Azle Memorial Library August 2022 Newsletter

AUGUST 2022 NEWSLETTER

AZLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

IN THIS ISSUE:

-SUMMER READING PHOTOS -FALL STORYTIME ANNOUNCEMENT -I SPY SUMMERTIME -AND MORE!

From the Library Director Who turned up the heat? Recently a patron was checking out books with her grandchildren. As she was getting ready to leave and told them, "Let's go out into the misery." It's the truth - all summer we have darted from one air conditioned place to the next, with hardly enough time to cool our cars off in between locations. I have been especially grateful for books and audiobooks this summer since I am spending most of my time indoors due to the heat. I know many of you have been doing the same since we have had over 1,075 kids, teens and adults participate in Summer Reading! Thousands of hours have been read by participants this summer and they have earned prizes galore in return. If you were one of our Summer Reading participants, thank you for joining in the fun! If you have feedback about your Summer Reading experience I would love to hear it! You can email us at library@cityofazle.org or you can drop a note in our comment box, located near the front of the library. We will use your feedback to help shape our plans for Summer 2023 so that we can offer an even bigger and better program!

I would also like to give a huge thank you to the sponsors who donated prizes this summer.

You can see a list of sponsors later in this newsletter. Please help us thank them when you visit their businesses.

Now that August is here, I need to announce that the Library will be closed on Mondays for the entire month due to a staffing shortage. This summer we said goodbye to Library Assistant Marian, who retired, as well as part-timer Averie and Librarian Liz who have moved on to the next stages of their careers. In order to continue library services to the best of our ability as we hire and train new staff, we realized it would be necessary to close one day a week. Once August ends we will be closed on one additional Monday on September 5th for Labor Day, but we will be open 10am-6pm on Mondays again beginning September 12th.

As a reminder, the outside return drops and access to your online account remain accessible 24/7. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

-Curren McLane Curren McLane, MLS

What Curren has Read This Summer (so far)...

Loved These!

"She read books as one would breathe air, to fill up and live."

-Annie Dillard, the Living

The Library will be closed Mondays in august Due to a staffing shortage, the Azle Memorial Library will be closed each Monday in August. The Library will also be closed Monday, September 5th in recognition of Labor Day. The Library will resume normal hours on Mondays beginning September 12.

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The Library's outside drops will remain accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for returns.

3.SOCIAL MEDIA

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding as we work to hire and train new staff.

4.FLYERS IN THE LIBRARY

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Join Children's Librarian, Miss Katie, for early learning fun! Free to attend. Takes place in the Library Community Room. Questions? Call the Library at 817-752-2682 and ask for Miss Katie.

SUMMER READING WAS AMAZING! 1,075 READING CONTEST PARTICIPANTS! OVER 25,000 HOURS READ!

XT E N OU R A Y " "SEA MER FO URE! SUM DVENT A W E N

29 PROGRAMS OFFERED! OVER 2,500 PROGRAM ATTENDEES!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS JJ's #269 (Chevron)

Azle Library Trust

SUMMER READING FUN IN JUNE AND JULY!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SUMMER VOLUNTEERS! ANGIE G. ANNA R. DEBORAH G.

KAREN P. DONNA B. JERRY ANN L. LINDA R. LYLA C. JIM S.

MARY T. PAT K. NANCY N. ROYAL W. NANCY LEE S. SPENCER N.

DEWEY DECIMAL NUMBER OF THE MONTH

796.357 (BASEBALL)

IN HONOR OF THE 7 NEW INDUCTEES TO THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME, WE ARE FEATURING BOOKS ABOUT BASEBALL THIS MONTH! REMEMBER, THE DEWEY DECIMAL NUMBER IS THE SAME IN THE JUVENILE, YOUNG ADULT AND ADULT NON-FICTION SECTIONS.

Who's Who on Staff? Meet Nora!

Nora joined the library as a part-timer in 2020 and in June 2022 was moved to full-time when a vacancy opened up. Nora's duties include processing new books (meaning she makes sure the computer record is filled out, the labels are correct and they are ready for check-out), repairing books, and keeping up with a myriad of paperwork and filing. You will also frequently see her working at the Information Desk and shelving.

Nora graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a bachelors in Business Administration & Management. She has an adorable 1 year old daughter and loves spending time at the lake with her family and taking her dogs on walks.

The Library service that Nora wishes more people knew about is Scholastic Teachables, which offers FREE learning resources for K-6 students.

Nora loves romantic comedies and is currently reading:

Nora

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren & Beach Read by Emily Henry (She really likes ebooks, but will also listen to audiobooks when she is cleaning her house.)

UPCOMING CLOSURES

SIGNING UP FOR A LIBRARY CARD IS FREE!

MONDAYS IN AUGUST (SEE INFORMATION INSIDE OF NEWSLETTER)

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.

MONDAY 9/5: LABOR DAY The Library will be closed on the date(s) listed above. Outside return drops and access to your account online remain available 24/7.

KIDS AGES 5-17:

To access your account online, visit http://catalog.mypcla.com

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

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

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

CLOSED IN AUGUST

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

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.

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