Kristina Blevins the Assistant Director will be presenting this month's genealogy program. On Saturday, February 28th at 10:30, she will discuss methods for preserving your documents and photos. Kristina graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2003 with a B.A. in English specializing in pre-professional writing. She spent a semester as a post-graduate student studying museum practices and interned at the SIUC museum archives in the fall of 2006. She graduated from the University of Kentucky in the fall of 2007 with a Master's in Library and Information Science. During her tenure there she interned in the William T. Young Acquisitions Department, where she spent two days a week helping out in the conservation laboratory tipping-in pages, doing deacidification and humidification of documents, pamphlet sewing, constructing phase boxes, learning triage, and using the sonic welder to encapsulate.
Please make plans to join us and learn how to save your photos and documents for future generations to enjoy.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Chocolate & Whine
Don't forget to visit the library on Saturday February 7th between 3:00 and 5:00 for the Chocolate and Whine tasting. Assistant Director Kristina Blevins has planned a lovely afternoon of taste testing a variety of chocolates. The selection of chocolates are certainly out of the normal and should prove to be very interesting. Whining, moaning, whinging, and commiseration welcome from all ages.
On Wednesday February 11th 6:30-7:30 a RadioShack DTV expert will be at the library to answer your questions about the upcoming digital television transition. Though the transition has been postponed, you still need to make sure you and your equipment are ready for the transition.
On Wednesday February 11th 6:30-7:30 a RadioShack DTV expert will be at the library to answer your questions about the upcoming digital television transition. Though the transition has been postponed, you still need to make sure you and your equipment are ready for the transition.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Brown Bags and Books
The Brown Bags and Books program that was scheduled for Wednesday January 28th has been rescheduled for Wednesday February 4th at Noon. Dr. Roger Lyons will review Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult.
Brown Bags and Books is a monthly book review held January through October. For the past several years Dr. Lyons has ushered in the "New Year" of Brown Bags and Books.
Please visit the library's website to view a complete list of titles to be reviewed. The books are available for check out at the library, though it isn't required that you read the titles to attend the programs! The programs are free to the public and all are welcome.
Light refreshments are provided, but feel free to bring your "brown bag" lunch and join us for the Noon time review.
Brown Bags and Books is a monthly book review held January through October. For the past several years Dr. Lyons has ushered in the "New Year" of Brown Bags and Books.
Please visit the library's website to view a complete list of titles to be reviewed. The books are available for check out at the library, though it isn't required that you read the titles to attend the programs! The programs are free to the public and all are welcome.
Light refreshments are provided, but feel free to bring your "brown bag" lunch and join us for the Noon time review.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Library Closed
The library will be closed today, January 28, 2009. The Brown Bags and Books program is also cancelled for today and is tentively rescheduled for noon on February 4th.
When winter weather threatens (or arrives!), check with the library to make sure we are open. If you must get out today, please use extreme caution. The snow is covering ice and that combination makes for dangerous travel conditions. Just walking outside can be an adventure!
When winter weather threatens (or arrives!), check with the library to make sure we are open. If you must get out today, please use extreme caution. The snow is covering ice and that combination makes for dangerous travel conditions. Just walking outside can be an adventure!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Happy New Year!
2009!
It is hard to believe another year has gone by. The library is gearing up for another wonderful year of programs for our patrons. Be sure to check out the current calendar on our website http://www.harrisburg.lib.il.us.
Did you see the Assistant Director/YA Librarian, Kristina Blevins in the newspaper? The online version actually had a video to go along with the article. Kristina has some neat programs planned, check for dates and times on the library calendar.
The Genealogy Librarian will be continuing monthly classes. The program this month will again be a working session, with the class and Librarian offering suggestions and assistance with your genealogy research problems. The session will be held Saturday January 17th, 10:30-11:30 in the Genealogy/Local history room at the library.
The staff is always looking for programs that will interest our patrons. We welcome your suggestions.
It is hard to believe another year has gone by. The library is gearing up for another wonderful year of programs for our patrons. Be sure to check out the current calendar on our website http://www.harrisburg.lib.il.us.
Did you see the Assistant Director/YA Librarian, Kristina Blevins in the newspaper? The online version actually had a video to go along with the article. Kristina has some neat programs planned, check for dates and times on the library calendar.
The Genealogy Librarian will be continuing monthly classes. The program this month will again be a working session, with the class and Librarian offering suggestions and assistance with your genealogy research problems. The session will be held Saturday January 17th, 10:30-11:30 in the Genealogy/Local history room at the library.
The staff is always looking for programs that will interest our patrons. We welcome your suggestions.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Winter Weather and Holiday closings
The Holiday season is fast approaching along with winter weather. The library is always concerned about our patrons and their safety. During the winter season there may be days that the library closes or opens later than usual. The decision to open later or not to open at all involves evaluating the road conditions (as reported by the local police) and the condition of our parking lot and walk ways. Remember if we don't open we do NOT charge fines or overdues for that day. Please be sure to check before coming to the library.
The library will be closed December 24th and 25th and January 1st. We will be closing at 5:00 pm on December 31st. We will resume normal business hours on January 2nd.
The library will be closed December 24th and 25th and January 1st. We will be closing at 5:00 pm on December 31st. We will resume normal business hours on January 2nd.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Genealogy Workshop
The next genealogy program will be held on December 20th 10:30 - 11:30. This program will be a little different. The class as a whole will work together on breaking through research brick walls. Hopefully we will be able to offer suggestions, techniques and tips to assist you with your research problems. The class will meet in the local history room upstairs at the library.
Class participation is encouraged, please come prepared to offer your assitance and guidance. If you need help with your genealogical questions or need suggestions on how to proceed with your research, please bring your research materials.
Class participation is encouraged, please come prepared to offer your assitance and guidance. If you need help with your genealogical questions or need suggestions on how to proceed with your research, please bring your research materials.
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