Pittsburg-Camp County Public Library

Library ends record year

2009-12-16T16:45:00.002-06:00

The library continues to be as busy as elves at the North Pole. We ended this past fiscal year with a record 75,778 transactions and are on track to meet or exceed that number this fiscal year, which has more to do with the economy than with the Holiday season. I am thankful for my wonderfully supportive board of directors, my staff and especially my volunteers, the City of Pittsburg and Camp County governing entities, and the community at large. You help us be successful. We wish you all a safe, blessed, merry Christmas and happy holiday season.

If you need a last minute gift, the library has Friends of the Library Fun Run T-Shirts left (sizes M & XL) marked 50% off for the holidays. They are $5.00 each at the library.

Come in and stock up on your books and videos for the holidays. The library will close at 5:30 p.m. on December 23rd and will re-open at 9:00 a.m. on Monday January 4th.

New Large Type Fiction Books include:
“Hot Pursuit” by Suzanne Brockmann; “Surrender Becomes Her” by Shirlee Busbee; “Fragment” by Warren Fahy; “Vanished” by Joseph Finder; “The Believer” by Ann H. Gabhart; “Pilgrims” byGarrison Keillor; “Tempt Me At Twilight” by Lisa Kleypas; “Razor Sharp” by Fern Michael; “A Taste Of Fame” by Linda E. Shepherd; “Ladies Of The Lake” by Haywood Smith; “A Measure Of Mercy” by Lauraine Snelling; “Alive Day: A Story Of Love And Loyalty” by Tom Sullivan; “Creede Of Old Montana” by Stephen A. Bly; “The Apache Kid” by Will Henry.

New Audio Books include:
“Sunset”, “Summer”, and “Sunrise” by Karen Kingsbury; “The Last Song” by Nicholas Sparks; “Spartan Gold” by Clive Cussler; “204 Rosewood Lane” and “16 Lighthouse Road” by Debbie Macomber; “Razor Sharp” and “The Scoop” by Fern Michaels; “Rough Country” by John Sandford; “Nine Dragons” by Michael Connelly; “Southern Lights” by Danielle Steel; “Picture Perfect” by Jodi Picoult; “A Cousin's Prayer” and “A Cousin's Promise” by Wanda E. Brunstetter.

New DVDs include:
“Santa Buddies: The Legend Of Santa Paws”, “The Nativity Story”, “Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen”, “Bob The Builder: Bob's White Christmas”, “Dora the Explorer: Dora's Christmas”, “Bob The Builder: Snowed Under”, “Wubbzy's Christmas Adventure”.

For more information about renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Subscribe to our twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/pccpl.

HOME SCHOOL INFORMATION FOR NORTHEAST TEXANS!

2009-11-09T14:47:00.004-06:00

“Home School Information for Northeast Texans” is a six page booklet prepared by Tracy Hollinshead for home educators. Homeschooling Resources are found HERE.

New Fiction includes:
“Traveling With Pomegranates: A Mother-Daughter Story” by Sue Monk Kidd; “The Whereabouts Of Eneas McNulty” by Sebastian Barry: “Say When” by Elizabeth Berg; “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown; “Jane Austen In Scarsdale: Or Love, Death, And The SATs” by Paula Marantz Cohen; “South of Broad” by Pat Conroy; “Intervention” by Robin Cook; “Get a Life” by Nadine Gordimer; “92 Pacific Boulevard” by Debbie Macomber; “The Shortest Distance Between Two Women” by Kris Radish; “Love Walked In” by Marisa De los Santos; “Best Friends Forever” by Jennifer Weiner; “The Winds Of Dune” by Brian Herbert; “Wish I'd Known You Tears Ago” by Stephen Bly; “Mustang Breaker” by Stephen Bly.
New Non-fiction includes:
“The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding Of Facebook, A Tale Of Sex, Money, Genius And Betrayal” by Ben Mezrich; “The Complete Idiot's Guide To Giving Back” by Elizabeth Ziemba; “In Fed We Trust: Ben Bernanke's War On The Great Panic” by David Wessel; “Divorce Without Court: A Guide To Mediation And Collaborative Divorce” by Katherine E. Stoner; “eBay For Dummies” by Marsha Collier; “Cheap: The High Cost Of Discount Culture” by Ellen Ruppel Shell; “Christmas With Southern Living, 2009” by Oxmoor House; “What The Drug Companies Won't Tell You And Your Doctor Doesn't Know: The Alternative Treatments That May Change Your Life-- And The Prescriptions That Could Harm You” by Michael T. Murray; “America's Most Wanted Recipes: Delicious Recipes From Your Family's Favorite Restaurants” by Ron Douglas; “The Job Search Solution: The Ultimate System For Finding A Great Job Now” by Tony Beshara; “Paperie For Inspired Living: Stationery And Decorations For Weddings, Parties, And Other Special Occasions” by Karon Bartolomei; “We Who Are Alive And Remain: Untold Stories From The Band Of Brothers” by Marcus Brotherton; “Guardian Of Lies” by Steve Martini; “Dark Victory: The Life Of Bette Davis” by Ed Sikov; “Hughes: The Private Diaries, Memos And Letters: The Definitive Biography Of The First American Billionaire” by Richard Hack.

Book Recommendations for Holiday Giving

2009-11-24T15:44:00.001-06:00

Looking for book recommendations for holiday giving? Need news about the latest bestsellers or book reviews? Whether it is adult, young adult or children’s selections you are interested in, check out the buzz at the New York Times Book Section online. They have browsing sections for chidren’s books, crime books, books of style, podcasts about books, etc. Visit the site here: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/.

The most popular book titles at the library over the past 90 days are:
“The Associate” by John Grisham; “Corsair” by Clive Cussler; “Cross Country” by James Patterson; “Just Take My Heart” by Mary Higgins Clark; “Lavender Morning” by Jude Deveraux; “No Choice But Seduction” by Johanna Lindsey; “Paths Of Glory” by Jeffrey Archer; “Plum Spooky” by Janet Evanovich; “Vision In White” by Nora Roberts.

New Large Print Mysteries include: “The Scarpetta Factor” by Patricia Cornwell; “Plum Pudding Murder” and “Carrot Cake Murder” by Joanne Fluke; “Blood Game” by Iris Johansen; “Hardball” by Sara Paretsky; “The Professional” by Robert B Parker; “The Spire” by Richard North Patterson; “Acts Of Mercy” by Mariah Stewart; “Hothouse Orchid” by Stuart Woods.

New Large Print Non-Fiction includes: “Have a Little Faith” by Mitch Albom; “Packing The Court: The Rise Of Judicial Power And The Coming Crisis Of The Supreme Court” by James MacGregor Burns; “Your Body's Red Light Warning Signals: Medical Tips That May Save Your Life” by Neil Shulman; “True Compass: A Memoir” by Edward M. Kennedy; “The Time Of My Life” by Patrick Swayze.

New audio books include: “Daddy’s Girl” by Lisa Scottoline; “Hothouse Orchid” by Stuart Woods,; “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown; “Someday” by Karen Kingbury.

New DVDs include: “The Mothman Prophecies”, “Breach”, “Kathy Smith: Step Workout”, “Wierd Al Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection”, “Kathy Smith: Time Saver Workout, Cardio Fat Burner”, “House Of Wax”, “Jillian Michaels: 30 Day Shred”, and “Jillian Michaels: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism”.
For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Subscribe to our twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/pccpl.

Shmoop.com Online Resource

2009-10-20T12:15:00.000-05:00

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21 New in Shmoop Literature:
* The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain
* Agamemnon, by Aeschylus
* The Bacchae, by Euripides
* Breakfast at Tiffany's, by Truman Capote
* The Canterbury Tales: The Second Nun's Tale, by Geoffrey Chaucer
* The Canterbury Tales: The Wife of Bath's Tale, by Geoffrey Chaucer
* "Cathedral," by Raymond Carver
* "De Daumier-Smith's Blue Period," by J.D. Salinger
* Dracula, by Bram Stoker
* "Dry September," by William Faulkner
* An Enemy of the People, by Henrik Ibsen
* Henry IV, Part 2, by William Shakespeare
* The House on Mango Street, by Sandra Cisneros
* The Joys of Motherhood, by Buchi Emecheta
* Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen
* The Metamorphoses, by Ovid
* "The Scarlet Ibis," by James Hurst
* Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen
* The Trial, by Franz Kafka
* The Woman Warrior, by Maxine Hong Kingston
* A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L'Engle

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* William Wordsworth

Twitter 50 page PDF Manual - Oct. 27, 2009

2009-10-26T15:54:00.000-05:00

If you’ve felt like tweeting for a time now, but didn’t know where to start, this post is for you. Even though half the universe is on Twitter these days, beginning out of nothing isn’t always that evident. If you really want your Twitter to fly high, it doesn’t end with just creating an account. Especially with this many people on Twitter, it’s important to know the tools you’re working with, and the dazzling reach of this innovating technology. It’s for this purpose that MakeUseOf has been working on The Complete Guide to Twitter – a 50 page PDF manual, filled to bursting with Twitter-knowhow. Read it online, download a copy for reference, or print it out. You will find it at http://www.makeuseof.com/short/manuals/twitter
New Mystery Books include:
“The Eleventh Victim” by Nancy Grace; “The Traffickers” by W.E.B. Griffin; “Dead To The World”, “From Dead To Worse”, “Dead Until Dark.” “Definitely Dead”, “Club Dead”, “Dead As A Doornail”, and “Living Dead In Dallas” by Charlaine Harris; “The Devil's Punch Bowl” by Greg Iles; “Fire And Ice” by Judith A. Jance; “The Girl Who Played With Fire” by Stieg Larsson; “Promise Not To Tell” by Jennifer McMahon; “Alex Cross's Trial” by James Patterson.
New Large Print Mystery Books include:
“Smash Cut” by Sandra Brown; “Bangkok 8” by John Burdett; “Even Money” by Dick Francis; “Gentlemen And Players” by Joanne Harris; “Chosen To Die” by Lisa Jackson; “Guardian Of Lies” by Steve Martini; “Shell Game” by Carol O'Connell; “206 Bones” by Kathy Reichs; and “Epitaph” by James Siegel.
For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Visit the library’s blog at http://pccpl.blogspot.com and subscribe to our twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/pccpl.

End of Fiscal Year Stats and New Books!

2009-10-19T11:36:00.000-05:00

Pittsburg-Camp County Public Library is anticipating a busy year. Many people are discovering or re-discovering the Public Library. We have issued user cards to 22 new families in the first two weeks. The past year was record-breaking. We counted 75,778 circulation transactions, up 7.54% over last fiscal year. We also issued new user cards to 271 families, up 11.1% over last fiscal year. Six hundred seventy-four people attended six programs and 209 pounds of food was collected for local food pantries.

New Fiction Books include:

“Winter In Kandahar: Life In Afghanistan Before The Taliban” by Ana M. Briongos; “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown; “Brides Of Lancaster County” by Wanda E. Brunstetter; “Lonestar Sanctuary” by Colleen Coble; “Kiss” by Ted Dekker; “The Maytrees” by Annie Dillard; “The White Queen” by Phillippa Gregory; “Summer People” by Brian Groh; “The Yada Yada Prayer Group Series” by Neta Jackson; “Between, Georgia” by Joshilyn Jackson; “Bad Moon Rising” by Sherrilyn Kenyon; “Twenties Girl” by Sophie Kinsella; “The Work Of Her Hands” by Anne Knowles; “Your Heart Belongs To Me” by Dean Koontz; “Along Came A Cowboy: A Romantic Showdown In Small-Town Arkansas” by Christine Lynxwiler; “The Reluctant Cowgirl” by Christine Lynxwiler; “92 Pacific Boulevard” by Debbie Macomber; “Killer Summer” by Ridley Pearson; “Falling for Rachel & Convincing Alex” by Nora Roberts; “The Last Song” by Nicholas Sparks; “Moonpies And Movie Stars” by Amy Wallen; “Best Friends Forever” by Jennifer Weiner.

For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Visit the library’s blog at http://pccpl.blogspot.com and subscribe to our twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/pccpl.

Limited Number 5K Fun Run Shirts Available $10

2009-10-13T10:31:00.001-05:00

Limited Number Available

Friends of the Library
5K Fun Run Walk or Crawl
T-Shirts

Size M and XL only
$10.00 each

PCCPL Digital Collection

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Pittsburg - Camp County Public Library Digital Collection (Texas A&M Commerce Heirloom Project)

5K Race Results

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CLICK HERE FOR RACE RESULTS

CLICK HERE FOR RACE RESULTS (HTML)

Friends of the Library 5KRun September 26, 2009

2009-10-01T13:59:00.002-05:00

Thank you to everyone who helped with this event!

Friends 5KRun 2009

Free Flu Information: Public concern about Pandemic H1N1

2009-09-11T14:51:00.004-05:00

Pittsburg Library Corner for 9/17/09

As public concern about Pandemic H1N1 and the upcoming flu season continues to grow, the medical and nursing editors from EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO) have responded by offering the latest evidence-based flu-related information available for free.
This free flu information resource is located at www.ebscohost.com/flu and will provide continually updated, evidence-based clinical information from DynaMed™ and Nursing Reference Center™, EBSCO’s clinical and nursing point-of-care databases, along with patient education information in 17 languages from Patient Education Reference Center™. Please visit this site often and feel free to share, post, and email this link to your colleagues, patrons, family and friends.

New Non-Fiction Books include:
“Facebook For Dummies” by Leah Pearlman; “A Parent/Teacher Guide To Children's Books On Peace And Tolerance” by Bob Blumenthal; “The Red Sea Rules: 10 God-Given Strategies For Difficult Times” by Robert J. Morgan; “The Duggars: 20 And Counting!: Raising One Of America's Largest Families--How They Do It” by Michelle Duggar; “The Metabolism Miracle: 3 Easy Steps To Regain Control Of Your Weight Permanently” by Diane Kress; “Puppy Training: The Guide Dogs Way” by Julia Barnes; “All New Kitchen Idea Book” by Joanne Kellar Bouknight; “Pleasures Of The Porch: Ideas For Gracious Outdoor Living” by Daria Price Bowman; “1000 Practical Ideas For Home Decoration” by Anna Ventura; “Dear First Lady: Letters To The White House: From The Collections Of The Library Of Congress & National Archives” by Dwight Young.

New Fiction Books include:
“True Light” by Terri Blackstock; “Smash Cut” by Sandra Brown; “The Scarecrow” by Michael Connelly; “Swimsuit” by James Patterson; “Intervention” by Robin Cook; “The Time Traveler’s Wife” by Audrey Niffenegger; “Diamond in the Rough” by Diana Palmer; “The Sweetgum Ladies Knit For Love” by Beth Pattillo; “Gods & Kings”, “Song Of Redemption”, “The Strength Of His Hand”, “Faith Of My Fathers”, and “Among The Gods” by Lynn Austin.

New DVDs include:
“Losing Isaiah”; “Slumdog Millionaire”; “Bringing Down The House”; “Left Behind”; “Chicken Soup For The Soul Live!: Vol. 2, Parenting, Learning And Teaching”; “Too Young To Die?”; “The Break-Up”; “Glory Road”; “Kiss The Girls”; “The Honeymooners”; “Seven Pounds”; “The Five People You Meet In Heaven”.

Sign up now for the Friends of the Library 5K Fun Run Walk or Crawl, to be held on September 26th at 8:00 a.m. Check-in time is 7:30 a.m. Forms are available at the library or online http://pccpl.blogspot.com.

For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Check out the Library Corner on the library’s blog http://pccpl.blogspot.com and subscribe to our twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/pccpl.

Library Corner 9/1/2009

2009-09-01T16:14:00.002-05:00

Even though I love technology, getting the hang of all these social networking gadgets is not easy. This week’s site gives some tips on Twitter, specifically how to properly ‘retweet’. The art of “retweeting” is best described as taking a twitter message someone else has posted, and rebroadcasting that same message to your followers. When broadcasting this message, you should give credit to the original poster. While retweeting sounds great for the original tweeter (since there is usually a link involved), retweeting can actually benefit you as much or more. The post “How to Retweet: A Simple Guide” is found on “Blogging Bits” at http://bloggingbits.com/the-art-and-science-of-retweeting-for-twitteraholics/.

New Non-Fiction Books include: “A Failure Of Capitalism: The Crisis Of '08 And The Descent Into Depression” by Richard A. Posner; “Ecological Intelligence: How Knowing The Hidden Impacts Of What We Buy Can Change Everything” by Daniel Goleman; “Get With The Program! Guide To Good Eating” and “Get With The Program!: Getting Real About Your Health, Weight, And Emotional Well-Being” by Bob Greene; “Enchanting Delights: Cross Stitch” no author; “50,001 Best Baby Names” by Diane Stafford; “Unmasked: The Final Years Of Michael Jackson” by Ian Halperin; “Team Of Rivals: The Political Genius Of Abraham Lincoln” by Doris Kearns Goodwin; “The Girls From Ames: A Story Of Women And Friendship” by Jeffrey Zaslow; “Nothing To Fear: FDR's Inner Circle And The Hundred Days That Created Modern America” by Adam Cohen.

New Audio Books include: “Black Hills” by Nora Roberts; “Swimsuit” by James Patterson; “Storm Cycle” by Iris Johansen; “Killer Summer” by Ridley Pearson; “Cassidy”, “Sabrina” and “Jessie” by Lori Wick.

Remember to sign up for the Friends of the Library 5K Fun Run Walk or Crawl on September 26. Forms are available at the library or online (below).

For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Subscribe to our twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/pccpl.

Faye McMinn, Genealogy Librarian Passes Away 2/3/2009

2009-02-10T15:09:00.003-06:00

*****Mrs. Faye McMinn, a volunteer with the Pittsburg-Camp County Public Library for more than 28 years, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the age of 91.*****

February 12, 2009

This is much more difficult to write than I could have imagined. I knew the day would come, but I would never be fully prepared for it. When you work side by side with someone everyday for more than 20 years, you get to know each other very well. You knew that at 11:00 a.m., Faye would have a chicken wrap, a hash brown patty, and a Dr. Pepper. Having owned and operated Dr. Pepper and Double Cola bottling plants, Dr. Pepper was her favorite. We often teased her that if that was the secret to a long life, we had better begin our Dr. Pepper habit now, as we were not getting any younger either. And who would not want to live to the wonderful age of 91 – especially if you could still drive yourself to work everyday. She only recently stopped driving, and she was not happy about that.

I remember when I began working with her, I was not used to working on my feet all day. She was. I nearly killed myself the first few weeks trying to keep up with her, which was really embarrassing when you were 30 years old and she was 72. Not only that, I was working in flat shoes and she was wearing heels. She had my admiration from the get-go.

We learned that it would take a long time to catch up with her knowledge. That is something we have lost a lot of in the past year- knowledge. Mr. Abernathy, Granny Syble, Judge Combest, Faye and many others had so much of our history within them.

Over the years, Faye slowed down a little and we were better able to catch up with her. On her 90th birthday, her family donated a granite bench to the library in honor of her years of public service. She always referred to it as ‘her chair’. At least three days last week, we found a Dr. Pepper can next to ‘her chair’. I do not know what you all may believe, but I know the feeling that came over us when we found the cans – she is still checking up on us. And I have a feeling she always will. Faye McMinn, we miss you. We loved you and you loved us. We knew it; we felt it and are better because of it. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

For information about the library, to make a memorial donation, or to place a book on reserve, please contact us at any of the following: Pittsburg-Camp County Public Library, 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, TX 75686; 903-856-3302 voice; 903-856-0591 fax; or pccpl@sbcglobal.net

Library Corner 9/24/2009

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The Friends of the Pittsburg-Camp County Public Library will host the second annual 5K Fun Run, Walk or Crawl on Saturday, September 26, 2009. The race begins at 8:00 a.m., check in time is 7:30 a.m. Entry fees are $15.00 per person in advance, $20.00 on race day. The race will be held at the City Park, across from Pittsburg High School, 300 Texas Street. First, second and third place awards will be given in each age group. One hundred (100) t-shirts are available at check-in on a first-come, first-serve basis. Pre-registration deadline is Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library, 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686. All proceeds will benefit the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library. The Friends of the Library are a support organization, providing summer programs for children and families and other needs not always addressed in the fiscal budget. This summer more than 600 children and adults attended programs provided through the Friends of the Library organization. For more information, sign up forms and map details, go to http://spedr.com/4rko1.

New Non-Fiction Books include:
“The Education Of An American Dreamer: How A Son Of Greek Immigrants Learned His Way From A Nebraska Diner To Washington, Wall Street, And Beyond” by Peter G. Peterson; “Crazy For The Storm: A Memoir Of Survival” by Norman Ollestad; “House Of Cards: A Tale Of Hubris And Wretched Excess On Wall Street” by William D. Cohan; “Rocket Men: The Epic Story Of The First Men On The Moon” by Craig Nelson; “Resilience: Reflections On The Burdens And Gifts Of Facing Life's Adversities” by Elizabeth Edwards, Elizabeth; “Marketing Research: Within A Changing Information Environment/(With CD” by Joseph F. Hair; “Lowe's Decorating With Paint & Color” by Lowe’s; “Crafting & Decorating Made Simple” no author; “The Joy Of Scrapbooking” by Kerry Arquette; “Great Kitchen Ideas” no author.

New Large Prints include:
“Girl In The Shadows” by V. C. Andrews; “The Royal Treatment” by Mary Janice Davidson; “The Castaways” by Elin Hilderbrand; “The Penny Pinchers Club” by Sarah Strohmeyer; “Below Zero” by C. J. Box; “Undead And Unreturnable” by Mary Janice Davidson; “Storm Cycle” by Iris Johansen; “Lost Boy Lost Girl” by Peter Straub; “The Minotaur” by Barbara Vine; “East Of The Border” by Johnny D. Boggs; “Vendetta Canyon” by Stan Lynde.

Friends of the Library 5K Fun Run, Walk or Crawl 9/26/2009

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Library Corner 7/9/2009

2009-07-01T15:51:00.005-05:00

Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 9th at 1:00 p.m. to see David Slick Jugglers at the public library. The best juggler in Dallas will present his professional stage show. We had our largest crowd ever for our first show, so be sure to come early for the best seats. Public computers will not be available during the performances this year. The computers will be available as soon as the performances are complete.

Thanks to the generosity of the community we are able to have more school supply giveaways that originally thought. Be sure to get your ticket when you come to the show for the drawing. Bring canned goods and non-perishable items for the local food pantry to get extra chances to win.

New non-fiction includes:
"Liberty And Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto" by Mark R. Levin; "The Complete Idiot's Guide To Green Careers" by Barbara Parks; "House Of Cards: A Tale Of Hubris And Wretched Excess On Wall Street" by William D. Cohan; "Midnight On The Line: The Secret Life Of The U.S.-Mexico Border" by Tim Gaynor; "The Best Of Instructables, Vol. 1: DIY Projects From The World's Biggest Show & Tell" by Instructables; "Carbs From Heaven, Carbs From Hell: Discover The Carbs That Tack On Pounds & Those That Don't" by James D. Krystosik; "The Complete Idiot's Guide To Arthritis" by Amye L. Leong; "Growing Up On The Spectrum: A Guide To Life, Love, And Learning For Teens And Young Adults With Autism And Asperger's" by Lynn Kern Koegel; "50 High-Impact, Low-Care Garden Plants" by Tracy DiSabato-Aust; "Wine For Dummies" by Ed McCarthy; "Eating Well In Season: The Farmers' Market Cookbook" by Jessie Price.

New Fiction Books include:
"First Family" by David Baldacci; "Mistress Shakespeare" by Karen Harper; "Stormy Weather" by Paulette Jiles; "Mr. And Miss Anonymous" by Fern Michaels; "Vision In White" by Nora Roberts; "Look Again" by Lisa Scottoline; "Luke's Story: By Faith Alone" by Tim LaHaye; "Summer On Blossom Street" by Debbie Macomber; "Sunset Bay" by Susan Mallery; "The World According To Bertie" by Alexander McCall Smith; "Promises Of Change" by Joan Medlicott; "Montana Creeds: Tyler" by Linda Lael Miller.

New DVDs include:
"The Librarian: Curse Of The Judas Chalice"; "The Boy In The Striped Pajamas"; "High School Musical 3: Senior Year"; "The Day The Earth Stood Still"; "Twilight"; "Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark"; "Amazing Grace"; "Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End"; "The Weather Man"; "Dancing With The Stars: Cardio Dance"; "Nights In Rodanthe"; "Moondance Alexander"; "Cardio Belly Dancing"; "Fit Dance Jam"; "Latin Salsa For Beginners"; "Hip Hop For Beginners"; "The Last Sin Eater"; "Friends With Money"; "The Tale Of Despereaux".

New Audio Books include:
"BoneMan's Daughters" by Ted Dekker; "Look Again" by Lisa Scottoline; "At Home In Mitford", "A Light In The Window", "Home To Holly Springs" by Jan Karon; "Mr. And Miss Anonymous" by Fern Michaels; "The 8th Confession" by James Patterson; "Cemetery Dance" by Douglas Preston; "Magyk" by Angie Sage; "Wicked Prey" by John Sandford.

New Young Adult fiction includes:
"If I Stay" by Gayle Forman; "Fire And Ice", "Into The Wild", "Rising Storm", "A Dangerous Path", "Forest Of Secrets", and "The Darkest Hour" by Erin Hunter; "The Twilight Zone: The Midnight Sun" by Mark Kneece; "The Thirteenth Child" by Patricia Wrede.

For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Check out the Library Corner articles on the library’s blog pccpl.blogspot.com.

Library Corner

2009-07-14T09:23:00.001-05:00

The Library will host its next summer program Friday, July 17th at 1:00 p.m. This program is sponsored by the Camp County Extension Office and will include a Cotton Gin Demonstration and Show Animals from 4H participants. Most of this program will be outdoors and we will be in the shade as much as possible. Bring your canned goods for the local food pantry for extra chances to win in the drawing for school supplies. So far we have collected 110 pounds of food donations.

New Fiction Books include:
“The Good Husband Of Zebra Drive” by Alexander McCall Smith; “Grape Expectations” by Tamar Myers; “The 8th Confession” by James Patterson; “Loitering with Intent” by Stuart Woods; “Skin Trade” by Laurell Hamilton; “Heartless” by Diana Palmer; “Perfect Match” by Jodi Picoult; “Shanghai Girls” by Lisa See; “Matters Of The Heart” by Danielle Steel; “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett; “The Moment Between” by Nicole Baart; and “Medusa” by Clive Cussler.

New DVDs include:
“Snowy River: The McGregor Saga”; “Snowy River: A Different Breed Of Cowboy”; “Snowy River: Adventure In The Australian Outback”; “Eragon”; “Double Jeopardy”; “Bear With Me”; “High School Musical 2”; “Kim Kardashian: Fit In Your Jeans By Friday”; “Open Range”; “Beverly Hills Chihuahua”; “Inkheart”; and “Twilight”.

For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net.

Pittsburg Library Corner 7/23/2009

2009-07-20T11:09:00.001-05:00

There is going to be a mini State Fair at the Public Library on Friday, July 24th at 3:30 p.m. This program will include stories, State Fair type game booths outside, and drawings for school supplies. A lot of hard work has gone into making this program fun for the children, so please come join the fun!

New Mystery Fiction Books include:
“Dark Of Night” by Suzanne Brockmann; “On The Grind” by Stephen J. Cannell; “Cursed” by Carol Higgins Clark; “Long Lost” by Harlan Coben; “Nightwalker” by Heather Graham; “Wicked Game” and “Malice” by Lisa Jackson; “8th Confession” by James Patterson; “Wicked Prey” by John Sandford; “Whisper To The Blood” by Dana Stabenow; “Gone Tomorrow” by Lee Child; “The Scarecrow” by Michael Connelly; “Die In Plain Sight” by Elizabeth Lowell; “Cemetery Dance” by Douglas Preston.

New Non-fiction includes:
“Unfinished Business: What The Dead Can Teach Us About Life” by James Van Praagh; “The Next 100 Years: A Forecast For The 21st Century” by George Friedman; “Lords Of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke The World” by Liaquat Ahamed; “The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide: Protect Your Savings, Boost Your Income, And Grow Wealthy Even In The Worst Of Times” by Martin D. Weiss; “Out Of Captivity: Surviving 1,967 Days In The Colombian Jungle” by Marc Gonsalves; “The Secret Life Of Words: How English Became English” by Henry Hitchings; “Flat Belly Diet!: A Flat Belly Is About Food & Attitude, Period” by Liz Vaccariello; “End Of Overeating: Taking Control Of The Insatiable American Appetite” by David A. Kessler.

For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Check out the Library Corner on the library’s blog http://pccpl.blogspot.com and subscribe to our twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/pccpl.

Library Corner

2009-07-28T09:47:00.003-05:00

There is not a program this week, but mark your calendars to come to the Luau at the Public Library on August 6^th at 10:00 a.m. This program will include stories, crafts, snacks and drawings for school supplies. To earn extra chances at the drawing, bring non-perishable food items for the local pantries. Bring your children for a traditional story time.

New Large Print Fiction Books include:

“Extreme Measures” by Vince Flynn; “True Colors” by Kristin Hannah; “Knit Two” by Kate Jacobs; “Treasure” by Iris Johansen; “Deadlock” by Iris Johansen; “The Sign” by Raymond Khoury; “A Flickering Light” by Jane Kirkpatrick; “The Secret” by Beverly Lewis, “Montana Creeds: Dylan” and “Montana Creeds: Logan” by Linda Lael Miller; “Handle With Care” by Jodi Picoult; “The Geometry Of Sisters” by Luanne Rice; “Fireside” by Susan Wiggs; “The Way We Were” by Marcia Willet.

New audio books include:

“Gone Tomorrow” by Lee Child; “Censoring an Iranian Love Story” by Shahriar Mandanipour.

New DVDs include:

“Australia”, “Marley & Me”, “The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951 Release)”, “Though None Go With Me”, “Faith Like Potatoes”, “Nancy Drew”, “Fracture”, “The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody Taking Over The Tipton”, “Take The Lead”, “Clifford's Really Big Movie”, “Larryboy, The Cartoon Adventures: The Yodel Napper”, “I-Spy”, “2 Fast 2 Furious”, “Urban Legend”, “Hello Kitty & Friends: Princess Dreams”, “The Ladykillers”.

For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net.

Luau at the Libray - 8/06/2009

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Come to the Luau at the Public Library today (August 6th) at 10:00 a.m. This program will last approximately 45 minutes – one hour and include stories, crafts, snacks and drawings for school supplies. To earn extra chances at the drawing, bring non-perishable food items for the local pantries. Bring your children for a traditional story time.

The public library is busy. It seems we have broken another record in our circulation statistics this past month. We will have official figures a little later. We had a total of 13 waiting list reservations on Monday for the public access computers. Public access computers are in high demand.

New Fiction Books include:
“Finger Lickin’ Fifteen” by Janet Evanovich; “Knockout” by Catherine Coulter; “New Mercies” by Sandra Dallas; “Troy: Fall Of Kings” by David Gemmell; “The Last Boleyn” by Karen Harper; “Relentless” by Dean Koontz; “Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Deception” by Eric Van Lustbader; “The Pact” by Jodi Picoult; “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield; “Burn by Linda Howard; “Trust No One” by Gregg Hurwitz; “The Increment” by David Ignatius; “A Rogue of My Own” by Johanna Lindsey, Johanna; “Killer Summer” by Ridley Pearson; “Summer House” by Nancy Thayer; “The Book Of Taltos”, “The Book of Athyra”, and The Book of Jhereg” by Steven Brust; “The Snow Queen” and “Foundation” by Mercedes Lackey; “The Bromeliad Trilogy” by Terry Pratchett.

New audio books include:
“Matters Of The Heart” by Danielle Steel; “Finger Lickin' Fifteen” by Janet Evanovich; “The Shack” by William P. Young; “Relentless” by Dean Koontz; “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson; “Medusa” by Clive Cussler; “Surrender” by Amanda Quick; “Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Deception” by Eric Lustbader; “The Taking Of Pelham 123” by John Godey; “The Scarecrow” by Michael Connelly.

For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Check out the Library Corner on the library’s blog http://pccpl.blogspot.com and subscribe to our twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/pccpl.

MAGIC PROGRAM - Thursday, 13th10:30 a.m.

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The Public Library’s last summer program is Thursday (August 13th) at 10:30 a.m. This program will last approximately 45 minutes and features Brett Roberts, Magician, performing Texas Magic and Tomfoolery. The show is sponsored through donations to the Friends of the Library. There will be drawings for 8 sets of school supplies. To earn extra chances at the drawing, bring non-perishable food items for the local pantries. Bring the family for a fun time!

New Mystery Books include:
“Turn Coat” by Jim Butcher; “The Doomsday Key” by James Rollins; “Live Bait” and “Dead Run” by P. J. Tracy; “There's Something About St. Tropez” by Elizabeth Adler; “Rain Gods” by James Lee Burke; “Roadside Crosses” by Jeffery Deaver; and “The Devil’s Punchbowl” by Greg Iles.

New non-fiction books include:
“Junk Beautiful: Outdoor Edition” by Sue Whitney; “Great Scrapbooks: Ideas, Tips, & Techniques” by Michele Gerbrandt; “Creating Beautiful Wedding Flowers: Gorgeous Ideas And 20 Step-By-Step Projects For Your Big Day” by Nancy Ursell; “The Find: The Housing Works Book Of Decorating With Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects, And Vintage Details” by Stan Williams; “Juggling: From Start To Star” by Dave Finnigan; “Tears In The Darkness: The Story Of The Bataan Death March And Its Aftermath” by Michael Norman; “Timetables Of Irish History” by Patrick C. Power; and “Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story Of A Band Of U.S. Soldiers Who Rode To Victory In Afghanistan” by Doug Stanton.

For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Check out the Library Corner on the library’s blog http://pccpl.blogspot.com and subscribe to our twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/pccpl.

Programs a huge success!

2009-08-13T16:36:00.004-05:00

The summer programs were a huge success this year! We could not have pulled if off without many great donations and volunteers! Thanks to you all! We have tried not to leave anyone out, but if we somehow did, please forgive us. A total of 674 people attending 6 programs with our highest attendance ever for one show of 212 people. We collected 202 pounds of food for two local food pantries and we are grateful to those who gave. Through your generous donations, the library was able to put together and have drawings for 38 sets of school supplies! Thank you Pittsburg and Camp County!