Monday, September 28, 2009

This week (September 26-October 3) we observe Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read. This annual event reminds us that, while not every book is intended for every reader, each of us has the right to decide for ourselves what to read, listen to or view. It is a right that we should not take for granted.

The posters on our display wall reflect some of the titles that have been challenged or banned somewhere in the United States in the past. To see a list of items challenged or banned in the United States recently, please ask at the check out desk.

Banned Books Week is sponsored by the American Booksellers Association, the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, the American Library Association, the Association of American Publishers, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and the National Association of College Stores, and is endorsed by the Library of Congress Center for the Book.

Protect your right to read.

Elvita

Friday, September 25, 2009

Are you an aspiring author? Then enter the Library's eighth annual Scary Story Contest.

The contest is open to ages K-adult. These are the guidelines:
  • Entries are due October 9, 2009 by 5 p.m. at the Circulation desk of the library.
  • Entry categories: K-2 grade, 3-4 grade, 5-6 grade 7-8 grade, 9-12 grade, adults.
  • Entries can be no longer than 1500 words.
  • Entries may be stories, poems, creative writing but all must be original. Young children may dictate their story to an adult who writes it down.
  • Entries should be typed if possible. If handwritten, writing should be legible. Name, address, phone and grade in school (if applicable) should be on the entry.
  • Prizes will be awarded in each category.
Winners will be announced and their stories read on Friday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. in a special haunted happening story-telling evening in the Cooper Room Crypt. Scary Dress encouraged and scary food served!

Elvita

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Scary Story Contest coming up

It’s time to begin thinking and writing your entry to the Library’s Scary story contest. There are 6 entry categories based on age of the writer, and entries need to be turned in to the library by 5:30 on Friday October 9. Look at our newsletter link for all the "rules" regarding entries.

Then on Friday October 23 at 7:00 we read the winning stories and award the prizes in a special spooky event. So get creative and join the fun.


Elvita

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Submarine life

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live on a submarine? Or how a submarine creates its own atmosphere? Electronics Technician 2nd Class / Submarines -- ET2(ss) Andrew Renneker, who served on the USS Rhode Island 740 from Fall of 2000 to Spring of 2007 will be addressing these questions and more on Thursday, September 10 at 7:00 pm in the Library Cooper Room.

Renneker will discuss the basic principles of ship organization, submarine systems, life onboard, and experiences while on watch, followed by a question and answer period.

He grew up in Brookings County and graduated from Brookings High School, after which he joined the Navy with the desire to serve on submarines. He is presently retired from the Navy and pursuing a course of study in Sioux Falls.

Elvita

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Mango Tree Coffee Grand Opening

The Brookings Public Library announces the Grand Opening of Mango Tree Coffee on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 12:00 (noon). Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony and sample some of the delicious items available.

Located on the second floor of the Library, Mango Tree offers a selection of fresh ground coffees, teas, fresh fruit beverages, and baked goods.

For more information, contact the Library at 692-9407 or Mango Tree Coffee at 695-9807.

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

We're 10 years old!

During September the Library will be celebrating its tenth anniversary in the expanded remodeled building. It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten years since we added on to the 1976 version of the Library, doubling our size, and remodeled the rest of the building. To celebrate this anniversary, we’re going to focus on the number 10. You’ll be seeing it around the Library, on our website (www.brookingslibrary.org) and in our newsletter. We will be having ten events, ranging from a special event for college students on September 2, the Mango Tree Coffee Shop grand opening celebration on September 10, a program on submarines on September 10, book club meetings, children’s story times and puppet shows, teen programs. It’s just going to be a busy month with at least ten programs happening. We hope you’ll join us for some of the festivities.