BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER
MARCH 2010
IN THIS ISSUE:
 
 1. Library News
     --Adult Services
     --Staff Picks
     --Children and Young Adult Services
     --Dial-a-Story
 2. Career and Education
 3. Smart Living
 4. Family Fun
 5. In the Know
 6. Web Wise
 7. Upcoming Book Sale Dates
 8. Contact Us

 
"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."
--Cicero--

 
1. Library News
Looking Forward

We are looking forward to spring! We have wonderful programs for all ages planned to wash away the winter blues. We hope you will take time to read this newsletter and look at our website to find the programs that interest you.

We have a monthly calendar feature on our website that lists our activities for each month. We encourage you to check the website's calendar of events page so you do not miss upcoming programs and special events.

You can also find us on Facebook. Become a fan of the library to get notice updates for programming events, and holiday or weather-related closings.

We always have a web poll question on our web site. Please take the time to answer the questions posted here. Survey information from these polls helps us determine how to better serve you in the future. The web poll is located on the left side of our homepage.

We look forward to seeing you!

 
     Adult Services

 

Marion Walker
Sunday, March 21 at 1:30 P.M.


Frank Walker is the second from the left of the flagpole.

Hear Marion "Frank" Walker relate his experiences on Iwo Jima. Learn of the "Flag Raising" on Suribachi, as Mr. Walker was one of a few who made it to the top of the extinct volcano and continued throughout the rest of the campaign.

Copies of Mr. Walker's book, Preparing for the Rain on Iwo Jima Isle, will be available for purchase.

 


This program is sponsored by Hoosier Uplands Home Health and Hospice.

 

Staff Picks

We want to share a few of our favorites with you!

 

Angels' Blood
Nalini Singh		 Out from Boneville
Jeff Smith		 The Soloist
Steve Lopez		 The Complete Vegan Kitchen
Jannequin Bennett		 Babymouse, Queen of the World!
Jennifer & Matthew Holm		 Beautiful Creatures
Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

 
    Children and Young Adult Services

 

Teen Tech Week
March 7 - 13

The 2010 theme -- Learn Create Share @ your library -- fosters teen creativity.

The Young Adult Department has added the following computer software titles to the collection:

Anime Studio
Claymation Studio
ClickArt Fonts
Hallmark Greeting Cards
Art Studio

Teens may enter for a chance to win a Wal-Mart gift card in the Teen Tech Week Contest.

 


March 10 - 17

Plan to stop by the Children's Department for St. Patrick's Day crafts and activity sheets.
Check out the book display, too.

 

Spring Story Hour for 3 - 5 year olds

March 17 - April 14

Wednesdays
10:30 - 11:15 A.M. or 1:30 - 2:15 P.M.

Sign up at the Library, e-mail ssmith@bedlib.com, or call 275-4471.

 

Each March, Disability Awareness Month is celebrated throughout Indiana. The goal of Awareness Month is to increase awareness and promote independence, integration, and inclusion for all people with disabilities. Stop by the Children's Department to pick up bookmarks, brochures, stickers, and coloring sheets, and to look over the book display.

 

 

Do you feel lucky?

Make A Wish!

Write your wish on a shamrock and help decorate the bulletin board in the Children's Department during the month of March.

Be sure to browse the collection of materials on your visit, and if you are lucky, you will find a great book to read or movie to watch!

 

Dial-a-Story  278-5246


 

  

March 4 - March 11:  Lazy Jack
A foolish boy is richly rewarded for being such a silly fellow.

March 11 - March 18:  Beauty and the Beast
 This is an enchanting story about a lass who finds that what's on the inside matters the most.

March 18 - March 25:  Wylie
This is a tale from Scotland about a sheep dog who does wonderful things.

March 25 - April 1:  The Bear and the Travelers
Aesop gives us another wonderful fable, this one about finding true friends.

 

For more information, click Children and Young Adult Services Department
Suggestions for the Dept. click http://www.bedlib.org/suggestions.htm

 
2. Career and Education

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available for 2010-2011 School Year

Do you need help paying for college? Find out if you qualify for federal student aid by visiting the FAFSA website to electronically fill out and submit an application.

The website outlines the three-step process for completing your FAFSA, and gives you information you need to know and have close by prior to filling out the application. With this information, you won’t be stumped by questions about dependency status or application deadlines. There are also instructions on how to fill out a FAFSA, how to open a saved application, checking the status of your application, making corrections to a processed FAFSA, and more.

With FAFSA online, you will find plenty of useful resources and tools that make the daunting task of applying for student aid easy and stress-free. The Student Aid on the Web tab links you to the Federal Student Aid website and provides you with more information about student aid, as well as advice on preparing for college. There is also a FAQs section, a Contact Us page, and a Help page for all your questions.

Indiana’s FAFSA deadline is March 10. Apply today!

 
3. Smart Living

Easy Ways to Spend Less in 2010
Part two of a series featuring helpful tips for saving money

Save on... Home & Transportation

Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs.
Replace the incandescent light bulbs in your home with compact fluorescent bulbs. Fluorescent bulbs use 70% less energy, don’t burn as hot, and last at least 10 times longer than a regular incandescent bulb. One regular 100W bulb burning for one hour can use 36.5 kW-hrs. If you replace that bulb with an equivalent fluorescent bulb, you can save 28.105 kW-hrs. To find out what your household savings might be for making the switch, use the ET: Fluorescent Lighting Cost Saving Calculator.

Clean your dryer ducts.
 Lint accumulates quickly every time you use your clothes dryer. Over time, lint buildup can make your dryer work harder and longer to dry your clothes, costing you more money. By regularly making sure your dryer’s screens and ducts are clean, you can ensure you’re getting the most out of your dryer for less money. Good maintenance also helps extend the life of your appliances.

Get the best rates on parking before you fly.
 Visit BestParking.com before you fly out to find the best deals for parking your car near the airport. Enter your arrival and departure times to generate a list of the cheapest parking deals in major cities and airports, and have it show you where they are on a map. You may even be able to search for coupons and special offers. Access it from your phone at www.mobile.bestparking.com.

Check your tires.
 Make sure your tires have the right amount of air in them to match your car. Look for the vehicle’s information sticker on your car, usually on the driver’s side door jamb or in the glove compartment, to find the auto manufacturer’s recommendations. Using that recommendation instead of the one printed on the tire’s sidewall can gain you 3 percent more fuel efficiency. Different vehicles weigh different amounts, and the number on the tire isn’t vehicle specific.

 
4. Family Fun

Visit the National Maple Syrup Festival in March

Welcome in spring at the 2nd annual National Maple Syrup Festival in Medora, IN. The festival held at Burton's Maplewood Farm, two miles north of Medora, celebrates and educates visitors about maple syrup and rustic living. Learn how syrup gets from the tap to the table while enjoying hot pancakes, fun-filled events, demonstrations, and live music.

March 6th & 7th and March 13th & 14th
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Burton's Maplewood Farm
8121 W County Road 75 S
Medora, IN

Tickets are available at the event. The cost is $6 for children ages 5 to 15 years old, $10 for adults, and free for children 4 years old and younger. Those attending may bring along a canned good to receive a $2 discount from the ticket price.

All proceeds from the event go towards the Heads Up!!! Foundation, which uses the money for the Riley Hospital for Children's trip to Bradford Woods.

For more information about the event, visit www.nationalmaplesyrupfestival.com.

 

5. In the Know
Bringing you valuable information each month that everyone should know

Make your own cleaning solutions.

Did you know you can make your own solutions for household cleaning that are eco-friendly and easy on the wallet? Using simple household foods and items you may already have in your cabinets, you can make cleaning solutions that work just as effectively as big-name store brands that may contain harsh chemicals.

Think of your household items in a new way! Lemons don't just smell good, their juice can be used to remove dirt and rust stains. Vinegar can remove tarnish, soap scum, and mineral deposits. Vegetable and plant-based cooking oils can dislodge dirt and hydrate woods that have been dried out by sun exposure. Use cheap shampoo as a bathroom cleaner to keep soap deposits from building up in sinks and showers.

You can find more tips and recipes by visiting the following websites:

Heloise's Homestyle Cleaning Solutions

66 All-natural Cleaning Solutions

10 Unexpected Natural Cleaners

Pantry Cleaners:  Recipes for Homemade Cleaning Products

 
6. Web Wise
 Featured websites with useful information and resources

 

Get ready for spring cleaning.

 

LifeOrganizers.com (http://www.lifeorganizers.com)
Find solutions for organizing your life. Use the Tools & Checklists feature to find lists for making de-cluttering and spring cleaning easier. Other articles help you stay organized year round when dealing with finances, fitness, travel, and more.

RealSimple.com--Home & Organizing (http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/index.html)
Use this section of the official website for Real Simple magazine to find tips and articles for organizing, cleaning, decorating, and more. There are even tips for green living and green cleaning so you can clean and help the environment at the same time.

Organized Home (http://organizedhome.com)
Start spring cleaning right away with the "Spring Cleaning Chore Checklist". Make it a family affair with "Five Tips for Spring Cleaning with Kids".

Good Housekeeping--House & Home (http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home)
Visit Good Housekeeping magazine's House & Home section to find some great tools to help you plan for your cleaning project. You can also find tips and podcasts from Heloise.

 
7. Upcoming Book Sale Dates

 

March 18-21
April 15-18
May 20-23
June 17-20
8. Contact Us
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    Friday and Saturday   9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
    Sunday   1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.