WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
"BUILD A BETTER WORLD"
COMING SOON TO WCPL.... Free access to thousands of Digital Comics & Graphic Novels! @ www.wcpls.org
WCPL card holders can now access thousands of digital graphic novels and comics. Members have anytime, anywhere instant access with Web-connected devices such as tablets, PCs, and smartphones. Patrons can check out as many titles as they would like, and the titles are always available, with no holds or waiting periods! Check it at wcpls.org
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WCPL Newsletter Summer 2017 Issue 38
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SRP Begins June 19th! ... Build a Better World with Washington County Public Library for the 2017 Summer Reading Program. There will be programs for all ages, PreK-high school, from June 19th to July 14th. Participants can come to as many or as few days as they like. In addition to racking up Reading Reward points for prizes, participants can look forward to hands-on science experiments, exotic reptiles, BMX bikers, LEGO construction, game night and a special visit from the Story Ship, an anti-bullying program from Savannah, GA! The program is completely FREE and free lunch and snacks will be provided each day of the program. Join us to become engineers, nature activists, scientists, and so much more! For more information and a complete schedule, visit our website - wcpls.org or Facebook page – Washington County Public Library, Alabama! See you this summer as we Build Better Mind, a Better Environment, and a Better World!
The WCPL was awarded an LSTA grant for Strengthening Communities in the amount of $20,000. Through this grant the library has reached out to senior citizens and others for technology classes with eReaders, iPads, iPhones and other down-loadable devices. The grant has made it possible to hire college aged students with knowledge of such devices to facilitate the classes along with the library staff. If you are interested in learning or know someone who would benefit from using such devices, please feel free to contact the library for scheduling a one-on-one training or to ask about attending a class. Missionaries from the Mormon Church also volunteered their time to help teach one-on-one tech classes. These classes have been available at the library as well as senior and nutrition centers throughout the county!
New app coming soon! June 27, 2017 On June 27, the name of OneClickdigital will be changing to RBdigital and launching the new RBdigital app.
Potter’s Tails Hey, it’s me, Potter the library kitty. I am keeping myself well hid these days. The library staff and summer workers are busy getting everything ready for this year's summer reading program. The theme this year is "Build a Better World". That gives you a lot to think about, how can you help Build a Better World? Well, I will just lie around and think about that for a while. Oh,! and don't forget a special someone, (meaning Myself) has a birthday coming up soon. I overheard the staff planning a surprise birthday party, I will try my best to act surprised. (wink, wink) Later, Potter
*WCPL Story Time hour tuesdays @ 10 am all summer!*
The Washington County Public Library recently was awarded grants through Alabama Tombigbee Regional Conservation and Development (Ala-Tom RC&D) and Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). The McIntosh Branch Library & the main library in Chatom benefitted from the grant. The branch library received damage to their computers during a lightning storm last fall. With the help of the grant, an insurance claim and local sponsorships from BASF and Cherokee Bail Bonds, the library was able to replace and upgrade their public access computers. The server at the main library that services both branches has been in dire need of replacement for several years. Funds from the grant and matching funds from the Friends of the Library made it possible to replace and upgrade the server . The amount awarded from Ala-Tom was $10,334, with $14,242 in matching funds for a total grant amount of $24,577!
The WCPL Board of Trustees has regular board meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month beginning at 5pm
14102 Stephens Ave • P.O. Box 1057 • Chatom, AL 36518 | PHONE: (251)847-2097 • FAX: 251-847-2098 OPEN: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 9:00am –5:00pm | Tuesday 9:00am –7:00pm | CLOSED: Saturday & Sunday McIntosh Branch 83 Olin Road • McIntosh, AL | PHONE: (251)944-2047 OPEN: Monday, Wednesday &Thursday 10:00am –6:00pm | CLOSED: Tues., Fri., Sat., & Sun.
It is the mission of the Washington County Public Library to strengthen and enrich our community by connecting people to the world of information, ideas and imagination in order to support their work, education, personal growth and enjoyment.
Board of Trustees
What can your library do for you?
Michael Onderdonk -Chair Carol Bumpers Betty Dumas Judge Robert Montgomery Ashli Page
• First Community Bank Computer Lab with FREE Wi-Fi • Joe C. Granade Memorial Ancestry.com • iMac/ Skype/ Distance Education • Small & Large Meeting Rooms • AERN Entrepreneurial Research Center for Business
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Staff
Our Mission
• BASF Science Center • Audio Books, eBooks, Downloadables • Display Cases & Exhibit Spaces • Bookmobile • Online Job Search • Online Research Databases • FREE test prep.
Serving Washington County And The Surrounding Areas For Over 50 Years
Jessica Ross Library Director jross@wcpls.org Robin Goldman Assistant Director rgoldman@wcpls.org Brenda Howard Acquisitions and Cataloging bhoward@wcpls.org Paige Akridge Acquisitions and Cataloging pakridge@wcpls.org Maranda Parnell Children's Programs Diane Rye Circulation Desk Front Desk: (251)847-2097
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