Friends of the Library for Hood County http://hoodfol.org Volunteering to enhance your library! Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:11:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 @ Your Library News http://hoodfol.org/2012/03/09/your-library-news/ http://hoodfol.org/2012/03/09/your-library-news/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:09:19 +0000 Site Team http://hoodfol.org/?p=977 New Monthly Adult Program
Patrons who want to discuss books they’ve read will present their book reviews the last Friday of each month. Next program date is Friday, March 29, 4:00 p.m.

Computer Classes
Computer classes began on March 7 at 9 a.m. This program is extremely well attended as all opening slots [...]]]> New Monthly Adult Program
Patrons who want to discuss books they’ve read will present their book reviews the last Friday of each month. Next program date is Friday, March 29, 4:00 p.m.

Computer Classes
Computer classes began on March 7 at 9 a.m. This program is extremely well attended as all opening slots for the 6-week program were filled. Please call or check at the library during April to sign up for the next session. Thanks to Action Computers for volunteering their time and expertise to teach these classes!

Children’s Programs
Mondays, 10:30 a.m., Music-n-Motion
Wednesdays,10:30 a.m., Story Time & Crafts

Babygarten – Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., brand new program for babies and their parents.

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Congratulations, Kaci!

]]> Kaci Mayberry received the Hood County FoL scholarship for aspiring librarians. Ms. Mayberry is employed as the librarian at Happy Hill Farm Academy while pursuing her master’s degree in library science at UNT.
Congratulations, Kaci!

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early literacy project. This FOL project, begun in 1997, provides literacy gift sacks to every child born at LGMC. Our Books for Babies coordinator, Barbara Althouse, is [...]]]> On February 9, 2012 Dixie Lee Hedgecock, the marketing director at Lake Granbury Medical Center (LGMC), presented us with a $2,500 donation for FoL’s Books for Babies
early literacy project. This FOL project, begun in 1997, provides literacy gift sacks to every child born at LGMC. Our Books for Babies coordinator, Barbara Althouse, is quite busy preparing these lovely gifts for the stork’s latest deliveries. Thank you LGMC for your generous donation!

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Hood County Public Library
222 N. Travis St.
Granbury, TX

Join Friends of the Library and Shop Early
FRIDAY, April 27, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (MEMBERS ONLY DAY)

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
SATURDAY, April 28, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and SUNDAY, [...]]]> SPRING BOOK SALE   April 27, 28, 29
Hood County Public Library
222 N. Travis St.
Granbury, TX

Join Friends of the Library and Shop Early
FRIDAY, April 27, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (MEMBERS ONLY DAY)

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
SATURDAY, April 28, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and SUNDAY, April 29, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday is Box Day (box of books for $5)

Most paperbacks 25 cents. Most hardbacks $1. Many extra special books.  Now accepting MasterCard, VISA and Discover cards.

Proceeds benefit the Hood County Public Library.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help set up on Wednesday, April 25, noon-6 p.m. and Thursday, April 26, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. maritacrowder@gmail.com or 817-578-0164

After making your purchases at our Spring Book Sale on Friday or Saturday, be sure to participate in the annual Granbury Wine Walk on beautiful Granbury Square and support some
local charities and vendors.

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No special account will be needed, just the existing [...]]]> Electronic books are coming to Hood County Public Library! The Friends have committed $10,000 to a downloadable subscription service, which will be implemented in late Spring 2012. The new e-book subscription will be a “virtual branch,” adding to the Hood County Library’s physical collection. 

  • No special account will be needed, just the existing library card.
  • Items will be available 24/7 even when the library is closed.
  • Browse, check out and download to many e-reader devices such as: Kindle, NOOK, Sony, Kobo and other mobile devices.
  • Select from audio books and e-books.

Other New Projects

The Friends are also purchasing new media shelving and paying the dues for our Library to join North Texas Library Partners.

A $15 FoL book store gift certificate will be going to the families of newly completed Habitat for Humanity homes. Member Nancy Seilheimer is our liaison.

We are excited about our new project in cooperation with Tolar Elementary. Students will conduct a used book drive for the library.  Reaching out to all of Hood County, we also hope to arrange a visit to the Hood County Library for these students.

Look for a handsome new “monument” style library sign on Travis St. in February, funded by donations to the Hood County Library Foundation. The Friends are proud to be a part of this attractive addition to the library.

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BOOK AND AUTHOR EVENT
“A Visit With Mark Twain”
performed by Dave Ehlert
Monday, November 28, 2011
7:00 pm
Granbury Opera House
133 E. Pearl St.
Granbury, TX 76048
Tickets $10 each
Mark Twain’s life story is wound around his humorous and famous quotes with a strong emphasis on the importance of literacy.
“Anyone who can read but won’t has no advantage over one who can’t.”
]]> http://hoodfol.org/2011/10/30/book-author-event-%e2%80%9ca-visit-with-mark-twain%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 FoL Announces New Community Partnership with Granbury Rotary Club http://hoodfol.org/2011/09/30/fol-announces-new-community-partnership-with-granbury-rotary-club/ http://hoodfol.org/2011/09/30/fol-announces-new-community-partnership-with-granbury-rotary-club/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:36:14 +0000 Site Team http://hoodfol.org/?p=942 The Granbury Rotary Club has set a goal to raise $8,500 for the 2012 Children’s Summer Reading program at the Hood County Library.  FOL members and the general public can help by purchasing dinner and raffle tickets to the Rotary Raffle Roundup. The event is Sat., Oct. 22, 6:30 pm, Harbor Lakes Golf [...]]]> The Granbury Rotary Club has set a goal to raise $8,500 for the 2012 Children’s Summer Reading program at the Hood County Library.  FOL members and the general public can help by purchasing dinner and raffle tickets to the Rotary Raffle Roundup. The event is Sat., Oct. 22, 6:30 pm, Harbor Lakes Golf Course.  Contact Library Director Courtney Kincaid for tickets: 817-573-3569.

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New FoL Book Store hours (weekly):

Monday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Tuesday  4 – 8 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Saturday Noon – 4 p.m.

]]> The FoL in-library Book Store has expanded its shopping hours!  Now, the Store is open on Mondays!

New FoL Book Store hours (weekly):

Monday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Tuesday  4 – 8 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Saturday Noon – 4 p.m.

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FoL is seeking a Volunteer Newsletter Editor.  Duties include: formatting quarterly newsletter in MS Word from articles submitted by the Friends Executive Board, and distributing the newsletter via email or regular post.  Contact Linda Somervill: 817-573-7000 [...]]]> FoL has short-term and ongoing Volunteer opportunities.  Have fun and make a special contribution to the community!

FoL is seeking a Volunteer Newsletter Editor.  Duties include: formatting quarterly newsletter in MS Word from articles submitted by the Friends Executive Board, and distributing the newsletter via email or regular post.  Contact Linda Somervill: 817-573-7000 or president@hoodfol.org.

Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, operation, and clean-up for the Fall 2011 Book Sale being held October 21-23.   Contact Marita Crowder at 817-579-7761 or maritacrowder@gmail.com.

To Volunteer to work in the FoL Book Store, contact Annette Joseph: 254-326-1120 or lrjoseph@charter.net.

Scary fun is coming to Hood County Library.  Be part of it!  Volunteers are needed to staff booths, set-up and clean-up.  Contact Library Assistant Director  Samantha Smith Norris at 817-573-3569 or srsmith@co.hood.tx.us.

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