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The Pasadena Public Library System Newsletter - August 2010
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Greetings!
It is August, and we are heading for
the home stretch! Summer reading is coming to a close and many are reading fast
and furiously to reach their goal.
There is a certain amount of anxiety and
anticipation as one transitions from one season to the next. We look forward to
helping you prepare for returning to school, work or whatever life activity you
have furrowed out for yourself. Make us your first source for information,
entertainment and of course, life-long learning.
Keep reading ... Sheila Ross Henderson Director, Pasadena Public Library |
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CLOSED
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The Pasadena Public Library
CENTRAL LOCATION
will be closed for the following days in August for 'in service days' on
Friday August 13th
&
Friday August 20th
We will reopen Saturday August 14th and Saturday August 21st at 10 a.m.
The FAIRMONT BRANCH will remain open with their regular operating hours.
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Advisory
Board Member Recognized for Volunteer Efforts!
On Tuesday,
July 6, library advisory board member, Suzanne Sims and her son, Chris Sims, received
City of Pasadena recognition for their volunteer efforts. Mayor Johnny
Isbell presented plaques to both and expressed gratitude for the service the
City receives from the pair. Mrs. Sims' husband was present to witness the
recognition.
Mrs. Sims was appointed to the library advisory
board in 2004. In 2005 - 2006, she
served as lay representative to the Houston Area Library System (HALS) of the Texas
State Library and Archives Commission, under which the library is accredited
for system membership. As lay representative she also volunteered to serve on the HALS
continuing education committee. Tireless in her enthusiasm, Suzanne began
serving as board liaison to the Friends of the Pasadena Public Library, and in
October 2006 she was elected vice-president, a position she continues to hold.
Suzanne Sims and Chris Sims receive their volunteer award from Mayor Isbell  |
The
renovated Central facility included a bookstore to be managed by volunteers. When a coordinator for this project was sought, Suzanne volunteered. She and
Chris rolled up their sleeves and began the challenging task of coordinating
efforts to organize not only the materials to be offered in the bookstore, but
also to manage staffing it. The bookstore opened June 2009, and has since
become a popular source for gently-used books, videos and audio materials.
Unexpectedly, it has also become a community hub. Bookstore volunteers have attracted
a strong following of regular customers seeking not only reading and viewing
material but camaraderie.
Suzanne and Chris have put in long hours and much
hard work to ensure the success of the bookstore. Chris is the expert on many
of the subjects & genres and has identified opportunities to increase the bookstore's
potential earnings. Both are to be commended for their dedication to the
library and our community. The City of Pasadena's Mayor and City Council
applaud their commitment as volunteers and so do we.
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LIBRARY CAFE
OPENING SOON!
The City of Pasadena passed an ordinance awarding a contract to Sprinkles Cafe to provide cafe and vending services at the City's Central Library. Stay tuned for more information in the coming months!
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Winning in Today's
Job Market
An Empowering Career
Workshop
with Motivational Speaker, Terry Krailo
On August 21st, the Pasadena Public Library will host
a career workshop with Terry Krailo. Whether
you are on the job hunt or just want to make the most out of your career, this
afternoon workshop can give you a winning edge against your career
competition.
Today's job market is competitive and often hard to
navigate. Terry will provide the truth
about the employment landscape. He will
share his knowledge of the job market from current data, future trends, and
employment forecasts. The five biggest
job hunting mistakes will be pointed out, along with the behavior choices that
hold you back. This information will
provide you with the ability to identify opportunities and empower your job search. Terry will also show you how to focus on
winning strategies and tell you what to do - right now - to jump-start your
career and to become an exceptional you!
Terry Krailo is a motivational and 'no bull' keynote
speaker. He has over 35 years in
corporate and private business. Terry
has been providing individuals with the advancement of their personal and
career goals for years.
So, we invite you to join us on Saturday, August 21st
at 3 p.m. in the Central Library's meeting room for this empowering career
workshop. Refreshments will be provided,
and everyone will have the chance to win fabulous door prizes. For further information, call the Central
Library at 713.477.0276.
This program is funded by the Community Development Block Grant.
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Pasadena Public Library System's
Newest Book Club -
Book Bites
Available at the Central Library & Online!
Do
you like to read books?
Are you up for an interesting reading suggestion? Do you
wonder why some good (and not so good) books are considered classics? Do you
like to share your reading opinions with others? If you answered yes to any of
these questions, then we invite you to join the Pasadena Public Library's newest
book club, which will begin meeting at the Central Library once a month
beginning in late September and will meet the last Friday of every month at 4pm. We will be reading a selection of contemporary
classics and seeing what the fuss is all about. Stop by for refreshments and a
great book discussion! Can't meet up at the library? Don't
worry! We will also be hosting an online discussion of the monthly
reading selection on our new Book Club Blog, coming in time for the first book
club in September. So, there will be two ways to share your opinions and see
what insight others may have to share on some much talked about books. Want a quick preview? Bookmark this address to keep up with all our upcoming titles - September 2010 Selection September's Book Club selection will be Water for
Elephants by Sara Gruen. This best selling-book is about a young
veterinary student, Jacob Jankowski, who leaves college and joins a second-rate
circus during the Great Depression. Amidst a world of freaks and misfits, Jacob
finds himself in love with a beautiful young circus star, and an unusual
friendship with a stubborn and untrained elephant named Rosie. Stop by the
library to borrow your copy of this best-selling book.
Watch for more
information to come on our first meeting date and time! If you have any
questions, contact Susan Garza at 713.477.0276. We look forward to seeing you
there!
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GET READY
FOR
Whether your
child is starting kindergarten or entering their senior year in high school,
Pasadena Public Library is your child's one-stop spot for getting through the
upcoming school year. We have a variety
of resources available for all ages, just ask our librarians for help. Call us at 713.427.0276 or stop by our
Central or Fairmont Branch for assistance; you may also use our online
resources at www.ppltx.net.
Parenting & Teaching Collection:
The
Parenting and Teaching Collection is located in the Children's department at
both our Central Library and Fairmont Branch. Whether you want to brush up on parenting skills, find useful advice on
helping your child cope with school, or help your child with their homework,
this useful collection will provide you with the tools you need to help your
child succeed in school and in life.
Variety of Resources for Homework Help:
We have lots
of resources to help your child with their homework. Books are available on science fair projects,
Native American history, biographical information and other school projects
assigned through PISD. We also have
study guides for the SAT and the ACT available for high school students.
In addition,
we have a number of free online databases (http://www.ppltx.net/databases.htm) with full-text articles from
magazines that can be accessed both at the library and from the convenience of
your home. For younger children, try Ebsco Kids Search or Ebsco Student Resource Center, as well
as Facts on File Science Online and Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia. For Texas History Projects, access The Handbook of Texas online.
High School
students can also access many resources online from home. For literature projects, try Contemporary Literary Criticism, Literature Resource Center or Twayne's Author Series for full text
information. Also available is the Learning Express database, which
includes practice tests for the ACT and SAT.
At
our Central Library, high school students will find the High School Reading
collection in Teen Central, which includes multiple copies of titles read
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Find A Good Bo
ok!
Check out the library's reader's advisory services available online at our website www.ppltx.net or you can sign up to receive booklists on your favorite genres by e-mail.
By signing up for BookLetters, each month you will receive an e-mail with book lists of our new titles and authors. Want to know our newest additions to our horror collection, mysteries and romances?
Also available are best seller and award-winning title lists such as the New York Times Bestseller List, RITA Awards, and Oprah's Book Club selections.
You can even reserve the books right from your e-mails.
You can view newsletters from your newsletter sign-up page if you do not want to subscribe by signing up for a newsletter as well.
Check out these sample Booklists:
Backyard Grills Click on the book cover to pull up this title and others available in our catalog to quench your summer grilling needs! Beachside Thrills
Or if you're just looking for a breezy summer read, give one of the titles on our second list a read!
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This Month's Second Saturday Cinema!
Join us at the Central Library on Saturday, August 14th, 2:30 p.m. for a FREE showing of the romantic comedy "Leap Year" on our big screen!
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PPL Trivia
Here are a few bits of Pasadena Public Library Trivia;
- We've issued a total of 1262 new cards for June
- We've circulated an amazing 56,667 items in June
Summer reading has also been a great success! Check out these numbers ~
Children's Summer Reading Program Stats:
- 1280 children have registered for the Summer Reading Club.
- 2692 children and adults have attended 40 programs at our Central and Fairmont locations.
Teen Summer Reading Program Stats:
Adult Summer Reading Program:
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