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On Wednesday, March 10, Governor Pat Quinn will be making his Budget Address
to the General Assembly. Before that time, the governor is inviting the public
to provide comments and suggestions on the structure of the budget. This is
our chance to let him know the importance of keeping funding in place for Illinois
libraries and library systems. Take a minute today to visit budget.illinois.gov and leave
a comment expressing your support for continued funding of the Illinois
library systems and the library per capita grants. For
talking points and additional info, visit SaveIllinoisLibraries.com.
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Governor Invites Ideas To Shape Illinois Budget
Friday, March 05, 2010 - ALS
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Chillicothe Public Library Board of Trustees Regular Meetings
The next Library Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010.
For more information and to read the minutes, CLICK HERE
Sonnet Contest
In honor of National Poetry Month and Shakespeare’s 446th birthday, Chillicothe Public Library’s YA department is holding a sonnet contest open to all poets currently in grades 6-12.
Winners will receive a fabulous prize and be invited to read their sonnets at Shakespeare’s Birthday Party on April 23, 8pm-midnight.
Deadline for submission: Friday, April 16, 2010
Pick up an entry form on the rack in the YA department.
Cooking with Nancy
"A Hint of Spring"
Registration is open for the March 22nd Cooking with Nancy session!
Nancy will be making Florentine Spaghetti (meatless main dish) and also Rhubarb Crisp.
Must Register by March 19th. Call 309-274-2719 to register.
Give blood, give life.
One in ten people admitted to the hospital needs blood. Be a hero and answer the call of patients in need by donating blood during March – Red Cross Month. It’s a pint of blood for you, but for another it could be a life saved. Just as American Red Cross volunteers from across the country converge to help during major disasters, donated blood may help save lives, wherever the need may be.
Upcoming blood donation opportunity:
Date: Monday, March 29, 2010
Time: 1-6pm
Place: Chillicothe Public Library Meeting Room
Appointment Contact: Catherine Barnett, 274-2719
Please note: All presenting donors are eligible to enter a raffle for a pair of tickets to see Carrie Underwood at the Peoria Civic Center on April 7th.
Study Skills Workshop!
Join us for a study skills workshop led by Anne Fox. The workshop will focus on the thinking and learning skills needed to improve study habits, covering how to incorporate the study skills that best fit your unique learning style and how to develop the techniques needed to adapt to test taking and comprehension. If you are interested in learning methods to help you memorize, organize, or improve your study habits – or if you want to find out what a mnemonic is and how it can change your life – this workshop is for you.
What: Study Skills Workshop
Who: High School students wanting to improve their study skills
Parents wanting to learn how to have fun while helping their children strengthen their learning and thinking skills
When: April 8, 1:00-2:00pm
Where: Chillicothe Public Library, large study room
Please register by April 3. Call 309-274-2719.
Hubble Contest
Come “Explore the universe @ your library” for your chance to win great prizes from IMAX®! All you have to do is answer six questions about the Hubble Space Telescope for your chance to win.
Contest runs through April 30, 2010.
Ever Wish You Could Check Out Library Books Without Ever Leaving The House?
Now you can! With the Alliance Digital Media Library brought to you by the Chillicothe Public Library and Alliance Library System!
http://alliance.lib.overdrive.com/
With the increase in usage of mobile devices and mp3 players, the Chillicothe Public Library, along with several other area Libraries, have made it a priority to provide materials in formats meeting the busy lifestyles of their patrons.
With the Alliance Digital Media Library patrons can browse and download titles 24 hours per day, every day of the week, from any personal computer with an Internet connection. They can take digital titles in the car, on the bus, in a waiting room, anywhere!
All you need to do to Log In is,
1. Follow the link above the Alliance Digital Media Library.
2. Click 'Log In' on the top menu bar.
3. Enter your Library Card Number (the number starting with D just below the barcode). And your special PIN number (The password you would normally use to sign on to your online Library account to renew and request books).
And that's it! You can download and read eBooks in PDF and other formats, download them to your digital reader or smart phone, or download the audio book version in WAV or MP3 formats and listen on your iPod or mp3 player!
It's that simple! Check it out today!!!
Any question or comments about this program can be directed to Alex at 309-274-2719 or ajeffries81@gmail.com.
13 Ways You Can STOP WASTING YOUR MONEY!!!
CLICK HERE To check out this great article from Reader's Digest!
Canned Food Collection
The Chillicothe Public Library is now collecting Canned and other non-perishable food items to benifit local food pantries. We have a collection receptical in the front lobby and donations can be dropped off during regular library hours.
Please contact us at 309-274-2719 for further information.
Special Offer!
This offer won't last long!
Right now at the Chillicothe Public Library, when you buy one of our GREAT Library Collapsable Book Bags for just $5, you get to pick out 2 free books from our used shelf! Stop by today for more info!!!
-Recycling at the Chillicothe Public Library-
The Chillicothe Public Library staff would like to thank Dan Johnson, a kiwanian and all around nice guy, for volunteering to clean up the garbage left and blown around the Recycle Dumpsters.
And thanks to Hassen Drissi, who stomps the contents of the containers every week so more recycle materials can be left.
Their service is greatly appreciated.
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