Off the ShelfVolume 11, Edition 2 April - June 2012Events at the Poplar Bluff Public Library

Events Calendar

APRIL 20122 – 1940 Census to become available 9 a.m.; Library Board of Trustees meeting 4 p.m.; Friends of Library 6 p.m.3 – Story Time 10:30 a.m.4 – Computer Class 10 a.m.5 – Theater Thursday, Tech Talk Thursday 4-7 p.m.6 – Good Friday, closed10 – Story Time 10:30 a.m., PBPL on KWOC12 – iKids launch, Edible Book Contest, Theater Thursday, Tech Talk Thursday 4-7 p.m.17 – Story Time 10:30 a.m.19 – Theater Thursday, Tech Talk Thursday 4-7 p.m.24 – Story Time 10:30 a.m.27 – Theater Thursday, Tech Talk Thursday, 4-7 p.m.

MAY 20121 – Story Time 10:30 a.m.2 – Computer Class 10 a.m.3 – Theater Thursday, Tech Talk Thursday 4-7 p.m.4 -- PBPL on KWOC 8 a.m.7 -- Library Board of Trustees meeting 4 p.m.; Friends of Library 6 p.m.8 – Story time 10:30 a.m.10 – Theater Thursday, Tech Talk Thursday 4-7 p.m.15 – Story Time 10:30 a.m.17 – Theater Thursday, Tech Talk Thursday 4-7 p.m.22 – Story Time 10:30 a.m.24 – Theater Thursday, Tech Talk Thursday 4-7 p.m.28 -- Memorial Day, closed29 – Story Time 10:30 a.m.31 – Theater Thursday, Tech Talk Thursday 4-7 p.m.

JUNE 20121 – Summer Reading Starts4 – Library Board of Trustees meeting 4 p.m.; Friends of Library 6 p.m.5 – Story Time 10:30 a.m.6 – Computer Class 10 a.m.7 – Theater Thursday, Tech Talk Thursday 4-7 p.m.9 – Superhero Saturday 1 p.m.12 – Story Time 10:30 a.m.14 – Theater Thursday, Tech Talk Thursday 4-7 p.m.19 – Magic Show 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. 21 – Theater Thursday, Tech Talk Thursday 4-7 p.m.26 – Story Time 10:30 a.m.28 – Theater Thursday, Tech Talk Thursday 4-7 p.m.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 8-14, 2012

Why do you belong @ your library?Whether you are a job seeker look-

ing for resources to land a new career, a senior interested in brushing up on computer skills, a parent looking for free activities for kids, a student taking advan-tage of library resources for homework help or anything in between, you belong @ your library. Poplar Bluff Public Library invites the pub-

lic to celebrate everything their library does for the community during National Library Week, held April 8 through 14.

The theme for this year’s celebration is You Belong @ Your Library. Why do you belong at PBPL? Your library

provides you with access to the latest tech-nology, a genealogical and cultural heritage collection, books in print and electronic formats, resources for job seekers, com-puter and technology assistance, special children’s programming and many other creative and practical resources. Look inside for a list of the special events

slated for National Library Week!

Do you value your library?Poplar Bluff Public Library

is invested in its users. Use the diagram at right

to show just how much the Li-brary saves you over a year-long period.What does Poplar Bluff Pub-

lic Library do for the communi-ty as a whole? National data reported by the American Li-brary Association shows that: n Nearly ¼ of adult visits to public libraries are to address personal or family-related needs, like help with health and wellness issues, personal finance, how to make or fix something, to keep current with news or find jobs.n The proportion of visits that are job-related increased from 3 percent in 2009 to 11 per-cent in 2010, according to the ALA.n Public libraries help grow business. One-in-eight visits are from small business pro-fessionals, who use library services to conduct research and to seek information and support regarding legal, finan-cial and operational concerns.

What ’s PBPL worth to you?Poplar Bluff Public Library offers a wealth of

learning and entertainment resources. Do you know how much you would pay out-of-pocket over a year if you

purchased your books, movies and other library services in stores? Use this worksheet to find out!

Your use Item and cost Valuex =Book, $25

Magazine, $5Movie, $5

Audiobooks, $30Interlibrary loan, $40

Instructional programs, $30Computer use, $12

Reference questions asked, $14Childrens programs, $12

The above figures represent typical library use and current prices in the Poplar Bluff market.Computer use price was estimated by computer costs at a copy shop or public internet cafe. Programming and instructional costs were estimated based on similarly

available classes and activity admission prices.

Your total:

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The Kay Keeney Local History and Genealogy Department is one of Poplar Bluff Public Library’s most unique features. Now, local genealogists and history buffs alike can stay in the know and discuss their hobby in the digital realm, thanks to the new blog, Genealogy @ The Library.Shon Griffin, Poplar Bluff Public

Library’s genealogy/interlibrary loan librarian, is the man behind the blog.

Through Genealogy @ The Library, Griffin aims to share “useful sites for research, local meetings, items added to the collection, and maybe a few random musings on genealogy and libraries.”“We hope to keep our genealogy

friends updated on events of interest connected to the library,” Griffin said about the blog in a recent post. “It might be a program announcement, a new title added to the Genealogy

Department, or maybe something just to make you think.”

To follow the blog, click over to www.poplarbluff.org/genealogy.html or http://pbpl-genealogy.blogspot.com/.

For more information about this and other Poplar Bluff Public Library happenings, check out www.poplarbluff.org, find the Library on Facebook, or stop by the Library at 318 North Main Street.

Read under the stars this summerHope you’re not

afraid of the dark: this year’s sum-mer reading program revels in all the good things that go bump in the night. Children’s program Dream Big – READ and teens’ WE OWN THE NIGHT kick off at Poplar Bluff Pub-lic Library on June 1.

Participants will have chances to win a wide range of prizes, in-cluding three bikes, a Kindle Fire tablet and an animal adoption, by joining in on the fun and completing reading logs.

Be sure to visit the Li-brary beginning June 1 to register and pick up your summer read-ing kit with reading and event logs and a Dream Big tattoo!

Children experience a marked loss in learning over the summer. n The average stu-dent will lose about one month of in-struction over the summer.n Two thirds of all students experi-ence grade-level achievement gaps because they don’t learn enough over the summer.n Students who read over the summer not only come back to school with stronger reading skills than their peers, but they also write better, spell better, have larger vocabularies and have better con-trol of complex gram-matical construc-tion.

What can the Friends of the Library

do for you?

Young or old, native or newcomer, the Friends

of The Poplar Bluff Library strive to make our library better for you. Members play an important role in ensuring the continued growth and success of our public library. Support of this organization allows our patrons access to the world around them through books, electronics, instruc-tion and more.Your membership is vital

to our success, and as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt orga-nization, the Friends of the Poplar Bluff Public Library offers you tax deductions with your membership and contributions. For more information

about the Friends of The Poplar Bluff Library, visit http://friendsofpoplarbluf-flibrary.org.

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one of three new bicycles. The more you read, the more chances you get. Sponsored by First Mid-west Bank.

Nature’s Nightlife by Animal Tales

At 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, the animals will take over the library. Ever wonder what’s awake when you are asleep? Learn about nocturnal animals and what makes them special. See you on July 10th!

Mad Science @ Your Library

Mad Science Special Events is a spectacular

science-themed show on tap at 11 a.m. on Fri-day, August 3. Children can conjure foggy dry ice storms, float on a Mad Science hovercraft, watch a foam factory at work, create super boun-cy balls, make magic mud, alter sound waves, and so much more! Sponsored by Servpro of Poplar Bluff.

Ready to Draw?Nathan Rice, comic book illustrator, will sketch with the best... YOU!!! Visit the library from 1 to 2 p.m. on June 9, July 14 and August 11. to learn to sketch a comic strip.

iKids Launch and Special Story Time

Join Poplar Bluff Public Library for the launch of the new iKids area at a special story time at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 12. The story will celebrate Drop Everything and Read Day! Additionally, adults and chil-dren alike are invited to explore the library’s iKids area, where they can interact with the latest technology in a hands-on, interactive setting.

Edible Book ContestYou’ll have a chance to bite into a good book with the Library’s Edible Book contest! Community members and library staff are invited to par-ticipate. Whip up any kind of culinary creation representing a book and bring it to the library on Thursday, April 12. Everyone will have an op-portunity to vote for their favorite creation and the winner will be an-nounced at 10:30 a.m. Need inspira-tion? Check out www.book2eat.com.

Anniversary Scavenger HuntPoplar Bluff Public Library is cel-ebrating 96 years of community service with a special week-long scavenger hunt! During National Library Week, you’ll have a chance to find “96” printed on different objects throughout the library. If you find them all, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a special celebratory surprise!

You belong @ PBPL: National Library Week events

Join library staffers and fellow movie fans each Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Children’s Theater

for movies and popcorn!April

Celebrate Earth April 5 -

Fern Gully April 12 - Ice Age

April 19 - The Lorax April 26 - Bee Movie

May Adventure

May 3 - Night at the Museum

May 10 - Night at the Museum 2

May 17 - Homeward Bound

May 24 - Jumanji May 31 -

Tom and Huck

June Animal Kingdom

June 7- Open Season

June 14 - Legend of the

Guardians June 21-

Lion King 1 1/2 June 28 - Good Boy

The LEADER in Customer ServiceSponsore

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Theater Thursday

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Magic Show ReturnsMagician Marty Hahne will return to the library on Tuesday, June 19 for shows at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. This is an annual favorite for families. Marty and his rabbit will take children on a magical tour of their imagination!

Jammin’ Books An MP3 player will be

given away each week to a lucky listener. Stop by the library and check out an audio book or download an audio book to your own device. Visit the Children’s Library for more information.

Books for BikesRead-N-Ride returns for a 10th summer! Children canenter a drawing for

318 NORTH MAIN STREET, POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901Phone: (573) 686-8639

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Closed Good Friday (April 6) and Memorial Day (May 28).

Basic computer classes at Poplar Bluff Public Library allow participants to improve computer skills, have fun and make new friends!

Join tech-guru Ms. Shannon Mangrum on the first Wednesday of each month for a simple, hands-on introduction into a variety of tech tasks.

April 4 @ 10 a.m. Windows 7 Introduction Master the basics of

Microsoft Windows 7 and find out what’s new in the latest version of Windows! You should walk away from this class feeling confident about using your computer.

May 2 @ 10 a.m. Basic Internet

Learn how to cruise the web like a pro! Explore easy-to-follow Internet techniques and tips in this hands-on class.

June 6 @ 10 a.m. E-mail Basics

Gain the skills needed use e-mail to stay in touch and share photos with friends and loved ones. Learn about how e-mail works and free e-mail tools.For more information

about any of these classes or to register, check out www.poplarbluff.org/computerclasses.html or call the Library at 686-8639.

MORE INFO?Click over to poplarbluff.org/ computerclasses.html or call 686-8639.

Shop the aisles: New specials at PBPL

Many of your favorite aisles at the library have been restocked! Here are some recent additions to the Library’s collection:

The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferris: Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, experiencing high-end world travel, earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management, or just living more and work-ing less, The 4-Hour Work-week is the blueprint.

Johnny Cash’s America (DVD): People who agree on little else can agree on Johnny Cash. He carried a unique ability to reach all people at once. Johnny Cash’s America looks at the unifying vision he carried with him through the 50 states and his 50 years in music.

Lancaster County Se-crets series by Suzanne Woods Fisher: With a vibrant, fresh style Su-zanne Woods Fisher brings readers into the world of a young Amish woman torn between following the man

she loves--or joining the community of faith that sustains her, even as she questions some of the deci-sions of her elders.

Other new titles include: n The Greening of Southie n Agony of the Leaves by Laura Childs n Into the Darkness by V.C. Andrews n Zombies: A Living History n Cinnamon Roll Murder by Joanne Fluke n Your Body Beautiful by Jennifer Ashton, M.D.,Ob-Gyn n Life Itself by Roger Ebert n Victims: An Alex Dela-ware Novel by Jonathan Kellerman