Brown County Public Library

Stampede To Read

staff1 — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:32:05 +0000

Summer Readers saddle up and join us at the Brown County Public Library for Summer Reading 2013. Sign up begins on Monday, June 3 at the main library in Nashville, and Tuesday, June 4 at the Cordry Sweetwater Branch. Every age is invited to join!

How does it work?

Sign up and get your packet which includes a calendar, reading log, cow punch card, bookmark, and a code breaker.
Instead of reading for time this year, we are encouraging everyone to read for a period of time EVERY day. Decide if you want to be a Tenderfoot or an Old Hand. Tenderfeet must read at least 40 days between June 3rd and July 31st . Old Hands must read a least 50 days between June 3rd and July 31st. Each day you read,” brand”a steer. When your whole herd has been branded you have earned a book.
Name that Outlaw: each week a code will be posted. Use the code key in your packet to find out who the outlaw of the week is. When you have broken the code, you can enter a weekly drawing for a western prize.
Cow Punch Card: Bring in one item of animal food per week to get a punch on your cow punch card. When the card is full (5 punches) your name goes into a drawing for a prize. Food will be donated to the Brown County Humane Society and Mother’s Cupboard.
Watch the library events calendar on the web page for information about Special Events (weekly programs).
Any questions? Call the library at 812-988-2850.
See you at the Old Corral (Library)!!

Short Stories: Try ‘em, You’ll Like ‘em

staff7 — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:23:10 +0000

If you like short stories or just feel that you don’t have time to read a novel, you should be able to find something you like in one of the library’s short story collections. Go the Library Search tab in the Catalog, type in “short stories” and click on “Keyword.” You will get a list of 687 items to browse. Some examples of what you will find are:

FIC KIN, JUST AFTER SUNSET: stories, by Stephen King

SF WEL, BEST SCIENCE FICTION STORIES OF H.G. WELLS

MP3 LAM, LOUIS L’AMOUR COLLECTION

813 FIS, FISHING’S BEST SHORT STORIES, Ed. by Paul D. Staudohar

813 BES, BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES, 1990 through 2012

Download TWA, THE MAN THAT CORRUPTED HADLEYBURG, Mark Twain

JP THO, HOORAY FOR THOMAS,… Thomas the Tank…stories,by David Mitton

jFIC PEC, PAST PERFECT, PRESENT TENSE, by Richard Peck

YA HOR, THE COMPLETE HOROWITZ HORROR, by Anthony Horowitz

You can see that there are stories available in each section of the library and in various formats: books, audiobooks and downloadables. If you are busy but have the NEED TO READ, short stories are a good way to satisfy your craving for words and ideas.

Teen Yoga

staff4 — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:14:59 +0000

Yoga for ages 12-18 continues with beginner yoga classes on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 at the Brown County Public Library. May sessions are on the 14th, 21st and 28. Bring a mat if you have one and wear clothes you…

May Family Movie Night

staff3 — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:08:44 +0000

May Family Movie Night at the library will take place on Friday, May 10th at 7 P.M. We will be showing a recently released DreamWorks film. In this animated adventure, Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and the Sandman join Jack Frost in order to battle Pitch Black, a malicious spirit who is determined to take over the world and destroy the innocent beliefs and dreams of children.

As usual, feel free to bring your pillows, blankets and snacks. Come to the lower level entrance.

DVD Checkout Made Easy

staff2 — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:23:59 +0000

We have decided to change the type of case used for the DVD collection. This is mainly due to lack of space behind the desk. Patrons will no longer have to wait for library staff to search the drawers for the DVDs. We will now be using cases that lock the DVD into the case until the library staff unlocks them at check out. Our purpose is to keep the collection safe for all of our patrons to enjoy and reduce the amount of wait time.

“Spring Forward” into the Library!

staff10 — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:14:06 +0000

Do you find yourself gazing outside at your garden? Listening for the sound of birds, returning from the south? Are you consumed with the obsession to till, even when the temperature is 35 degrees? Then you need to check out the library’s upcoming books on gardening and nature such as Everyday Roses by Paul Zimmerman; Grow Fruit Naturally by Lee Reich and Powerhouse Plants by Graham Rice. If you’re tired of cooking comfort food in a crock pot and want some fresh ideas for dinner, check out Cooking Light’s Fresh Food Fast or Vegetables Please : the More Vegetables, Less Meat Cookbook by Carolyn Humphries and if you want to restyle, renovate your house or simplify your life look into Cristin Frank’s Living Simple, Free and Happy or Matthew Mead’s Ultimate Recycled Style Guide. Whatever your passion, the library has books to pursue it!

Identity Theft Prevention & Protection

staff9 — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:50:04 +0000

You’re invited to attend a free program to learn how to avoid scams and protect yourself while online. Prevent con-artists from stealing your hard-earned money by taking precautions outlined in this program. The program will be held on March 27th at the Main library in Nashville at 1:00pm. Registration is requested, please call the library at 988-2850.

Indiana Do Not Call List

1-888-834-9969
www.indianaconsumer.com

National Do Not Call List

1-888-382-1222
www.donotcall.gov

Consumer Complaint and Mediation Line

1-800-382-5516

Identity Theft/Scams & Fraud Prevention

1-800-382-5516
www.indianaconsumer.com

Avoiding Scams and Identity Theft

www.consumer.gov/

NEED A RESUME? ..WE HAVE THE TOOLS

staff5 — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:28:28 +0000

Are you looking for a job and need to prepare a resume? You need not look any further than our Library Website!

Go to the Library Home Page, on the right hand side under Quick Links, click on Inspire.

On the bottom of the Inspire page, you will see a banner for Testing & Education Reference Center, click on that link.

At the top of the Testing & Education Reference Center page, you will see a link for Career Tools, move the curser to that link and then scroll down to Build a Resume. Click on the link. Click on “Start Now” and you are on your way.

Click on the “New User” link. It will prompt you to fill out a form to register with a user name and password.

Once this has been accomplished, you will be directed to build your resume… Fast, easy and at no cost to you.

Just one of the many helpful tools we offer you through our new ELECTRONIC RESOURCES!

Art of the Library

staff6 — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:04:04 +0000

The next time you come to the main branch of the library be sure to look at the beautiful fall landscape located in the recessed area behind the front desk. This painting is by Lillian Dunnigan (1921 – 2010), an Illinois native who moved to Brown Co. in 1958 and maintained an art studio above the Village Green for many years. A former student of the Chicago Professional School of Art, she began her career as a commercial artist and later expanded to landscapes. Like so many others, Lillian shared her time and talents by giving lessons and mentoring young people interested in art. Please take a moment to appreciate her lovely contribution the the library’s art collection.

Have a Heart Amnesty Period

staff9 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:18:52 +0000

Do you have long-overdue items still checked out on your library card? Drop by the library between February 1^st-16^th to take advantage of our “Have a Heart” amnesty period and have your fees waived! All you have to do is bring back all undamaged items you have checked out and we’ll forgive your late fees, no questions! The same applies for patrons who have already brought back all checked out library items undamaged, but have accumulated a late fee on your account. You just have to come to the desk and ask us to “Have a Heart” and we’ll forgive your late fees. This is only valid on items that have been brought back undamaged, not on items that have been lost or damaged.