Alpine Public Library News

Marathon Public Library branch of Alpine Public Library summer reading program begins on June4th. We will have a drawing for four bicycles:
Children read 10 books in 10 weeks and can put their name in the drawing for a bike. The Junior and Senior High reads 10 books and writes 10 pages to be viewed by library friends and will receive $100.00 for their effort. Must finish all 10 books and papers. Please come to the library to type page on computer or write out your paper. Our goal is to include all ages into our program and have the children reading and using the library.

Our program includes a reading time, crafts, puppet shows, and fun from 1-2 pm, Wed. during the month of June and July. Our end of summer program party date will be scheduled sometime in August. Come join the fun at the Marathon Public Library. We welcome parents to join the fun and anyone that would like to volunteer to help. marathonlib@yahoo.com Please come by and register for the program. 432-386-4136 Donations are being accepted to help with the funding for the older grades.

Marathon Public Library

106 N. 3rd Street East

Marathon, Texas 79842

In 2009, all television signals will be digital. Do you have an analog TV or questions about digital conversion? If so, please visit www.dtv2009.gov.  Or, you can visit www.alpinepubliclibrary.org and click the links section. The DTV 2009 site will even tell you how to get a free converter so your television will do digital signals.  If you have any questions, please ask a librarian.

The IRS has begun sending the promised economic stimulus payments.  Are you wondering when you will receive yours?  To find out, visit www.irs.gov.

Be prepared to provide the following information:

A link to the specific irs.gov webpage can be found on the library’s main website, in the links section.

Contact the Alpine Public Library if you need additional assistance.

A bedtime story-

A song, a rhyme-

It’s a Special Pajama Story Time!

Attention all children ages 6-10 years old:

Don your pajamas, grab your teddy bear and your mom or dad, and join us at the Alpine Public Library on Saturday, May 31, at 7:00pm for an evening of fun! This program will feature our great NEW BOOKS from the Libri Foundation. Enjoy stories, crafts, and an

explosive demonstration!

This is a good time to sign up for our summer reading program and our summer reading club. Be sure to wear your pajamas!

*Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club & the Friends of the library*

Dear Students:

The Alpine Public library knows how much kids your age enjoy listening to music, so we have decided to have a free drawing for a boom box! The boom box is a Coby portable CD Player with AM/FM Stereo Radio. It has a digital LED display and a full-range speaker system.

How do you get your name into the drawing for the CD Player? Here’s how: Go to the Alpine Public Library and find the display of books entitled “We The People.” This display is located in the junior room directly beneath the “hanging anchovies.” Select three books within your reading range and pick up a reading log. Read the books, fill out the reading log and return it to the library. Your name will then be placed in the drawing for the boom box. The drawing will be held August 15, 2008. You will be contacted by telephone if you win.

As you already know, we are continuing our book review program throughout the summer. Reviews of books from the “We The People” display will be given top priority for placement in the library newsletter.

Reminder: Due date for book reviews for consideration in the summer issue of the library newsletter is June 30. You may turn them in at the front desk of the library. Reviews submitted after this date will be considered for the fall issue of the newsletter.

Good luck and see you at the library!

Mary Beth Garrett

Children’s Services

Alpine Public Library

The first computer class at the Marathon Public Library branch of Alpine Public Library will be held on June 7, June 14, and June 28 from 9am -12pm and June 26 6-9pm at the library located 106 N. 3rd Street East, Marathon. For more information please contact Carol at 432-386-4136 or marathonlib@yahoo.com.

Another class has been scheduled for May 28, 29, June 4, 5, 11, and 12 from 6-8pm. (Sorry this class was cancelled).  The Sat. class is full.

   Quilt made by Carol. (Queen size quilt)

Friends of Marathon Public Library Quilt Drawing.  Drawing will be 4th of July dance in Marathon, Texas at the Post Park. Ticket donations are $5.00 each or 3 for $12.00. Contact Carol at marathonlib@yahoo.com or 432-386-4136. Donations are a fund raiser for the Libri Foundation Books for Children Program Grant.

Marathon Public Library branch of Alpine Public Library.

BASIC COMPUTER CLASSES

Where: Marathon Public Library

This course consists of 12hours of instruction. Will have introduction to Computers, Internet & Email.

APPLICATIONS FOR CLASSES CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE LIBRARY.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL:

CAROL TOWNSEND AT 432-386-4136 (MARATHON PUBLIC LIBRARY) OR

NINFA RODRIGUEZ AT 432-837-9800 X2762

(WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS/UPPER RIO GRANDE) 

Alpine Public Library recognized three of its volunteers with awards at the 2008 luncheon for Volunteer Big Bend on Monday in Alpine.      Chris Ruggia was the first recipient, for his service on the Board of Directors as a former officer of the board and chair of various committees, as well as being “the go-to guy for graphics and Web Page design and maintenance.”

The second recipient was Marilyn Terry, who has served as President of the Friends of the Alpine Public Library. Her many hours of volunteering included organizing several book sales, at locations ranging from Re-Reads to the Center for Big Bend Studies Conference.

The third award-winner was Gail Lewis, for her service to the Friends of the Alpine Public Library. From the remarks delivered at the luncheon, “she particularly enriches the lives of the library’s homebound patrons by taking the time to understand each home-bound patron’s interest and takes them books and books on tape on a regular basis.”

This week the Alpine Public Library also recognized significant donors to the institution, with a spotlight on Kathy and Albert Bork, Anne and Malcolm Calaway, Elizabeth Foley, Nina Foley, Jim and Macy Chionsini, Kay and Don Green, Joan and Herb Kelleher, McDonald’s of Alpine (and Irma Campbell), Mary Jane and Vic Morgan, Carol and Pete Peterson, Jan and Harold Skaggs, Mary V Stringfellow, Becky and King Terry, Texas Disposal Systems, West Texas National Bank and Big Bend Telephone .