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Did You Know?
Easttown Library volunteers dedicated 2,115 hours at the Library in 2011, up 3% from 2010.
Approximately 8,700 people consider Easttown their home Library. | | |
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On March 21 the Easttown Library Board of Trustees and the Board of Directors of the Easttown Library Foundation hosted a joint meeting. This shared meeting happens every year and is a good opportunity to share ideas, coordinate initatives for the benefit of the Library. | |
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Spring into
Spring 2012
Computer Classes
Group computer classes will begin again in April. Sign up today for Computer Skills for the Workplace, Internet "Quick Tips," and MasterFile database searching. Registration is required for all classes and some fees apply. Click here for class dates, times, and registration details.
Spring Programs for Youth
All young people are encouraged to participate in Easttown Library events at their own level and ability. Library staff members are happy to assist parents and caregivers in creating a successful and enjoyable library visit for every child. Click here for a full list of classes and events.
Support your community Library with a tax deductible gift to the 2012 Annual Fund.
A Library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life.
Henry Ward Beecher | |
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Meet Easttown Library's Newest Staff Member Kassel Coover |
 In January 2012, I began working at Easttown Library. Libraries have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. In first grade, a librarian nurtured my love for reading and writing and prompted me to write my first story. As a teenager I worked as a page at a public library in New York. I enjoyed shelving books in the children's section and looked forward to interaction with customers.
Libraries have moved beyond the days of simply loaning books. They offer activities for a variety of ages-from tiny tots to seniors-thanks to programming by library staff and other organizations who use the library's facilities. Libraries also function as small business centers where consumers can use the Internet, make copies, send faxes, book meeting rooms, and get documents notarized.
Working at Easttown Library allows me to wear many hats. In addition to checking out materials, I offer information on library activities, make recommendations on materials, and assist people with downloading materials onto their e-readers. It has been a joy to assist customers and work with an amazing staff.
Libraries and their services are not fading away; they're adapting to a rapidly changing world. If you stop by the Library and see me, please say hello. It's a pleasure meeting members of the community in which I serve. |
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Easttown Library Welcomes Jill Schuck Brown to the Board of Directors |
 When people ask if I have
a favorite place to visit, or
a favorite thing to do, why are they so perplexed when I mention how much I love going to the library?
I guess in this overscheduled, overpriced world we live in, people expect me to mention some high-profile place like an elegant spa, or perhaps a
hot yoga class, where I can be one with my inner self. But for me, no matter where I am in my life, the one constant that has always given me a sense of peace, a sense of place, is my local library.
Maybe my affinity for the library started as a young girl, when our kindergarten teacher had us grab a buddy's hand as we went to visit our school library. Struggling to stay quiet, we'd tiptoe through the wooden bookshelves, and sit down wide-eyed on a fuzzy floor mat, as she regaled us with her interpretation of Charlotte's Web, Madeline, or Corduroy. I wanted to learn to read, now!
And my love for the library isn't just contained to my local hometown. When I travel, I love to visit that area's local library. Whether it's London, Bermuda, Cape Cod, or NYC, these local libraries, usually steeped in history and architecture, provide a unique snapshot of local culture you can't necessarily get anywhere else.
So it made sense when my husband and I relocated to this area from Northern NJ two years ago, that one of the first things I would do, would be to join my local library. Where else could I connect immediately with my community, while also still being able to enjoy a delicious escape?
Becoming a board member of Easttown was the obvious next step in my relationship's evolution. I could finally give something of me back to the place which had always given so much to me.
In these tough economic times, when funding is being cut left and right and people have to cut back on extra-curricular activities, Easttown Library is busier than ever. Why? Because now, more than ever, it's a place where one can still get so much for so little; you can travel to a far off land, learn a new skill, join a club, or simply kick back and enjoy all the things that a good book, or
e-book for that matter, can do for you.
So the next time you're in our library, take a moment to look around and reflect on all of the good things this old friend does for you. I'll be the one in the corner, with the giant stack of books, trying to convince myself that I can read all of them in just three weeks. Now where did I put my library card?
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Tooting Our Horn!
The Friends of Easttown Library hosted a successful
in-library book sale. In the three weeks since Presidents Day, over 100 books were sold raising more than $250 for the Library! Look for more special sales in the library on the Friends' shelves after the Spring Book Sale
SAVE THE DATE
The Friends of Easttown Library Community Shredding Event is scheduled for Saturday, April 21st, 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Dispose of your personal documents safely and securely while benefiting the Library. The cost to shred documents is $10 per standard storage box or per two grocery bags. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Easttown Library. For more informaiton call (484) 323-2100 or visit www.proshred.com.
Friends Spring Book Sale is Coming Up
The Friends of Easttown Library will host its semi-annual book sale from April 27th to 30th. Be sure to stop by the Library to see the wide variety of DVDs, CDs and books in all genres and subject areas. All proceeds will benefit the Library. Friday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.* * New this year
Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 29 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.*
The Friends encourage anyone interested in lending a helping hand or learning more about the Friends to send us an email at friends@easttownlibrary.org.
2012 membership pledges are still being accepted! A 2012 membership pledge guarantees you a discount at one of our
semi-annual book sales! The membership form is available by clicking here. |
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