The Friends of the Library, who are sponsoring the Art Show and Sale, are inviting all former Monticello Art League members and other local artists in Drew, Bradley, Lincoln, Desha, and Chicot counties to submit their artwork to the show.
Specifically the show will be held April 13-17 with artwork being submitted on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10. Artwork must be appropriately framed or matted and suitable for hanging or free standing. Both two-dimensional and three-dimensional work may be submitted, however, size and quantity of artwork may be limited according to space available. Read the rest of this entry »
The Monticello Branch Library celebrated “Count Me In!” week, in participation with the U.S.Census Bureau, on March 1 – 5, with a poster contest and an essay contest. The poster contest was open to all students in grades 1 through 5, with the grand prize of $25.00 going to Zipporah Bell.
There were 51 entries from grades 6, 7 & 8. The winners are: 1st place ($25.00) to Salonica Hunter, 2nd place ($15.00)to Ryan Smith, and 3rd place ($10.00)to Andrew McKeown.
We want to thank all students who participated and hope they learned the importance of the census. We have attractive plastic census book bags to hand out to the public as long as the supply lasts. Please drop by and view our census display and remember to return your completed census forms. It helps our entire community when you do!
Did you know you can access the Monticello Branch Library’s card catalogue on your computer?
Look on the bottom of your library card, where you will see our online address: www.youseemore.com/SEARK. This will give you the entire Southeast Arkansas Regional Library’s listings of books, videos, & audios in all 14 branches.
You can see whether we have a certain book, if it is checked out,and if it is, when it is due back. In the future you will be able to place a book on reserve. But for now, you can call us to request any item. By clicking on Browse, you can search for titles, authors and subjects. Also, check out Monticello’s calendar of events.
Monticello is truly a great place to live. Every February the Friends of the Monticello Branch Library sponsor the Chocolate Extravaganza to raise money to support special events at the library. The wonderful volunteers in our community have once again worked to make the Chocolate Extravaganza a huge success. The extravaganza brought in nearly $3,000. This money supports the Summer Reading program and provides internet access for patrons. Shirley Kizer and Patricia Kulbeth supervised approximately 150 volunteers who gave their time to make and pack candy. Virginia Grizzell, Delbert Farrar, and David Anderson worked tirelessly to sell tickets. Judy Murphy was the board member overseeing the entire project. These people along with all who bought the candy are to be commended for the support they give to the Monticello Branch Library. It is this cooperative spirit that makes Monticello a great community.
Paula Reaves
President
Friends of the Monticello Branch Library Board
At Monday night’s Drew County quorum court meeting, the Monticello Regional Library, represented by Kim Patterson, Director of the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, made its case for a county library $5.5 million sales tax. Read the rest of this entry »
The Monticello Branch Library, in partnership with the United States Census Bureau will sponsor a “COUNT ME IN!” week, March 1-5. There will be an essay contest for children in grades 6, 7, & 8, with the subject being “Why the Census is Important to Me”. Essays must be no more than one page in length, contain the author’s name and phone number, and turned in to the library by March 3. They will be judged on originality, grammar and neatness. First Place will receive $25.00, Second Place $15.00, and Third Place $10.00. Winners will be announced on Friday, March 5.
There will, also, be a poster contest for children in grades 1 through 5. The subject of the poster will be “Count Me In” and will promote participation in the census count. Each child must supply his own regular size poster board, put name and phone number on the back, and submit to the library by March 1. Art work will be judged on originality, content, and neatness. Winners will be announced on Friday, March 5 with prizes as follows: First Place $25.00, Second Place $15.00 and Third Place $10.00.
The Monticello Branch Library is pleased to provide free wireless connection to the Internet for patrons with their own Laptops or PDA’s.
Patrons who utilize this service are responsible for complying with the Internet Use Policy of the Library, which is printed on a hand-out available at the desk.Users are also responsible for knowing how to connect their device to a wireless network. Due to the wide variety of devices, the Library workers cannot assist the patron with this process.
The Library warns that wireless internet connections are NOT secure. Also, the Library does not provide wireless access for printing.
The Monticello Branch Library would like to thank all contributors who made it possible to present the 2009 Summer Reading Program for children. This year we enrolled 164 children ages 3 to 12.
We extend our special thanks and appreciation to the following businesses: Walmart, Commercial Bank, Price Lumber, Burger King, Mazzio’s Pizza, Western Sizzlin’, Sonic, Taco Bell and Popeye’s. We are also grateful for the Monticello Friends of the Library’s funding and the Arkansas State Library’s grant.We want to thank, too, the program presenters: Kim’s Dance Factory, Rashaad Callaham from UAM’s Music Department, Richelle Danley from the Danley’s Taekwondo U.S.A., Judy Calhoun, Assistant Director of the Southeast Regional Library, Rebecca Spencer of the Monticello Film Academy, and Jeaneen Murray, a much-appreciated volunteer reader. All of the programs were greatly enjoyed and helped to promote an interest in reading during the summer.
It is gratifying to have such support for the library throughout our community. Thank you to all the businesses, teachers, parents, volunteers and children who participated. Nona Dumas, Branch Manager
Jayden Nicholson was a winner at the Monticello Branch Library’s Summer Reading Program. She came closest to guessing the number of crayons in a jar and won an electric keyboard.
Zipporah Hill also won an electric keyboard at theLibrary’s Summer Reading Program. Shown with Zipporah is Nona Dumas, Branch Manager of the library.
The Monticello Branch Library’s Summer Reading Program got off to a good start this week.
There were a total of 110 children and 35 adults who attended the two sessions.
Next week, on Tuesday, June 16, the 7 to 12 year old children will meet at 10:00 a.m. and all ages are encouraged to attend the 10:00 performance on Friday, June 19 of Brian Kinder and his wife Terri.
The Kinders are back by popular demand. Their musical show is a foot-tapping and hand-clapping entertainment worthy of Broadway.
Have you been recently diagnosed with diabetes? Or do you have a family member who is diabetic? Then, drop by the Monticello Branch Library. We have many book on the prevention and controlling of Type 2 diabetes, guides on menu planning, several cookbooks for diabetics and material on diabetes in children.
Also, we subscribe to two informative periodicals: Diabetic Living and Diabetes Forecast. Please ask at the desk for assistance that may help you to adjust to living with diabetes.
Mae has been with the library for twenty-three years, serving as Assistant Manager. “Her presence will be missed by all, staff and patrons, said Nona Dumas, Branch Manager.
Mae’s contributions to the library over the years are too many to list. She will continue to work with many community activities. She is active in making Selma Junior High School a historical site, is a member of Eastern Star and of 16th Section Missionary Baptist Church, to name only a few.
We all wish her well in this next phase of her life.
During the month of April, the Monticello Branch Library will waive fines for undamaged overdue items, no matter how long they have been overdue.
The primary goals of this amnesty period are to encourage patrons to return materials and come back to the library. “Some patrons have forfeited their library privileges because of long overdue items. We want our materials and our patrons back,” said Nona Dumas, Branch Manager.
Take advantage of this opportunity to be re-instated at the library.
(Note: Library amnesty does not cover existing fines for items previously returned.)
For more information, call the library at 367-8583.
DeAnna Doherty of Sesame School is shown with Nona Dumas (left) of the Monticello Branch Library
Sesame School Preschool won 10 “50 book libraries” from Scholastic to give away to different organikzations in the community. Read the rest of this entry »
The Monticello Friends of the Library Executive Board met October 14 to plan their annual public meeting in November. This year the Friends plan to host a brown bag lunch at the Monticello Library on Election Day, November 4. Read the rest of this entry »
The Monticello Branch Library proudly announces the second half of a shipment of books donated by Dr. Edgar W. Spencer, former Monticello resident. Dr. Spencer, who currently resides in Lexington, Virginia, makes this gift of books about the earth sciences in memory of his parents, Terrel Ford and Allie Belle Spencer. The first half of this donation was exhibited during the summer at the library. Read the rest of this entry »
Did you know that your public library has Large Print books?
The Monticello Branch Library has many best seller books set in a larger-than-usual font. They are housed in a separate section of the library, and have “LP” on the spine label.
For seniors or anyone having vision problems, the larger font makes reading so much more enjoyable. Please visit our Large Print section when you are in the library next time.
The Monticello Branch Library is proud to announce we have been chosen to participate in “Picturing America”, the newest initiative of the “We the People” grant program of the National Endowment for the Humanities. This grant provides 40 large laminated posters and a resource book to be shared with local teachers. Read the rest of this entry »
