Adult Newsletter February 2012
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The Library...where all you need is imagination and a Library card to enter a world of information.
ODCPL Information
416 James Street Ozark, Alabama 36360
Phone (334) 774-5480 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.odcpl.com Facebook.com/ozarklibrary
Board of Directors Earl Hyers Marie Black Imogene Mixson Beverly Raley Mary Stewart Library Staff Sandra J. Holmes Elaine Land Donna Crescenzi Jocelyn Rayford Karen Speck Darnell Johnson Minta Forester Pat Mangum Kathryn Clark Joni Mize Lou Harry Patrick Clark Frank Crescenzi
February 2012
Volume 14 Issue 02
Full Time Staff Director Part Time Staff Admin Assist. /ILL Circulation Librarian Genealogy/Reference Librarian Processor Circulation Clerk Cataloger Circulation Clerk Marketing & Media WebMaster Children’s Librarian Circulation Clark Custodian
Statistics for December 2011
Circulation Attendance New Materials Site Visits Borrowers on roll Employment searches Internet Users Genealogy Users 7,010 6,199 246 256,102 12,628 2,858 2,086 867
Leap into the future with the Friends of the Library
Quote of the Month
The best of a book is not the thought which it contains, but the thought which it suggests; just as the charm of music dwells not in the tones but in the echoes of our hearts. --Oliver Wendell Holmes
LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 a.m.— 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday & Monday
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
On Monday, January 30, the Friends of the Library held their annual Membership Luncheon in the Alice Doughtie Wing of the Library. President Elizabeth Babine welcomed members and guests and reviewed Friends’ accomplishments this past year. Musical entertainment was provided by Josh Williams and the Carroll High School Jazz Band. As usual we enjoyed delicious food, good company, and excellent entertainment. Thanks to everyone who got off to a great start by mailing in your membership dues. If you haven’t, you may still mail them to the Library. Our income tax forms are in! We have both federal and state forms and we can make copies of various supplemental forms you may need. Our supply is limited so we ask that you take only what you need. The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging everyone to think about filing via the Internet. You can visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov to get help finding an online service to file your taxes. In many cases filing is free but it often depends upon your income. Next time you visit the Library be sure to notice our lovely landscaping. The Claybank Master Gardeners is responsible for maintaining our gardens and they do an outstanding job of keeping things looking great. They also maintain a bulletin board just inside our foyer to list special programs and events. If you’re interested in becoming a Master Gardener, contact Carol Ball at 774-5353.
FROM THE CREEL RICHARDSON ROOM By Jocelyn Rayford
Georgia was a major starting and stop-over place for persons who settled in Alabama, especially the Wiregrass area. Since cemeteries are a rich source of genealogical data, this room has an assortment of survey books of Georgia cemeteries. They include: Graves of Montgomery, Treutlen and Wheeler Counties, compiled by Moses M. Coleman, Jr. & Lavon Stone Palmer, and Cemeteries of Telfair County Georgia, Cemeteries of Tattnall County Georgia, and Cemeteries of Candler & Evans Counties Georgia, each compiled by Moses M. Coleman, Jr. and Emilie K. Hartz. Additionally, we have Cemeteries of Emanuel County Georgia and Cemeteries of Toombs County Georgia, compiled by Moses M. Coleman, Jr. Leroy Lewis and the Jefferson County Historical Society compiled the book, Cemeteries of Jefferson County Georgia 1794-2000. For those who might have had relatives who served in the American Revolution, the book Georgia Citizens and Soldiers of the American Revolution, by Robert S. Davis, Jr. provides a great deal of information about those Georgians. Gone to Georgia, Jackson and Gwinnett Counties and their Neighbors in the Western Migration, compiled by William C. Stewart, tells of those who followed the Great Road from Virginia to North Carolina, South Carolina, then on to Georgia. The Second or 1807 Land Lottery of Georgia, compiled by Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr. lists the names of those settlers who received land lots ceded by the Creek Nation of Indians to the United States. This area, between the Oconee and Ocmulgee Rivers, is an area which later became an important part of the state of Georgia.
Friends of the Library Memberships PLATINUM Charles F. Auman Utilities Board of Ozark GOLD Earl & Gail Bankston Mrs. Kells Carroll Earl & Roberta Hyers Kathy Kalina Imogene Mixson Henry & Rosanne Shaw Patricia Short Roses Stephens Peoples South Bank Sullivan Custom Builders SILVER Peter & Gail Berry Bob & Hulene Crosby Carl & Virginia Hess Joseph & Suzanne Hicks Ben & Bobbie McLauchlin Jewell Hudson Cathy Outlaw Ben & Amanda Sneed Sallie Tarter M.J. & Lael Walding Doug & Sandy Ward George & Mona Wright Blankenship Construction BRONZE Margaret Barcliff Richard & Betty Borer Roy & Pat Carlson Sally Covington Dr. & Mrs. Billy Gaither Gifford & Ann Garner Eugene & Mary Gramling Jimmy & Gerotha Heath Rachael Hood Val & Katie McGee Brenda Minton Bryant Mixon Doris Ottinger Jane Parrish Martin Price Sonny & Beverly Raley John D. Roberts Laurel & Patricia Sand Marjorie Sorrell Don & Sue Switzer Estus & Patricia Walker Robert & Carolyn Wooley
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NEW MATERIALS BEST SELLERS--FICTION A Beautiful Friendship by David Weber Breakdown by Sara Paretsky Broken Land by Kathleen O’Neal Gear Copper Beach by Jayne Krentz Covert Warriors by W.E.B. Griffin D. C. Dead by Stuart Woods Death Benefit by Robin Cook Death of Kings by Bernard Cornwell Devil is Waiting by Jack Higgins Down the Darkest Road by Tami Hoag Gideons Corpse by Douglas Preston Gun Games by Faye Kellerman Halo Primordium by Greg Bear How Firm a Foundation by David Weber Hunter by John Lescroart Jaguar by T. Jefferson Parker Locked On by Tom Clancy Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich Need You Now by James Grippando One Second After by William R. Forstchen Prince of Ravenscar by Catherine Coulter Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell Rope by Nevada Barr Satan’s Sisters by Star Jones Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult Sleepwalker by Karen Robards The Bone House by Brian Freeman The Scottish Prisoner by Diana Gabaldon The Snow Angel by Glenn Beck BEST SELLERS—NONFICTION Heaven is for Real (133.9 BUR) 100 Worst Bosses (658 STO) Pulphead Essays (080 SUL) Sold Down the River (306.3 CAR) BEST SELLERS—LARGE PRINT Blown Away by Nancy Mehl Book of Days by James Rubart Desert Gift by Sally John Hurricanes in Paradise by Denise Hildreth I is for Innocent by Sue Grafton Longing by Karen Kingsbury Riding Lessons by Sara Gruen The Harvest of Grace by Cindy Woodsmall
MEMORIAL/HONORARIUM GIFTS In Memory of LaDon Baker Richard Lewis In Honor of Judge Val McGee Donor Arthur & Donna Snell Chuck Auman
Donor Dale Co. Genealogical & Historical Society Anne, James, Clara, Aaron, April McCready Margaret, Jeb, Robert & Grace McCready Other Donors Wiregrass United Way Jack Cumbie Friends of the Library Tollie Thomas Melba Lassy Jeff Patterson Carolyn Ball Julie Wood Gail Kiracofe Jean Newman Jerry Forester Sue Switzer Pam Morrow Ann Justinger Richard & Janet Wright Chuck Auman Dana Carroll estate of Johnny Faulk Building Improvement Fund Donations Memorial for Robert Stephens from Mary Dominey Honoraria for Lynn Ivy and Roberta Hyers from Ozark Literary Club Harry and Elisabeth LeMonte, Jr Bridlewood Chapel For Sale We are selling our old West Wing chairs for $5.00 each. If you’re interested, stop by the Library before they’re all gone. COMPUTER CLASSES Basic computer classes are offered each Saturday morning at 9:00. This is a 2-part class with basic computer the first week and Internet tips the second week, Each enrollee must take the first part before he/she is allowed to take the second part. For more information, call the Library at 774-5480. We can accommodate only 8 people, so get your name on the list early. Read Off Your Fines Read Off Your Fines is a program for any patron who wishes to remove his/her Library fines without paying for them. Just read in the Library! Call 774-5480 for more information.
Dale County Genealogical & Historical Society The Society will meet Monday, February 6th at 6:00 in the Alice Doughtie Wing of the Library. The program, “Ozark in Its Heyday,” will be given by Jeanette Reeves. Please join us.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U. S. POSTAGE PAID OZARK, ALABAMA PERMIT NO. 16
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
MAILING ADDRESS
FEBRUARY 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed
1 Noon—AA
5:30-6:30—Wii Zumba
Thu
2 10:30—Story Time Groundhog Day
Fri
3 Noon—AA 7—NA/AA
Sat
4 9-1/2 Price Book Sale 9—Computer Class 4—Pokemon 11 9—Computer Class
12:45—Popcorn & Movie
5 5:45—AA
6 9—Book Work Day 6—Dale County Geneal/Hist Society 13 9—Book Work Day
7
4:30-5:30—Game Day
8
9—Library Board 10:30—FOL Board Noon—AA 5:30-6:30—Wii Zumba
9 10:30—Story Time 3:30—Judge McGee Forum 16 10:30—Story Time
7—AA
10 Noon—AA 7—NA/AA
4—Pokemon
12 5:45—AA
14
4:30-5:30—Game Day
7—AA Valentine’s Day 21
4:30-5:30—Game Day
15 Noon—AA
5:30-6:30—Wii Zumba
17 Noon—AA 7—NA/AA
18 9—Computer Class 4—Pokemon
19 5:45—AA
20 President’s Day
7—AA
22 Noon—AA
5:30-6:30—Wii Zumba
23 10:30—Story Time 3:30—Judge McGee Forum
24 Noon—AA 7—NA/AA
25 9—Computer Class
12:45—Popcorn & Movie
4—Pokemon
26 5:45—AA
27 9—Book Work Day
28
4:30-5:30—Game Day
7—AA
29 Noon—AA
5:30-6:30—Wii Zumba
ODCPL Information
416 James Street Ozark, Alabama 36360
Phone (334) 774-5480 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.odcpl.com Facebook.com/ozarklibrary
Board of Directors Earl Hyers Marie Black Imogene Mixson Beverly Raley Mary Stewart Library Staff Sandra J. Holmes Elaine Land Donna Crescenzi Jocelyn Rayford Karen Speck Darnell Johnson Minta Forester Pat Mangum Kathryn Clark Joni Mize Lou Harry Patrick Clark Frank Crescenzi
February 2012
Volume 14 Issue 02
Full Time Staff Director Part Time Staff Admin Assist. /ILL Circulation Librarian Genealogy/Reference Librarian Processor Circulation Clerk Cataloger Circulation Clerk Marketing & Media WebMaster Children’s Librarian Circulation Clark Custodian
Statistics for December 2011
Circulation Attendance New Materials Site Visits Borrowers on roll Employment searches Internet Users Genealogy Users 7,010 6,199 246 256,102 12,628 2,858 2,086 867
Leap into the future with the Friends of the Library
Quote of the Month
The best of a book is not the thought which it contains, but the thought which it suggests; just as the charm of music dwells not in the tones but in the echoes of our hearts. --Oliver Wendell Holmes
LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 a.m.— 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday & Monday
ODCPL Information
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
On Monday, January 30, the Friends of the Library held their annual Membership Luncheon in the Alice Doughtie Wing of the Library. President Elizabeth Babine welcomed members and guests and reviewed Friends’ accomplishments this past year. Musical entertainment was provided by Josh Williams and the Carroll High School Jazz Band. As usual we enjoyed delicious food, good company, and excellent entertainment. Thanks to everyone who got off to a great start by mailing in your membership dues. If you haven’t, you may still mail them to the Library. Our income tax forms are in! We have both federal and state forms and we can make copies of various supplemental forms you may need. Our supply is limited so we ask that you take only what you need. The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging everyone to think about filing via the Internet. You can visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov to get help finding an online service to file your taxes. In many cases filing is free but it often depends upon your income. Next time you visit the Library be sure to notice our lovely landscaping. The Claybank Master Gardeners is responsible for maintaining our gardens and they do an outstanding job of keeping things looking great. They also maintain a bulletin board just inside our foyer to list special programs and events. If you’re interested in becoming a Master Gardener, contact Carol Ball at 774-5353.
FROM THE CREEL RICHARDSON ROOM By Jocelyn Rayford
Georgia was a major starting and stop-over place for persons who settled in Alabama, especially the Wiregrass area. Since cemeteries are a rich source of genealogical data, this room has an assortment of survey books of Georgia cemeteries. They include: Graves of Montgomery, Treutlen and Wheeler Counties, compiled by Moses M. Coleman, Jr. & Lavon Stone Palmer, and Cemeteries of Telfair County Georgia, Cemeteries of Tattnall County Georgia, and Cemeteries of Candler & Evans Counties Georgia, each compiled by Moses M. Coleman, Jr. and Emilie K. Hartz. Additionally, we have Cemeteries of Emanuel County Georgia and Cemeteries of Toombs County Georgia, compiled by Moses M. Coleman, Jr. Leroy Lewis and the Jefferson County Historical Society compiled the book, Cemeteries of Jefferson County Georgia 1794-2000. For those who might have had relatives who served in the American Revolution, the book Georgia Citizens and Soldiers of the American Revolution, by Robert S. Davis, Jr. provides a great deal of information about those Georgians. Gone to Georgia, Jackson and Gwinnett Counties and their Neighbors in the Western Migration, compiled by William C. Stewart, tells of those who followed the Great Road from Virginia to North Carolina, South Carolina, then on to Georgia. The Second or 1807 Land Lottery of Georgia, compiled by Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr. lists the names of those settlers who received land lots ceded by the Creek Nation of Indians to the United States. This area, between the Oconee and Ocmulgee Rivers, is an area which later became an important part of the state of Georgia.
Friends of the Library Memberships PLATINUM Charles F. Auman Utilities Board of Ozark GOLD Earl & Gail Bankston Mrs. Kells Carroll Earl & Roberta Hyers Kathy Kalina Imogene Mixson Henry & Rosanne Shaw Patricia Short Roses Stephens Peoples South Bank Sullivan Custom Builders SILVER Peter & Gail Berry Bob & Hulene Crosby Carl & Virginia Hess Joseph & Suzanne Hicks Ben & Bobbie McLauchlin Jewell Hudson Cathy Outlaw Ben & Amanda Sneed Sallie Tarter M.J. & Lael Walding Doug & Sandy Ward George & Mona Wright Blankenship Construction BRONZE Margaret Barcliff Richard & Betty Borer Roy & Pat Carlson Sally Covington Dr. & Mrs. Billy Gaither Gifford & Ann Garner Eugene & Mary Gramling Jimmy & Gerotha Heath Rachael Hood Val & Katie McGee Brenda Minton Bryant Mixon Doris Ottinger Jane Parrish Martin Price Sonny & Beverly Raley John D. Roberts Laurel & Patricia Sand Marjorie Sorrell Don & Sue Switzer Estus & Patricia Walker Robert & Carolyn Wooley
ODCPL Information
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NEW MATERIALS BEST SELLERS--FICTION A Beautiful Friendship by David Weber Breakdown by Sara Paretsky Broken Land by Kathleen O’Neal Gear Copper Beach by Jayne Krentz Covert Warriors by W.E.B. Griffin D. C. Dead by Stuart Woods Death Benefit by Robin Cook Death of Kings by Bernard Cornwell Devil is Waiting by Jack Higgins Down the Darkest Road by Tami Hoag Gideons Corpse by Douglas Preston Gun Games by Faye Kellerman Halo Primordium by Greg Bear How Firm a Foundation by David Weber Hunter by John Lescroart Jaguar by T. Jefferson Parker Locked On by Tom Clancy Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich Need You Now by James Grippando One Second After by William R. Forstchen Prince of Ravenscar by Catherine Coulter Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell Rope by Nevada Barr Satan’s Sisters by Star Jones Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult Sleepwalker by Karen Robards The Bone House by Brian Freeman The Scottish Prisoner by Diana Gabaldon The Snow Angel by Glenn Beck BEST SELLERS—NONFICTION Heaven is for Real (133.9 BUR) 100 Worst Bosses (658 STO) Pulphead Essays (080 SUL) Sold Down the River (306.3 CAR) BEST SELLERS—LARGE PRINT Blown Away by Nancy Mehl Book of Days by James Rubart Desert Gift by Sally John Hurricanes in Paradise by Denise Hildreth I is for Innocent by Sue Grafton Longing by Karen Kingsbury Riding Lessons by Sara Gruen The Harvest of Grace by Cindy Woodsmall
MEMORIAL/HONORARIUM GIFTS In Memory of LaDon Baker Richard Lewis In Honor of Judge Val McGee Donor Arthur & Donna Snell Chuck Auman
Donor Dale Co. Genealogical & Historical Society Anne, James, Clara, Aaron, April McCready Margaret, Jeb, Robert & Grace McCready Other Donors Wiregrass United Way Jack Cumbie Friends of the Library Tollie Thomas Melba Lassy Jeff Patterson Carolyn Ball Julie Wood Gail Kiracofe Jean Newman Jerry Forester Sue Switzer Pam Morrow Ann Justinger Richard & Janet Wright Chuck Auman Dana Carroll estate of Johnny Faulk Building Improvement Fund Donations Memorial for Robert Stephens from Mary Dominey Honoraria for Lynn Ivy and Roberta Hyers from Ozark Literary Club Harry and Elisabeth LeMonte, Jr Bridlewood Chapel For Sale We are selling our old West Wing chairs for $5.00 each. If you’re interested, stop by the Library before they’re all gone. COMPUTER CLASSES Basic computer classes are offered each Saturday morning at 9:00. This is a 2-part class with basic computer the first week and Internet tips the second week, Each enrollee must take the first part before he/she is allowed to take the second part. For more information, call the Library at 774-5480. We can accommodate only 8 people, so get your name on the list early. Read Off Your Fines Read Off Your Fines is a program for any patron who wishes to remove his/her Library fines without paying for them. Just read in the Library! Call 774-5480 for more information.
Dale County Genealogical & Historical Society The Society will meet Monday, February 6th at 6:00 in the Alice Doughtie Wing of the Library. The program, “Ozark in Its Heyday,” will be given by Jeanette Reeves. Please join us.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U. S. POSTAGE PAID OZARK, ALABAMA PERMIT NO. 16
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
MAILING ADDRESS
FEBRUARY 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed
1 Noon—AA
5:30-6:30—Wii Zumba
Thu
2 10:30—Story Time Groundhog Day
Fri
3 Noon—AA 7—NA/AA
Sat
4 9-1/2 Price Book Sale 9—Computer Class 4—Pokemon 11 9—Computer Class
12:45—Popcorn & Movie
5 5:45—AA
6 9—Book Work Day 6—Dale County Geneal/Hist Society 13 9—Book Work Day
7
4:30-5:30—Game Day
8
9—Library Board 10:30—FOL Board Noon—AA 5:30-6:30—Wii Zumba
9 10:30—Story Time 3:30—Judge McGee Forum 16 10:30—Story Time
7—AA
10 Noon—AA 7—NA/AA
4—Pokemon
12 5:45—AA
14
4:30-5:30—Game Day
7—AA Valentine’s Day 21
4:30-5:30—Game Day
15 Noon—AA
5:30-6:30—Wii Zumba
17 Noon—AA 7—NA/AA
18 9—Computer Class 4—Pokemon
19 5:45—AA
20 President’s Day
7—AA
22 Noon—AA
5:30-6:30—Wii Zumba
23 10:30—Story Time 3:30—Judge McGee Forum
24 Noon—AA 7—NA/AA
25 9—Computer Class
12:45—Popcorn & Movie
4—Pokemon
26 5:45—AA
27 9—Book Work Day
28
4:30-5:30—Game Day
7—AA
29 Noon—AA
5:30-6:30—Wii Zumba
