Holiday Hours

JUST A REMINDER!



The library will be closed on Wednesday December 24 and Thursday December 25 for the holidays.

The Maitland Public Library will also close early @ 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday December 31 and will be closed all day on Thursday January 1, 2009!

Make Your Own Holiday Cards

THIS SATURDAY @ 2:00 p.m.

The Holidays are here again and that means sending cards to family and friends. The library can help you make your very own holiday cards without the use of a computer or fancy expensive equipment. Just bring along your creativity and we will provide the supplies to make one of your own cards to bring home. Registration is required so that we know ahead of time how many supplies we need to bring. Questions? Call the library at 407-647-7700.

Happy Thanksgiving

Just as a reminder, the library will be closing at 6:00 pm on Wednesday November 26 and we will be closed all day on Thursday November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Help us Welcome...

The library welcomes two new employees and congratulates one current employee on a new position.

Melissa Phillips is our new Public Services Librarian. She comes to us with a background of service at Universal Map Company and AAA.

Deborah Mize joined the staff as Technical Services Librarian after a fourteen-year career with the Seminole County Library System.

Michelle Swiat joined the library staff last year as Assistant Public Services Librarian and recently moved to the Youth Services Librarian position.

We are so happy to have these talented professionals working with us. Stop in and say “hello” when you can!

Meet the Author

Join Wright Gres, previous resident of Maitland, as he talks about his travels that led to his first book, Macedonia Passage. This event will take place on Saturday November 1st at 2 p.m. If you have any questions. please call the library at 407-647-7700.

Semiannual Book Sale

It's here! The Friends of the Library semiannual book sale will begin Thursday October 2 and run through Sunday October 5. Come and browse the hundreds of books, movies and music at amazing prices. After you have made your purchases, wander over to Lake Lily to enjoy the Rotary Arts Festival, which runs from Friday October 3 until Sunday October 5. Visit this link for more information on the Arts Festival

Volunteer Fair

The Maitland Public Library will be hosting its first ever Volunteer Fair on Sunday September 7th. Drop by any time between 1:00 p.m. and 5 p.m. A number of volunteer organizations will be staffing their own booths; get information and even sign-up for a opportunity to give back to your community. If you have any questions about the event, please contact the library at 407-647-7700. See you there!

Hurricane Season

Tropical Storm Fay is a good reminder that hurricane season is upon us. Make sure you are ready. If you are new to Florida or simply have not put together a plan, please visit some of the websites below.

Get a Plan!

National Weather Service - National Hurricane Center

CF News 13 Hurricane Center

Wesh.com

Don't forget about your pets! Click here

Did you miss our Yoga Class?

Our yoga class was truly enjoyed by those who attended! If you weren't able to attend, but are still interested in yoga classes, please visit the teacher's website as http://www.funfitwellness.com/. And remember you can always stop by and pick up a yoga book or video whenever you want!

Interested in Yoga? July 26

Are you interested in yoga, but not sure if it's right for you? Are you not sure if you want to commit your time and money to many weeks of classes?

Well then our Introduction to Yoga class with Lenny Barrett is just for you!Saturday July 26 at 2:00 p.m., Lenny Barrett will introduce you to yoga and even show you some beginner poses. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat or a towel.

This program is open to all skill levels, but is primarily targeted towards adult beginners. If you have a limited range of motion, you can still do yoga; Lenny will address any type of limitations you might have and how to adjust your yoga positions.

If you have any questions, please contact the library. Hope to see you there!

On Wednesday, June 11th Publisher’s Weekly reported that children are still reading for pleasure, despite the distractions of the Internet.

The 2008 Kids and Family Reading Report was conducted by TSC for Scholastic, Inc. According to PW, the study “found that a majority of children (68%) think it is “extremely” or “very” important to read for pleasure, and, “like” or “love” doing so.”

To read the entire report, please follow this link:

http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/news/readingreport.htm

Happy Reading!!!

Summer's Here!

If you’ve ever heard the term “summer slide” you know it refers to the failure of children to retain what they learned during the school year as they enjoy their summer vacations.

The library has a solution to that problem: Summer Library Program.

There are two parts to SLP. The first is weekly activity programs for students going into first grade, through fifth grade. These are held on Thursday afternoons.

The second (and our most favorite) part is the reading portion of the program. Children, adults and families sign up to read at home and receive prizes for reading certain numbers of books.

Parents, grandparents, siblings and friends can read to pre-readers. Adults can read to each other, if they choose. Kids can read to their pets, if they like. The point is to get everyone in the household reading.

The first Summer Library Program Thursday afternoon activity is today, June 9th at 2:30. Follow this link

www.maitlandpubliclibrary.org/YSnewsletter.pdf

to see a list of this summer’s programs. We look forward to seeing you there

New Catalog is Up and Running!

As reported today in the Orlando Sentinel (thanks, Sentinel!) the library’s new catalog is open for business. If you go to our website (www.maitlandpubliclibrary.org) and click on “Library Catalog and more!” you will see our new “lobby” page, which is the launching pad for all kinds of new “rooms” about the library. Up front and center is the catalog search box. If you want to see information about your personal account, use the login boxes in the upper right corner. Your PIN number is the last four digits of the phone number you gave us as your home phone.

Enjoy! And let us know if you need assistance. We love to share information about our new system.

New Catalog

Exciting news! Towards the end of May, the library will be introducing new catalog and circulation system. Easier access to your online account, family cards and a new website are just a few of the perks that will result from this new system. As with any new adjustment, please be patient with the library staff as we navigate this exciting new system.

Book Sale - It's Coming!

It's that time again! The Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale will begin Thursday April 17 and continue until Sunday April 20. The book sale will open at 10:00 a.m. every day. Don't forget to visit the Maitland Art Festival, which will be held the same weekend on Saturday April 19 and Sunday April 20 around beautiful Lake Lilly. If you have any questions, please contact the library at 407-647-7700.

National Puppy Day Fun!

Thank you to everyone who attended the library's celebration of National Puppy Day.
A big thanks goes out to Sharon and Lipton who did an excellent job representing Canine Companions for Independence.

Many people also enjoyed learning about and meeting Alix the police dog. Thanks to Sgt. Ohalek.

Click here for a list of local shelters listed on petfinder.com. You might just find your new best friend!


Check back for pictures of the event.

From the Director...

The Patriot Act is in the news again. Congress and the President are debating the legalities of telephone wiretaps and related issues yet again.
Librarians worry about the provisions of the Act which give government access to patron’s borrowing information without letting the patron know they’re looking.
How can you keep prying eyes away?
It’s easy. Bring materials back to the library on time. Overdue books set into motion our automated library system’s function of tracking the materials and then assessing a fine once they’ve been returned.
Information about materials returned on or before their due date disappears from the system within 24 hours and is not recoverable by any means.
Overdue or lost materials generate a history which remains in the system until the fine is paid or the lost item is paid for. Always get a receipt for your payment and ask that your history be deleted.
It’s the library’s job to provide materials that are useful to our patrons. It’s the patron’s job to use them wisely.
--Karen Potter, Director of the Maitland Public Library

Books To Die For
Mystery Book Discussion

The Covenant
by Naomi Ragen

Living in terror torn Jerusalem, Elise Margulies constantly fears for the safety of her loved ones. Confined to her bed during a difficult pregnancy, she awaits the return of her husband and little girl from a ballet recital, only to find that her worst fears have finally been realized. All seems lost until a phone call to her grandmother in America unexpectedly revives a decades-old oath, creating a force that trancends time and place, to rescue her loved ones. Over the course of five terror and hope filled days, the ties that bind two generations forge a potent alliance against contemporary evil.

Upcoming Programs

Special Computer Class - Tuesday February 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Come and learn about searching health resources on the internet.

Contemporary Authors Book Club- Wednesday February 20 at 1:30 p.m.

Join us as we discuss the book Bel Canto by Ann Patchett.

"Books to Die For" Mystery Book Club - Tuesday February 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Title to be announced.

COMING IN MARCH

National Puppy Day - Sunday March 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Road Scholar Program - Wednesday March 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Check back for more information!

DID YOU KNOW...

The library is in the process of reorganizing the books to make the library easier for you to use. If you have troubling finding an item, please ask a librarian or staff member and they will be more than happy to direct you to the appropriate area. Check it out!

Tips from the Service Desk

Your library card expires every year so that we can ensure our information is kept up to date. Don't worry...all we need to see is your drivers license with your current Maitland address. If your drivers license does not list your current Maitland address, just bring in another document with your name and address in addition to your drivers license.

Did you know...
the library keeps all of the new books in a special section near the computers? These books are easy to locate thanks to the neon green tape on the spine of the books. Check it out!

Regularly Scheduled Programs

Not only does the Maitland Public Library offer programs with specials topics, there are programs that meet on a regular basis.

Computer classes

• Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. (registration required)

Book Discussion Groups

• Contemporary Authors - 3rd Wednesday of Every Month at 1:30 p.m.- Next Meeting Date is February 20 and the book Bel Canto by Anne Patchett will be discussed
• Books to Die For Mystery Book Club - 4th Tuesday of Every Month at 7:30 p.m. - Next Meeting Date is February 25 The Covenant by Naomi Ragen

Knitting and Crocheting Club

• First Thursday Evening of Every Month at 7:00 p.m. - Next meeting date is February 7

Friends of the Library Book Sale

• Every Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. the volunteers offer a plethora of gently used books for you to purchase.

If you have any questions about the programming above, please call the library at 407.647.7700

Upcoming Programs

January still has plenty of exciting programs to offer.

• Local author Tom Levine will talk about his books. January 19, 2008 at 2:00.


• Past Visions, Future Solutions: Solving the Conundrum of Suburban Sprawl - Road Scholars Program with Dr. Bruce Stephenson from Rollins College. January 26, 2008 at 2:00.

• Books to Die For Mystery Book Discussion Group will be talking about What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman - Tuesday January 22, 2008 at 7:30.
  
  Hope to see you there!!!

Welcome!

Welcome to the newest feature of the Maitland Public Library; our blog. This is where you can learn about upcoming programs, library closures and general information. A blog is basically an online journal where the library can post information with the most recent entry listed first.

FYI: The word blog originates from the term weblog; web meaning online and log meaning journal or diary.