The Library's hours will change during the month of December.
In December, the library will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This will permit library staff to obtain additional training and catch up on projects. Staff training will include courses on customer service, public safety, and CPR training. Library staff will also “read” the library shelves to ensure that the books are in the correct order and easy to find.
The Library will also be closed December 24 and 25, 2010, and January 1, 2011 in recognition of the holidays.
Regular hours will resume Monday, January 3, 2011. Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Kathy Watson to Retire
Please come help us celebrate Kathy Watson’s retirement. An open house will be held at Marshall Public Library on Friday, November 19, 2010 from 2:00 until 4:00 in the afternoon. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome.
(See the next blog entry for information about Kathy Watson's 34+ years of library service.)
Thirty-Four Years of Service
Thirty four and a half years ago, a young woman walked into the Raymond Branch of Pocatello’s public library to begin a new job. This woman, whom we all know as Kathy Watson, or The Book Lady, found her niche in the library world and has been a fixture of the public library ever since. Now, after being the face of the library for so many people, Kathy is shelving her final book and taking her leave. No doubt that she will continue reading and laughing and learning in her next adventures, but certainly after so long a time, she deserves a rest.
Kathy calls herself an “accidental librarian.” That is, she did not intend to spend the greater part of her life shelving books, taking books to homebound patrons, and interacting with the many visitors of the public library. Kathy originally went to school to become an elementary/special ed teacher. But after some upheavals in her life, she found a spot in the library and felt that she had come home. Indeed she has made the library a kind of welcoming home for many, many people over the years. As Kathy said, “I probably know half the town if I can remember who they are!”
Some of Kathy’s responsibilities have included her first station in the long-gone Raymond Branch; Outreach librarian, Circulation Supervisor; and most recently, Associate Director. Of those different titles, each has been great in its own way, Kathy said, but the time she spent doing outreach, taking books and library materials to homebound patrons, holds a special place in her heart. “It was a chance to visit with dear friends in their living rooms and enter their lives,” Kathy said. “If you like reading and people, what better job is there?” Kathy recalled Cliff and Birdie Foster, one of many of her outreach families that became as close as her own family. “And so many other people,” she said.”My life has been greatly blessed by the people I have met.”
People, both those she worked with at the library and the members of the public that Kathy met during her long tenure, have been the source of her greatest joys. Kathy’s reach stretched far outside of Pocatello as well. After being involved for years with the Idaho Library Association, including serving as chair of the Idaho Book of the Year Award committee, Kathy mustered her courage and ran for president of the Pacific Northwest Library Association, an organization spanning the states of Idaho, Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Montana, and the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. She was elected and served as president in 2008-2009.
Now Kathy’s thoughts are bittersweet. “When I think about retirement,” Kathy reflected, “I wonder who I will be. I’ve been The Book Lady for so long, I think it’s time to try something different. How about Kathy Watson, author?” Indeed, Kathy loves to write and is, as she reports, working on a book right now. We look forward to reading her words in years to come!
When asked if she had any parting words, Kathy, with a watery eye, said, “I want to express my appreciation and thanks to those who have made my years here the happy ones they’ve been. It’s been a great ride!” Thank you for those happy years, Kathy. We will miss you!
Kathy calls herself an “accidental librarian.” That is, she did not intend to spend the greater part of her life shelving books, taking books to homebound patrons, and interacting with the many visitors of the public library. Kathy originally went to school to become an elementary/special ed teacher. But after some upheavals in her life, she found a spot in the library and felt that she had come home. Indeed she has made the library a kind of welcoming home for many, many people over the years. As Kathy said, “I probably know half the town if I can remember who they are!”
Some of Kathy’s responsibilities have included her first station in the long-gone Raymond Branch; Outreach librarian, Circulation Supervisor; and most recently, Associate Director. Of those different titles, each has been great in its own way, Kathy said, but the time she spent doing outreach, taking books and library materials to homebound patrons, holds a special place in her heart. “It was a chance to visit with dear friends in their living rooms and enter their lives,” Kathy said. “If you like reading and people, what better job is there?” Kathy recalled Cliff and Birdie Foster, one of many of her outreach families that became as close as her own family. “And so many other people,” she said.”My life has been greatly blessed by the people I have met.”
People, both those she worked with at the library and the members of the public that Kathy met during her long tenure, have been the source of her greatest joys. Kathy’s reach stretched far outside of Pocatello as well. After being involved for years with the Idaho Library Association, including serving as chair of the Idaho Book of the Year Award committee, Kathy mustered her courage and ran for president of the Pacific Northwest Library Association, an organization spanning the states of Idaho, Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Montana, and the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. She was elected and served as president in 2008-2009.
Now Kathy’s thoughts are bittersweet. “When I think about retirement,” Kathy reflected, “I wonder who I will be. I’ve been The Book Lady for so long, I think it’s time to try something different. How about Kathy Watson, author?” Indeed, Kathy loves to write and is, as she reports, working on a book right now. We look forward to reading her words in years to come!
When asked if she had any parting words, Kathy, with a watery eye, said, “I want to express my appreciation and thanks to those who have made my years here the happy ones they’ve been. It’s been a great ride!” Thank you for those happy years, Kathy. We will miss you!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Older Job Seekers Roundtable Discussion
Peggy Morgan from the Department of Labor will lead a roundtable discussion for older job seekers at Marshall Public Library on October 21 at 10 am.
This free and informal discussion is for older, experienced workers who are looking for a new job or are re-entering the workforce. Many experienced workers are returning to work or are looking for new jobs due to the state of the economy. Older job seekers offer skills and expertise to potential employers but they also face particular challenges. If you would like to participate in this roundtable discussion, please bring your questions, concerns, and tips on job seeking to the library on October 21 and join in this important discussion.
Amy Campbell, Reference Librarian
This free and informal discussion is for older, experienced workers who are looking for a new job or are re-entering the workforce. Many experienced workers are returning to work or are looking for new jobs due to the state of the economy. Older job seekers offer skills and expertise to potential employers but they also face particular challenges. If you would like to participate in this roundtable discussion, please bring your questions, concerns, and tips on job seeking to the library on October 21 and join in this important discussion.
Amy Campbell, Reference Librarian
From the YA Desk
Banned books week concluded on Saturday, October 2, 2010 and I wanted to share a blog entry posted by Richelle Mead (Vampire Academy Series) that pretty much summed up the whole week. Please check out this link: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/137902.Richelle_Mean/blog
for her September 29 entry.
We will be celebrating TEEN READ WEEK, October 17-23, 2010, with our first ever "Hungry Library Games"! This event will be a take-off on the popular series The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and will include team survival games, food, and fun. You may register to participate by going to our calendar online at http://www.marshallpl.org or calling us at 232-1263 ext. 28.
See YA soon at the library-
Kath Ann Hendricks, Young Adult Librarian
for her September 29 entry.
We will be celebrating TEEN READ WEEK, October 17-23, 2010, with our first ever "Hungry Library Games"! This event will be a take-off on the popular series The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and will include team survival games, food, and fun. You may register to participate by going to our calendar online at http://www.marshallpl.org or calling us at 232-1263 ext. 28.
See YA soon at the library-
Kath Ann Hendricks, Young Adult Librarian
New Faces in Circulation
The circulation staff would like to welcome three new employees to our staff, Becky Mitton, Jamie Bunn, and Greg Grasso. They all started working at the library in September. MPL also has a new custodian, Stephen Glenn, who started in July.
Stephen was born and raised in Pocatello. He has 2 children and 6 grandchildren. He like to read and listen to audiobooks about history. In his free time, he likes to fix things.
Becky is from Pocatello and has lived her most of her life. Along with a wonderful husband, she has 5 children and 6 1/2 grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is one of her favorite books. Becky also reads a wide variety of action, suspense, romance, and children's books.
Jamie is from Burley but has lived in Pocatello for 8 years. She enjoys crocheting hats, toys, and Nintendo-themed items. She is the owner of a rescued cat named Asphalt. Jamie's favorite series is the Dark Tower books by Stephen King. She likes to read realistic fiction along with horror. Jamie also helps out in the youth department by monitoring the KaBam! book group for children.
Greg has lived in Pocatello for 20+ years, but is from Stamford, CT. He is the owner of 3 cats and 2 dogs. You can often find Greg reading suspenseful fiction, military history, and covert ops. His favorite author is Nelson DeMille. He is an amateur chef and enjoys cooking and entertaining for his friends in his spare time.
We are very excited to have Stephen, Becky, Jamie, and Greg among our staff here at the library and are looking forward to getting to know them better and seeing them share their knowledge with the public. As you meet them, please feel free to welcome them to our staff.
Becky Hadley, Readers Advisor
Stephen was born and raised in Pocatello. He has 2 children and 6 grandchildren. He like to read and listen to audiobooks about history. In his free time, he likes to fix things.
Becky is from Pocatello and has lived her most of her life. Along with a wonderful husband, she has 5 children and 6 1/2 grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is one of her favorite books. Becky also reads a wide variety of action, suspense, romance, and children's books.
Jamie is from Burley but has lived in Pocatello for 8 years. She enjoys crocheting hats, toys, and Nintendo-themed items. She is the owner of a rescued cat named Asphalt. Jamie's favorite series is the Dark Tower books by Stephen King. She likes to read realistic fiction along with horror. Jamie also helps out in the youth department by monitoring the KaBam! book group for children.
Greg has lived in Pocatello for 20+ years, but is from Stamford, CT. He is the owner of 3 cats and 2 dogs. You can often find Greg reading suspenseful fiction, military history, and covert ops. His favorite author is Nelson DeMille. He is an amateur chef and enjoys cooking and entertaining for his friends in his spare time.
We are very excited to have Stephen, Becky, Jamie, and Greg among our staff here at the library and are looking forward to getting to know them better and seeing them share their knowledge with the public. As you meet them, please feel free to welcome them to our staff.
Becky Hadley, Readers Advisor
Monday, August 9, 2010
Free Computer Classes
Beginning in August, Marshall Public Library will again offer computer classes for beginners. It will be a series of five classes. The first class will focus on initial introduction to the computer, including instruction on how to use a mouse to point and click, and the following classes will increase in difficulty. The second and third class will familiarize students with Microsoft Word, the fourth class will address using the Internet, and in the fifth and final class the students will create an email account.
The computer classes are geared toward adults over 50 who have little to no computer experience. You may attend all, one, or any combination of the classes. Classes are free and open to the public but registration is required.
The first class will be held on Wednesday, August 11 at 9 am. The same information will be repeated on Thursday, August 12 at 7 pm. Space is very limited so please call John or Amy at 232-1263 ext. 21 to register.
The computer classes are geared toward adults over 50 who have little to no computer experience. You may attend all, one, or any combination of the classes. Classes are free and open to the public but registration is required.
The first class will be held on Wednesday, August 11 at 9 am. The same information will be repeated on Thursday, August 12 at 7 pm. Space is very limited so please call John or Amy at 232-1263 ext. 21 to register.
KaBam! Children's Book Group
KaBaM! is THE book group for all youth in Grade 6 and younger. KaBaM! celebrates the wide selection of children's literature available by creating a fun and open atmosphere for children to read and discuss a diverse assortment of stories. KaBaM! has had an active summer discussing pirates, princesses and superheroes.
Starting this fall, KaBaM! will be meeting once a month to talk about the Young Reader's Choice 2011 Nominees (Grade 4-6 Division). Each month, book group participants will read and explore a new title. The monthly meeting will include discussion of the book, an introduction to similar titles, and an activity related to the themes of the book.
KaBaM! is currently seeking feedback from potential participants for a convenient day and time to hold these meetings. All feedback may be sent to the book group coordinator, Jamie, at kabambookgroup@gmail.com.
Starting this fall, KaBaM! will be meeting once a month to talk about the Young Reader's Choice 2011 Nominees (Grade 4-6 Division). Each month, book group participants will read and explore a new title. The monthly meeting will include discussion of the book, an introduction to similar titles, and an activity related to the themes of the book.
KaBaM! is currently seeking feedback from potential participants for a convenient day and time to hold these meetings. All feedback may be sent to the book group coordinator, Jamie, at kabambookgroup@gmail.com.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Free Rides to Library for Children & Seniors
Pocatello's Marshall Public Library is pleased to announce the return of the Reading and Riding Pass. The pass, which was discontinued last year, will begin on August 1st, 2010. Individuals age 18 and younger and those 60 and older with a valid library card can ride the bus to and from the Library for free.
The program was designed to assist children and seniors who may find it difficult to get to the library otherwise.
"We are thrilled to once again offer this popular service to the community, and we are grateful to Pocatello Regional Transit for making it possible," said Kathy Watson, Associate Library Director. "Our goal is to make it easier for children and seniors to take advantage of the wonderful services the Library offers."
The program is a collaboration of the Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) and the Marshall Public Library.
The program was designed to assist children and seniors who may find it difficult to get to the library otherwise.
"We are thrilled to once again offer this popular service to the community, and we are grateful to Pocatello Regional Transit for making it possible," said Kathy Watson, Associate Library Director. "Our goal is to make it easier for children and seniors to take advantage of the wonderful services the Library offers."
The program is a collaboration of the Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) and the Marshall Public Library.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Well-Known Author to Speak on Fur Trade
Marshall Public Library’s patrons are invited to a discussion, slide show, and book signing by Eric Jay Dolin on his new book Fur, Fortune, and
Empire: The Epic History of the Fur Trade in America.
Dolin traces the dramatic rise and fall of the American fur industry from the first Dutch encounters with the Indians in the early 1600s to the rise of the conservation movement in the late nineteenth century. Populated by a larger-than-life cast—including Dutch governor Peter Stuyvesant; President Thomas Jefferson; America’s first multimillionaire, John Jacob Astor; and mountain man Kit Carson—Fur, Fortune, and Empire is the most comprehensive and compelling history of the American fur trade ever written.
Dolin is also the author of Leviathan: The History of Whaling In America, which was chosen as one of the best nonfiction books of 2007 by The Los Angeles Times and The Boston Globe. He will be at Marshall Public Library on August 3, 2010 at 7 pm. This event is free and open to the public.
Jyly Teen Events @ Your Library
Summer is in full swing and the fun teen events continue at the Marshall Public Library!
EW! A Teen Activity continues through July every Monday at 3 pm. Come make hydro bracelets on the 12th, recycled crafts on the 19th, and family trees on the 26th.
And don’t forget the movies! We will watch JAWS on July 9 at 3:30 pm and The Hunt for Red October on July 23rd at 3:30 pm.
And coming in August, we will have a Pirate Scavenger Hunt...watch for details soon about how to register on the YA blog at newsmpl.blogspot.com.
EW! A Teen Activity continues through July every Monday at 3 pm. Come make hydro bracelets on the 12th, recycled crafts on the 19th, and family trees on the 26th.
And don’t forget the movies! We will watch JAWS on July 9 at 3:30 pm and The Hunt for Red October on July 23rd at 3:30 pm.
And coming in August, we will have a Pirate Scavenger Hunt...watch for details soon about how to register on the YA blog at newsmpl.blogspot.com.
Baby Boomer Fellowship
Chubbuck’s Portneuf District Library and Pocatello’s Marshall Public Library are pleased to announce that Karri Alderson and Amy Campbell have been selected as Fellows in the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Western Regional Fellowship, Transforming Life After 50.
Facilitated by a partnership between the Idaho Commission for Libraries, California State Library, Oregon State Library, and Washington State Library, the Fellowship will introduce 93 selected public library professionals from eleven states to a new framework for serving and engaging midlife adults, ages 50+. The Fellows will re-examine traditional views on aging and explore innovative ways in which public libraries can become centers of productive aging, lifelong learning, and civic engagement.
The Fellowship will run from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. The year-long program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Institute for Museum and Library Services, Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program.
Facilitated by a partnership between the Idaho Commission for Libraries, California State Library, Oregon State Library, and Washington State Library, the Fellowship will introduce 93 selected public library professionals from eleven states to a new framework for serving and engaging midlife adults, ages 50+. The Fellows will re-examine traditional views on aging and explore innovative ways in which public libraries can become centers of productive aging, lifelong learning, and civic engagement.
The Fellowship will run from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. The year-long program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Institute for Museum and Library Services, Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
2010 Summer Reading Programs
Water themes abound with summer reading programs for all ages at the Marshall Public Library. The program begins June 1, 2010 and ends August 13, 2010.
From pre-school through adults, the Library has reading programs and many reading related activities scheduled for the summer. There are incentives from books to t-shirts and many other prizes available to those who participate. There will also be book groups and movies for both grade schoolers and teens, as well as weekly art activities. Teens will culminate with a pirate scavenger hunt party August 13.
Check out the calendar at Marshall Public Library’s website at www.marshallpl.org for more details.
From pre-school through adults, the Library has reading programs and many reading related activities scheduled for the summer. There are incentives from books to t-shirts and many other prizes available to those who participate. There will also be book groups and movies for both grade schoolers and teens, as well as weekly art activities. Teens will culminate with a pirate scavenger hunt party August 13.
Check out the calendar at Marshall Public Library’s website at www.marshallpl.org for more details.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Water Your Mind Summer Reading for Adults
Pocatello's Marshall Public Library, 113 S. Garfield Ave., encourages all adults in the community to "Water Your Mind" with the Summer Reading Challenge 2010. Adult readers can join in the fun of the summer reading program and be good reading role models for the younger readers this summer. This program allows participants to read some of their favorite books and also encourages them to, perhaps, learn some trivia.
Registration begins June1, 2010. Each participant will receive a reading log to keep track of the books they read this summer. Along with the reading log, different challenges will be made available throughout the summer. Each time a participant finishes a challenge they will receive a small prize and will also be entered into a drawing that will be held at the conclusion of the program. The last day for all challenges to be completed and turned in is August 20, 2010. For more information, call Becky at the Library, 232-1263 x 41.
Registration begins June1, 2010. Each participant will receive a reading log to keep track of the books they read this summer. Along with the reading log, different challenges will be made available throughout the summer. Each time a participant finishes a challenge they will receive a small prize and will also be entered into a drawing that will be held at the conclusion of the program. The last day for all challenges to be completed and turned in is August 20, 2010. For more information, call Becky at the Library, 232-1263 x 41.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Storytimes at the Library
Storytimes at the Marshall Public Library, 113 S. Garfield Ave., Pocatello for preschoolers start up again Tuesday, May 11.
The calendar is as follows:
* Tuesday, May 11, Book Babies Storytime at 10 a.m. (0 to 24 months with a parent). Come join the fun with nursery rhymes, music, fingerplays, movement and books.
* Wednesday, May 12 (3-to 5-year-olds ) Storytime at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Come join in the fun for a 40- to 45-minute program filled with picture books, music, fingerplays, movement, some crafts, more books and fun!
* Thursday, May 13 (3-to 5-year-olds ) Storytime at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Come join in the fun for a 40- to 45-minute program filled with picture books, music, fingerplays, movement, some crafts, more books and fun!
* Thursday May 13, Terrific Twos at 11:30 a.m. (2-year-old with a parent ). Come join in the fun with nursery rhymes, music, fingerplays, movement and books
The calendar is as follows:
* Tuesday, May 11, Book Babies Storytime at 10 a.m. (0 to 24 months with a parent). Come join the fun with nursery rhymes, music, fingerplays, movement and books.
* Wednesday, May 12 (3-to 5-year-olds ) Storytime at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Come join in the fun for a 40- to 45-minute program filled with picture books, music, fingerplays, movement, some crafts, more books and fun!
* Thursday, May 13 (3-to 5-year-olds ) Storytime at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Come join in the fun for a 40- to 45-minute program filled with picture books, music, fingerplays, movement, some crafts, more books and fun!
* Thursday May 13, Terrific Twos at 11:30 a.m. (2-year-old with a parent ). Come join in the fun with nursery rhymes, music, fingerplays, movement and books
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
MPL's New Website Debut
It’s been two years in the making, but the Library’s new website is finally here. Marshall Public Library's new Website went live on April 28, 2010 at www.marshallpl.org.
The new website was designed for ease of use in finding the information you need quickly. The website is best viewed using Mozilla Firefox. You can download that browser free at www.mozilla.com.
As with most new websites, it will take a few weeks to remove the bugs, fix broken links, etc. A few of the pages are still under construction, but they will be available soon. Please let us know if you find something that doesn't work properly.
The Library's new website was created with you in mind. Take a look around, and leave a comment on our blog or Facebook page, or email webmaster@marshallpl.org. We'd love to hear your feedback. And stop by the library to see all that we have to offer!
The new website was designed for ease of use in finding the information you need quickly. The website is best viewed using Mozilla Firefox. You can download that browser free at www.mozilla.com.
As with most new websites, it will take a few weeks to remove the bugs, fix broken links, etc. A few of the pages are still under construction, but they will be available soon. Please let us know if you find something that doesn't work properly.
The Library's new website was created with you in mind. Take a look around, and leave a comment on our blog or Facebook page, or email webmaster@marshallpl.org. We'd love to hear your feedback. And stop by the library to see all that we have to offer!
Summer Reading for All
CHILDREN: “Make a Splash, READ!” will have three sets of reading activities. Preschool-K; 1st- 3rd grade; and 4th-6th grade will be able to win up to two prizes throughout the summer by completing 5 activities for each prize. There will also be an Art Institute for grade school ages on Tuesdays at 2 pm, a movie afternoon on Thursdays at 2 pm, and a youth book group every other Friday.
TEENS: “Make Waves at Your Library!” All teens (or youth entering 7th through 12th grades), are invited to play BINGO for up to 3 prizes. We will have raffles for bowling passes, swimming passes, and CD coupons with a final Pirate Hunt Party. Additionally, an Early Week activity for teens will be held on Monday afternoons at 3 pm. Join us for crafts, a writer’s workshop, cosplay, water balloon volleyball and more! MOVIES for TEENS will be shown every other Friday afternoon at 3:30pm (PG-PG13 rating)! Watch our YA BLOG for detail.
ADULTS: “Water Your Mind, READ”, will have 4 challenges to choose from: A Reading Log, Book Review, Water quiz, and Crossword Puzzle. Each completed activity (up to one per month) will enter you into a book drawing at the end of the summer.
Kath Ann Hendricks, YA Librarian
TEENS: “Make Waves at Your Library!” All teens (or youth entering 7th through 12th grades), are invited to play BINGO for up to 3 prizes. We will have raffles for bowling passes, swimming passes, and CD coupons with a final Pirate Hunt Party. Additionally, an Early Week activity for teens will be held on Monday afternoons at 3 pm. Join us for crafts, a writer’s workshop, cosplay, water balloon volleyball and more! MOVIES for TEENS will be shown every other Friday afternoon at 3:30pm (PG-PG13 rating)! Watch our YA BLOG for detail.
ADULTS: “Water Your Mind, READ”, will have 4 challenges to choose from: A Reading Log, Book Review, Water quiz, and Crossword Puzzle. Each completed activity (up to one per month) will enter you into a book drawing at the end of the summer.
Kath Ann Hendricks, YA Librarian
Energy Efficiency Kits at the Library
Have you ever wondered how much energy your household appliances use? Come check out an Energy Efficiency Kit and find out.
The Idaho Commission for Libraries has partnered with Idaho Power, Avista Utilities, and Rocky Mountain Power to provide these kits to Idaho libraries.
The kits contain an instruction booklet, as well as a Kill-A-Watt meter to measure the energy used, all in a zippered pouch. The library has two kits available for check out. Ask staff at the circulation desk for more details or go to www.lili.org/energy.
The Idaho Commission for Libraries has partnered with Idaho Power, Avista Utilities, and Rocky Mountain Power to provide these kits to Idaho libraries.
The kits contain an instruction booklet, as well as a Kill-A-Watt meter to measure the energy used, all in a zippered pouch. The library has two kits available for check out. Ask staff at the circulation desk for more details or go to www.lili.org/energy.
Cecily Retires after 5 Years at Library
After working at MPL in circulation and interlibrary loan for five years, I am retiring on May 31. I will miss the personal contact with the patrons. I enjoyed discovering new authors and reading my old favorites.
After retiring, I’m going to do more reading and digging in dumpsters for treasures. I love yard sales and will be doing more of those.
Immediately after retiring, I am going to the coast for six weeks and on a Montana road trip. I’ll also be busy trying to sell my house. And, best of all, I will be hanging with my 3 kids, 9 grandkids, and 3 great-grandkids!
hCecily, Circulation Librarian
After retiring, I’m going to do more reading and digging in dumpsters for treasures. I love yard sales and will be doing more of those.
Immediately after retiring, I am going to the coast for six weeks and on a Montana road trip. I’ll also be busy trying to sell my house. And, best of all, I will be hanging with my 3 kids, 9 grandkids, and 3 great-grandkids!
hCecily, Circulation Librarian
Friday, March 26, 2010
KITE BUILDING WORKSHOP
April is National Kite Building Month. In honor of this fun spring activity, the Marshall Public Library is hosting a kite building workshop. The workshop will be held Friday, April 2, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All ages are invited to the Library to build a kite. For more information, contact Kath Ann Hendricks at 232-1263 extension 28.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Census Questionnaire Assistance @ the Library
The Marshall Public Library is hosting a Questionnaire Assistance Center for the 2010 Census. As of yesterday, March 15, 2010, a US Census Bureau employee will be at the Library, 113 South Garfield Avenue, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and again from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday to assist individuals with their 2010 Census forms. This service will be available through April 19. Questionnaire Assistance Centers (QAC) have been established to aid residents in filling out their 2010 Census forms. QAC are there to assist, for example, those unable to read or understand the questionnaire. Large-print questionnaires are also available to the visually impaired upon request, and some QAC locations have access to a Teletext Device for the Deaf(TDD) to help the hearing impaired. 2010 Census questionnaire language assistance guides are also available in a variety of languages.
Another option for individuals who did not receive forms or need help filling out their forms is the Telephone Questionnaire Assistance center. The toll-free telephone number to reach this center is 1-866-872-6868. (Those who prefer a Spanish-speaking operator should dial 1-866- 928-2010.) Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons can call the TDD number at 1-866-783-2010. The lines will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (local time) seven days a week through July 30, 2010.
A second QAC in the Pocatello area is at the Idaho Department of Labor at 430 North 5th Avenue. Three “Be Counted” sites have also been identified at Idaho State University, Pocatello City Hall and the Portneuf District Library. The “Be Counted” sites will have blank copies of the 2010 Census forms for individuals who did not receive a form or are concerned they have not been otherwise counted.
Another option for individuals who did not receive forms or need help filling out their forms is the Telephone Questionnaire Assistance center. The toll-free telephone number to reach this center is 1-866-872-6868. (Those who prefer a Spanish-speaking operator should dial 1-866- 928-2010.) Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons can call the TDD number at 1-866-783-2010. The lines will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (local time) seven days a week through July 30, 2010.
A second QAC in the Pocatello area is at the Idaho Department of Labor at 430 North 5th Avenue. Three “Be Counted” sites have also been identified at Idaho State University, Pocatello City Hall and the Portneuf District Library. The “Be Counted” sites will have blank copies of the 2010 Census forms for individuals who did not receive a form or are concerned they have not been otherwise counted.
Monday, March 15, 2010
10th Annual Poetry Wall
Pocatello’s Marshall Public Library, 113 S Garfield Ave, announces the 10th Annual Poetry Wall. All local poets are invited to submit one original poem or one page of original poetry for inclusion on the Poetry Wall display. The poetry will be displayed throughout April in celebration of National Poetry Month. All entries become property of Marshall Public Library and are added to the Library collection. Please mail or bring your work to the following address:
Poetry Wall (Reference Department)
Marshall Public Library
113 South Garfield
Pocatello, ID 83204
232-9266 (fax)
For more information, call Amy at the library at 232-1263 ext. 22.
Poetry Wall (Reference Department)
Marshall Public Library
113 South Garfield
Pocatello, ID 83204
232-9266 (fax)
For more information, call Amy at the library at 232-1263 ext. 22.
Bellon Visiting Author
Yangsook Choi, a famous author and illustrator of children’s books, will be visiting Marshall Public Library on March 15 at 4:00 p.m. in the Kids Corner. Ms. Choi, who is originally from Korea, has written and illustrated many books for children. She has been selected as the Bellon Visiting Author for 2010. In addition to her appearance at the library, Ms. Choi will be visiting some of the local elementary schools and giving a public presentation at the College of Education on the ISU campus. Some of her books include: Peach Heaven, The Name Jar, Rice Is Life, and Landed.
The Census is Coming
This month the 2010 Census forms will be mailed. The Census has a huge impact on our community. Each person counted in our county entitles our local economy to an average of $1220 federal dollars per year, that’s over $12,000 for the census decade. This year’s census form is the shortest in history, consisting of only 10 questions, requiring only 10 minutes to complete. And the Census Bureau takes your privacy seriously. By law, individual census data cannot be shared with anyone, including law enforcement agencies.
It’s in Our Hands, Bannock County. Please remember to complete and mail back your Census form when it arrives, and encourage your family, friends and neighbors to do the same. Please make sure you are counted for the 2010 Census! Pick up more information at the library, or go to www.2010census.gov.
It’s in Our Hands, Bannock County. Please remember to complete and mail back your Census form when it arrives, and encourage your family, friends and neighbors to do the same. Please make sure you are counted for the 2010 Census! Pick up more information at the library, or go to www.2010census.gov.
Continuing Education @ the Library
For anyone who is thinking of continuing education beyond high school, the Library is the place to begin. Resources are available to help with such steps as investigating careers, picking a school and exploring funding options.
Discover which careers might interest you, research occupations and search for colleges online using CIS. Idaho CIS provides career and educational planning solutions for people in Idaho. Comprehensive sources of career information are available about Idaho and the nation. Information and data are gathered from hundreds of sources. Internet computers are available in the Library to view this source at http://www.cis.idaho.gov.
The Eastern Idaho Funding Information Center (EIFIC), located upstairs in the Library, has information to help you find the funding you will need (such as scholarships) for your education. Search for grants online using Foundation Grants to Individuals Online. Use this database for free only in the Library.
Many colleges now offer courses you can take at home or online. They often require that tests be taken with a proctor, someone the student doesn’t know, frequently a librarian. The Reference Department offers this service for free. Call the Reference Desk (232-1263 ext. 22) for more details.
Kris Castro, Reference Librarian
Discover which careers might interest you, research occupations and search for colleges online using CIS. Idaho CIS provides career and educational planning solutions for people in Idaho. Comprehensive sources of career information are available about Idaho and the nation. Information and data are gathered from hundreds of sources. Internet computers are available in the Library to view this source at http://www.cis.idaho.gov.
The Eastern Idaho Funding Information Center (EIFIC), located upstairs in the Library, has information to help you find the funding you will need (such as scholarships) for your education. Search for grants online using Foundation Grants to Individuals Online. Use this database for free only in the Library.
Many colleges now offer courses you can take at home or online. They often require that tests be taken with a proctor, someone the student doesn’t know, frequently a librarian. The Reference Department offers this service for free. Call the Reference Desk (232-1263 ext. 22) for more details.
Kris Castro, Reference Librarian
Monday, February 22, 2010
Volunteer Program for Retired Seniors Presented at Library
Pocatello’s Marshall Public Library will host a program on Monday, March 1, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. for people of retirement age who are looking for opportunities to volunteer locally. The program will be presented by Helen Mayberry, Director of Senior Services for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at SEICAA. People over 55 comprise about 20% of the total population in Bannock County. Many people in this age group are retired and are interested in donating their time to local organizations in need of assistance. Mayberry will provide information on volunteer opportunities around Pocatello and help those interested in volunteering to connect with the organizations that best fit their interests and lifestyles.
This program is free and open to the public. If you would like more information, please call Amy Campbell at the library, 232-1263 extension 22.
This program is free and open to the public. If you would like more information, please call Amy Campbell at the library, 232-1263 extension 22.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tax Help @ the Library
Confused about your taxes? Having trouble filing? Help is here for you at your Library!
Volunteers from the American Association of Retired People who have received training from the IRS and the Idaho State Tax Commission staff this program. They are ready to assist you in the electronic filing of your Federal and state tax returns. And it’s absolutely free!
This program is focused on the low-income or elderly but is open to everyone. Starting on February 9th and going through April 13th, the volunteers will be here every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm. No appointments will be taken and it is first come, first served.
Bring the following (if necessary) with you:
*Valid picture ID and social security cards or a document from SSA with your name and SSN
*Social Security cards for dependents
*Form W-2 from each employer
*Forms 1099-INT or 1099-DIV (to report interest and dividends)
*SSA-1099 or RRB-1099 (to report social security and railroad retirement)
*1099-R (to report pension income)
*List of your medical, taxes, interest, contributions, and miscellaneous expenses (to itemize your deductions)
*Copy of last year’s tax return
*Child and disabled dependent care
The Portneuf Library in Chubbuck and the Pocatello Senior Center are also AARP tax-filing stations. You may reach the Portneuf Library at 237-2192 and the Senior Center at 233-1212.
Volunteers from the American Association of Retired People who have received training from the IRS and the Idaho State Tax Commission staff this program. They are ready to assist you in the electronic filing of your Federal and state tax returns. And it’s absolutely free!
This program is focused on the low-income or elderly but is open to everyone. Starting on February 9th and going through April 13th, the volunteers will be here every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm. No appointments will be taken and it is first come, first served.
Bring the following (if necessary) with you:
*Valid picture ID and social security cards or a document from SSA with your name and SSN
*Social Security cards for dependents
*Form W-2 from each employer
*Forms 1099-INT or 1099-DIV (to report interest and dividends)
*SSA-1099 or RRB-1099 (to report social security and railroad retirement)
*1099-R (to report pension income)
*List of your medical, taxes, interest, contributions, and miscellaneous expenses (to itemize your deductions)
*Copy of last year’s tax return
*Child and disabled dependent care
The Portneuf Library in Chubbuck and the Pocatello Senior Center are also AARP tax-filing stations. You may reach the Portneuf Library at 237-2192 and the Senior Center at 233-1212.
Computer Classes @ the Library
The first of four computer classes for beginners will be held in February. This first class will focus on a basic introduction to the computer,including instruction on how to use a mouse to point and click and using the computer keyboard.The same class will be held on two different sessions, one in the morning and one in the evening, to accommodate different schedules. The first session will be on Tuesday, February 23 at 10 am and the second session will be on Thursday, February 25 at 7 pm. The classes are structured towards adults over 50 who have little to no computer experience.
The second class will familiarize students with Microsoft Word, the third class will address using the Internet, and in the fourth and final class the students will create an email account.
Registration is required and space is very limited so please call Tammie or Amy at 232-1263 ext. 22 to register. You may register for all, one, or any combination of the classes. The classes are free and open to the public.
Amy Campbell, Reference Librarian
The second class will familiarize students with Microsoft Word, the third class will address using the Internet, and in the fourth and final class the students will create an email account.
Registration is required and space is very limited so please call Tammie or Amy at 232-1263 ext. 22 to register. You may register for all, one, or any combination of the classes. The classes are free and open to the public.
Amy Campbell, Reference Librarian
Vintage Movie Festival
The Pocatello Vintage Movie Festival will be held at the library on Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m. These movies were donated to the library, and have been transferred to DVD. The 90 minutes of video includes footage of Pocatello parades, events, and community gatherings of the 1930s.
Just a few of the “movie stars” have been identified. It is hoped that community members will recognize a grandparent, friend, or perhaps a former school teacher. Longtime Pocatello residents just might see themselves on the screen.
Just a few of the “movie stars” have been identified. It is hoped that community members will recognize a grandparent, friend, or perhaps a former school teacher. Longtime Pocatello residents just might see themselves on the screen.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Declare Your Food Independence @ Your Library
Pocatello’s Marshall Public Library will host a program about the importance of buying locally grown food on Thursday, February 4that 7 pm. The program will be presented by John and Karen Brady, founders of Brady’s Plant Ranch, Ltd. The Bradys will provide information on the economic and health benefits of growing your own food and buying locally grown produce and meat. They will also discuss how to harvest food from your own garden year round, why farmers’ markets are important, and how to develop a professional relationship with a local farmer.
This program is free and open to the public. If you would like more information, please call the library at 232-1263 ext. 22.
This program is free and open to the public. If you would like more information, please call the library at 232-1263 ext. 22.
Talking Books for the Visually Impaired
As our population gets older, we all want to know ways we can help ourselves or someone we love keep reading. According to the National Eye Institute, 1 out of 28 Americans over age 40 face vision loss or blindness. The Library wants to make the community aware of our resources for those requiring print alternatives.We can sign our patrons up with the Talking Book Service (TBS), a program offered by the Idaho Commission for Libraries. TBS provides thousands of books for people unable to read standard printed material. Even better, TBS services are provided free of charge, including the mailing of reading materials and playback machines.
And it’s not just people with vision problems who can use the TBS service. Anyone who can’t hold a book, turn pages, or has been diagnosed by a professional with a reading disability due to an organic brain dysfunction can use this free service. Over 65,000 audio books are available, as well as free subscriptions to numerous magazines, access to Braille books and magazines, and descriptive videos and DVDs. In addition, the audio book catalog is recorded and all materials can be searched and ordered via the online catalog.
For more information on the services and resources that Marshall Public Library offers for patrons requiring reading alternatives, stop by the Library at 113 South Garfield or call us at 232-1263 ext. 41.
And it’s not just people with vision problems who can use the TBS service. Anyone who can’t hold a book, turn pages, or has been diagnosed by a professional with a reading disability due to an organic brain dysfunction can use this free service. Over 65,000 audio books are available, as well as free subscriptions to numerous magazines, access to Braille books and magazines, and descriptive videos and DVDs. In addition, the audio book catalog is recorded and all materials can be searched and ordered via the online catalog.
For more information on the services and resources that Marshall Public Library offers for patrons requiring reading alternatives, stop by the Library at 113 South Garfield or call us at 232-1263 ext. 41.
Library Returns to Regular Hours
The Library returns to regular hours in January. Throughout December the Library was open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. Regular Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 am to 9 pm and Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. The Library is closed Sunday.
The shortened December hours were established to give the Library staff an opportunity to attend trainings throughout December. The shortened hours enable all the staff to be at the Library at once, something that never happens during normal hours. Trainings this year included information on customer service, public safety, advertising the Library, and updating the staff on new Library services and policies.
Your patience and understanding of the shortened public hours enables us to better serve all the public for the rest of the year. Thank you for making it possible!
The shortened December hours were established to give the Library staff an opportunity to attend trainings throughout December. The shortened hours enable all the staff to be at the Library at once, something that never happens during normal hours. Trainings this year included information on customer service, public safety, advertising the Library, and updating the staff on new Library services and policies.
Your patience and understanding of the shortened public hours enables us to better serve all the public for the rest of the year. Thank you for making it possible!
New Faces @ the Library
The circulation department would like to welcome two new employees to our staff, Lisa Petersen and John Bickelhaupt. Lisa is working full time and John is half time. They both started working at the library in December.
Lisa is a mother of three and owner of two cats, two parrots and a turtle. She has been living in Pocatello off and on throughout her life. She loves to read various types of books but her favorite is Christian novels. She is a very down to earth person and enjoys music, art and nature.
John is the father of two boys and he also owns 3 cats. He can often be found reading books by Robert Graves and Eiji Yoshikawa. John has lived all over the country including Pittsburgh and Seattle. He has been living in Pocatello for four and a half years. His hobbies include cycling and bicycle repair.
We are very excited to have them among our staff here at the library and are looking forward to getting to know them better and seeing them share their knowledge with the public. As you notice John and Lisa, please feel free to welcome them to our staff.
Becky Hadley, Reader Advisor
Lisa is a mother of three and owner of two cats, two parrots and a turtle. She has been living in Pocatello off and on throughout her life. She loves to read various types of books but her favorite is Christian novels. She is a very down to earth person and enjoys music, art and nature.
John is the father of two boys and he also owns 3 cats. He can often be found reading books by Robert Graves and Eiji Yoshikawa. John has lived all over the country including Pittsburgh and Seattle. He has been living in Pocatello for four and a half years. His hobbies include cycling and bicycle repair.
We are very excited to have them among our staff here at the library and are looking forward to getting to know them better and seeing them share their knowledge with the public. As you notice John and Lisa, please feel free to welcome them to our staff.
Becky Hadley, Reader Advisor
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