Printed book review forms will be available at each branch Tuesday morning, if they would rather submit their reviews that way.

Thanks!!

I asked her how Michelle likes the iPad … I just thought her response was too awesome not to share…

She LOVES it! She has been reading on it almost everyday hoping to be caught in our front yard. She has also ran 2 other 5K since her first one with the library’s 5K. She did the Ashland Independent School 5K and last weekend ran in the ” de feet” 5k. She is training (as she puts it ) now for the Color Run 5k in July and another oneThe Color Vibe in Charleston in September. She has encouraged 3 of her cousins to join her in the runs. It all began at the first MY Library 5k and of course ~ the wonderful staff you have there! She has been going to the library since she has been born and has feel in love with everyone she has meet there! They have always been so kindto her no matter how much she can talk their ears off, LOL. They have always been helpful when she has a question. She has also used the Tutor.com program available from the home page site while doing her homework~. That has been a great source for her this year while in 5th grade. We pass that information along to a lot of others in her class and Teachers at Oakview Elementary. Anyhow.. Enough of my bragging on OUR WONDER LIBRARY & STAFF ! Thank you all ! We will see ya soon! Denisa LaCombe & Michelle Jarvis

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Kristin Mastin

Effective April 1, 2013 the mileage reimbursement changed to .47 cents a mile.  Please be sure to have the correct mileage rate listed on your mileage reimbursement forms.

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Playaway Views are self-contained, durable video players for kids. They come preloaded with content and are easy for kids to operate. Titles include Sesame Street, PBS’ Super Why!, Arthur, Caillou, and more.

“They’re amazing, and so sturdy,” said Jamie Bayne, BCPL information services supervisor and the mother of a toddler. “My son is almost 2, and he can operate it without any issues. It’s great for in the car, at the grocery story, or on the night the power went out and he wanted to see Elmo!”

The devices will be available at all three BCPL branches (Main, Kyova and Catlettsburg) beginning Wednesday, May 22.

They can be checked out for seven days, with no renewal. The fine for a late return is $1 per day.

BCPL is adding 100 of these devices to the collection. Patrons can place a hold using the catalog at www.thebookplace.org. Just search using “Playaway View” as the key word.

Sandals are okay as long as they are secured and don’t have something between the toe(s): this includes decorative “flip-flops” and ones with a complete ring around the toe.  Yes, they are in style but no they are not safe in this environment.

Keep “spaghetti” strapped tops and other revealing clothing covered.  Shorts, including long shorts, are not acceptable.  Capri’s are acceptable but there is a fine line between them and long shorts.  If in doubt, don’t wear it to work.

Supervisors will be sending staff home to change if they violate the dress code.

Exceptions are announced by administration.  [For the complete dress code, see Personnel Polices--2009" in Internal Documents/Departments/Administration.]

We will do it similarly to last year – adults submit reviews on the books they have read. They earn rewards for the number of books (not hours read, like the younger readers), and each review enters them into the grand prize drawing (a tablet computer).

We will also be having a photography exhibit (Groundbreaking Images) at the museum again this year, and all the rewards, prizes, etc., will be given at the Groundbreaking Finale Party on Sept. 6 at Main (after hours).

One thing we are NOT doing this year is having a weekly drawing.

All the information is contained in a blog I just posted – click here to read more.

Book review forms will be sent out the end of next week, and there will be displays at each branch where they can pick up/drop off the forms.

Please help spread the word!! Thanks

But, a few years ago, we thought, “What about the adults? Shouldn’t we include them in our fun summer plans?” And that is how our adult summer reading program was born.

The adults get to start a week earlier than the kids, and the program runs more than a month longer. We figure adults are busy people – working and taking care of the kids – and finding time to read might be a bit harder for them.

So, get ready adults: “Groundbreaking Reads” starts on Memorial Day!

That’s when you can start counting the books you read, and getting rewarded for telling us what you thought of them. You have until Labor Day (Sept. 2) to read, read, read!

It’s simple to participate – click on the summer reading link on the home page, or click here. (this will be active starting on Memorial Day). Once you get registered, then you write a brief review (25 word minimum) telling us, and other summer reading participants, what you thought of the book. That’s it.

Reviews forms can also be found at any library branch (after Memorial Day). Each review submitted gives the person one entry in the drawing for the grand prize – a tablet computer!

The Groundbreaking Reads theme ties in with this year’s programs for kids (Dig Into Reading) and teens (Beneath the Surface). The rewards are focused around the theme, too:

For 5 books read, adults will get a shovel-shaped packet of mint seeds, which can be planted directly into the ground.  When adults read 10 books, we will give them a foldaway “Groundbreaking Reads” bag. At the 20-book level, the reward is a set of headphones. When adults read 25 books, we will reward them by letting them select a book or audio book of their choice (up to a $25 value). BCPL Friends are once again graciously paying for the book rewards!

And finally, at the 30-book level, we will give adults a one-year family membership to the Highlands Museum & Discovery Center, so they can go “dig into” all the cool stuff at the museum.

Speaking of the Highlands Museum, it will once again be the site of a month-long photography exhibit connected to our adult summer reading program. The theme this year is “Groundbreaking Images,” and it will be on display at the museum from Aug. 2 through Sept. 3. More information and entry forms will be available soon.

The program will end with a Groundbreaking Party on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Main Branch. That’s when participants will get the rewards they earned throughout the summer. We will also draw for the grand prize, and give away some neat door prizes.

Summertime is here. It’s a great time to get caught up on your reading – and have some fun and get some cool stuff at the same time. We hope many of you will take part.