Jul 13, 2013 ... e-books and, if the content is owned by the library, e-audio. Ineligible ... North
and South: The Complete Collection (John Jakes/US Civil War).
OFF THE SHELF What’s happening at the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library July-September 2013 www.poplarbluff.org
The Summer Reading Program Continues to inspire children to read. Our summer reading program will go through the end of July. Children of all ages can benefit from this program. While having a blast they will be a more prepared reader for the coming school year. It’s not to late to sign up!
Ready, Set, Draw with Nathan Rice Calling all artists! Come try your hand at sketching. Meet a great Comic Book Illustrator, Nathan Rice. There are two sessions remaining. July 13th and August 10th. Come to the library and explore the artist in you! All sessions @ 1 and 3 p.m.
Animal Underground by animal tales Explore with us the underground lives of the Harris Hawk, Green Anaconda, and Fruit Bat. These incredible animals will visit us July 30, 2013. Are you interested in knowing how they live underground? Two shows will be held 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Event Calendar Music on the lawn with Tori Travers July 12th from 5 pm – 7 pm. Ready, Set, Draw with Nathan Rice July 13, 2013 August 10, 2013 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Theatre Thursdays Every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ( Please see movie schedule inside! ) Animal Underground by Animals
Mad Science
Tales
Mad Science Special Events is a spectacular science-themed show on tap at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 2nd. Children can conjure foggy dry ice storms, float on a Mad Science hovercraft, watch a foam factory at work, create super bouncy balls!
Two fantastic showings on July 30th at 10:30 am and 1 pm Mad Science
The Poplar Bluff Municipal Library was a recipient of a “Summer Reading Program Collection Development Grant “ from LSTA in the amount of $3,766 in May 2013. The grant provides funding for purchasing of books supporting our 2013 Summer Reading Program. With the assistance of (LSTA) we were able to expand services for our children and those in neighboring communities. Additional educational resources in a variety of formats have been made available as part of our library services. Participants of this years Summer Reading Program have experienced social, intellectual, and cultural growth as well as quality programming through the Children ‘s Library Department. This Summer Reading Program is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
10 :30 a.m. on Friday, August 2 ,2013 Story Time Every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m.
Many thanks to our sponsors! Friends of the Library 1st Community Bank Southern Bank First Midwest Bank ServPro
Last One for the Season! Music on the Lawn Music on the Lawn has been a new and exciting experience for us this year. It has been a great opportuniMissouri Athletes & Entertainers Tax (A&E)
ty to bring the community together in a relaxed setting. We’ve enjoying the sounds of talented local
On May 7th, funds from the Missouri Athletes & Entertainers (A&E) tax were distributed to libraries across the state.
musicians. The concerts have been held in the beautiful Sensory Garden that is now in full bloom and
So what exactly is A&E?
over flowing with goodies. The last concert is scheduled to be held
The Non-Resident Professional Athletes and Entertainers Tax (A&E Tax) is a tax on the earnings of professional athletes and entertainers when playing or performing in the State of Missouri. It is collected by the State of Missouri and, by Statute, is to be distributed among the following five groups: Missouri State Library Networking Fund (10%), Missouri Humanities Council Trust Fund (10%); Missouri Public Television Broadcasting Corporation Special Fund (10%); Missouri Historic Preservation Revolving Fund (10%) and the Missouri Arts Council Trust Fund (60%).
on July 12,2013 at 5:00 p.m. with Guitarist, Tori Travers. Come rain or shine .
What can this money be used for? A&E funds may be expended for approved library materials, such as books, audio materials, e-books and, if the content is owned by the library, e-audio. Ineligible materials include electronic databases and other subscription content.
The burning question is what are we going to use it on, right?
DVD mini-series! So here's the list of what's on the way: Bible: The Epic Miniseries Downton Abbey: Season 2 Downton Abbey: Season 3 I, Claudius (35th Anniversary Ed.) Shogun: Complete Mini-Series Atlas Shrugged: Part II Battlestar Galactica: The Miniseries Brideshead Revisited Civil War: A Film by Ken Burns (Commemorative Ed.) North & South (BBC) North and South: The Complete Collection (John Jakes/US Civil War) Spartacus: The Mini-Series Steven Spielberg's Taken Thorn Birds Black Beauty: The Miniseries
Courtesy of the Athlete & Entertainment Funding
Reading, Learning and Growing as one…”
Help little ones get Theater Thursdays Join fellow movie fans each Thursday at 4:30 p.m. all summer long in the Theater for movies and popcorn!
July
ahead on their early literacy skills each Tuesday morning at Story Time! Visit the library at 10:30 a.m. for sto-
4– Closed 11 – Honey I Shrunk the Kids 18 – Despicable Me
ries, crafts, activities and fun!
25 – Mr. Popper’s Penguins
August
Tech Talk Lineup and launch of Digi Know!
1 – Happily Never After
JULY
8 – Ant Bully
July 4th - closed
15 – Wall-E
July 11th -
22 – Rise of the Guardians 29 – Alvin and the Chipmunks
July 18th - Cookbook of the Future: Using your phone, tablet or computer as your cookbook
September
July 25th - DIGI KNOW? The library has awesome tools to help you discover your next great read!!!! Let us show you how to stay in the know on forthcoming titles by your favorite author and new arrivals at the library.
Sept 5 - Monster's, Inc
(New Book Alert and Author Check service)
Sept 12- Tooth Fairy
AUGUST
Sept 19-Space Jam Sept 26- Finding Nemo
Aug. 1 - Be Fit. Let that gadget in your pocket help you achieve your fitness goals. Aug. 8 - An Apple a day keeps the doctor away! Can apps help you keep your health in check? Stop by the Library for Tech Talk Thursday to learn more. Aug. 15 - Finding lost electronics - What to do before it goes missing! Aug. 22 - Everyday Tech Terms - Finding Your Way Through Tech Speak Aug. 29 - DIGI KNOW? - Discover the library's "ebrary!" ebrary is a collection of more than 30,000 non-fiction titles available 24/7 from the library's website. ebrary can help library users make their next assignment, become better informed on health topics or even uncover the path to successful entrepreneurship! SEPTEMBER Sept. 5 - An Elephant Never Forgets - Note Taking without Pen & Paper Sept. 12 - Myths, Monsters and Facts - The Truth About What is and is Not safe on the Internet Sept. 19 - How does copyright apply to me? A.K.A. Smart Downloading Sept. 26 - DIGI KNOW? Discovering Collection--Thousands of overview essays, critical analyses, biog-
A special thank you to our sponsor
raphies, primary sources, creative works and multimedia elements make it easy for students to research papers and class assignments in five core subject areas: history, literature, biography, science and social studies
The Way We Worked Exhibit
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We are pleased and honored to be able to present an important part of Butler County History to the public in September 2013.
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The Way We Worked Exhibit will be on exhibit here during the month of September. This exhibit tells the story of how work became a central element in American culture.
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The exhibition explores the tools and technologies that enabled and assisted workers, the diversity of the American work force and how individuals and communi-
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It is the hope that residents of the community will enjoy the exhibition and have a better understanding of the journey of the American worker, and a deeper ap-
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preciation of how it echo's in today’s society. Please come explore the past with us!
COMPUTER CLASSES at Poplar Bluff Municipal Library July 3rd @ 10am
GAME ON Get your game on @ the library. Let library staff illustrate the entertaining world of free gaming apps. Play with tried and true friends or strike out and meet someone new. Gaming apps demoed in class will be available in the app markets: Apple, Android, Amazon and Nook
Upcoming Events
August 7th @ 10 am
BE HEALTH WISE WITH THE WEBMD APP WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing health, and support to those who seek information. WebMD provides accurate and reliable health content that is timely and update from health professionals that have dedicated their careers to connecting people with quality health
. Music on the Lawn with Tori Travers .
Tech Talk
National Library Card Week in September
The Way We Worked Exhibit
Local Historian John Stanard
information. WebMD tools available include fitness and weight loss trackers, medicine and prescription trackers, and even vaccination trackers. In this one-hour hands on session, library staff show how easy it is to get the app and get informed so you too can become "Health Wise" September 4th @ 10 am
WHAT'S FOR DINNER? Let technology take the guess work out of meal planning. Discover how the computer or your smartphone can assist in setting healthy, easy and quick dinner menus, provide matching shopping list and even count calories per meal. Don't leave the grocery store without what you need ever again!
