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October 2008
Computer Classes
Register for a free Photoshop Elements 6 class by emailing our famous volunteer instructor, Dr. Saul Lowitt at saul_lowitt@hotmail.com.
This class is five sessions and will be held on Mondays from 5-7pm in the library meeting room.
July 14, July 21, July 28, August 11, and August 18 from 5-7pm.
All class materials are provided by the instructor.
· Familiarity with Microsoft Windows file handling
· Use a mouse with ease
· Navigate through folders
· Save files
· Rename folders
· Copy Files
· Bring your own (or somebody’s) laptop. Computers will not be provided by the library.
The only way to register is to email Saul at saul_lowitt@hotmail.com
In an effort to reduce the use of plastic, the Pitkin County Library is offering a variety of bags. We are selling them at cost. Please take your pick.
- We recently replaced our heavy plastic bags with compostable bags from BioBag. They are provided upon request and are free of charge.
- Reusable polypropylene bags with the library logo are avaiable for $1.
- The Chico bag, a bag in a bag, is nylon and sells for $4.
- A sturdy canvas bag, one that will last for a long, long time and adorned with the library logo are available for $7.
Heard About Tumblebooks?
Help celebrate children's books by checking out our online reading source for kids. Popluar chidren's stories for the younger crowd are read aloud in different ways. Tumble Books is a great source for kids who are just learning to read or having difficulty. It lets the child set the pace, highlighting words or phrases as they read. Storyline Online pair notable actors with favorite stories for a cozy read. Both online resources can be found on the Kid's Page under "Look What's New" or try them out right here. Click below on the source and start your reading fun.
TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
The Screen Actor's Guild Foundation is proud to bring you Storyline Online, an online streaming video program feature SAG members reading children's books aloud.
And The Winners Are!!!
$100 City Market Gift Card Hilary Burgess
$100 Clark's Market Gift Card Martin Fielder
MP3 Player Roger Davis
Movie Theater Tickets Ron Erickson
Need Book Recommendations?
We see you standing in front of the new book section, heads tilted, squinting at the titles on the spines. To prevent neck strain, click on Reader's Advisory on the left sidebar of this page, or any other page, and discover the suggestions in NextReads, at NPR Books, Novelist, or Book TV.
Next Reads and Novelist are databases the library susbscribes to while NPR Books and Book TV are internet web sites.
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Next Reads divides recommendations of new and not so new titles into reading interest categories.
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NPR Books features books discussed during their programs and the podcasts of those discussions.
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Novelist contains 135,000+ recommended fiction titles complete with reviews and some book discussion guides. It also recommends titles and authors that are similar to your favorites.
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Book TV features 48 hours of nonfiction books from Saturday 8:00 AM to Monday 8:00 AM ET. Visit their web site for information on the titles and schedules.
The Pitkin County Library started a book club in August 2007 for Middle School readers and their favorite adult. We call it The Book Thieves and we meet once a month. During that time, we talk about that month's book, discuss our choices for the next book we would like to read, figure out the next meeting time, and eat, drink soda (we call it pop in Michigan), and munch on snacks. You receive a free copy of the book to read that is yours to keep forever, thanks to the generosity of the the Margulf Foundation. So far we have read A Small White Scar, The Book Thief, Chasing Vermeer, Black Duck, The Singer of All Songs and Captives and The Absolute Diary of a Part-Time Indian. We are currently reading City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau- the discussion will take place on October 1st at 4:30 pm. The books are now avialable. If you are interested in joining this group please feel free to contact Lisa at 429-1900 or lisa.osur@co.pitkin.co.us. (update 8/29/08)
Dracula with Bela Lagosi
Join us for Books with Bite Teen Night on Wednesday, October 15th from 6:30 to 8:30
In celebration of Teen Read Week we will be showing Dracula, the movie, with Bela Lagosi. You will be able to make yourself up like Dracula and have your picture taken in Dracula's coffin, browse the Books with Bite display, vote for your 2008 Teen's Top Ten books and there will be a raffle for a Twilight poster! Refreshments will be served. All teens are welcome- bring a friend and come enjoy the fun!
Teen Read Week is a reading initiative sponsored by the Young Adult Library Association (YALSA) and runs October 12 through 18, 2008.
For more information please call Lisa @ 429-1900.
Bleach by Tite Kubo (author and illustrator)
Manga are Japanese graphic novels known for their stylish art and caricature.
Come browse the new and improved YA book section of the library. Summer readers' book reviews are available for peer-to-peer suggestions and new books are arriving regularly and on display, including titles by Cinda Williams Chima, Ellen Hopkins, Lauren Myracle, Barry Lyga, P C Cast, Melissa Marr, Holly Black and more! There is more manga on order, too, including Bleach, Fruits Basket, DN Angel, Dramacon and Vampire Knight. Please ask for Lisa if you would like reading ideas or have suggestions for purchasing- 429-1900 or 
(updated 9/20/08)
News for downloadable audio book fans!
Are you a user of our downloadable audio books? Interested in learning more about this exciting new service? The Pitkin County Library has an in-house dedicated station for downloading audio books from Overdrive. You can now download books to your MP3 player from home, or from our library station. It's easy! Do it yourself here or get assistance from our staff to help get you started. Come on in or call 970.429.1900 for more information.