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Automated phone call: “Hello! Your…book…is…ready!” OR “Your…book…is…overdue.”

Oct 202012

Newport Public Library launches automated phone notifications
From Library Director Ted Smith

Newport Public Library patrons may notice a new voice on their voicemail in the coming weeks: a pleasant recorded message, informing them that a requested book has arrived or that items are overdue. Newport joins Tillamook County Library and Driftwood Public Library in offering this service, a feature of the new library system software launched earlier this year. It’s all part of the changeover to Oceanbooks Library Consortium.

Most library patrons have become accustomed to receiving their hold pick-up notices and overdue notices via email, and these individuals will continue to receive email notices as before. There are still patrons who do not have email, and notifying these patrons has historically meant either a phone call from a volunteer, or a mailed notice. The automated notice will help minimize the amount of time our volunteers spend calling patrons each week, allowing them more time for other duties.

Questions about this service may be directed to Ted Smith, Library Director at 541-265-2153.

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Lincoln City’s public library launches another “Dark and Stormy Night” event…

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Sep 162012

Dark and Stormy Night at Driftwood

Driftwood Public Library is pleased to announce that it will be presenting the 9th year of its Dark and Stormy Night Mystery Series this October. A different mystery author will visit the library each Thursday afternoon in October at 4:00 p.m. to speak to readers about their work.

The first author in the series this year will be Heather Sharfeddin, who will visit the library on October 4th. Sharfeddin’s mystery books include Mineral Spirits, Windless Summer and, most recently, Damaged Goods. A native of Montana, and then Idaho, Sharfeddin’s first novel was 2005’s Blackbelly, a contemporary western praised by The Chicago Tribune as “a good old-fashioned cowboy tale that’s as gritty as they come…” She currently lives in Oregon.

On October 11th, Johnny Shaw will visit the library from Portland. The author of the books Dove Season and this year’s Big Maria, Shaw also is the editor-in-chief of and frequent contributor to the online fiction quarterly, Blood & Tacos, a loving homage to the men’s adventure paperbacks of the 1970s and 80s. He also owns an online bookstore, Johnny’s Used Books, and teaches screenwriting.

Amanda Lee will be visiting all the way from southwest Virginia on October 18th. Amanda writes a series of embroidery cozies set on the Central Oregon Coast including the titles The Quick and the Thread, The Long Stitch Good Night and this year’s Thread on Arrival. Her next book in the series will be released next year: Cross Stitch Before Dying.

To wrap up the series, Jack Judge visits from right here in Lincoln City to celebrate the publication of his most recent novel. Jack’s novels include Crosetti’s Curse, The Dead Lie Restless in Pedro Creek and Death Rides the Carousel.

The programs are sponsored by The Driftwood Library Foundation and the D’Sands Condominium Motel who have graciously donated lodging for the authors. All programs are free to the public. All of the programs will take place at the library, 801 SW Highway 101 (2nd Floor) in Lincoln City. All inquiries about the programs should be directed to Ken Hobson, 541 996 1242 (kenh@driftwoodlib.org).

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Saving whales and their habitat – update Saturday, 1pm, Newport Library

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Sep 072012

Mother Right Whale and Calf, Wikipedia photo

The Oregon Chapter of the American Cetacean Society is presenting a program on September 8, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Newport Public Library, 35 NW Nye, Newport. The program is free and open to everyone.

Our Ocean, a campaign to protect Oregon’s coastal legacy will be giving a presentation about Oregon’s Marine Reserves and the Territorial Sea Plan. We will also have a special guest, Bill Hunt, a former field biologist now doing educational art. He will share an anatomically correct Orca sculpture as well as a few other cetacean pieces he has created.

The American Cetacean Society protects whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through public education, research grants and conservation actions. The non-profit society was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in San Pedro, CA. Information on the ACS can be found on the website: ACSonline.org

You can also find us on Facebook at American Cetacean Society Oregon Chapter.

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Early Literacy Classes for Preschoolers and Their Families at Newport Public Library

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Sep 012012

Photo courtesy Newport Library

Newport Public Library offers four programs each week to help preschool children gain the skills needed to learn to read and develop lifelong reading habits. The free programs, held in the library’s Hofer Children’s Room, feature readings, songs, and activities led by early literacy professionals. Programs begin the week of September 3.

Toddlertimes for little ones up to age 3, are held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Storytimes for preschoolers ages 3 to 6, are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. (bilingual Spanish) and on Friday afternoons at 1:00 p.m.

“Research shows that preschoolers who have the library in their lives are better prepared to become readers and it is the readers who succeed in this technically complex world,” says Rebecca Cohen, Youth Services Manager and provider of thousands of literacy based programs in her 26 years at Newport Library. “In addition to the obvious language and listening skills, children also develop cognitive skills, fine motor skills, early math concepts, and social skills at the library’s preschool programs. A bonus for parents and caregivers who bring their children to the library is the opportunity to socialize with other adults who have children the same age.”

No registration is required. For more information, please call the library at 265-2153 or check the library’s website, www.newportlibrary.org.

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New York Times Best Selling author J.A. Jance at LC’s Cultural Center – Library event

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Aug 162012

Driftwood Welcomes New York Times Bestselling Mystery Writer J.A. Jance to Lincoln City

Driftwood Public Library is very pleased to announce that author J.A. Jance will be visiting Lincoln City on Monday, September 10th to help the library bring its 2012 Adult Summer Reading Club to a close. Ms. Jance will be doing two presentations, one at 6:30 p.m. and one at 8:00 p.m., with a brief book signing between the two events. All of these events will take place at the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 540 NE Highway 101, just two lights north of the library. Because of the anticipated audience sizes, tickets (which are free) will be required to attend the speaking events, and can be obtained by contacting Ken Hobson at the library (541-996-1242 or kenh@lincolncity.org) or by visiting the library during open hours between Friday, August 17th and 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 10th.

J.A. Jance is the top 10 New York Times bestselling author of the J.P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, the Ali Reynolds series, four inter-related thrillers featuring the Walker family, and a book of poetry. Her books have more than 20 million copies in print.

Jance is an avid crusader for many causes including the American Cancer Society, Gilda’s Club, the Humane Society, the YMCA and the Girl Scouts. A lover of animals, has a Daschund, named Bella. Born in South Dakota and raised in Bisbee, Arizona, Jance and her husband now split their time between Seattle, Washington and Tucson, Arizona. Her most recent novel is Judgement Call, released late in July and already a New York Times bestseller.

Jance’s Lincoln City appearances are free events and open to the public. They are being generously sponsored by The Friends of Driftwood Public Library, The Looking Glass Inn and The Lincoln City Cultural Center.

Any questions may be directed to Ken Hobson by phone (541-996-1242) or via e-mail (kenh@lincolncity.org). Driftwood Public Library is located on the 2nd floor of Lincoln City’s City Hall building at 801 SW Highway 101 in Lincoln City, adjacent to the Price and Pride grocery store. More information about acquiring tickets to this event can be found by visiting www.driftwoodlib.org.

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Newport Summer Readers: Will get the shirt on their back to finish their reading

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Aug 162012

Newport’s Summer Readers still have time to finish goals

Newport’s young readers who set a reading goal at Newport Public Library are reminded that they have until August 31 to reach their goal and receive a Dream Big! Read! T-shirt.

Summer reading is a long time tradition at Newport Public Library. Some families have t-shirts from when their children participated in the late ‘80’s and now their grandchildren are part of the program earning their t-shirts. There is a currently a fun display at the library featuring summer reading t-shirts from 1987 to the present.

For more information, please call the library at (541) 265-2153.

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It had to happen sometime….Book Bingo for kids!

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Jul 242012

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The libraries in Lincoln City, Newport and Waldport Dream Big, READ! this week by playing Book Bingo on Wednesday, July 25. All children and families are invited to attend one of these free programs.

Wednesday, July 25, Book Bingo will be played at Waldport Public Library (10 a.m.), Newport Public Library (1 p.m.), and Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City (6:30 p.m.).

“Book Bingo is something we did every summer for many years,” says Rebecca Cohen, Children’s Librarian at Newport Library. “But by 2008 we had so many children attending our summer programs that we could no longer fit inside the library’s McEntee meeting room. When the Newport Rotary Club built Literacy Park, we had room for all the children but I couldn’t figure out how to play bingo in the outdoor amphitheater. Fortunately, I don’t work alone and my esteemed colleague, Jan Eastman, figured out how to use stamps for bingo instead of beans or chips. So, finally, we are back in the Book Bingo business!”

Book Bingo is played using the covers of children’s books instead of numbers in the columns headed R E A D S. When a child has a bingo, they get to select a book from among the many that have been donated to the library throughout the year.

For more information about this week’s program or other summer reading presentations, please contact your local library.

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Newport Library…..

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Jul 092012

Newport Library

What do you get when you combine a Barbie head, Garfield body and the legs of assorted stuffed animals? A “Frankentoy”!

Join us at the Newport Public Library, July 19 from 3:45 – 5:30 pm, for a creative afternoon of assembling parts and pieces that can add up to some of the most wierd looking creatures on earth!! The library has all of the supplies necessary to design and make your own “Frankentoy”. Named after Dr. Frankenstein, this project is sure to entertain, awaken your inner-surgeon and produce a wide range of scarey things that go bump and boo in the night. Duct tape, hot glue, needle and thread, take your pick. You may need’em all.

As always, space is limited. Don’t hesitate to call or come by to sign up.

Our 2012 Teen Summer Reading Contest is now in full swing. Each week we hold raffle drawings for readers ages 12-18. It’s not too late to sign up, receive a glow in the dark prize, start reading and enter the raffle to win a variety of goodies; T-shirts, gift certificates, buckets of candy, movie tickets and more! Our theme this year is “Own The Night”. Not sure what to read? Ask one of our staff members to recommend a graphic novel, new fiction book or award winner. We’ve got something for everybody.

Hope to see you soon at our “Frankentoys” event.

Any questions please call Linda Annable in Youth Services at 574-5465.

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Rocket Hamster’s Dreamy Space Odyssey! Coming to a library near you and your kids!!

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Jul 062012

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Favorite puppeteer returns to Lincoln County Libraries

Lincoln County’s public libraries’ Dream Big, READ! summer reading programs are featuring very popular performers from Dragon Theater Puppets for summer fun on Wednesday and Thursday, July 11 and 12. All children and families are invited to attend one of these free programs.

Wednesday, July 11, the puppets will be at Waldport Public Library (10 a.m.), Newport Public Library (1 p.m.), and Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City (6:30 p.m.). On Thursday, June 28, they will be at Toledo Public Library (11 a.m.) and Siletz Public Library (1:00 p.m.).

“Jason Ropp and his company of puppets are a staple of our summer reading shows,” says Rebecca Cohen at Newport Library. “This summer they are once again performing an original show written specifically for libraries, Rocket Hamster’s Dreamy Space Odyssey. Jason is a very talented performer who writes the scripts, makes all his puppets and performs all the roles. If folks have young visitors in town, this is a great show to bring them to.”

To see more about the puppets, check out their website by clicking here. And here’s a You Tube offering!

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Everybody loves a good story – because they take us places we’ve never been….

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Jun 252012

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Storyteller Sarah Hauser toi perform at Lincoln County Libraries

Lincoln County’s public libraries’ Dream Big, READ! summer reading programs feature storyteller Sarah Hauser for their second week of summer fun on Wednesday and Thursday, June 27 and 28. All children and families are invited to attend one of these free programs.

Sarah Hauser told her first story to an audience at the Newport Performing Arts Center during the 2000 Stories by the Sea Storytelling Festival. It started her off on a journey of telling stories professionally for eight years, delighting audiences with her sense of humor and drama.

Sarah enjoys telling folktales from around the world, and is especially fond of stories that include animals that talk. She also tells personal tales about her childhood, her various pets with special challenges, and family history.

Sarah has shared her tales at schools, camps, The Oregon Zoo and in Portland, storytelling concerts at Kennedy School. She has also been a featured teller on Metro East Community Media’s storytelling program and can be seen on late night cable TV, telling a story about growing up with her next door neighbor, Linda Sue. Sarah also performs with Anne Penfound and Anne Rutherford as Storytellers Three at Artichoke Music’s Backgate Stage and other venues.

Sarah returns to libraries in Lincoln County this week. Wednesday, June 27, Hauser will be at Waldport Public Library (10 a.m.), Newport Public Library (1 p.m.), and Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City (6:30 p.m.). On Thursday, June 28, she will be at Toledo Public Library (11 a.m.) and Siletz Public Library (1:00 p.m.).

For more information about Sarah Hauser’s performances or other summer reading presentations, please contact your local library.

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