We all want to extend our sympathies to James Estep, whose mother passed away this week. James works weekends at Bristol Public Library in the Circulation Department. The services will be held in her home state of North Carolina. You can read the obituary here:
http://www.blevinscares.com/obituaries/Clara-Estep/#/Obituary
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Party! Sale! Party!
From the City Manager via Jud:
The City Manager would like to formally invite all City Employees and City Council members to our 2nd Annual City Employee Christmas Party on Friday night, December 9th, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn at our now infamous Exit 7.
The "Winter Wonderland 2nd Annual Employee Christmas Party" will feature in addition to appetizers, the fabulous four Ds: Dinner, Drinks, Desserts and Door prizes! A photographer will be there from 6-8 pm to take photos around the Christmas tree. There's a flyer posted upstairs on the bulletin board near the employee entrance.
Scholastic Book Sale!!
From Michelle:
We're have a ½ price Scholastic Booksale December 5-9, 2011 in the children’s library!
Looking for a good deal? Come by Monday morning for first choice! Find some great Christmas presents!!
And of course, don't forget our own Cowboy Christmas this Saturday, December 3! It'll be in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room. We'll start gathering at 5:30 and eat about six. Janice has all sorts of surprises in store!
And of course, don't forget our own Cowboy Christmas this Saturday, December 3! It'll be in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room. We'll start gathering at 5:30 and eat about six. Janice has all sorts of surprises in store!
Monday, November 28, 2011
It's Beginning to Feel A Lot Like Christmas!
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Yes, it's time for the Annual Christmas Tree Parade! Michelle & company would love to have Staff trees as well. Remember the trees need to be no more than two feet tall and use a children's book as a basis for the theme. You can pick up a complete set of rules in the Children's Department.
Yee-haw! This year the Staff Christmas Party is going to be a rootin' tootin' affair when Janice throws a Cowboy Christmas Bash! Brisket and BBQ will be on the menu courtesy of the library, as well tea and coffee. Janice will be bringing cowboy beans and pecan pie. Still needed: salads, desserts, condiments, veggies. There's a sign up sheet in the kitchen. Just let Janice know what you'll be bringing and mark your calendars:
Saturday, December 3rd
Gather at 5:30pm; chow down at 6:00 pm
Cowboy Christmas
Note: Please do not wear spurs indoors as it will scratch the floors and pick the carpets. Horses must be securely tethered. Any "accidents" are the responsibility of the owner.
Events
- Thursday night is the much anticipated Christmas with the Cake Boss at Viking Hall! Please refer ticket requests to Sarah. It's hard to believe that it's finally here!
- Sunday afternoon at 2 PM it'll be Tales from the Moonshine Trade with Kathy Shearer. There will be a presentation, followed by book sales and signing.
Happy Birthday!
"Granny Sue" Morrell December 2
Last but not least, it's time to consider the spirit of the season, which is in giving to others. Not long ago, we were given forms from United Way to make it more convenient for those who wished to contribute to do so. United Way has contributed to a number of very important local organizations, including the Patricia Freedman Literacy Academy. If by some chance you did not get a form, see Mr. Barry. The forms need to be turned in ASAP to Sherry Castleberry in the Comptroller’s office, though Mr. B. has kindly offered to take over any forms. However, they need to be turned in NOW. All donations are appreciated.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Cake Boss Shirts!!
By the way, if you didn't get a Cake Boss T-shirt, see Sarah!
Oh, and don't forget that this weekend we have the BPL Movie & Discussion! Before "The Black Swan" there was the classic movie "The Red Shoes," about a ballerina who joins a dance company to perform in a version of the Hans Christian Andersen story. Be ready to watch a riveting and beautiful psychological drama on Saturday, Nov. 19 starting at 2 pm! Be sure to pass the word to patrons who might be interested! The price is right too: this is a free event!
From City Hall via Jud:
"All eligible newly hired employees or employees who wish to participate in Flex Spending for the first time, and have general questions regarding how this type program works should contact or come by Human Resources at anytime on Thursday, the 17th, and on the morning, of the 18th for orientation. Beginning this upcoming year, the City of Bristol is considering other provider choices with regards to Flexible Spending Accounts. As more information becomes available on other providers, we will let you know. Enrollment in Flex Spending is strictly voluntary.
Thursday, November 17, 2011 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday, November 18, 2011 9:00am – 1:00pm"
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Party Time!
From Jud: "Now that the holidays are upon us, I need a count of how many people want to attend the City of Bristol, VA, staff Christmas party on the evening of Friday, Dec. 9. All library employees and one guest are invited. Please let me know of your interest ASAP. Send me an email, drop me a note, or run me down!"
(Note: This isn't the same as our Staff Christmas party, which will be Saturday, December 3. More details to follow!)
(Note: This isn't the same as our Staff Christmas party, which will be Saturday, December 3. More details to follow!)
News Flash: Piedmont Parking Lot to Close!
Starting Thursday, November 17, they are repairing the concrete sidewalk on the Piedmont level between the parking lot and the building. We will close the parking lot during this work, which will take about two weeks.
Hard to believe that it's almost winter! If you need to know how many days until Christmas, see Janice. She can tell you to the second.
In case you missed the Tuesday edition of the Bristol Herald Courier, Anita made the front page! There's a link to the article here. Great photo, Anita!
Publishers Weekly had an interesting article about how libraries continue to be important to the book industry even in the face of ebooks. You can read the article here. One really interesting figure is 50% of the people who buy books reported first reading a book by that author at the library.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Happy Veterans Day!
Remember to encourage folks to bring in Christmas cards to for all our service members. Avoca will be collecting cards as well.
Two items from Jud:
The Avoca Friends honored Susan Wolfe as the new Branch Manager at their November luncheon and reported on their very successful book sale.
Recent library school grad Gena has been helping out at Reference! Right now she's compiling a handy guide to using the Nook and a bibliography of Steampunk fiction. Gena has also contributed two reviews to the Bookblog, including one about Audrey Niffenegger's graphic novel, The Night Bookmobile. Actually, it's two reviews, Jeanne and Gena. If you'd like to read it, click here.
Charlotte, another of our wonderful volunteers has set up a pre-Thanksgiving display in the new book section. My favorite part has a collection of aprons and cards with stories about aprons and memories of aprons. It's very creative and nostalgic.By all means, come down and take a look!
There will be two authors signing books this weekend at the library. On Saturday, Chuck Thompson will be signing in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room starting at 2 pm; Joyce Kistner will be signing copies of her children's book in the same room on Sunday, starting at 2:30.
Brenda's latest surgery went well and she actually made it in to work for a few hours on Wednesday! She says she's able to see a few shapes out of that eye. She hopes to be back next week. We miss you, Brenda!
Wanda sends word that she appreciates the cards, love and prayers! She hopes to drop in occasionally. Janice has reserved a seat at the card table for her.
Two items from Jud:
1. United Way: thanks to everyone who came to hear Lisa Cofer. If you didn’t get a pledge form, please see me. Please consider a “fair share” pledge. It’s the equivalent of one hour’s pay per month. And if you’re math- challenged, you don’t even have to figure it out! Just check the box and Personnel will handle the rest. Please leave the white and yellow forms in Brenda’s box or give them to me.
2. The 2012 Holiday Calendar is now on the Common Data drive. If you don’t know where that is, hey, what do you think the Reference Dept. is for? (From Reference: we will be glad to find it for you. Please note that we do accept bribes of chocolate.)
The Avoca Friends honored Susan Wolfe as the new Branch Manager at their November luncheon and reported on their very successful book sale.
Recent library school grad Gena has been helping out at Reference! Right now she's compiling a handy guide to using the Nook and a bibliography of Steampunk fiction. Gena has also contributed two reviews to the Bookblog, including one about Audrey Niffenegger's graphic novel, The Night Bookmobile. Actually, it's two reviews, Jeanne and Gena. If you'd like to read it, click here.
Charlotte, another of our wonderful volunteers has set up a pre-Thanksgiving display in the new book section. My favorite part has a collection of aprons and cards with stories about aprons and memories of aprons. It's very creative and nostalgic.By all means, come down and take a look!
There will be two authors signing books this weekend at the library. On Saturday, Chuck Thompson will be signing in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room starting at 2 pm; Joyce Kistner will be signing copies of her children's book in the same room on Sunday, starting at 2:30.
Brenda's latest surgery went well and she actually made it in to work for a few hours on Wednesday! She says she's able to see a few shapes out of that eye. She hopes to be back next week. We miss you, Brenda!
Wanda sends word that she appreciates the cards, love and prayers! She hopes to drop in occasionally. Janice has reserved a seat at the card table for her.
Happy Birthday!
Laurie Waber November 13
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Mary Kay Andrews & Brenda update
Remember, Mary Kay Andrews will be here this Saturday, November 5, at 1:30! There are still reserved seat tickets available, and we have copies of her latest book, Summer Rental, for sale as well. Please encourage friends and patrons to attend what should be a really fun event!
Do be aware that there will be several things going on that day: in addition to the Mary Kay Andrews event, Susan Wolfe will conducting a Genealogy Workshop at 10 am and then a Foundation Directory Workshop at 1:30 pm. We're keeping a list of attendees at Reference. There's no charge for these workshops, but folks do need to pre- register because of the limited number of computers in the lab.
Also, the downtown Bristol Veterans Day Parade will start at 10:00 am on Saturday. There will be services at the Cumberland Square Park after the parade.
Remember the old song on Hee Haw that had the line "If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck a'tall"? Well, that about sums up the situation for Brenda and her eye. She has to go back for what we hope will be the last surgery on Thursday. Prayers and good thoughts will be appreciated.
One more story from Pam's great Halloween adventure: one of her charges left the haunted house at a run, headed down the street. Pam called for him to stop, but he answered, "I'm runnin' to the library, Ms. Neal! I'm runnin' to the library for safety! There's safety in the books!"
That's our kind of kid!
While it isn't quite Christmas yet, it is time to start gathering "Holiday Cards for Heroes" to be sent to our troops around the world. Folks are to bring a signed card in to the library. The cards do not need to be in envelopes. We collect them and will give them to the Red Cross to send out. If anyone has questions, Sarah has distributed an information sheet at several locations in the library, including Circulation and Reference. The deadline is December 2.
Remember, the time changes this weekend! We will fall back an hour on Sunday.
Do be aware that there will be several things going on that day: in addition to the Mary Kay Andrews event, Susan Wolfe will conducting a Genealogy Workshop at 10 am and then a Foundation Directory Workshop at 1:30 pm. We're keeping a list of attendees at Reference. There's no charge for these workshops, but folks do need to pre- register because of the limited number of computers in the lab.
Also, the downtown Bristol Veterans Day Parade will start at 10:00 am on Saturday. There will be services at the Cumberland Square Park after the parade.
Remember the old song on Hee Haw that had the line "If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck a'tall"? Well, that about sums up the situation for Brenda and her eye. She has to go back for what we hope will be the last surgery on Thursday. Prayers and good thoughts will be appreciated.
One more story from Pam's great Halloween adventure: one of her charges left the haunted house at a run, headed down the street. Pam called for him to stop, but he answered, "I'm runnin' to the library, Ms. Neal! I'm runnin' to the library for safety! There's safety in the books!"
That's our kind of kid!
While it isn't quite Christmas yet, it is time to start gathering "Holiday Cards for Heroes" to be sent to our troops around the world. Folks are to bring a signed card in to the library. The cards do not need to be in envelopes. We collect them and will give them to the Red Cross to send out. If anyone has questions, Sarah has distributed an information sheet at several locations in the library, including Circulation and Reference. The deadline is December 2.
Remember, the time changes this weekend! We will fall back an hour on Sunday.
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