World Book Goes Digital

World Book has burst out of its binding, gained an electronic edge, and Marshall Public Library wants to plug you in. Now more than just a set of books, World Book is a dynamic, multi-faceted online study aid and reference tool for kids of all ages.

On Wednesday, August 21, at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m., Marshall Public Library hosts World Book representative John Ybarra, in hourlong seminars that showcase the dizzying array of online features designed to give any student an edge in life, both inside and outside the classroom. From tips on writing a paper and citing sources to managing money and finding a job, World Book has all the answers.

These seminars are free and open to the public. For more information, please call the library at 232-1263 ext. 106.

Trent Clegg, Reference Librarian

Library Card Sign-up in the Community

As summer winds down, the library is shifting gears in preparation for National Library Card Sign-up Month in September.

Through the end of August, librarians will be out and about registering new library card patrons! Keep an eye out for your friendly neighborhood librarians at Back to School nights for elementary school students and at Idaho State University’s annual community event Welcome Back Orange and Black on August 26!

All that is needed to start an account with the library is a valid photo ID with your current address. The library’s booth at Welcome Back Orange and Black will also feature a fun game of trivia, information on our library, and prizes!

Jamie Bair, Circulation Supervisor

Garden Thyme @Your Library

After one last snowstorm, spring has finally truly arrived and many of our community’s green thumbs are itching to get both their thumbs and all their fingers in the dirt.

Growing a vegetable or herb garden is a relaxing pastime that a family can share together and a way for an individual or a family to save money on grocery bills. It’s also simply fun and satisfying to plant a seed and nurture its growth into a plant.

On Monday, May 13, at Marshall Public Library, lifelong gardener and owner of the online business dadsgardenseeds.com Glenn Cox will present a program on growing your own garden. He will also discuss an important but often overlooked component of healthy gardens: honeybees.

The program begins at 7:00 p.m. and admission is free to all members of our community. Everyone in attendance will get a free packet of seeds. This is a great all-ages, family program. For more information on this program, please call Amy at the library at 232-1263 ext. 106.

Amy Campbell, Reference Librarian

Teens and Their Money

Marshall Public Library’s Thursday evening program Teens and Their Money continues in May!

On May 2 and May 9 at 6:00 p.m., these programs just for TEENS will help them set money goals, learn how to manage their money, find employment, and save for college or other interests. Programs are presented by Janaan H. Haskell, Field Director for the Center of Economic Education at Idaho State University; Idaho Department of Labor; and Idaho State University’s Financial Aid Officer Carey Jennings.

The first of these programs was well-attended and received positive feedback. Don’t miss the last two!

Kath Ann Hendricks, Young Adult Librarian

New Computer Instructor in June

Caralee Workman is a familiar face on the first floor of the library, but she will soon have an additional library role to play: computer instructor.

Teaching a combined Microsoft Word and Powerpoint class allows Caralee to share both her computer expertise and her love of teaching. From students to job seekers to grandparents who want to type family newsletters, Word and Powerpoint are important and fun computer skills for everyone to have.

With classes starting in June, Caralee is eager to teach her students how to create and save Word files and why PowerPoint is not just for businessmen. For more information on Caralee’s class or on the Beginning Computers, Microsoft Excel, or Taming the Internet classes, please talk with Caralee on the first floor or Amy on the second floor.

Enjoy Reading with Us

If you love reading and discussing good books, then book it to the library and join one (or all!) of our book groups!

May 8 @6 p.m. A Breath of Eyre

May 13 @7 p.m. The Violets of March

May 14 @7 p.m. A Study in Scarlet

May 20 @2 p.m. Plum Island

Celebrate Money Smart Week @your Library

Marshall Public Library is celebrating Money Smart Week!

Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. The American Library Association has partnered with the Chicago Federal reserve to bring financial literacy classes into our nation’s public libraries.

MONOPOLY DAY

Monopoly Day kicks off Money Smart events on Friday, April 19, at 3 p.m. A special TEEN Monopoly Party will begin after the library closes at 6 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. We will have several boards available for this gaming event and participants are welcome to bring additional Monopoly games of their own. Both of these events will be held in the Kid’s Corner.

SCAMS, CONS, AND FRAUDS

At 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, Dianne Brush from the Pocatello Police Department will present the program “Scams, Cons, and Frauds.” The community education officer for crime prevention, Brush will address why older people are the most targeted group for financial scams, how to recognize and avoid the scammers, and what information we should never release to someone over the phone or by email.

CRAZY FOR COUPONING

Also on April 20 at 10 a.m., local coupon expert Sally O’Keef will teach beginning couponers how to get the most out of their hard-earned money. A stay-at-home mom who started couponing shortly after the birth of her first child, O’Keef used coupons to maintain her family’s standard of living after her husband returned to school. Years of practical experience give her a unique perspective on how to use coupons properly and effectively and she is eager to share these tips with you.

THE THRILL OF THRIFTING

At noon on Saturday, April 20, Debra Spitzer presents “The Thrill of Thrifting.” One of the best ways to save money, especially for families with young children, is through thrift store shopping. At thrift stores, you can find new or nearly-new clothing and household goods and decorations for pennies on the dollar—if you know how to thrift shop smartly. Spitzer will reveal the tricks of smart thrifting and give her audience members the tools they need to start a life of thrifting on their own.

COUPON EXCHANGE BOX

You can not only look but also touch and take items from this display on the second floor! Look through the coupons and take what you would like. Be sure to bring in coupons from home that you don’t want and leave them for the next coupon browser.

SPIDERS SPRINGING FROM...SILVERWARE!

If you want to witness the curious phenomenon of spiders created from silverware, come to the second floor display case and see the altered arachnids as well as repurposed old Christmas cards and costume jewelry that are happily living new lives. Repurposing items saves money and is fun too!

For more information on these programs and other Money Smart Week activities, please call the library at 232-1263 ext. 106.

Amy Campbell, Reference Librarian