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Vol. X, Issue 1 • Spring 2017 • A newsletter for friends of the library

Early Learning with Technology

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Kids of all ages can explore educational apps through iPads stationed on the Krayon Kiosk.

The apps introduce kids to basic reading skills and include a variety of subjects. This technology creates opportunity for all children to access the ever changing digital content.

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The Krayon Kiosk is located just past the circulation desk next to the puppets and is ready for use during library hours. Children can grab a chair, put on headphones and tap on the iPad to get started. Have peace of mind knowing the iPads are locked into familyfriendly content.

Try out some of these fun apps: • ABC Music • Curious About Shapes & Colors • Geography Drive USA • Motion Math: Pizza!

• My PlayHome Hospital • Space Walk for Kids • Toca Band

• Monkey Word School Adventure • Dinosaur Chess • Thinkrolls: Logic & Physics Puzzles • United States Puzzle Map • Lazoo Art Box • Bugs & Numbers • and Many More!

NEW DVD TV Series Viewing Options Missing some of your favorite shows that have gone off the air?

Check out the new and growing selection in our DVD collection.

Discover series like Mad Men, Sherlock, Murder She Wrote, Downton Abbey, Blue Bloods and many more! The collection is housed across the aisle from the main DVD collection!

The Public Library for Union County’s

2017 Annual Summer Book Sale Wednesday, July 19 9 am to 8 pm Thursday, July 20 • 9 am to 8 pm Friday, July 21 • 9 am to 7 pm Saturday, July 22 • 9 am to 3 pm Held at Faith Lutheran Church 2349 Old Turnpike Road, Route 45 Lewisburg PA Books are sold for $20 per bag with bags provided at the sale Gymnasium is air-conditioned and handicapped-accessible

A note from the president...

We welcomed two new grandchildren into our family in September and December of 2016.

As I observe the adjustments that each family is making to accommodate a new life in the house, I am reminded that in the early stages of new parenthood, the focus tends to be on feedings, sleeping, and diapers.

It is hard to look beyond meeting the day-to-day needs of this amazing new being. And yet I know that the time between birth and age six is a period of development and discovery unparalleled in later life. Tremendous physical growth occurs and early literacy skills are learned between birth and age three. So I am sharing with the new parents some ways that they can influence their child’s capacity to learn with some very basic steps.

In health care, the overall well-being of each individual is governed by diet, exercise, immunizations and regular testing choices. We have all had these conversations with our doctor. The United States Department of Agriculture even gets involved by promoting dietary guidelines through My Plate, which graphically shows the recommended portion for vegetables, fruits, grains, protein and dairy.

New parents can approach the development of their child’s brain in a similar way. There are activities that can become part of a child’s regular “diet” for learning. These include talking to your child in normal tones, singing in your best voice, rhyming words, imaginary play and reading. Each activity places the attention of the parent on their child thus helping to wire the 100 billion neurons that need to be connected in the brain.

The library recognizes the parents’ role as a child’s first teacher and offers age appropriate spaces, materials, programming and opportunities to gain skills through modeling. It’s never too early to begin learning together!

If you haven’t used the developmental tools available from the library please come by. We’d like to get to know you and your child better.

Thank you for your support and interest,

Jacquelyn Paul President, Board of Trustees Jacquelyn Paul recently retired as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development for Geisinger Health System.

The Public Library for Union County 255 Reitz Blvd • Lewisburg, PA (570) 523-1172 www.UnionCountyLibraries.org Library Hours Monday. Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

Board of Trustees

Jacquelyn Paul, President Sabra Karr, Vice President Jonathan Adams, Secretary Roger Hoffman, Treasurer Don Adams, Justin Au, Mary Beth Clark, Missy Gutkowski

The Public Library for Union County is proud to be a Family Place Library™. The Family Place model is designed to spur cognitive development in children under the age of 3 with the help of their parents. It also provides a venue for Parent/Child workshops, connecting parents with resources, programs and services offered at the library and other family service agencies and facilitates early learning with books and toys.

The Public Library for Union County Board of Trustees hold monthly meetings at the library on the second Monday of the month starting at 6:30 pm. Meetings are open to the public.

Community Partner

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Catalogue of Enhancements • 2017 255 Reitz Boulevard, Lewisburg, PA 17837 Phone: (570) 523-1172 Fax: (570) 524-7771 Donate Online: UnionCountyLibraries.org The programs, tools, and materials described below will augment and improve the resources and services enjoyed by thousands of people who use the Public Library for Union County each year.

These resources are not included in the library’s operating budget—therefore they truly do enhance our programs, services, and materials. Keep in mind that your name (individual or business) will be prominently featured with the selected enhancements so that our customers are aware of your support. AND you will be helping the library to be the learning connection for all ages in the Lewisburg community.

en•hance to increase or make greater, as in value, cost, beauty or reputation; heighten, improve, augment

General Collection Improvements Adopt-a-Magazine

$18-250

Add any of 30 selected magazines or newspaper titles to which the library currently subscribes

eBooks

$500

Adult DVDs

$500

playaway® books

$500

Graphic Novels/Comics for Teens

$500

Help meet the growing demand for reading materials in eBook format by adding 10 new titles

Add 50 DVDs to the library’s selection of films and educational programs

Add 10 all-in-one pre-loaded audiobooks for active adults

Add 25 graphic novels, manga and comic books for teens

Especially for Children PA One Book, Every Young Child

Add 30 packets for this preschool learning program that promotes early literacy in preschoolers by providing a children’s book and activities to engage families

$75 Kindergarten registration

Distribute packets to 150 children entering Kindergarten to include a book about starting school

$900

Robotics $800 $300 LEgo Add 1 Lego Simple & Powered Machine set, 1 Lego Renewable

Books on CD for Children

Add 10 CDs for those who enjoy audiobooks or who need to listen to books

Roleplay Reader™

Enregy Add On set, 1 LEgo Simple Machines set, 1 Lego Pneumatics Add On set and 1 Create-It Station

$600

Most of the projects listed can be supported by more than one donor.

Provide one reader’s theater kit with 10 story titles, mini costumes, games, and materials designed for children in grades K-2 and adults to work together to read stories aloud

Other Enhancements Easy-Up Tent

$150 Directional Banners for the Library

Library Hotspot

$150

Add 1 10’x10’ canopy to use for library programs outside

Add 1 hotspot for library use for community events for 1 year

Pop-Up Programs

$500

Add 3 new programs that enhance opportunities for lifelong learning and participation all held out in the community

Table/Chairs

An outdoor/indoor table and 4 chairs for pop-up library programs

$1,000

$1,000

Add colorful directional banners to highlight various sections of the library including large print, fiction, non-fiction, DVDs, etc.

Book Display Fixture

$1,500

Teen Section Seating

$3,000

Replacement of Comfortable Seating

$10,000

Add a mobile pyramid-shaped display to feature topics in the collection Add new seating for the teen section of the library

Update and replace existing sofas and wing chairs currently located at the far end of the library

Project Sponsorship Form Name: Business/Organization: Address: City:

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Project you wish to sponsor: Enhancement Support: $ How would you like to be acknowledged in writing?  As written above:

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Please send this form with payment for the amount of the project that you would like to sponsor to: The Public Library for Union County, 255 Reitz Boulevard, Lewisburg, PA 17837 Phone: (570) 523-1172 x228 • Fax: (570) 524-7771 • Donate Online: UnionCountyLibraries.org Your gift is tax deductible!

For additional information on these or other support options, contact the library at 570-523-1172.

Live performances from local musicians brought life and color to the 28th Annual Auction, Music to Your Ears on Saturday, March 18th.

For the fourth year in a row, the event was underwritten by Creative Plantscapes. Live auction sponsor support was received from Heritage Springs Memory Care, Inc., PPL Corporation, Stephen Lindenmuth, Nancy Rizzo and Weis Markets. The booklet sponsor was MeixellDiehl Insurance and the wine balloon sponsors were Chris Mallula, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Hodrick Realty and Swineford National Bank/Fulton Financial Advisors.

Thanks to all of the bidding the library raised over $85,000. All proceeds from the event are used to augment the collection of books, materials and services available for the community. The library and Auction Committee thank all who donated, attended and volunteered to make this night a huge success!

Mark Your Day Dedicate One Day with a $100 Donation An extra special way to honor a friend or family member while supporting the library The honoree will receive: • A card mailed to their home notifying them that a day has been dedicated to them.

• A book added to the collection with a bookplate noting the occasion.

• Their special day is announced through signage in the three Union County libraries, check out register receipt, library website, eNewsletter, and social media.

Days Marked for 2017

Jim Lepley - January 30 Laurel F. Adams - March 11

Request your days now using the online form: http://bit.ly/MarkYourDay

Calling all middle school and high school students!

Brainstorm Library Program and Display Ideas Work on Projects • Eat Snacks • Hang Out with Friends

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

28th Annual Auction

Ben Hoffman

Ben Hoffman Ben’s longstanding commitment to the library began in 2012 when he joined the Book Sale Committee. For the past five years, Ben has helped move donated books from the back hallway of the library to the basement to be sorted. Each month he brings boxes of books that are not sale worthy to the loading dock for HandUp Foundation to pick up and recycle. Aside from moving boxes, Ben also helps break down cardboard, sort books and assist with cleanup at the conclusion of the July book sale.

In 2016 Ben was awarded the silver President’s Volunteer Service Award. Eligibility for this award requires at least 175 volunteer hours.

Ben’s volunteer work does not stop with the library. Ben also assists White Deer Run and the Food Bank.

What Ben loves most about volunteering at the library is being able to help the library and occasionally Ben finds a book to keep!

Thank you Ben for your commitment to helping the Book Sale Committee and the library!

Teen Advisory Group

.................When: 1st Monday of the Month • 4 pm - 5:30 pm ................. Where: The Public Library for Union County (Small Room) Library Connection • The Public Library for Union County

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Thank you to our Summer Reading Program Underwriter!

Readers of all ages are invited to Build a Better World during the 2017 summer reading program.

Get started on June 1 by registering for a punch card.

Earn card punches by reading, attending programs and visiting the library.

Enter completed punch cards for a chance to win prizes all summer long!

Young children may participate by having adults read to them.

Weekly programs featuring the theme are planned. The overall goal of the reading program is to encourage children of all ages and abilities to continue reading and learning throughout the summer.

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