Don’t forget about Live Homework Help!!!
This service offers free homework help from subject specialists.
Available Sunday – Thursday — 3p.m. until 10 p.m. ! ! !
Free Tutoring – Math – Science – Social Studies – English
Grades K3-12, College Intro, and Adult Learner
HomeworkAlabama is a statewide effort made possible by the State Library of Alabama (APLS) through local public libraries, with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through their Library Services and Technology Act grant program as well as state funds requested by Governor Riley and appropriated by the State Legislature specifically for this program.
Rosa Parks Avenue Library Needs You
Join the Friends of the Rosa Parks Avenue Library in an open forum:
When: Thursday (August 13, 2009)
Time: 6:00p.m.
Share your ideas on how to enhance the library’s services and listen to upcoming plans for the library.
Show your support.
WOW!!! Have You and Your Child(ren) Listened to a Tumblebook?
What is a TumbleBook?
TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce and electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you.
What will I find in the collection?
Over 150 TumbleBooks, plus educational games, reading comprehension quizzes, and our new Record-a-Book function.
Do I need special software to view TumbleBooks?
All you need is the Flash plug-in which is preloaded on most computers. If you are unable to view the TumbleBooks, you can download the plug-in for FREE at www.macromedia.com/downloads.
Where can I find TumbleBooks?
Go to the Montgomery City/County Library website (www.mccpl.lib.al.us). From our home page, look for the link “Check out our new TumbleBook Library for Children” in the middle of the page.
Montgomery Public Library Reaches Out to Montgomery’s Newcomers
The library is one of the first places new Montgomery residents come. They were library users in their previous home town. They get their utilities turned on, their driver’s license and car registration, and their new library card. They ask questions about library service, and compare Montgomery’s libraries to those in other communities.
Kim Wilson Owen, Head of the Governor’s Square branch, joined Montgomery’s Newcomers Club in 2006, when she moved to Montgomery from Prattville. When she started work with Montgomery Public Library, she recognized an opportunity for the library to reach out to the families involved in the club. This spring Mrs. Owen was elected Newcomers’ Program Vice President.
As Program Vice President, Mrs. Owen schedules luncheon speakers on topics that are interesting and important to the Newcomers Membership. Topics range from helpful hints, to good causes and charities, to recreation and entertainment. Past programs have presented wine tasting, home organization tips, and ballroom dancing! In July for the ‘Smart Cool’ program, Trey Caton of Alabama Power shared many hints, from simple and free on up to major appliance purchases, to keep your home cooler and your electricity bill down.
Mrs. Owen’s other responsibilities include coordinating volunteers who provide table decorations, arrange for door prizes donated by local business sponsors, and serve as luncheon Chaplain. She welcomes and introduces speakers. This year, she is the Club Historian, preparing a scrapbook of of the Club’s activities and socials that will be given to the President in May. She actively invites local businesses to partner with the Club as sponsors.
When a Newcomers member suggested that Mrs. Owen ask someone from the library to come and speak, Mrs. Owen asked Jaunita Owes, director of Montgomery City County Public Library, to speak at the August luncheon about the many initiatives currently in place at area library branches.
These initiatives are a result of the Public Library’s recent and very thorough and public strategic planning process. All residents of the community, elected officials, business leaders, parents, educators and youth, were constantly asked for their input and feedback to help the library shape its services and priorities in a way that will truly meet Montgomery’s needs in the coming years. Many area residents, long time and new, have many questions about the action steps and facilities needed to meet goals outlined in that strategic plan.
Newcomers Club of Montgomery welcomes any woman who has lived in Montgomery for three years or less. Since its inception in 1965 It has evolved from a ‘ladies who lunch’ club, evocative of hats, pearls and white gloves, to a vibrant and diverse group of women from many walks of life, generations and career paths– from stay at home parenting to finance and the law and everything in between.
Newcomers is completely run by volunteers. The Club depends upon active membership and local business sponsorship to carry out its mission– “to welcome new residents into the greater Montgomery area, assist them in becoming part of the social and civic life of the area, and afford them the opportunity to make friends.”
Newcomers still lunch. Presently the club meets at Arrowhead Country Club, but luncheons have been held over the years at the Capital City Club, Wynlakes, and Montgomery Country Club. Luncheons feature plate or buffet lunches. Members have a chance to dress up a little, catch up with longtime friends, and meet new friends-to-be for the first time.
Newcomers Club strives to have something for everyone, individuals as well as couples, all ages and walks of life. If you have lived in Montgomery for less than three years, you are cordially invited to visit our luncheons and activities. The Newcomer’s Club of Montgomery’s monthly newsletter is available on the Internet at http://newcomersmontgomery.com/ . Membership is $15 per year.
The luncheon’s meet and greet starts at 11.30 am, when members socialize and make their selections from the buffet. The meeting and luncheon commence at 12:00 as the President brings the meeting to order and the Chaplain offers an inspirational thought for the day. At 12.40, the speaker begins. When he or she concludes, Club officers make announcements door prizes donated by local business are awarded.
As enjoyable and informative as luncheons are, Newcomers Club has many other groups that meet independently of the luncheons. Investing, Cooking Club, and Book Club are just a few. Many social events are open to members and their guests– dates, spouses, children, friends or family. Newcomers attend Broadway Under the Stars, attend local plays, and celebrate Mardi Gras and other holidays. In December the group takes a special tour of the Governor’s Mansion and a local group performs seasonal music or dance at the luncheon.
If you are interested in learning more about our Public Library or making new friends, August 28, 11.30 am at Arrowhead Country Club would be a perfect first meeting.
If you plan to attend, please make a reservation before Monday August 25 at noon. If your last name begins with A-M, Please call Pat Dunnewind at 409-9392. If your last name begins with N-Z, please call Marsha Preston at 409-9179. One trip to the buffet, including a selection of entrees and vegetables, salad, iced tea, coffee, and dessert, is 15.00. If you would like to request a vegetarian selection, please call Kim Wilson Owen at 334-284-7929.
Welcome to Montgomery, and we hope to see you soon, whether at our library branches across Montgomery County, or at a Newcomer’s Luncheon!
Welcome to the Montgomery City/County Public Library Blog
Join the Montgomery City/County Library System in celebrating National Library Week, April 13-19. See the schedule of exciting events on our website. Also join us here on our new blog for announcements of future events, feature articles and discusions of library issues that matter to YOU!
