The Friends of the Centerville Library will host their annual meeting on Monday, January 29th at 6:00 p.m.
Come by to learn more about what the friends do and vote for board members.
Hope to see you there!
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Board Game Night
In honor of International Games Month in November we’re celebrating, by hosting a board game night!
Friday, November 17th from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Many classic, family, and modern games will be available to play. Some stations will even have instructors to help you learn the game! This event will be the kick-off to unveil our own board game collection which will be available for checkout starting at the end of November.
Everyone is welcome, make sure you stop by!
Visiting The Beyond
Have you ever wondered what the inside of a REAL haunted house looks like?
Join us on Thursday, October 26th at 4:30 p.m. as professional speaker Curt Strutz brings some of the nation’s most haunted locations right to you! This tour will include abandoned hospitals, schools, asylums, homes, and more! All done with original photography, deep history, storytelling, and humor.
This is a night you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars and have a hauntingly good time with us.
News Release For Hold Items
The Indiana State Library announced in late June that Evergreen libraries will be switching to a new delivery vendor for interlibrary loans (a.k.a. ILLs or transits). This service is a large undertaking with over 400 participating libraries and hundreds of stops scheduled Monday through Friday. When a new vendor starts a large project like this, there are going to be issues as new routes are established and new drivers are trained.
What does this mean for CPL patrons?
You may see items in your account that say “in transit” or “waiting for item” for several weeks. Items that you have requested from outside libraries may take longer to arrive.
Should I cancel my pending holds?
Probably not. Canceling holds could cause you to wait longer for items because it will move you to the end of the line. We are still receiving items daily, just fewer than normal.
Can I do anything to speed things up?
1) Check Libby! You can still access the Indiana Digital Library with the Libby app or by visiting Libbyapp.com to check out ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.
2) Confused? Give us a call and a library staff member would be happy to help you place a hold for the item that is most likely to be quickest to arrive.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this change may cause. We are in communication with the Indiana State Library about finding solutions for the delays that are occurring.
National Poetry Month 4/29
April is National Poetry Month!
Join us Saturday, April 29th from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. with Steve Cleaver, a local novelist, radio host, poet and Head of School at Richmond Friends School, as he leads participants through poetry writing exercises in a workshop.
All levels welcome!!
PLARN Demonstration 3/16/23
If you wonder what you should do with the leftover pesky plastic grocery sacks, why not try upcycling them? Join us with Cope Environmental Center March 16th 4:30-5:30 to learn how to make plastic yarn using the bags. Once you know how to make a simple pattern you may choose to make a mat, shopping bag, throw rug, sandals, coasters, hats, art, or any other crafty creation!
Adult Book Club Update
While we are sad that Summer and all of the SRP ’22 fun that comes with it is coming to an end, we are excited to gear up for fall as we will be starting our Adult Book Club back up! Before we can hit the ground running again, we need your help. If you are interested at all in participating in Book Club, please take our survey and give us your input so we can make the club the best it can be. Excited to hear from you all and hopefully we’ll see you in here this August!
Custom Bookmark Contest
The next phase of fun for Summer Reading 2022 is our Custom Bookmark Contest! During the month of July, if you are 18 years or older, you can design a bookmark with any medium you’d like (paper drawing, digital media, etc.).
Voted on by a panel of judges and announced August 5th, the winner will receive a prize, as well as have their design displayed and be available as our bookmark of the year until next Summer!
Turn in your designs to the front desk downstairs during library hours, or email them to us at read.centervillelibrary@gmail.com by July 30th. Don’t forget to read and sign the waiver when you enter your design to be eligible.
TURTLE
Have you started reading yet this summer? If so, put down the book and pick up your device to play Centerville Public Library’s new Summer Reading 2022 word game: TURTLE! Each day there will be a link to an Oceans of Possibilities themed puzzle to solve. Solve the daily word and post your results to our Facebook page linked at the bottom of this post, and don’t forget to check it off your Checklist Challenge!
Happy Summer! If you like a good puzzle, play Centerville Library’s new Oceans of Possibilities themed, and Wordle…
Posted by Centerville Public Library on Monday, June 6, 2022