October 2011 Newsletter

Hi everyone!

Here is what is happening at the F.D. Campbell Library during the month of October:

Introducing the Evergreen Circulation System: The new circulation software and system were launched at the F.D. Campbell, New Castle and Ellwood City Libraries on Monday, September 25. We thank you for your continued patience with the staff as we familiarize ourselves and you with the new system. Some things to remember: Please be sure to have your library card with you, please return borrowed items on time, and clean up any delinquent fines or charges. Thank you!

"What's it to you?" Catch phrase contest - HAVE YOU ENTERED? The deadline is October 7. Get an entry form at the library. There is a $25 prize awarded, sponsored by First Commonwealth Bank.

The library will be closed on Monday, October 10 in honor of Columbus Day.

Special Story Time! October 12 at 10:30 AM, come and meet, read with and talk to a real Army soldier.

American Girl Club will be held on Thursday, October 13 at 6PM. IT is time for FALL fun - make a cool Halloween craft and enjoy a tasty fireside snack! Bring a friend and get an extra surprise! Call or stop in to register by October 10.

Have a hand in what happens in your library! The FD Campbell Friends of the Library will have their second meeting on Saturday, October 15 at 10AM. This is an organization for volunteers to work on ongoing projects,, discuss and implement ways to help the Library physically, monetarily, or in any way that works for the group and is in accordance with library policies.

Movie Night will be held Saturday, October 15 at 6:30PM at the BESSEMER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Due to technical difficulties in August, we were unable to watch the movie "Rio," which we will be viewing in October. Snacks and Admission are free so come on out to enjoy the show with us!

Book Club will meet on Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30PM. Join us for a lively discussion of One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus.

The Third Annual Bessemer Community Pumpkinfest is Saturday, October 22 from 9AM to 4PM. Stop by the library boot for pumpkin painting, crafts, stories read, and at 1PM, Storyteller Alan Irvine will tell spooky tales of Halloween.

The Library Board will meet on Monday, October 24 at 6:30PM.

Special Story Time on Wednesday, October 26 at 10:30AM. Stop by for Halloween stories, crafts, cookies and milk. Also please feel free to wear your Halloween Costume!

Manga Mania will meet on Wednesday, October 26 at 6PM.

"Learn to Draw", classes for any age, will be held on Saturdays, October 29, November 5, 12, & 19. Learn to draw a variety of objects and subjects with pencil, colored pencil and other media. REGISTER NOW AS SPACE IS LIMITED. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, October 26. $10 fee covers all 4 classes and materials.

COMING SOON: Adult Computer Classes on Friday, November 4 and 18 at 10AM. These will cover computer basics and beginning interest in computers.

Finally, thanks to our very generous Donors and Sponsors: Mrs. Eunice Randolph, Bessemer High School Class of 1944, Mary Hill and children for volunteer work.