractions and classes, valued up to $115!
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Tell us what you think of the newsletter and win |
 Please give us your suggestions or comments for your chance to win a new, free book! After completing the 16-question survey, you may see the survey results. Complete the survey before Feb. 11 to enter the drawing to receive one of many new books to be given away.
Thanks to those who already have completed the survey. Look for some of your suggestions in this and upcoming editions of the newsletter!
Take the survey now! |
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Newport News TV features Libraries |
 Where is Grissom Library and who is it named for? Find these answers and more in January's edition of NNTV's "Newport News in Review."
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| Upcoming Programs @ Your Library |
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Teens and children |
 Feb. 1-March 2, Snuggle With a Book Winter Reading Program: Adults and caregivers are encouraged to visit any Library to sign up for the Winter Reading Program for children ages 0-6 beginning Feb. 1. At the close of the program, all children who sign up will receive a certificate of participation and their choice of a book to keep. More about the Program.Feb. 2, 3, Snuggle With a Book Storytime: Local storyteller Via Goode of Goode Stories will present a special storytime for children ages 0-6 at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at Pearl Bailey Library; 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at Main Street Library, and 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3, at Grissom Library. A member of the Virginia Storytelling Alliance, Goode performs folktales, nursery rhymes and original stories with props, voices and song. Children are encouraged to become a part of the stories. No registration is required. Other programs: - Through Feb. 26, Winter Storytimes
- Feb. 1-28, Interactive Black History Trivia Puzzlers, Main Street
- Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Math Blast with Mr. Charles, Bailey
- Feb. 1, GAMES ON! Mancala Contest, Bailey
- Feb. 2, Family Movie: "The Wiz," Bailey
- Feb. 5, Paws to Read, Grissom
- Feb. 7, African-American History Trivia Contest, Bailey
- Feb. 8, LOL for Youth: Online Databases, Bailey
- Feb. 9, Teen Advisory Committee, Bailey
- Feb. 16, FKO Youth Advisory Committee, Bailey
- Feb. 15, Tuesday Afterschool Make and Take Craft for Ages 5-11, Bailey
- Feb. 19, Lego Party, Grissom
- Feb. 23, Teen Urban Lit Book Club, Bailey
- Feb. 10, 24, LOL: Drop In and Learn Computer Skills, Main Street
For more information on these programs, please call the respective Library. |
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Adults |
 Feb. 25, Resume Writing and Interviewing Workshop: Case workers from Peninsula Worklink will instruct adults on how to write an effective resume and how to conduct a power interview, 2-4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25, at Main Street Library. This program is part of "Reach For Your Dreams," a series of how-to programs presented free by the Library System for adults throughout 2011. No registration is required.
Other programs:
For more information on these programs, please call the respective Library. |
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 Thank you for subscribing to "Books & Beyond," the newsletter of the Newport News Public Library System. The Newport News Public Library System consists of four public libraries, a public law library and a bookmobile. Programs presented by the Library System are free and open to the public. For more information on Newport News Public Library System programs, please call 757-247-8875 or visit www.nngov.com/library.
Administration Offices: 700 Town Center Drive, Suite 300 NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia 23606
757-926-1350
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