2016 SUMMER PROGRAM SCHEDULE!

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                                      Library Corner By Lily Marshall


The end of the school year is drawing near. My kids are excited and the teachers are too! I think teachers need the summer off to recoup. Teachers are not paid enough in my opinion. They deal with hundreds of kids a day, including mine, and they are a positive influence in a child's life. So, with the school year ending, the Library is getting ready for Summer Programs. We will post our programs in the Gazette, on Facebook, and our Blog, so stay tuned! 

     New non-fiction titles include: "A Mind Of Your Own: The Truth About Depression And How Women Can Heal Their Bodies To Reclaim Their Lives" By Kelly Brogan; "Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why The Fat Is The Key To Sustained Weight Loss And Vibrant Health" By Mark Hyman; "Jesus Calling: Enjoy Peace In His Presence" By Sarah Young; "Miracles From Heaven: A Little Girl And Her Amazing Story Of Healing" By Christy Beam; "On Fire: The 7 Choices To Ignite A Radically Inspired Life" By John O'Leary;"Skinny Suppers: 125 Lightened Up, Healthier Meals For Your Family" By Brooke Griffin;  "Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets Of Productivity In Life And Business" By Charles Duhigg; "The Legends Club: Dean Smith, Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Valvano, And An Epic College Basketball Rivalry" By John Feinstein; "The Market Gardener" By Fortier, Jean-Martin;  "The Power Of A Praying Mom" By Stormie Omartian.

     New fiction titles include: "A Man Called Ove: A Novel" By Fredrik Backman; "America's First Daughter: A Novel" By Stephanie Dray; "At The Edge Of The Orchard" By Tracy Chevalier; "Chasing Passion" By Nora Roberts; "Country Bride" By Debbie Macomber; "Property Of A Noblewoman" By Danielle Steel; "Private Paris" By James Patterson;  "Revenge" By Lisa Jackson; "The Bandera Trail" By Ralph Compton;  "The Shawnee Trail" By Ralph Compton; "The Steel Kiss" By Jeffery Deaver.

     New audio books include:"Best Kept Secrets" By Sandra Brown; "Downfall" By Terri Blackstock; "Feast Day Of Fools: A Novel" By James Lee Burke; "King And Maxwell" By David Baldacci;  "The Drop" By Michael Connelly; "The First Phone Call From Heaven" By Mitch Albom; "Twelve Across" By Barbara Delinksy.

     New DVD titles include: "CSI: The Complete Second Season"; "Elvis Has Left The Building"; "Intolerable Cruelty"; "Larry McMurtry's Streets Of Laredo"; "Lord Of War"; "Star Wars: A New Hope"; "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2"; "The Rivals Of Sherlock Holmes"; "The Snoop Sister: Season One"; "The Sum Of All Fears".

     For more information about our Summer programs, renewals, reserves, and memorials, please contact the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library at 613 Quitman St., Pittsburg, TX 75686, (903)856-3302 or email info@pittsburglibrary.org. We also send and receive faxes, make copies, clean DVDs & games, and have an ongoing books sale, so come check us out!

EVENTS HAPPENING IN PITTSBURG

Church bake sale, Smith furniture, April 23rd, 10am

Pittsburg Rodeo, May 12-14

The short film shooting at the Holman House, Unwanted, is looking for 4 people total to act as grips during filming. They would help move furniture, setup scenes, etc. It would be a volunteer position but a cool way to get some behind the scenes looks or experience. If interested, please contact me. Film dates are as follows: April 30, May 1, May 7, May 8and possibly the weekend of May 14.

The New Boston Chapter 0862 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will host the Annual District One Convention on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in Pittsburg, Texas.  The New Boston NARFE affiliate covers retired federal employees from northeast Texas counties including Camp County, Titus, Morris, Cass and  Bowie County.  District One includes affiliates from Dallas through East Texas.  The meeting will be held at the Douglass Community Center in Pittsburg.
Our meeting will start at 9:00 am and end around 2:30 pm.  We are encouraging attendees to be prepared to explore Pittsburg antique stores and eateries after the meeting.  We expect from 35-50 registrants to attend.  If anyone has a coupon or a small giveaway item that they would like to give us for our welcome bags, it would be much appreciated.  Please drop items off with at the Chamber.  We are really looking forward to showing Pittsburg off to these retirees!
National Nurses Week is from May 6th- May 12th 2016.  This time gives us the opportunity to acknowledge, appreciate and give back to Nurses for the incredible work they do every day.  Pittsburg Nursing Center, Hospice Plus, The Drug Store, Southern Wind Assisted Living & Premier Home Health are teaming together to provide all Camp County Nurses with a free lunch on May 6th.  We are asking all of the local businesses if they would like to take advantage of this opportunity to thank a Camp County Nurse by donating a door prize.  All door prizes will be given out to these fine professionals through out the day.  If you find it in your heart to participate, please contact Ashley Jordan at 903-563-1104 or Ashley Hong at 903-946-4547 and we will pick up your donation.  We thank you in advance for your community wide support.

AREA GARAGE SALES!! Are you planning a yard sale soon? Wait!! Every year Pittsburg, Avinger, Daingerfield, Omaha, Naples and, Hughes Springs team up to bring you East Texas Treasure Trails.  We will publicize the event in local media, websites and Newsletters. We will even supply maps at each Chamber of Commerce. This years Treasure Trails will be May 13 & 14. Contact your local chamber to be included on the Maps.



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                 Events happening in Pittsburg this Weekend!
Courtesy of the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce

Happy Thursday, 

 THE FUND-RAISER FOR OUR MUSEUM IS SLATED FOR APRIL 2, 2016 AT 6:30 P.M. AT PRINCEDALE COUNTRY CLUB. THIS YEAR'S THEME IS JAZZ, JEWELS & JEANS. IT SEEMS THAT PEOPLE ALWAYS WORRY ABOUT WHAT TO WEAR TO THIS EVENT. YOU CAN WEAR A BALL GOWN OR A PAIR OF JEANS...WE REALLY DON'T CARE WE JUST WANT YOU TO COME. TICKETS ARE $100 PER COUPLE. IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO THE LIVE OR SILENT AUCTIONS YOUR HELP WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL ME AT 903-855-7571!

Pittsburg Nursing Center is excited to announce the arrival of our new Medical Director!! Dr. Mark James Morris and his Nurse Practitioner, Debbie Sanders travel with ETMC privileges from Rusk, Texas. Dr. Morris graduated in 1985 from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine. Dr. Morris specializes in Family Medicine and his philosophy is simply “Treat others as you would like your family to be treated”. Come meet & greet, April 4th, 5:30 pm, 123 Pecan Grove.

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The Library will be

CLOSED

Friday & Saturday,

March 25^th & 26^th,

In celebration of

Good Friday & Easter.

Please return all materials through book drop. You can renew online or Call (903)856-3302 and leave your name & account number and name of item to be renewed or reserved.

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.

Leap Day Customs & Traditions

Leap Day, on February 29, has been a day of traditions, folklore and superstitions ever since Leap Years were first introduced by Julius Caesar over 2000 years ago.

Women Propose to Their Men

According to an old Irish legend, or possibly history, St Brigid struck a deal with St Patrick to allow women to propose to men – and not just the other way around – every four years.

This is believed to have been introduced to balance the traditional roles of men and women in a similar way to how leap day balances the calendar.

Gloves Hide Naked Ring Finger

In some places, leap day has been known as “Bachelors’ Day” for the same reason. A man was expected to pay a penalty, such as a gown or money, if he refused a marriage proposal from a woman on Leap Day.

In many European countries, especially in the upper classes of society, tradition dictates that any man who refuses a woman's proposal on February 29 has to buy her 12 pairs of gloves. The intention is that the woman can wear the gloves to hide the embarrassment of not having an engagement ring. During the middle ages there were laws governing this tradition.

Leap Day Babies World Record

People born on February 29 are all invited to join The Honor society of Leap Year Day Babies.

When do Leap Day Babies Celebrate Their Birthdays?

According to the Guinness Book of Records, there are Leap Day World Record Holders both of a family producing three consecutive generations born on February 29 and of the number of children born on February 29 in the same family.

Unlucky in Love

In Scotland, it used to be considered unlucky for someone to be born on leap day, just as Friday 13th is considered an unlucky day by many. Greeks consider it unlucky for couples to marry during a leap year, and especially on Leap Day.

St Oswald’s Day

Leap day is also St Oswald’s Day, named after the archbishop of York who died on February 29, 992. His memorial is celebrated on February 29 during leap years and on February 28 during common years.

http://www.timeanddate.com/date/leap-day-february-29.html

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The Pittsburg Camp County Public Library is getting ready for Summer Reading! We will have several big summer programs with school supply drawings. We have several sponsors who donate their time, money, and services. We will be advertising these events in the Pittsburg Gazette, our website, Facebook, and we will also send flyers out to the schools in May. This is an exciting time of the year for us!

     New non-fiction titles include: "28 Days Of Poetry: Celebrating Black History" By Latorial Faison; "A Full Life: Reflections At Ninety" By Jimmy Carter; "How Not To Die: Discover The Foods Scientifically Proven To Prevent And Reverse Disease" By Michael Greger; "Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self To Your Biggest Challenges" By Amy Joy Cuddy; "Rising Strong" By Brené Brown; "Setting The Record Straight: American History In Black & White" By David Barton; "Strong And Kind: And Other Important Character Traits Your Child Needs To Succeed" By Korie Robertson;  "The Name Of God Is Mercy: A Conversation With Andrea Tornielli" By Pope Francis; "The Souls Of Black Folk" By W.E.B. Du Bois; "The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide To Total Health And Food Freedom" By Melissa Hartwig.

     New fiction titles include: "Blackjack" By Robert B. Parker; "Blue" By Danielle Steel; "Brotherhood In Death" By J.D. Robb; "Find Her" By Lisa Gardner; "My Name Is Lucy Barton" By Elizabeth Strout; "Not Authorized" By Whit Gentry; "NYPD Red 4" By James Patterson; "The First Hostage" By Joel C. Rosenberg; "The Lost Husband" By Katherine Center.

     New audio books include: "All Dressed In White" By Mary Higgins Clark; "Robert Crais CD Collection" By Robert Crais;  "The Crossing" By Michael Connelly; "Thomas Jefferson And The Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History" By Brian Kilmeade.

     New DVD titles include: "300"; "American Sniper";  "Blades Of Glory"; "College Road Trip"; "Look Who's Talking/Look Who's Talking Too"; "Murder By Decree"; "Tango & Cash"; "The Princess Diaries"; "The Vampire Diaries: Season 6"; "Undercover Brother".

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.

Our new Minion & I-Spy Bulletin Boards!

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Interesting! See what day it is!

Day 18
FEBRUARY 18TH
National Battery Day
National Drink Wine Day
National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day

http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/february/



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The Pittsburg Camp County Public Library will be closed Saturday, February 13^th & Monday, February 15^th to observe Presidents’ Day. We will re-open Tuesday, February 16^th at 9:00 a.m.  Please return all materials through the book drop. You can renew online, or call (903)856-3302 and leave your name, account number, and name of item to be renewed or reserved. Have a great holiday!

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.

Do you love genealogy? Are you curious about your ancestors? The Pittsburg Library has an extraordinary Genealogy Dept.

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Come check out our new bulletin boards! Thanks Ticket Slinkard!


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The Pittsburg Library will be closed Saturday, January 16th & Monday, January 18th to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please return materials through book drop, renew online, or call (903-)856-3302 to leave a message with your name, account number, and title of items to be renewed or reserved. There will be NO ESL classes Saturday, January 16th. 

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.

We are ready for Christmas at the Library! Come see us! We will be closed December 24-27 for Christmas! We will be open Monday-Wednesday this week! NO GED or ESL classes this week. 

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Display case full of things to be given away at our Christmas Storytime, Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Come join us! We will have stories, hot chocolate, cookies, prizes, & a scavenger hunt!

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                                    Christmas Storytime

Join us at the Pittsburg-Camp County Public Library at 613 Quitman St. for a Christmas Storytime on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 10:00 AM for Christmas stories, cookies, hot chocolate, and gifts. Everyone is welcome!      

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.

Come get your books and DVD's for the Thanksgiving Holiday! The Library will be open til 5:30 today! We will be closed November 26-29 and will re-open Monday, November 30 at 9:00 am. Please return items through the bookdrop. To renew items call (903)856-3302 and leave a message with your name, account number, and name of item to be renewed or reserved. You can also renew online. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!


For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.

Come get your books & DVDs this evening and tomorrow!

The Pittsburg Camp County Public Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2015 to observe Veterans Day. Please return all materials through the night deposit, renew online, or call 903.856.3302 to leave a message with your name, library number and title of book to be renewed or reserved. Have a safe holiday!

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.

LEARN TO EARN

Learn to Earn this week at Money Camp for Kids at Pittsburg Camp County Public Library. Sessions are held on Thursdays only. 10AM to 11:30AM for K-3rd grade. 1PM-2:30 for  4th through 8th grade. for more information visit the circulation desk at the library.

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.