Holiday Table Decorating

Holiday table decorating ideas

Need ideas for a stunning holiday table?

Join us at the Richland Library November 14 at 7:30pm for a holiday table decorating class.

Pre-registration required by calling the library or dropping us line at adavis@lclibs.org

Water, Water, Everywhere!

Hi all!  Richland Library is CLOSED AGAIN...due to water in the basement and closed roadways.  We hope to reopen on Friday - September 8 at 12:30pm.  We look forward to seeing everyone at our annual Silent Auction on Saturday at 6:00pm.  The Auction WILL go on!  We WILL celebrate the 125 years that the Richland Library has been serving the community.  We WILL have lots of great food from Adrian's Pizza and Guy's Diner.

Library CLOSED

The library will be CLOSED until further notice due to water damage.  Books can be returned in the outside drop box.  Sorry for the inconvenience....

Senior Spaces Survey!

The Richland Library was recently awarded a Senior Spaces grant. We were one of only 6 libraries to receive this grant. It will allow us the funding to create a space within the library for senior citizens and baby boomers to come and have a place they feel is their own. In order for us to purchase items for our Senior Space that would interest the general populace, we ask that you answer this survey if you are in this Senior Age Group. Your honest completion of this survey will ensure that Richland Library's new Senior Space is as great as can be! Just click the link, log into Facebook, and get started! Thanks for supporting the Richland Library :)

http://apps.facebook.com/my-surveys/yv1r7seu

Lindsay Barrett George

We are pleased to announce that award winning children's author and illustrator, Lindsay Barrett George will be joining us at the on August 24th at 3:00pm!  Join us for a book signing and reading.

This event is part of Benjamin Zug's Eagle Scout Project.  His project includes, updating the library's database and promoting the importance of reading and libraries in our community. 

Paging Through Time - 125 Years

Make plans to join us on September 10, 2011 at 6:00pm for the annual Silent Auction at the library.  This year we will be featuring an autographed football and game tickets from Joe Paterno's 400th Penn State win along with other local craft items and gift certificates.  Refreshments are provided by Adrian's Pizza and Guy's Diner.  Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door.  It wil lbe a night to remember!

Flying into Summer!

This week for our summer reading program, we set up a green screen and took pictures of the kids on a "magic carpet." Then, using a computer program, we were able to make a picture of them flying over a building in Pakistan! This went great with our theme this week, learning about schools and travel in foreign countries. We e-mailed the kids their pictures, so that they can always have a memory of the fun had right here at the Richland Library! Check out some of the pictures!

CONNECT Workshops

The Richland Community Library is offering Pond/Stream Exploration and Insect Investigation Workshops for elementary aged children during the month of July. Each session is 4 days, 9:00—11:30. Children will enjoy hands on activities, individual toolkits and lots of fun!

More info. can be found at www.lclibs.org/richland

Registration required—Cost: $75.

Baseball Themed Open House & HDTV Raffle Drawing

Open House - July 1- 5:00 - 7:00pm

Stop in the library for your chance to win a 42" Plasma HDTV. TV Tickets $5.00. Tickets are also available at the following local businesses: Railroad Diner, Adrian's Pizza, Guy's Diner, Franklin House, Len's Friendly Market and Richland Legion. 

 

Additional raffle items include Reading Phillies Tickets, Harrisburg Senetors tickets, youth glove and ball and other baseball themed prizes. Extra raffle items ticket price, $1.00.

 

Drawing held July 1 at 7:00pm

 

Peanuts & Cracker Jacks provided!!

 

Special thanks to Morrissey TV & Appliances, Lauck's Sporting Goods, Harrisburg Senetors, Reading Phillies and all the local businesses selling tickets for their generous support!

Boys & Books

One of the challenges I face regularly at the public library, is to find a "good book for a boy."  Sometimes is the parent's request but often it's the boy himself who wants something but isn't sure where or how to find it.    Following a recent request by a parent of a young boy who was "not a reader", I started looking for resources for boys.  Charles London's article in the Huffington Post hit a nerve...I think it's high time to get in tune with boys and their books!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/charles-london/boys-dont-read-except-whe_b_859449.html

Boys DO read... does it really matter if they prefer Captain Underpants and Ripley's Believe It of Not over Robert Louis Stevenson and Jack London?  I don't think so.  Encouraging readers of all ages and tastes is essential!   

Libraries Are NOT Extinct!

Here is a fantastic article featured in the Chronicle regarding the healthy lives of libraries in the digital age.  Libraries are vibrant, active places of learning and socializing.  It's not just books at your public library anymore!  See if you can find your voice to speak up the next time you hear the statement...
"Who needs libraries?  I can find it all online." 
If only they knew how much they were missing!!

http://chronicle.com/article/5-Myths-About-the-Information/127105/

Inspiration awaits @ your library!

Grand Slam TV Raffle

Be the MVP at your house with a new Samsung 42 inch Plasma TV just in time to watch the All-Star Game!
TV Raffle tickets are on sale for $5.00 each.  Tickets may be purchased at the library, from any library board member, amd at various local businesses including: Adrian's Pizza - Richland, Guy's Diner - Richland, Railroad Diner - Richland, The Franklin House - Schaefferstown, Morrisey TV & Appliance - Reistville, and Animal Health Care of Myerstown.  Special thanks to Morrissey TV & Appliance from making this event possible!

Drawing will be during the LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE July 1  at 7:00pm - Stop in for peanuts, cracker jacks and an evening of old-fashioned fun!

Spring Cleaning!

Please bear with us as we clean up our blog!  Changes are coming...not sure how fast but, it's time!  Thanks to our fabulous commentators from sparked.com - you guys are fantastic!  Check back soon...it's bound to be great!

Make Today Matter...

Donate Books

Are You Really Going To Read Them Again?

FACTS

- 61% of low income families have no books in their homes.

- 43% of adults with the lowest level of literacy proficiency live in poverty.

- Only 4% of adults with strong literacy skills live in poverty.

- 55% of children have an increased intrest in reading when given books at an early age.

- Children with a greater variety of reading material in the home are more creative, imaginative, and proficient in reading

They are also on a better path toward educational growth and developement.

- There is only one age-appropriate book for every 300 children in low-income neighborhoods compared to 13 books per child in middle-income neighborhoods

TAKE ACTION TODAY

1. Go through your bookshelves and pull out books you will never read again

2. Pack the books in a box

3. Call your local library, school, foster home, or children's organization to see if they need books.

4. Deliver the books!

5. If you don't have books at home, purchase some to donate or find an organization that accepts financial donations to purchase books.

YOU MATTER

The majority of children in low-income neighborhoods often lack libraries and bookstores.

Having access to books is the key to literacy.

By donating your books, especially childrens books, you can impact some of the 12 million children who don't have books at home.

Imagine if you couldn't read this post.



Coffe Lovers, Love Irish Coffee!

I LOVE coffee and when I saw this recipe posted by SkiptoMyLou today, I knew it was the perfect post for St. Patrick's Eve!  Who can resist the magic of a perfect cup of joe?  I know I can't!  Can't wait to have this tomorrow (maybe even tonight, pre-celebration)!  Enjoy!

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2011/03/16/irish-coffee/

Downloadable St. Patrick's Day Book

Only two more days until St. Patrick's Day!  How about a downloadable book featuring crafts, recipes and lore...http://www.favecrafts.com/master_images/Holiday/St-Patricks-Day-Ebook-2010.pdf

St. Patrick's Day Trivia

Test your lucky charms with this trivia quiz!
http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/st-patricks-day/quiz/index.html

May the luck of the Irish be with you!

Adorable T-Shirt Tutorial

Found this adorable t-shirt at SkiptoMyLou.org Thanks for the super cute idea! I think this would make a great summer reading club project! Can't wait to try it!

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2011/03/09/pinch-proof-t-shirt/

My Little Gems: Shamrock Shake

My Little Gems: Shamrock Shake

One Week to St. Patty's Day!

I thought it would be fun to post somthing St. Patrick's Day related everyday until the 15th. So here's today's find...Shamrock Shakes from My Little Gems. It looks delicious and much better for you than the McDonald's feature! Enjoy!

"Speech is Powerful"

Just thinking about the impacts of the latest Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Westboro Baptist Church...Having the freedom to discuss weighty issues is something invaluable...having a group of 9 people uphold that freedom is pretty remarkable. Although the actions by the Westboro Group are questionable, at best...and as a person I could not imagine engaging with the group...they have the freedom to say what is on their mind.

As we deal with each other everyday it is vital to be aware of our words. Chief Justice Roberts is spot on..."Speech is powerful". It is the one thing that can connect us or tear us apart. Be mindful of the weight of our words...

Let us know what you think....

American Girl Celebration Information

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Make Today Matter...

EAT HEALTHY

facts:
- Annual cost for chronic conditions and diseases is big $$$$:
$117 billion for obesity
$66 billion for high blood pressure
$432 billion for heart disease and strokes
$50 billion for weight-loss aids, diet foods, supplements, and weight-loss medications
- 79% likelihood exists that an overweight child will become an overweight adult.
- 75% of adults don't eat the recommended daily 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables.
- snack consumption by children has increased 300% from 20 years ago.
- 400,000 people die annually from poor eating habits & laziness

TAKE ACTION TODAY

If you suffer from or have a family history of any aforementioned chronic conditions or diseases, consult your family physician for dietary counseling

Here are some ideas to help

-Eat fewer foods with refined grains & sugars; reduce your intake of fatty foods; and eat smaller portions.

-Eat more dark green veggies, legumes, fruits, whole grains, low-fat milk, and lean meats.

-Eat slowly so that you will feel full before you have overeaten.

-Don't make food a reward

-Develop a routine and eat at similar times each day

-Drink Plenty of Water

-Limit snacking

Eat to live; don't live to eat

YOU MATTER

From the book

Every Monday Matters

by: Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza

Predict the unpredictable.
Make Today Matter.....

Prepare for an EMERGENCY

FACTS
-800 tornadoes are reported annually
-average path of a twister is 660 ft. wide and up to 50 miles long
-39 states are considered at risk for an earthquake
-46% of disaster deaths occur due to floods
-because of contamination, clean water is harder to find than food after a flood
-a tropical storm becomes a hurricane when the speed reaches 74 mph
-September 11, 2001, will always be a reminder of the reality of terrorist attacks and the damage they can cause

TAKE ACTION TODAY
1. Develope a family communication plan by selecting a person outside your local area for everyone to call in case of an emergency
2. Ensure every member of your family knows the phone number and has a cell phone or phone card for calling the emergency
contact
3. Designte a primary and secondary meeting location
4. Create an emergency supply kit with a 3 day supply of basic items such as:
fresh water, food, first aid, towelettes, garbage bags, flash light w/extra batteries, local maps, a whistle, dust masks, tools, a can
opener, and cash. Check and rotate supplies every 6 months.

YOU MATTER
disasters are never planned, but they happen. Being prepared is the only thing you can do.
PREPARE TODAY....FOR ANY KIND OF TOMORROW

from the book Every Monday Matters
by Matthew Emerzian & Kelly Bozza

We will be closed today, February 2nd

We will reopen Thursday February 3rd at 10:30am

Weather Permitting

Grab a cup of tea and a good book and enjoy your day.

Top 10 Romance Novels Of All Time

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

The Bride by Julie Garwood

Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Devereaux

It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase

Dream Man by Linda Howard

Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer

McKenzie's Mountan by Linda Howard

Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale

Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

from http://www.the-top-tens.com

We will be closed today, February 1st.

We will reopen tomorrow @ 12:30pm, weather permitting.

Today looks like a good day to curl up with a good book.

Make today Matter...

Have Amber alerts sent to you.

Facts

AMBER stands for "America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response" and was created as a legacy to 9-year old Amber Hagerman, who was kidnapped while riding her bicycle in Arlington, TX, then brutally murdered.

-76% of abducted children who are murdered are dead within 3 hours of the abduction and 88.5% are dead within 24 hrs.

-336 children have been reunited with their families because of AMBER alerts.

-70% of people with cell phones are eligible to receive wireless AMBER alert txt messages.

-100% of computers can have the AMBER alert ticker downloaded onto them.

-AMBER alerts are active in all 50 states.

YOU MATTER

Protecting children from abduction and locating those who have been abducted is the twofold purpose of AMBER ALERTS. They increase the number of people who can help locate an abducted child or deter predators, and the have caused perpetrators to release the abducted child after hearing or seeing the AMBER Alert. Remember, those first three hours are everything to that child and his or her family.

Your eyes and action could mean the difference between a life lost and a life saved.

from the book Every Monday Matters

by Matthew Emerzian & Kelly Bozza

SNOW

Out of the bosom of the air,
Out of the cloud-folds of her garments shaken,
Over the woodland brown and bare,
Over the harvest-fields forsaken, silent,
And soft, and slow descends the snow.

-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

TURN OFF TV - TURN ON LIFE

make today matter...

Turn off your tv

FACTS:

-99% of all homes have at least one TV - 45% have three or more.

-56% of all 8 to 16 year olds have a TV in their bedroom.

- A person watches TV an average of 40 days per year.

- Children spend 1,023 hours a year watching TV compared to 900 hours in school.

- 200,000 violent acts, including 16,000 murders, will be seen by children before their 18th birthday.

- Roughly 70% of all TV shows include sexual content, with an average of 5 sexual scenes per hour.

- On average, 38.5 minutes per week of meaningful conversation happens between a parent and a child.

TAKE ACTION TODAY

1. Turn Off Your TV Today.

2. Designate certain TV-free times throughout the week.

3.Remove TVs from bedrooms, kitchens, etc.

4.Make a list of activities to do, like reading, biking, walking, or spending time with friends. Then start doing them.

5. Avoid using TV as a reward - this increases it's power.

6. Be more selective about programing.

YOU MATTER

If you give up TV for just one day a week, you can exercise for the recommended weekly amount necessary for healthy living, read over 20 books a year, and spend more time with your loved ones.

From the Book - Every Monday Matters

Written by - Matthew Emerzian & Kelly Bozza

From the book Every Monday Matters, 52 ways to make a difference.
By Matthew Emerzian & Kelly Bozza.

EVERYONE has the POWER OF GREATNESS.

Not for fame, but for greatness.

Because greatness is determined by SERVICE.

-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Make today matter...

What really matters most to you?

Your relationships? Helping others? Passions? Faith? Security? Health? At the end of each year don't you want to look backand see that you've made a difference? That you matter?

It's the start of a new year. Start it off by making the difference in you, in your life, and in the lives of those you love.

Time spent on what matters most is never a waste of time.

Best Books of 2010

As 2010 drew to a close we, here at Richland Library, looked back at the books that made an impact on us through the year. Some were familiar authors and some were brand new, but one thing was certain we wouldn't want to have missed these titles!

Fiction

The Year of the Flood - Margaret Atwood

Home Safe - Elizabeth Berg

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Trilogy - Steig Larsson

Sarah's Key - Tatiana de Rosney

The Last Song - Nicholas Sparks

The Help - Kathryn Stockett

Winter Garden - Kristin Hannah

The Color of Lightening - Paulette Jiles

Non-Fiction

Stop Acting Rich...and Start Living Like a Millionaire - Thomas J. Stanley

Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Rebecca Skloot

Unbroken - Laura Hillenbrand

Kids, Parents and Power Stuggles: Winning for a Lifetime - Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

Children's

Ugly Pie - Lisa Wheeler

Art & Max - David Wiesner

The Quiet Book - Deborah Underwood

Ladybug Girl at the Beach - Jacky Davis & David Soman

Of Thee I Sing: a Letter to My Daughters - Barack Obama

Bats at the Ballgame - Brian Lies