BEDFORD PUBLIC
LIBRARY NEWSLETTER
AUGUST 2010
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BEDFORD PUBLIC
LIBRARY NEWSLETTER |
| IN THIS ISSUE: 1. Library News --Adult Services --Staff Picks --Children and Young Adult Services --Dial-a-Story --Outreach Services 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
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Needmore School Branch Library Opened July 19 The Needmore School Branch of the Bedford Public Library opened Monday, July 19. The Branch location is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., and includes new children's books, Story Hour, activities for kids of all ages, wireless Internet access, and computers. Hoping to reserve and pick up Library items at Needmore? Request any item you like, and we will happily deliver it from the Bedford location to the Branch for pick up. The Needmore School is located at 278 Trogdon Lane, and Library access is on the East Side of the school. Follow the sidewalk to the Library door. We hope to see you there!
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Going Green(er) at
BPL We know it is important to be good stewards of the earth. Our commitment to reduce our use of resources can be seen in the steps we have already taken. (See list below.) We are open to suggestions of more ways to conserve resources. To encourage you to share ideas, we are offering a gift pack of videos and books that will be given to the person who suggests an idea that we can implement. The winner will be selected at random from all ideas that we can actually use.
The Library has an excellent collection of books, videos, and other materials to encourage recycling. Read about the many ways you can reduce, reuse, and recycle. Start your own Green Campaign today!
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Project: Giving Tree! Many of us are enjoying the late summer heat by staying indoors. This indoor down time may afford time for people who knit or crochet to make hats, mittens, or scarves to donate to the Library’s annual Giving Tree project. During the holiday season, the Giving Tree collects new hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves, as well as new children’s books. Just before Christmas, Hoosier Uplands distributes these donated items to local low-income children. New handmade items are greatly appreciated, both by the Library and by the lucky children who receive them.
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No Registration! No Charge!
Make Cool Cards, Tuesday,
August 17 (for ages 10 through adult)
This program is sponsored by Hoosier Uplands Home Health & Hospice.
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Staff Picks
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August Summer Programs |
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August 2-8 -- Enter the drawing for a
"Make a Splash Read" canvas book bag August 2-15 -- Drawing for school supplies "Teen Contest ~~ Back To School"
August 5 -- Movie start time 1:30 p.m.
"Monsters VS Aliens"
August 5 -- 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
"Crafts for Little Hands" August 6 -- 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
"Insect Rubbing Plates"
August 8 -- 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
"Make a Splash Reading Coloring Contest"
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August 9-15 -- Enter the drawing for a
"Make a Splash Read" canvas book bag August
9 -- 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. "Board Game Monday"
August 10 -- 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
"Toy Tuesday"
August 12 -- Movie start time 1:30 p.m.
"Where the Wild Things Are"
August 12 -- 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
"Rubber Stamping"
August 13 -- 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
"Famous Art Work Rubbing Plates" August 15 -- 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. "Last day to claim Summer Reading Club prizes" |
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Dial-a-Story 278-5246
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August 12
- August 19: The Titans
August 19
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August 26: The Fox and the Rooster
August 26
- September 2: Mr. and Mrs. Vinegar |
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For more information, click
Children and Young Adult Services Department Suggestions for the Dept. click http://www.bedlib.org/suggestions.htm
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Summer Meals Join Bedford Public Library at the Library Corner on Monday at lunch for one final visit at the Bedford Middle School's Summer Meals Program. Our theme will be: Monday, August 9 - Fun & Games Join us in the cafeteria to make and take a fun craft, book list, and activity sheet. We would like to see you there! Bedford Middle School Summer Meals are available at no cost to anyone under 18. Breakfast is served from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at a cost of $1.75 for adults. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at a cost of $2.75 for adults. Farmer's Market The Library will be at the Thornton Park Pavilion Farmer's Market on Thursday, August 12, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. A garden-related theme will be presented with a simple craft or gardening activity, and a book list and activity sheet will be available to take home. Join the Library at the Farmer's Market and enjoy the shade of the Thornton Park Pavilion while shopping for locally produced fare!
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Career and Education Practice Makes Perfect with Test Prep Review Taking a test doesn't have to be scary when test preparation is only a few clicks away. At Test Prep Review, FREE practice tests are available for dozens of different exams and placement tests. Some of the practice tests include those for the SAT, ACT, GRE, CLEP, ASVAB, COMPASS, PRAXIS, and several for nursing, including the TEAS and NCLEX. Other features of the website include tips for avoiding the anxiety and difficulty that often accompany testing, as well as Brain Training Games designed to increase your memory, attention, focus, and speed--all while having fun. Test Prep Review is a great way to improve your chances of succeeding in your academic career. If you'd like more information about a particular exam, be sure to check with the Library. Many of the books required to study for these exams may be available for checkout.
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Smart Living
Easy Ways to Spend Less in 2010 Save on... Food & Entertainment Reap Rewards While Watching MoviesJoin the Critic's Choice Card Program at Great Escape and earn two points for each movie ticket purchased. For every ten points earned, movie goers become eligible to receive free concessions or movie tickets. Keep track of points earned by visiting the Great Escape Theater website. Membership in the program is FREE, and sign up can be completed by filling out the form on the Great Escape website, downloading and printing out the form, or by going to the theater. Movie goers can earn a maximum of four points per card per day. Watch Your Favorite Shows
Online-- FREE! Smart Source offers coupons for many popular brands and products, and is quite useful if the printed coupon circular in the Sunday newspaper is not accessible, or more than one of the same coupon is needed. Simply enter the zip code of the store where the coupons will be redeemed, select the desired coupons, and click print. A prompt to install the Coupon Printer will appear, and after the installation is complete, the coupons will print. Click on Local Grocery Deals to find the best price local retailers offer for featured products, Nutri-Know for nutritional information, and Search For a Product to find a particular item.
Spend and Save at T.G.I. Friday's
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4. Family Fun Celebrate the "Year of Pigs" at the Indiana State Fair!
Indiana State Fair Celebrate Indiana culture and agriculture at the State Fair. This year's theme, "Year of Pigs," will celebrate Indiana's pork industry with pig-themed entertainment and food. New exhibits will include "Bridges to Japan," a sculpture titled "God Bless America" (inspired by Grant Wood's "American Gothic"), "Boy Scout Bridge," and more. Don't miss a thing with the posted schedule of events. This year's concerts and entertainment include talented artists like Rascal Flatts, KISS, Chris Tomlin & Tobymac, Rick Springfield, Drake, Keith Urban, Selena Gomez, Jeff Dunham, Sugarland with Little Big Town, and the Naptown Roller Derby Girls. Tickets for these special events are available at the Indiana State Fairgrounds box office at (317) 927-7601 and all Ticketmaster locations. The Fair will be open Sundays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., Fridays from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight, and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. Admission gates close at 9:30 p.m. each evening. Admission at the gate for ages 6 and up is $8, and admission is free for children 5 and under. Be sure to check for special pricing and discounts available, like BMV carload day or free admission for military personnel and their families. There are a variety of parking options available, including ADA accessible parking and a shuttle service. The Indiana State Fairgrounds is located on the corner of East 38th Street and Fall Creek Parkway in Indianapolis.
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In the Know Health Care Questions Answered at Healthcare.gov Finding answers to health care questions doesn't have to be a pain. Healthcare.gov offers an abundance of helpful information that can answer many frequently asked questions and concerns about the new health care reform act, and how it pertains to all Americans. Different sections of the website cover information for families with children, individuals, people with disabilities, seniors, young adults, employers, and those with a pre-existing condition. There are also tabs at the top of the page to help find insurance options, learn about prevention, which has a convenient health finder tool that offers health advice for a specific age and gender, compare care quality, which helps compare specific hospitals, understand the new law, which shows when different parts of the act will take effect, and a menu that offers the option of searching for health care by state.
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Web Wise Featured websites with useful information and resources 
Homework can be easy with the right tools. Master the Basics with Discovery Education (http://school.discoveryeducation.com/homeworkhelp/homework_help_home.html) This site features fun videos and games designed to teach basic math to children of all ages. Lessons about handling money are covered in the addition section, column subtraction is discussed, and there are step-by-step breakdowns for multiplying and dividing. More subjects are covered on this site, including science, English, social studies, foreign languages, health, and more.
Citations Made Simple (http://easybib.com/) Research and Reference Aids for
All Ages (http://homeworkspot.com/)
Dolphins, Rocks, Bugs... At National Geographic Kids (http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/)
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Upcoming Book Sale Dates
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8. Contact Us Bedford Location
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