Bookmobile is Coming to Town

It’s finally here, and just in time for Christmas! Last year, a green bookworm slithered into the elementary schools, walked in the parade, and performed a rap song asking all the community members to give a nickel for every year of their age so the Library could buy a bookmobile for the city. People gave very generously, and the result is that we had just enough to purchase a vehicle that will soon be a familiar sight in Pocatello, taking books to people all over town.
So now it’s time to celebrate! Come to the library on Saturday, December 19, 2009, from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. to welcome the arrival of Pocatello’s new Bookmobile! Everyone who gave a nickel (or any other amount)---or even anyone who will use this exciting service is invited to come to Bookmobile Party! We will have punch and cookies, music, smiling faces, and even a treat for the children! Most of all, you can see our beautiful new vehicle, the Library’s gift to the community.
Kathryn Poulter, Children’s Librarian

Reference Books Available Online 24/7

Over 30 full-text Reference titles are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, through Gale Virtual Reference Library. These books cover topics such as: Arts, Biography, Education, Environment, General Reference, History, Law, Literature, Medicine, Multicultural Studies, Nation and World, and Science.
Get the information you need on your home computer at your convenience. Logon to Marshall Public Library (www.marshallpl.org), click on databases and choose Gale Virtual Reference Library. The password is marshall.
Gale Virtual Reference Library is provided free by the Idaho Commission for Libraries (LiLI-D) and Idaho Public Schools. Additional support for LiLI-D comes from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Call Marshall Public Library (232-1263 ext 22) with any questions.
Kris Castro, Reference Supervisor

Twelve Months of Young Adult Programms

In the First Month of programs, my Library gave to me: A Chinese New Year Kite Build!
In the Second Month of programs, my Library gave to me: A Coraline Writing Contest and A Chinese New Year Kite Build!
In the Third Month of programs, my Library gave to me: Game Crazy Gaming, A Coraline Writing Contest, and A Chinese New Year Kite Build!
In the Fourth Month of Programs, my Library gave to me: April National Kite Month, Game Crazy Gaming, A Coraline Writing Contest, and A Chinese New Year Kite Build!
In the Fifth Month of Programs, my Library gave to me: EXPRESS YOURSELF @YOUR LIBRARY!, April National Kite Month, Game Crazy Gaming, A Coraline Writing Contest, and A Chinese New Year Kite Build!
In the Sixth Month of Programs, my Library gave to me: The start of TEEN Movie Nights, EXPRESS YOURSELF @YOUR LIBRARY!, April National Kite Month, Game Crazy Gaming, A Coraline Writing Contest, and a Chinese New Year Kite Build!
In the Seventh Month of Programs, my Library gave to me: The first of two Babysitting Clinics, The start of TEEN Movie Nights, EXPRESS YOURSELF @YOUR LIBRARY!, April National Kite Month, Game Crazy Gaming, A Coraline Writing Contest, and A Chinese New Year Kite Build!
In the Eighth Month of Programs my Library gave to me: Teen Book Club, The first of two Babysitting Clinics, The start of TEEN Movie Nights, EXPRESS YOURSELF @YOUR LIBRARY! April National Kite Month, Game Crazy Gaming, A Coraline Writing Contest, and A Chinese New Year Kite Build!
In the Ninth Month of Programs, my Library gave to me: Improvisation Night, Teen Book Club, The first of two Babysitting Clinics, The start of TEEN Movie Nights, EXPRESS YOURSELF @YOUR LIBRARY!, April National Kite Month, Game Crazy Gaming, A Coraline Writing Contest, and A Chinese New Year Kite Build!
In the Tenth Month of Programs, my Library gave to me: Teen Paranormal Night, Improvisation Night, Teen Book Club, The first of two Babysitting Clinics, The start of TEEN Movie Nights, EXPRESS YOURSELF @YOUR LIBRARY!, April National Kite Month, Game Crazy Gaming, A Coraline Writing Contest, and a Chinese New Year Kite Build!
In the Eleventh Month of Programs, my Library gave to me: A New Moon Party, Teen Paranormal Night, Improvisation Night, Teen Book Club, The first of two Babysitting Clinics, The start of TEEN Movie Nights, EXPRESS YOURSELF @YOUR LIBRARY!, April National Kite Month, Game Crazy Gaming, A Coraline Writing Contest, and A Chinese New Year Kite Build!
In the Twelfth Month of Programs, my Library gave to me: A Teen Gingerbread House Build, A New Moon Party, Teen Paranormal Night, Improvisation Night, Teen Book Club, The first of two Babysitting Clinics, The start of TEEN Movie Nights, EXPRESS YOURSELF @YOUR LIBRARY!, April National Kite Month, Game Crazy Gaming, A Coraline Writing Contest, and A Chinese New Year Kite Build!
Kath Ann Hendricks, Young Adult Librarian

December Library Hours

During the month of December the Marshall Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. “This change will allow us to complete needed projects and training during December that we might not have time for otherwise,” said Mike Doellman, library director.
The library will be closed for the holidays on December 24 and 25, 2009, and on January 1, 2010. The library will resume its regular hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, on January 2, 2010.

Kim Hirning Wins Friend of the Year

Kim Hirning is the recipient of the 2009 Idaho Library Association Friend of the Year Award. One may ask what makes her shine above other volunteers. Here are just a few examples: It was her time and energy that made it possible for the whole city of Pocatello to join together to read Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson. Kim brought the Big Read to Pocatello in October of 2008. It was her idea from the start and once she began the process she made it a priority to see it through to the end. I admire the enthusiasm, determination and love that she has for reading, her community, and her library.
She hasn’t stopped there. She continues to support our library with fundraising projects for a bookmobile and continues to serve with the Friends of the Marshall Public Library. She has so many brilliant ideas I often wonder what she will think of next. She is more than just a friend to our library, she is a part of it!
Becky Hadley, Reader Advisor

Gene's Retirement

After close to 36 years of providing service to various elements of the public, I have decided it is time to retire. Overall, I have had a rewarding and successful career. I enjoyed providing assistance to scientists at the INL in various fields of physics, chemistry, chemical engineering,radioactive waste management and other areas so they could accomplish their goals. After being laid off at the INL, I worked in the Idaho Falls Public Library in the Reference Department for a year before accepting my current position in circulation at the Marshall Public Library. I began this career with a lot of frustration because of being laid off. A big shock was that I now had to work with the general public, not just a highly educated segment. A further adjustment was that I was the only male employee, except for the director. I always felt slow in adjusting to this new environment, but the circulation staff was patient and encouraging. I have enjoyed being associated with the entire staff, especially at circulation. I will continue to see you at times because I plan to begin reading again and working on a family project. I will miss all of you, but it is time.
Gene A. Giesbrecht, Circulation Librarian
Gene has worked at the Marshall Public Library for five years and prior to that for 30 years at the INL Library. He will retire on November 30 after over three decades of library service. You will be missed by all, Gene!

Idaho Career Information System

Explore Careers, choose a training program and/or school, find financial aid, get a job or change jobs and even keep track of your career research using the Idaho Career Information System online. eCIS is very user-friendly and is now available through Marshall Public Library.
Access to eCIS is being provided by The Idaho Department of Labor. The department received economic stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and is using some of these funds to expand the public’s access to its automated services throughout the state. This includes providing Idaho Works automated workforce services and Idaho CIS products and services in public community libraries.
CIS, a division of the Idaho Department of Labor, provides eCIS, the state’s internet-based, comprehensive career guidance system. eCIS provides Idaho and national career, workforce and educational information in an easy to use format. The information and exploration tools contained in eCIS are designed to help Idahoans make informed career choices and seek the qualifications necessary to be successful in the workplace.
Call Marshall Public Library for passwords (232-1263 ext 22) or use the Internet computers in the Library.hKris Castro, Reference Supervisor

Thankful for the Library

This time of year many of us start thinking about the things that we are thankful for. The public library is on the top of my list because of all the wonderful things offered. You can: Get a free library card • Research a new purchase • Use the online databases and computerized catalog • Get ideas for redecorating your home • Get nostalgic by looking at old newspapers • Prepare or update your resume • Attend preschool story time • Enroll in the Summer Reading program • Look up health information • Check your stock • Get a book through interlibrary loan • Read the latest fashion magazine • Learn to navigate the web • Research a term paper • Get help on your taxes • Browse your favorite websites • Make photocopies • Trek to another planet in a Sci-Fi novel • Find a job • Check out a DVD•Trace your family tree • Join a book discussion group • Learn about another country•Find a classical CD • Borrow an audio book for your next trip • Read a classic • and best of all find a book to curl up with. What would you add to the list?
Becky Hadley, Reader Advisor

Scott Balsai in Concert

Music in the Library series continues with local acoustic guitarist Scott Balsai. He will perform a concert at Pocatello’s Marshall Public Library, 113 S. Garfield Avenue, from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, October 17th. The concert is free to the public.
"Acoustic Reflections" is what Scott Balsai calls the compositions he creates on his acoustic guitar. "Each piece," he says, "reflects a sliver of my life, but taken together, they can be seen as musical diary of 'tone poems' which reflect my life as a whole." The compositions carry the listener from Balsai's home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to his hiking the Appalachian Trail, to his moving across the country and his living, teaching, skiing, fishing and hiking in Idaho.

Scott has recorded two CDs of "Acoustic Reflections" which as Taylor Guitars says, "...ring with sparkling clarity...and...glimmer with the rich, hypnotic pulse of a sun-dappled stream." His first CD, entitled Waiting for the Sun, was recorded in Pocatello in 1998 with the help of Steve Eaton. Scott's second CD, entitled Falling Colors on Prairie Braid, was recorded, with the help of Dan Mihlfeith, in Pocatello in 2004.

Learn a Language at the Library

Parlez-vous français? Sprechen Sie deutsch? Вы говорите русского? If your answer to these questions is non, nein, nyet but you would like to learn, then your Library is the place to start.
There are hundreds of language CDs and cassettes on the second floor that may be checked out for four weeks. The languages available range from French, German, and Japanese to Hindi, Hebrew, Sanskrit, and Irish. The Library also offers English materials for English as a Second Language students and teachers.
These audio materials vary in level of difficulty from beginner with instruction in the the alphabet and the days of the week to advanced with complex stories and translations. Various methods of language learning styles from the very formal to the very conversational are also represented.
If you are planning a trip abroad, looking to supplement formal classroom learning, or you simply want to explore the amazing world of languages, come to the Reference Desk on the second floor and let us show you where to begin.  
Amy Campbell, Reference Librarian

Voices of the Valley

In an attempt to become a collector of local history, the Marshall Public Library is pleased to announce the beginning of a new program called “Voices of the Valley.” “Voices of the Valley” is an ongoing attempt to bring the history of Portneuf Valley to life through the combined life histories of its long time residents. There are many stories to tell, many facts to learn and we’re doing it one person at a time.
Each participant is given a series of six questionnaires to review and talk about. Each week, we go into the home and record one interview. These interviews are short, relaxed, and informal. The interviews are then transcribed and recorded on CDs. Once all the interviews are finished, we use the stories told to create a life history of the participant. Each participant will receive a personal copy for themselves. The library will also keep a copy on the shelf available to patrons.
We are just wrapping up our first personal history. As always with a new project, we had some kinks to work out. We appreciate the patience that has been shown throughout this production. We also appreciate the help of family members who rounded up old family photos to enhance the text.
Caralee Workman, Circulation Librarian

Outreach Program

The Outreach Program is designed to assist the elderly and homebound patrons in receiving large print books, books on tape or CD, videos, or DVDs. Members of the Circulation Staff will deliver these materials to individual homes, assisted care centers, the Senior Center, and long-term care facilities. We go to some facilities on a regular schedule because the residents are accustomed to this set routine. We visit other patrons as they call us. This can be more or less frequent depending on the individual. One other function of the Outreach Program is to assist the patron in contacting the State Talking Book Service in Boise if necessary.
This program is strictly a self-rewarding program. We have received many thanks from the administrators of the various facilities for providing this service. However, the best reward is when the individuals themselves thank you for taking the time to come, talk to them, and provide them with the materials they need.
If you would like more information about our Library’s Outreach Program, please speak with Gene Giesbrecht or Ann Mercaldo at the Circulation Desk.
Gene Giesbrecht, Circulation Librarian

Ghostly Programs @ the Library

What is real in the world in which we live? Can all that is real be touched, smelled, seen, or measured? These are two questions that the Southeast Idaho Paranormal Organization (SEIPO) seeks to answer. In October, SEIPO will present two programs at the Marshall Public Library on their original paranormal research.
On October 14th at 7 pm, SEIPO will present information about local ghostly occurrances and the organization’s research methods. Local cases such as a haunted demolition derby car, Virginia City in Montana, and a local haunted family will be discussed. The program will include photographs and audio that SEIPO has collected during the course of their
research.
On October 30 from 6:30-9pm, SEIPO will present a program specifically for teens. All teens are welcome to attend. Bring your digital cameras and recorders and discover just how haunted the Library is!
For more information on SEIPO, visit their website at http://seipo.org

KITTIE WILKINS Horse Queen of Idaho

Slide Presentation at the Marshall Public Library, September 26,2009 Saturday,1:00p.m.

One of the most fascinating women of the Old West, KittieWilkins, the Horse Queen of Idaho, was the only woman at the turn of the twentieth century whose sole occupation was horse dealer. TheWilkins herd, the largest owned by one family in the AmericanWest, boasted 10,000 range-bred horses, all with the famous Diamond Brand. Wilkins sold horses by the train load, making the largest horse sale ever in the West when she sold about 8,000 head in a single transaction in 1900. She was featured in hundreds of newspaper articles in the United States and abroad.

Presented by Philip A. Homan of ISU’s Eli M. Oboler Library. Homan is writing the first biography of Kittie Wilkins, with support from the Idaho Humanities Council.

Folksinger Spook Handy in Concert Sept 24th

Folksinger Spook Handy will perform his first concert in Idaho at Pocatello’s Marshall Public Library, 113 S. Garfield Avenue, at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 24th. The concert is free to the public.
Spook's songs range from spiritual to songs about social responsibility, sometimes blatant, sometimes covert and are full of fictitious and real characters that have walked through his life. The settings of many Spook tunes come from the part-time jobs he's had.
The best description of Spook's musical style comes from fellow songwriter briz who says: "The lyrical wit of John Prine, the humor of Arlo Guthrie, the sincerity of John Denver, the boldness of Bob Dylan and the courage of Pete Seeger meld into a cohesive unit that emerges full of hope and promise."
Kim Ruehl of about.com named Spook “Best Folk Artist You’ve Never Heard Of” in 2006.
After his library concert, he will perform at Senang’s that evening at 7:30 p.m. Spook will also be a guest on an upcoming Library Radio Show.

FOLK SINGER BOB NELSON IN CONCERT AT LIBRARY SEPT 18TH

Folk singer Bob Nelson will perform at Pocatello’s Marshall Public Library, 113 South Garfield Avenue, Friday, September 18, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. This event is free to the public. Bob Nelson heard his first folksong at age 13 and for the next nine years built his repertoire of traditional folk songs. Since his retirement Bob has returned to his first love of folk music. He recently started a recording archive project, digitizing hundreds of cassette and vinyl recordings of various folk musicians, and documenting the background of each performer.
When Bob Nelson steps on stage, the room comes alive with his songs and stories. A vital performer, Bob shares his sixty years of song collecting, as well as his knowledge and love of their histories. His baritone voice and consummate guitar accompaniments enthrall audiences, young and old.
While in the area, Bob will also perform a concert at Senang’s on Thursday evening, September 17 at 7:30 p.m., and he will make a guest appearance on the Library’s television show While You’re at the Library.

Banned Books Week Sep 26- Oct 2, 2009

Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and has been held during the last week of September since 1982. While most books on the list were not completely banned, many have been challenged for one these three reasons: 1. the material was considered to be "sexually explicit" 2. the material contained "offensive language" 3. the material was "unsuited to any age group."
Intellectual freedom is an important part of our First Amendment Rights and in the words of Supreme Court Justice, William J. Brennan, Jr., “If there is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment, it is that the government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable.
As I attended a Young Adult Literature conference last year, I was struck by a statement made by author Barry Lyga (Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy & Goth Girl, Hero Type, Boy Toy), who commented on the lack of sales of one of his newer books. “It’s one thing to take a book away and leave a void, but another to never even let it exist.” It turned out that the low sales were in part due to a major bookstore not even putting his book on the shelves because it was afraid of the subject matter.
In an article for the American Library Association (ALA), Peter P. Doyle states: “Attempts to censor can lead to voluntary restriction of expression by those who seek to avoid controversy; in these cases, material may not be published at all or may not be purchased by a bookstore, library, or school district.”
You might be surprised by some of the titles that have been challenged. To learn more about Banned Books Week and find lists, go to: http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/index.cfm
For displays and more lists, visit Marshall Public Library during September.
--Kath Ann Hendricks, Young Adult Librarian

Thousands and Thousands of Books

What a wonderful summer we had! More than fourteen hundred children signed up for the summer reading program. And those kids read 11,104 books! That is a great achievement. If you visited the library any time from June through August you probably saw (or heard) some of the thousands of children who visited the library every week. It might not have been completely silent, but the library was certainly a place of creative, exciting learning. Each week children made art projects under the skilled direction of local artists, they listened to stories, performed in a drama group, and watched movies in the cool library.
Seeing the busy, involved children made an impression on many people. Even the tiny person who inhabits the area under the display case in the children’s area was affected. One day in the last week of August, after most of the children were back in school, we found a tiny note on the Youth Help Desk addressed to “The Huge Kids.” It was from our tiny
inhabitant, Hobs, thanking the children for a wonderful and entertaining summer. If you would like to read the letter, or see the statistics for our busy summer reading program, please stop at the Youth Help Desk and we would be glad to show you.
--Kathryn Poulter, Children’s Librarian

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY Local Musicians to Perform September 5

Local musicians Robert Johnson and Wanda Samdahl will perform a concert at Pocatello’s Marshall Public Library, 113 S. Garfield Avenue, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 5th.
Robert Johnson has been playing guitar as long as he can remember, and Wanda Samdahl began playing the violin in elementary school. Both have performed for years before joining forces this spring. Since then, they have traveled together to several music festivals including performances in Oregon and Utah. Their style has been described as Spanish Classical Acoustic with a little improvisation.

Last Teen Movie Night of the Summer

The Marshall Public Library, 113 South Garfield Avenue, is hosting its last teen movie night of the summer Friday, August 7, 2009. As with other movie nights, the first movie will show at 5:00 p.m., while the second will start immediately following and should end around 9:30 p.m.
The movies that will be shown are:
· 1961’s Westside Story – it is Not Rated and is 152 minutes long; and
· 2008’s Mamma Mia – it is rated PG-13 and is 108 minutes long.
Teens are encouraged to bring their favorite bean bag, comfy chair or soft pillow! The Library will provide the free movies and popcorn. To see either movie or both, participants must be in the Library before 6:00 p.m. when the Library officially closes for the evening.
For more information about movie night or any teen program at the Marshall Public Library, call Kath Ann Hendricks at 232-1263 extension 28.

ADULT LIBRARY BINGO CHALLENGE ENDS AUGUST 15, 2009

The Marshall Public Library’s Adult Summer Library BINGO Challenge is coming to an end August 15, 2009. This challenge was more than just reading books. The challenges included tasks like returning materials on time, posting a comment on the Library’s blog, and even checking out a new book. Each square on the bingo card had a different challenge. As with regular bingo, participants had to complete five challenges in a row for bingo. A completed bingo earned an entry in the prize drawing. A blackout, all five rows completed, earned five additional entries in the drawing. The Library would like to thank the local businesses who made prizes possible for the drawing. Prizes include donations from: Mystique Theater, Sandpiper, Perkins, Mama Inez, and Town and Country Gardens.
For those who missed the BINGO Challenge this year, watch for next summer’s Adult Summer Challenge at the Marshall Public Library, along with summer reading programs for children and teens. For more information about this or other Library programs and activities, call 232-1263.

Feng Shui Class

An introductory presentation and discussion focusing on beginning Feng Shui will be held on August 18th at 7 pm at the Marshall Public Library. Feng Shui is the art of placement to increase the positive flow of energy. The introduction will be presented by Feng Shui consultant Joni Bateman, owner of Desert Feng Shui. Topics to be covered are: history of Feng Shui, using the Bagua map, incorporation of the five elements, and other helpful tips and suggestions to eliminate clutter. Registration is required so interested parties can RSVP the Marshall Public Library at 232-1263 ext. 22.

MARSHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST HARRY POTTER PARTY

Celebrate the movie release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince with the Marshall Public Library on Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Teens, tweens and in-betweens are invited to wear a costume of their favorite character, peer into the pensive, test their Quidditch skills, and many other fun activities. There will be food and fun for everyone!

For more information about this event, call 232-1263 extension 28, or stop by the Marshall Public Library at 113 South Garfield Avenue.

Teen Fun Never Ends @ Your Library!

There are lots of activities for the month of July, some of them recently added to our line up:
NEW! Improv @ Your Library July 8 WEDNESDAY 7-8pm
Featuring members of the Comedy Project (see article on other side).
Teen Movie Night and Free popcorn!July 10 FRIDAY 5-9:15pm
Featuring 10 Things I Hate About You (PG-13) and Phantom of the Opera (PG-13). Movies begin at 5:00pm and the doors close at 6pm, so don’t be late! P.S. Bring your own pillow or soft bean bag to sit on.
Poetry Slam/ Book Cover Poetry July 16 THURSDAY 7-9pm
Here is your chance to share your own poetry and get feedback from your peers. OR you can try Book Cover Poetry to create one. Choose up to ten books and create a poem from the titles, take a picture or see Kath Ann
and she will take a picture of your creation. Share at the Slam!
Console Gaming with Game Crazy July 18 SATURDAY 10am-noon
NEW! SummerSlam Reading Jam June 24-July 16
Be one of the first 25 youth aged 10-18 to checkout 2 books to receive a
specially numbered poster that will be your entry into a drawing for two
free tickets to the August 23, 2009 WWE’s SummerSlam Live Event.
NEW! Harry Potter Party!! July 25 SATURDAY 10am-noon
Celebrate the new movie release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This will be an all ages event with a costume contest, trivia,
Quidditch broom race, and other fun things.
Babysitting Clinic July 27 & 28 Monday and Tuesday from 9am-noon Registration is required, 232-1263 x28.

Still bored? See Kath Ann to borrow a board game to play in the library with your friends. Monopoly, Stratego, Battleship, Taboo, Cranium and even a Twilight Board game are among some of the titles to choose from.
SEE YA at the Library!
hKath Ann Hendricks, YA Librarian

Connie Dubbe Retirement

As I look forward to enjoying my retirement I will definitely miss the friendship and support from the staff here at the Marshall Public Library. I will especially miss the patrons that I have also developed friendships with.
I anticipate spending more time with my husband, children and grandchildren. We have plans to travel, do a lot of fishing and continue our roasted marshmallow eating contest to which I hold the title!
Connie Dubbe

Connie has worked at the Marshall Public Library for 9 years and
prior to that at Hawthorne Middle School’s library for 12 years. She will retire on July 31 after over 20 years of library service. We will
all miss you, Connie!

Improv @ Your Library

A teen walks into the library: “I’m looking for a book on whales.” *switch* “I need a magazine article about the planets.” *switch* “Where is the bathroom?” Improvisation requires quick thinking and creativity. On July 8 at 7pm, members of The Comedy Project, Pocatello’s premier improv troupe, will be at the library to teach some basic improv techniques. But why should you learn improv? The basic skills of listening, clarity, confidence, and performing instinctively and spontaneously are important skills for actors to develop. And it’s useful for more than just acting. It’s fun!
Trina Bonman, Circulation Staff

Warriors Book Party

The Warrior series is about house cats that have formed four clans in a forest. The clans are enemies, but they keep the peace by obeying the warrior code. The code is followed closely by the cats and has been followed for many generations. When a warrior cat passes away, they join the ranks of Star Clan. Members of all four clans are joined as one to help watch over the clans.
There are three Warrior series with a fourth coming out soon as well as stand-alone titles and a manga series.  There will be a Warriors Book Party for children on July 7 at 5:30pm. Registration is required. Vote for your favorite warrior, participate in fan fiction, and test your knowledge of the series. Join us for food, crafts, and a drawing for prizes!
hLindsay Chandler, Circulation Staff

Tea with Jane Austen

Tea with Jane Austen by author Kim Wilson is the latest in the titles being discussed by the members of the Jane Austen book club here at the Marshall Public Library. The delightful little book is itself like a refreshing cup of tea, stimulating, light and easy to digest. Wilson’s book deals with the history of tea in the time of Jane Austen. “Each chapter includes a description of how tea was taken at a particular place or time of day, along with history, recipes, excerpts from Austen’s novels and letters and illustrations from the time.” The MPL book discussion group of Austen fans has been reading books about and by Jane Austen since the first of the year; they meet monthly on every fourth Saturday at 10am in the children’s corner at the Library. Anyone who is interested is welcome to drop by, read, listen, and enjoy a cup of tea.
Gaila Butikofer, Reference Supervisor

GRANTSEEKING BASICS WORKSHOP AT LIBRARY

The Eastern Idaho Funding Information Center (EIFIC) is hosting a free workshop for nonprofit grantseekers seeking funds from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities. The workshop will be held at Pocatello’s Marshall Public Library, 113 South Garfield Avenue, July 6, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
Kief Schladweiler, EIFIC’s Coordinator of Cooperating Collections, will offer tips and suggestions on how best to identify funding sources, highlighting the electronic and print resources available for your free use at EIFIC in Pocatello’s Marshall Public Library. The workshop will include an overview of resources at the Foundation Center’s web site and a demonstration of the Center’s searchable databases providing information on thousands grantmakers that support grant projects.
Seating is limited. Call Marshall Public Library at 232-1263 ext. 22 to register. Participants who wish to bring their own PC will have wireless access. Those without a PC are also welcome.

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Summer is here and many of us have items with small engines that need tune-ups or repairs. Marshall Public Library provides free online access to the information you need to fix them yourself.
The Small Engine Repair Reference Center is a full-text database intended for anyone seeking information about small engine maintenance and repair. A full set of small engine repair manuals contains thousands of accurate and concise step-by-step maintenance and repair instructions for hundreds of small engine machines and their supporting components. Routine maintenance, such as tune-ups and brake service, as well as more extensive repairs involving engine transmission disassembly are covered. Engines types include motorcycles, ATVs, personal water craft, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, tractors, snow blowers, generators, and more. Many documents contain photos and detailed illustrations to visually support step-by-step procedures.
Call the Library @ 232-1263 ext. 22 for passwords.
Kris Castro, Reference Supervisor

Express Yourself @ Your Library!

Express Yourself @ Your Library! is our summer reading theme especially for TEENS. If you will be entering grades 7-12 next fall, this is for you.
TEENS at Marshall Public Library will be exploring the many ways of expressing themselves through visual, dramatic, written, and political avenues. Read books based on plays or movies, books about artists, poets, musicians, or celebrities, or even something with a political bent. With 10 challenges to choose from, there is something of interest for everyone. Up to four prizes will be awarded (one per week) for reading books, attending a teen movie or program, or doing a creative project to display in the library.
We have many TEEN activities planned throughout the summer, including a monthly book club, movie nights, board game night, console gaming event, and a poetry slam. TEEN summer reading culminates with a Reader’s Theatre and end-of-summer party.
Express Yourself@ Your Library! began in May with our monthly Teen Movie night. A double feature will be shown for TEENS on one Friday each month through August. Show times begin at 5pm and continue after-hours until about 9:30pm.
For a full schedule of our movies and other activities, visit the Young Adult Blog on our website (www.marshallpl.org) or become a FAN of Marshall Public Library on Facebook.  You may also find our schedule by logging on to the Idaho State Journal’s JHub (www.thejhub.com) or simply give us a call at 232-1263 ext. 28.
See YA at the library!
Kath Ann Hendricks, Young Adult Librarian

Creative Writing Groups for Youth

Attention young poets, novelists, journalists, and scribes of all types! We want you for the two youth creative writing groups at the Library!
Write On! meets twice a month on Mondays to share writing and encouragement. All children between the ages of 9 and 12 are welcome to attend. This is a great opportunity for kids to express their creativity through writing as well as stretch their skills with guided writings.
Literally Talented Teens also meets twice a month on Thursdays. This group is for all youth ages 13-18. Members share original writing and illustrations and offer support and positive feedback to their fellow teen writers.
Both groups are free, informal, and open to all youth who would like to share the unique joys and frustrations of being a young writer.
Amy Campbell, Reference Librarian

Why should the Youth Dept. have all the fun?

Summertime at the library is a busy time. The children and teens are often involved in the Summer Reading Program, but my question to you is, why should the youth department have all of the fun? So, this year the Marshall Public Library is presenting a summer program just for adults. Sign-up begins June 1st at the Reader’s Advisor desk; registration is required. The Adult Summer Library BINGO Challenge is going to last through the summer until August 15.
This challenge is not just reading books. Other challenges include returning your materials on time, posting a comment on the library’s blog, and even checking out a new book.
Each square on the bingo card has a different challenge. As with regular Bingo, participants must get five in a row for Bingo. A completed Bingo earns an entry in the prize drawing. A Blackout, all five rows completed, earns five additional entries in the drawing. There will be some fun prizes too that are made possible through donations from local businesses.
Come in and sign up today for the Adult Summer Library BINGO Challenge. Registration is limited. The sign up period is June 1 through June 30. Be among the first to register and receive a bookmark.
Becky Hadley, Reader’s Advisor

LOCAL EDUCATION EXPERT/AUTHOR PRESENTS PROGRAM AT LIBRARY

Sister Dorothy Prokes, F.S.E., founder of Pocatello’s CRE-ACT School, will present a program especially for educators May 27, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Marshall Public Library, 113 South Garfield Avenue. Prokes will discuss her recent book, A Road Map to Education, in which she outlines her CREative ACTing approach to education that she developed in 1972 after more than 30 years as an educator. This alternative approach to a traditional curriculum involves the integration of the visual arts, music, dance and drama into the curriculum in order to encourage personal development and formation among students.
Copies of A Road Map to Education will be available for purchase at the program, as well as copies of the accompanying teacher’s manual. For more information, call the Library at 232-1263 extension 41.

MARSHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY ON TELEVISION AND RADIO

Every month Pocatello’s Marshall Public Library produces shows for local radio and television stations. Citizens are invited to tune in to hear the latest about what the Library has to offer.

While You’re @ the Library is the Library’s television program for adults. This show features book reviews, information about Library programs and current displays, and interviews with special guests. It is shown several times each month on Government Access Television, Channel 11. Call the City’s Video Services Department at 234-6280 for broadcast times or check www.pocatello.us/Vision12/12.html.

The Library also hosts a television show for children called Once Upon a Time at the Marshall Public Library. Each month the children’s librarians read and tell stories, sing songs, and introduce children of all ages to wonderful tails. This program is also shown on Government Access Television, Channel 11.

Finally, don’t forget to listen to KISU 91.1 FM for The Marshall Public Library’s Radio Program. It is a collaboration between the Library and Idaho State University. The show features information about Library events, programs, and interviews with special guests, including Canadian Folk Singer Bruce Murdock, NPR’s P.D.Q. Bach Peter Schickele, Seattle mystery author J.A. Jance, Book Lust author Nancy Pearl, and Olympic saber fencer Peter Westbrook. The program airs the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Teen Summer Activites @ the Library

April showers bring… May rain….. bring June sun….. bring No School…. bring……SUMMER READING!!
Marshall Public Library will be exploring books through the arts with a summer reading program especially for TEENS, Express Yourself @ Your Library!

We have many TEEN activities planned throughout the summer, including: a monthly book club; movie nights; poetry slam; console gaming events; board game night; culminating with a Reader’s Theatre and end of summer party. And, of course, the annual summer reading program challenging teens to read and win prizes!

We will be kicking off Express Yourself@ Your Library! on May 15 with our monthly Teen Movie night. A double feature will be shown for TEENS on Fridays of each month beginning with two movies based on the very popular vampire romance book, Twilight. Following this will be a comedy night in June featuring Adam Sandler movies, a July drama movie night, and a movie musical night in August. Show times begin at 5pm and continue after-hours until about 9:30pm. For a full schedule of our movies, visit the Young Adult Blog on our website, www.marshallpl.org, or log on to the Idaho State Journal’s JHub: www.thejhub.com, or give us a call at 232-1263 Ext. 28.
Kath Ann Hendricks, Young Adult Librarian

Curb your car! Bike, bus, walk or carpool

The weather outside is NICE! And so we hope it remains, as May is National Bike Month, as well as Pocatello's Bike to Work Month. To celebrate and show our support, Marshall Public Library is one of many businesses and volunteers working to promote alternative ways to get to work and school for the whole month of May.

Biking is a great way to get in shape, be healthy, and pollute less. Throughout this month we ask you to watch for these bicyclists and walkers on the streets.

An employee challenge to sign up and ride to work at least 60% of your work week will also entitle you to discounts at local businesses and even a one-time $5.00 reduction in any library fines you might have, just by showing the Bike to Work decal you will receive when you sign up. For more info to to www.pokybiketowork.org.
Kath Ann Hendricks, Young Adult Librarian

The library is Bigger than You Think

Although Marshall Public Library owns over 150,000 items, there may occasionally be something you need that the library doesn't have. If MPL is your Home library, you may ask about an Interlibrary Loan.

Interlibrary loan is a method of borrowing books, magazines articles or other materials that our library doesn't own. We have access to libraries around the state and across the nation.

This is your Home library is you live within the city limits of Pocatello and hold a current MPL card. You can also choose to make this your Home library by paying $45.

You may request one item per day for free. Occasionally the lending library will ask that you reimburse the postage, which is about $2.32 per item. Ask for more information at one of the library desks or phone 232-1263, ext 22.
Kris Castro, Reference Supervisor

Library Radio Show

The Marshall Public Library has joined with ISU's KISU (91.1 FM) radio station to present The Marshall Public Library's Radio Program aired on the 2nd Monday of each month from 6-7 pm.

MPL's staff members Amy Campbell and Ann Mercaldo have been producing these programs for nearly a year now. The half hour format of information about library events, policies, programs, etc. evolved into a full hour program in April 2009. April was National Poetry Month, so Campbell recorded local poets reading their works. Mercaldo interviewed cowboy poet/humorist Baxter Black for the second half hour. Future programming will include more local poetry, interviews with JA Jance, Nancy Pearl,and Peter Westbrook.

We are very fortunate to have the support and encouragement from KISU staff for their expertise and generosity in helping us to make this idea become a reality.
Ann Mercaldo, Circulation Supervisor

Annual Babysitting Clinic

The annual babysitting clinic is scheduled this year for Monday and Tuesday, June 1 & 2 from 9am to 12pm. Speakers from the police dept., ISU's Early Learning Center, and other health care professionals will offer instruction on how to make babysitting a fun and safe experience for everyone.

There is no cost for this course, and it is open to youth 11-14 years old. Space is limited, so call now to register, 232-1263 Ext 28.
Kath Ann Hendricks, Young Adult Librarian

Author Gregg Olsen visits library

New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen will be at Pocatello’s Marshall Public Library this Friday evening, April 24, 2009.
Olsen is the author of seven nonfiction books and two novels, including Starvation Heights and The Deep Dark. The Idaho Library Association named The Deep Dark as Idaho Book of the Year for 2005. It tells the story of a deadly fire in Kellogg, Idaho’s Sunshine Mine in May 1972. Throughout his career, Gregg Olsen has demonstrated an ability to create a detailed narrative that offers readers fascinating insights into the lives of people caught in extraordinary circumstances.
Everyone is invited to bring copies of Gregg Olsen’s works for the book signing from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. as books will not be available for purchase that evening. Because the Library closes at 6:00 p.m. Friday, the book signing will take place in the community room off the main lobby.
Call the Library at 232-1263 ext. 22 for more information.

Grant Research Training at the Library

Pocatello’s Marshall Public Library is announcing EIFIC Training Night. This class will introduce area non-profit groups to the wealth of information housed in the EIFIC collection. EIFIC, Eastern Idaho Funding Information Center, is a collection of books, journals, and computer databases that provides non-profit groups with centralized access to the largest amount of funding information possible. Many of the resources available on grant writing and funding are available for check-out.
The training will focus on the library’s great sources of information including The Foundation Directory Online. Updated continuously, The Foundation Directory Online publishes the most accurate details available on U.S. funders and their grants. This database makes grant searching easier by allowing searches by foundation name, state & city, type of recipient, types of support, and by subject.
EIFIC Training Night will be Thursday, April 30, 2009, from 7 – 8 p.m. Call the library to register as space is limited, 232-1263 x22.

New Writing Group for Kids 9-12 Years Old

Attention young poets, novelists, journalists, and scribes of all types! We want you for Write On!, the Marshall Public Library’s newest creative writing group.

Write On! meets twice a month to share writing and encouragement. All children between the ages of 9 and 12 are welcome to attend. This is a great opportunity for kids to express their creativity through writing. The first meeting is on Monday, March 30 at 4 pm. If you have any questions, please call Amy at 232-1263 ext. 22.
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RETIREMENT READY? SEMINARS AT THE LIBRARY

These difficult economic times affect the stock market and the retirement prospects for many,whether you are already retired or still investing and planning for retirement. The University ofIdaho has developed an extension program entitled “Retirement Ready?” to help addressconcerns about the stock market and your prospects for a comfortable retirement. It is appropriate for all ages, including young people who are just beginning to think about investingfor their future.

This program will be held at Pocatello’s Marshall Public Library on April 15, 2009 and April 22 2009 at 6:30 p.m. both nights. Courses will last approximately 2 ½ hours. The first evening’s topics will include estimating your retirement living expenses, determining savings required, reviewing your net worth, understanding investment choices, risks and associated fees, and determining your risk tolerance. The second evening will cover the risks and rewards of short and long term investing, how taxes affect wealth building, understanding the importance of asset allocation and portfolio rebalancing, sustainable withdrawal rates, preserving your investments with wise withdrawal strategies, and learning about alternative ways to fund your retirement years.

Instruction will be provided by Dr. Jim Schaffer, Extension Educator in financial management with the University of Idaho. The fee to attend will be $10 per person or $15 per couple. Handouts will be provided of pertinent information and resources to help you improve your understanding of investing and retirement planning. To register, contact Audrey Liddil at the Extension Office at 236-7310.

Where is the Associate Director?

Normally you will find me in the center of the Administrative Office surrounded by piles of papers and books. However, I am President of the Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA), a professional organization composed of librarians from five states (Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington, and Alaska) and two Canadian provinces (British Columbia and Alberta) and must travel as part of my responsibilities.
It is my duty as President of PNLA to act as ambassador at the annual conferences held by each state or provincial library association. In March I had the experience of a lifetime when I traveled to Kodiak, Alaska for the Alaska Library Association conference. This month I will be in Oregon, British Columbia, and Alberta. PNLA finances my travel expenses, the Associations waive the registration fees, and I learn a lot! And wherever I go, I am an ambassador for Pocatello, the state of Idaho, and the Marshall Public Library…an honor unto itself.

Kathy Watson, Associate Director

Calling Home Because of You

Cell Phones for Soldiers and Marshall Public Library would like to thank the Pocatello community for their generous support and donations of used cell phones. Phones and components that cannot be refurbished are dismantled and recycled to reclaim materials, including:
• Gold, silver, and platinum from circuit boards
• Copper wiring from phone chargers
• Nickel, iron, cadmium, and lead from battery packs
• Plastic from phone cases and accessories
Over 500 phones have been brought in. That is approximately 32,280 minutes for our soldiers to call home. We are still taking cell phones. The donation box is located on the first floor of the library. One cell phone equals one hour of talk time for a soldier abroad. For more information visit www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
Becky Hadley

Grant and Funding Help at the Library

In these challenging economic times, the Eastern Idaho Funding Information Center (EIFIC) located inside Pocatello’s Marshall Public Library offers resources to those searching for grants, scholarships, or ways to fund small businesses. This collection of over 100 print items and online databases enables grant seekers to gather information much quicker than traditionally.
While there are not many grants available to for-profit businesses, EIFIC has information about types of funding for those seeking to start their own business. Information concerning all aspects of starting and operating a small business are available, including many items that can be checked out.
EIFIC, along with Partners for Prosperity, is a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center in New York City and is free and open to all during regular library hours. Library staff will provide information to help begin searching. No appointment is necessary. If your nonprofit organization would like a presentation about EIFIC, please contact Kris Castro or Gaila Butikofer at 232-1263 ext. 22. Kris Castro

Who says Libraries are Just for Reading

I say this tongue-in-cheek as gaming (in the sense of computer, video, or
console) involves more reading skills than one might imagine. Comprehension, sequencing, and vocabulary are among the skills one might hone while gaming.“Gaming advocates suggest that even if video games don’t motivate more traditional reading, they have the potential to teach players how to
absorb visual information and think strategically” (Motoko Rich, 10/5/08). Not to mention the many story based games, such as Nintendo’s Zelda, that challenge reading and thinking skills through puzzle and riddle solving.
Thanks to the community partnership of GameCrazy, over a dozen youth (and some parents!) kicked off their spring break with a morning of console gaming. Wii pushed contestants to their limits as they attempted to achieve higher levels in Nintendo’s Super Smash Brothers Brawl. For those with more of a musical bend, Guitar Hero challenged their hand-eye coordination as they tried to make music with the pros.
We have now scheduled console gaming on a bi-monthly basis, with the next event on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Kath Ann Hendricks

Storytime Fun at the Library

The Marshall Public Library offers six Storytimes for children ages 0 to 5 years old. Storytimes emphasize the early literacy skills that each child will need to begin reading successfully.
Book Babies (with a parent) on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for children 0 to 24 months is a twenty-minute program featuring rhymes, music, books, and action fingerplays. Terrific Twos (with a parent) on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. is a twenty-minute program focusing on fun learning skills using books, music, rhyme, and interactive fingerplays. This program helps establish readiness skills to move on to Wednesday-Thursday Storytimes.
Wednesday-Thursday Storytime is for children 3 to 5 years old and focuses on fun books, rhyme, music, some crafts, and readiness skills to start kindergarten. You may choose to come on either Wednesdays or Thursdays at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. The program is the same on both days. Also
included in Storytime are puppets, instruments, books on CDs, and a
special guest during holiday Storytimes.
The children of Pocatello and the surrounding areas make Storytimes at the Marshall Public Library a success! Come join the fun! (Storytimes are not scheduled in April but will resume in May.)
Marcia Burnham