April 2022 Azle Memorial Library Newsletter

APRIL 2022 NEWSLETTER

AZLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY IN THIS ISSUE: -LITERARY MARCH MADNESS WINNER -NATIONAL LIBRARY WORKER'S DAY -NEW BINGE BOXES -AND MORE!

From the Director: In 2003, the Tuesday that falls during National Library Week was declared "

Day"

National Library Worker's

Wildflower Photography 101 WITH JIM STEVENS

to celebrate all that library

workers do to contribute to the quality and success of public

Saturday, April 2 | 10:30 AM

libraries.

This year, National Library Worker's Day falls on April 5. I invite you to join me in thanking our library staff for their dedication to our library and

Library Community Room Join us as we welcome back professional

community. In the wise words of

photographer, Jim Stevens, who will

Timothy Healy, former Head of New

speak about wildflower photography

York Public Library:

basics, tips and tricks, and best practices - for cameras or cell phones.

"The most important asset of any library goes home at night – the library staff".

This program is FREE and open to adults and older teens who are photography novices and experts alike.

Thank you, Curren McLane, Azle Library Director

Who's Who on Staff? Meet Lauren!

Lauren joined the library as a part-timer in August 2019 and was so dedicated that by August 2020 she became a full-time Library Assistant! Lauren's duties include making sure patron accounts are up to date, repairing books, managing fines and fees, helping patrons at the Information Desk, and much more.

She has a BA degree in English with a certificate in Publishing. In 2020, Lauren started working towards earning a Master's degree in Library Science. She decided to go to library school to combine her love for learning and books with her desire to help people.

When she isn't working or studying, she enjoys writing, drawing, reading, painting, and crocheting.

Lauren

Some of Lauren's Favorite Books: *Pride & Prejudice *Jane Eyre *Circe *The Winternight Trilogy (She prefers good old-fashioned print, but also enjoys eBooks when traveling and audiobooks when driving)

Spring Break AT AML was a blast!

*Special thanks to our volunteers, the Upper Trinity Water Conservation District, and to queen bee's garden & Florist in Azle for their generous donation of plants and expertise!

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Submit an original poem at the children's desk and the winners will be published in next month's newsletter!

LEGO Club occurs on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 PM in the Library Community Room. Kids of all ages (and the young at heart!) are welcome to attend this FREE program! LEGOS are supplied by the library.

Spring Storytime Toddlers

Ages 18 to 36 months Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:15 AM

Preschool

Ages 3 to 6 years Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:00 AM

Join Children's Librarian, Miss Katie, for early learning fun! Free to attend.

Takes place in the Library Community Room.

LITERARY MARCH MADNESS HEROES HEROES

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ULTIMATE LITERARY CHAMPION

March Madness Winner

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Azle has voted! Hermione reigned over 15 other literary contestants this March to be crowned the ultimate champion!

MAIN STREET BOOK CLUB

3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6 PM

April 19

May 17

June 21

July 19

Adults of all ages are invited to attend. Meetings are held in the Library Community Room.

How do I...?

Q: Access my library account online?

A: Go to catalog.mypcla.com on a computer or mobile device. Click on "Log In" in the upper right corner. The log in is your library card number and the password is typically the last 4 digits of your phone number.

Q: Print something from my phone or laptop?

A: The library offers Mobile Print, which allows you to email a print job to our printers and you will have 72 hours to come pick it up.

Standard printing fees apply.

Visit the Information Desk for instructions.

Q: Keep track of books I have checked out in the past?

A: There is a way for your library account to remember the items you check out, but you have to request that this service to be turned on. Any staff member can help you with this.

Once on, you can log into your account online to see your checkout history going forward.

Here are a few of the most common questions the library gets asked.

Q: Use the library if I forgot to bring my library card with me?

Q: Get a replacement card if I lost mine?

A: As long as you have a photo ID, we can grant you access to your library account to check out or use a computer. If a child or teen forgets their library card, we can look it up if their parent has their photo ID or card.

A: Bring a photo ID with you to the Library and we can replace your library card for free. If a child or teen has lost their card, the parent or guardian who originally signed them up for their account can show their photo ID and we can replace the card.

Q: Renew my items?

A: The library offers auto renewal! Two days before your due date your item(s) will be automatically renewed unless someone has them on hold or you have used your 3 renewals.

You will receive a courtesy notification either way, but if you are unsure you can check your account online or call us.

Q: Use a Study Room?

A: The library offers one large study room (max 10 people) and two small study rooms (max 4 people). They are first come, first served. Additionally they can be reserved by contacting the library at least 24 hours in advance. For a list of room usage rules, see the signs posted outside each study room.

Q: Suggest a title for the library to buy?

A: Patrons can suggest titles for books, movies and more by filling out an "Item Request Form", located at the Information Desk. If the library purchases the item, we can notify you once it becomes available for check out.

Q: Leave feedback about the library?

A: There is a comment box, located near the front of the library, where you can leave feedback about anything library related. You can do this anonymously, or leave your contact information if you would like us to follow up with your comments or questions.

Do you have questions about the library or need help finding information? Call us at 817-752-2682 or send 1/6: Soup 1 / 1 3 : S w e a t e r s an email to library@cityofazle.org.

UPCOMING AGRILIFE PROGRAMS @ AML:

Cooking Well, For One or Two Tuesday, May 3rd | 6:30 PM Make the most out of cooking for a household of one or two. Learn new cooking strategies, recipes, and more! Samples will be provided.

Chair Exercises Monday, May 9th | 11:00 AM Join us for a 30 minute chair exercise session followed by a short lesson on the benefits of physical activity, including healthy recipes and snacks! Participants are encouraged to bring their own mat or towel. Water will be provided.

These FREE programs for adults take place in the Library Community Room.

20 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW THAT THE LIBRARY OFFERS 1. FREE WIFI 2. DIGITAL MAGAZINES 3. FAXING SERVICE 4. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS 5. WORKOUT DVDS 6. GED/SAT/ACT TEST PREP 7. COMPUTER ASSISTANCE 8. CHILTON AUTO MANUALS (DIGITAL) 9. POTTY TRAINING RESOURCES 10. DIET COOKBOOKS (KETO, ETC.)

11. DOCUMENT SCANNING 12. POPULAR TV SHOWS ON DVD 13. AZLE NEWS 14. BASIC LEGAL FORMS 15. CAREER TEST PREP 16. CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATION 17. STUDY ROOMS 18. DIGITAL AND CD AUDIOBOOKS 19. LARGE PRINT BOOKS 20. ONLINE TUTORING (BRAINFUSE)

QUESTIONS? CALL 817-752-2682 OR STOP BY ANY TIME WE ARE OPEN.

#51: IRREVERENT COMEDIES #52: FEEL GOOD FLICKS #53: INCREDIBLE CARS Anchorman (Unrated) Brides Maids (R) The Heat (R) The Other Guys (PG-13) Super Troopers (R) Ted (R)

The Blind Side (PG-13) Faith Like Potatoes (PG) Flicka: Country Pride (G) Joyful Noise (PG-13) Remember the Titans (PG) Wonder (PG)

#54: CROODS AND DRAGONS The Croods (PG) The Croods: A New Age (PG) How to Train Your Dragon (G) How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) H.T.T.Y.D. The Hidden World (PG)

#56: TOY STORIES

Toy Story (G) Toy Story 2 (G) Toy Story 3 (G) Toy Story 4 (G) Toy Story That Time Forgot (G)

Cars (G) Cars 2 (G) Cars 3 (G) The Incredibles (PG) The Incredibles 2 (PG)

#55: FRIGHT NIGHT

Hereditary (R) IT (R) IT: Chapter Two (R) The Mist (R) A Quiet Place (PG-13) A Quiet Place: Part II (PG-13)

#57: MONSTERS & FRIENDS #58: PIXAR ADVENTURES CoCo (PG) Mosters, Inc. (G) Monster's University (G) Onward (PG) Wall-E (G)

#59: MUPPET MADNESS The Great Muppet Caper (G) Kermit's Swamp Years (G) The Muppet Movie (G) Muppet Treasure Island (G) The Muppets (PG) Muppets Most Wanted (PG) Muppets Take Manhattan (G) Muppet's Wizard of Oz (PG)

Brave (PG) A Bug's Life (G) Finding Dory (PG) Finding Nemo (G) The Good Dinosaur (PG) Up (PG)

#60: SOMETHING SAPPY

Letters to Juliet (PG) The Lucky One (PG-13) Pride & Prejudice (PG) Sleepless in Seattle (PG) The Time Traveler's Wife (PG-13) The Vow (PG-13)

BINGE BOXES ARE LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE LIBRARY AND ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. PLEASE CHECK OUT BINGE BOXES AT THE INFORMARTION DESK. ADULTS CAN CHECK OUT ONE BINGE BOX AT A TIME FOR 2 WEEKS. BINGE BOXES CANNOT BE RENEWED OR PLACED ON HOLD, SO WATCH THEM QUICKLY!

AZLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

SUMMER READING CLUB

KICKOFF EVENT

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Register for Summer Reading!

"OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES"

Tak at e a P our ho Bo Phot to oth o ! for " h s i "F s! prize

FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD FROM 12PM TO 6PM

PATRON PICK Joan L. liked it because it was "very different, made me feel good after reading. [And] Found more things to like after the second reading 2 years later!"

CALL NUMBER: FIC OWENS

HAVE YOUR OWN PATRON PICK? 1. VISIT THE LIBRARY AND PICK UP A “PATRON PICK” CARD. 2. FILL OUT AND RETURN TO THE "PATRON PICK" BOX BY THE FRONT OF THE LIBRARY. 3. ANY AGE READER CAN PARTICIPATE! 4. YOUR REVIEW COULD BE FEATURED IN THE NEWSLETTER OR IN A SHELF DISPLAY!

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Exchange Zone The Exchange Zone was designated for two purposes: to provide a safe, secure public place for those who buy and sell online to make face-toface exchanges, and for child custody transfers commonly associated with parental visitation and return.

The Exchange Zone is comprised of two clearly marked parking spaces located in the front of the Police Dept. at 505 W. Main Street, Bldg 2. For more information, call the Azle Police Department at 817-444-3221.

BAMBOOZLED!

CAN YOU FIND THE PERPLEXING WORDS IN THE PUZZLE BELOW? BONUS IF YOU KNOW THEIR DEFINITION!

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DEWEY DECIMAL NUMBER OF THE MONTH

460-469 (SPANISH LANGUAGE)

Grab a book from the 460-469 section to begin exploring the Spanish language. Prefer to learn online? The Library offers FREE access to Pronunicator, an online language learning platform that offers Spanish and 163 other languages. Visit azlelibrary.org and click on the "Digital Resources" section, then "Pronunciator".

Test Your Knowledge!

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SIGNING UP FOR A LIBRARY CARD IS FREE! ADULTS 18+:

BRING A TEXAS ID AND PROOF OF ADDRESS (SUCH AS A UTILITY BILL) TO SIGN UP. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE IN AZLE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CARD.

KIDS AGES 5-17:

ELIGIBLE FOR A CARD AS LONG AS A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN (18+) ALSO HAS A CARD.

LIBRARY HOURS MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: SATURDAY: SUNDAY:

10 AM - 6 PM 10 AM - 8 PM 10 AM - 6 PM 10 AM - 8 PM 12 PM - 6 PM 10 AM - 4 PM CLOSED

COMPUTER ACCESS, NEW CARD REGISTRATION, AND FAXING END 10 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING.

AZLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

UPCOMING CLOSURES 4/15: EASTER WEEKEND 4/16: EASTER WEEKEND 5/12: STAFF TRAINING The Library will be closed on the date(s) listed above. Outside return drops and access to your account online remain available 24/7.

To access your account online, visit http://catalog.mypcla.com and click on "my account". Log in using your library card and password. Your password is the last 4 digits of your phone number.

CHILD POLICIES AGES 0-8: A PARENT OR CAREGIVER (AGE 18+) MUST REMAIN IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE CHILD. AGES 9-13: A PARENT OR CAREGIVER (AGE 18+) MUST REMAIN IN THE BUILDING WITH THE CHILD. AGES 14-17: MAY USE THE LIBRARY INDEPENDENTLY, PROVIDED THEY FOLLOW LIBRARY POLICIES.

THANK YOU FOR HELPING KEEP OUR LIBRARY SAFE! PLEASE SEE THE LIBRARY POLICIES ON OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.

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