What's New in the Library's eBook Service This Month?

What's New in the Library's eBook service this month?

Featured Author: Gina Frangello

Gina Frangello has edited the award-winning fiction magazine Other Voices for over a decade.She is also the Sunday editor of The Rumpus and the fiction editor of The Nervous Breakdown. What happens when a long-time editor starts writing novels? Sensational stories that you can’t put down.

The latest novel from this author is
A Life In Men. It is the soul-searching story of a life-long friendship between two women that ends unexpectedly. Before the reasons for the abrupt departure can be explored, one of them dies of cancer. The sudden passing leaves the remaining friend full of questions, sadness, and a personal search for meaning.

“A stunning novel--Frangello’s broken characters live in a world of terror and redemption, of magnificent sadness and beauty.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“In this bravura performance, a quantum creative leap . . . Frangello astutely dissects the quandaries of female sexuality, adoption, terminal illness, and compound heartbreak in a torrent of tough-minded observations, audacious candor, and storytelling moxie.”
—Booklist

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Without Genealogy, Life Would Be Boring

The Faye McMinn Genealogical Research Center of the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library received the following request:
"I am hoping you can direct me in the right direction to find a final piece of documentation that will permit me to submit an application to DAR."

Our AWESOME VOLUNTEER responded with the information the lady requested, finding it in the newly archived copies of the Pittsburg Gazette Digitization Project. This digitization project continues to benefit researchers daily!

Here is the message she received back:
"I think the obituary you have provided will be exactly what I need!  I cannot thank you enough!
You are a rock star!  I'm so impressed!  You are amazing!  Thank you so much!"

We think she was happy!

The Takeaway:
#1 - We have some awesome genealogy volunteers!
#2 - The digitization project was and is successful. If you've not visited them yet, here is how you get there:
http://pittsburgcamp.advantage-preservation.com/
#3 - We have some awesome 'givers' in our community! To see a list of donors for this project, click here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlMYcQFpsE-wdGJvcVlJdDlSdlo4RFZwaDlfa3JJM2c&usp=sharing
#4 - The Pittsburg Camp County Public Library is a great resource for all your needs.

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Thankful for Autumn Colors / Agradecido por colores del otoño

Thankful for Autumn Colors
(Desplácese hacia abajo para el español)

(picture by Nancy Murillo)

The website http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/chemweek/fallcolr/fallcolr.html states: “Every autumn across the Northern Hemisphere, diminishing daylight hours and falling temperatures induce trees to prepare for winter. In these preparations, they shed billions of tons of leaves. In certain regions, such as our own, the shedding of leaves is preceded by a spectacular color show.” Check out their great website for LOTS of information.

I don’t know about you, but I love autumn.  I am blessed every morning as I drive by the Primary School campus on Broach Street. The trees are a beautiful canvas of gold and reds. I love the reds most, just partial I guess. My grandmother Alice Bynum loved bright colors. She was special to me and she loved me ‘just as I am’. Everybody needs somebody like that. Some people do not know how to be happy and thankful. Maybe they never had someone like her in their life. I wish they had because there is no other feeling like it. There is always wonder and beauty to behold. All you have to do is look… and be thankful.

New Books: “Protector” by Diana Palmer; “The Quest” by Nelson DeMille; “Never Go Back” by Lee Child; “Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life And Legacy As The Duck Commander” by Phil Robertson; “Bleeding Edge” by Thomas Pynchon; “Eat Healthy, Feel Great” by William                 Sears; “Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy” by E. L. James; “A Hidden Enemy” by Erin Hunter; “The Throne Of Fire” by Rick Riordan; “Starry Night: A Christmas Novel” by Debbie Macomber; “Butterfly Gardening For Texas” by Geyata Ajilvsgi; “The Tehran Initiative” by Joel C. Rosenberg; “Unbreakable: My Story, My Way” by Jenni Rivera; “Damascus Count Down” by Joel C. Rosenberg; “The Emperor Of Nihon-Ja” by John Flanagan; “The Longest Ride” by Nicholas Sparks; “Darkness Falls” by Erin Hunter; “Nicole Holland: One Of The Lucky Ones” by Brenda Hancock; “Doing Hard Time” by Stuart Woods; “Silencing Eve” by Iris Johansen; “Plea Of Insanity” by Jilliane Hoffman; “Charles M. Russell And The Art Of Counting Coup” by Brian W. Dippie; “Remington & Russell: The Sid Richardson Collection” by Brian W. Dippie; “Sid Richardson Collection Of Western Art: The Works Of Frederic Remington And Charles Russell” by Monica Herman; “The Light Between Oceans” by M. L. Stedman; “Real Murders” by Charlaine Harris; “The Third Kingdom.” By Terry Goodkind; “The Whole Enchilada” by Diane Mott Davidson; “Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls” by David Sedaris; “W Is For Wasted” by Sue Grafton and “Bones Of The Lost” by Kathy Reichs.

The library will close at 3pm on Wednesday, November 27th and remain closed until 9am on Monday, December 2nd for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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Colores de otoño

La página web http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/chemweek/fallcolr/fallcolr.html establece: " Cada otoño en el hemisferio norte , la disminución de las horas de luz y las temperaturas caen inducir árboles para prepararse para el invierno. En estas preparaciones , que arrojan miles de millones de toneladas de hojas. En algunas regiones, como la nuestra, la caída de las hojas es precedida por un espectáculo de color. Anteriormente hojas verdes a su vez a los tonos brillantes de color amarillo , naranja y rojo." Echa un vistazo a su página web para más información.

Yo no sé ustedes , pero me encanta el otoño . Estoy bendecido cada mañana mientras conduzco por la escuela Primaria en la brocha Street. Los árboles son un hermoso lienzo de oro y rojos . Me encantan los rojos más , sólo parcial , supongo. Mi abuela Alice Bynum, amó colores brillantes . Ella era especial para mí y que me amaba " tal como soy " . Todo el mundo necesita a alguien así . Algunas personas no saben cómo ser feliz y agradecido . Tal vez nunca han tenido a alguien como ella en su vida. Me hubiera gustado que porque no hay otro sentimiento parecido. Siempre hay maravilla y la belleza para la vista. Todo lo que tienes que hacer es mirar ... y ser agradecidos.

La biblioteca cerrará a las 15:00 en Miércoles, 27 de noviembre y permanecerá cerrado hasta las 9 am el Lunes, 02 de diciembre para las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias.

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Instructions for EBSCOhost's Downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks from your Public Library

Downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks

To Download eBooks or Audiobooks from the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library’s digital collection:

               

1.       You will first need to create an account with Adobe Digital Editions (http://www.adobe.com/products/digital-editions.html?promoid=GYTAX) if you do not have one. You may need to download the Adobe Digital Editions program, (http://www.adobe.com/products/digital-editions.html?promoid=GYTAX) or a similar program to your iPhone or Android device.

2.       You will need to call the library to get the piece of information to sign in to Ebsco eBooks.

Our phone # is 903.856.3302 or come into the library. If the library is closed,

3.       A. You may click on the link in the library’s online catalog to go to the title you selected.           

Or;

B. You may click on the Quick link to Pittsburg’s  Ebsco eBooks sign in page: http://goo.gl/JLLwn.  Once you sign in with your library ID, you will be in the eBook collection. You may search within the eBook collection. You may scroll down to the bottom left of the page for eBook support.

4.       When searching for eBooks or Audio Books in the library’s online catalog:

Click “Expert” search;  in the pop up box where it says Search For:  ALL materials, click the drop down arrow beside ALL Materials and select either AUDIO DOWNLOAD or eBOOK; then click SEARCH. This will take you to those specific items.  To view the newest copyrighted works in the collection, at the top of your search results, click COPYRIGHT twice.

5.       Ebsco Support tutuorials are here -- http://support.ebsco.com/training/tutorials.php

6.       You may read the ebook full text online by clicking “eBook Full Text” on the left, or you may download for offline reading by clicking “Download this ebook (offline)”.

You will need to set up a personal account within Ebsco. This is your personal account and the library cannot see it. When you click to Download an eBook or AudioBook, you will get this message: “Please sign in to your My EBSCOhost account to check availability and download.” Your choices are “Sign In to My EBSCOhost” OR “Create a new Account”.

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Open Directory - Kids and Teens: Health: Emotional Health and Well-being: Bullying

Check out these sites for Kids and Teens Emotional Health and Well-being concerning Bullying:

• Anti Bullying Network [ ] - Information for young people, parents and teachers on tackling bullying within schools.
• Anti-bullying Information For Pupils [ ] - Clear instructions on what to do if someone bullies you.
• Bullies and Bullying [ ] - A look at what makes people bullies, how they pick their victims, and how to deal with them.
• Bully Aware [ ] - Gives advice on bullying, tells the story of an ex-bullying victim, and provides a messageboard.
• Bully Web [ ] - Anti-bullying events for young people by young people. Strategies to tackle the bully and bullying itself.
• Bullying Online: Advice to Pupils [ ] - Tells what bullying is, what to do in school or on the bus and how to handle threats on your cell phone or the internet. Includes email and youth services numbers in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
• Bullying. No way! [ ] - Resource in Australia to assist students and teachers to make informed responses to bullying and harassment in the school environment.
• Bullystop [ ] - Advice, support, and help for the targets of bullying, students and bullies, mainly in the Fenland, UK area. Includes links to more information and help line numbers.
• Cope With Bullies [ ] - Weblog offers help for teens that are bullied at school. Learn how to cope with the effects.
• CyberMentors [ ] - A social networking place where you can find out about bullying and what you can do about it and also talk to mentors your own age.
• Dealing With Bullies [ ] - Find out why bullies act the way they do and how to stop them from picking on you.
• Equality Rules [ ] - Talks about respecting others whether male or female and standing up for those who are put down. English and French.
• Kids Against Bullying [ ] - Learn about how to respond to bullying by participating in games, viewing webisodes, and listening to real life stories.
• Let's Stop Bullying: Advice for Young People [ ] - Explains what to do if you or someone you know is being bullied, and how to get help.
• No Bully [ ] - Explains what bullying is, why kids do it, why some kids get bullied, and what to do. Includes where to find help in New Zealand, and a 24-hour helpline number.
• School Bully Online [ ] - Offers advice and suggestions for dealing with bullying in various situations, plus related links.
• Stomp Out Bullying [ ] - Find out all about bullying, learn what you can do to stop bullying and watch videos.
• Stop A Bully [ ] - Canadian students can safely and anonymously reports serious incidents of bullying at their schools.
• Stop Bullying Now! [ ] - US Department of Health and Human Services offers flash movies, games, and information about bullying and how to prevent it.
• The Red Balloon Learner Centres [ ] - Offers a safe place for education for children and youth in the United Kingdom who have been bullied. Includes links to sites that help those who are being bullied.
• What's Bullying [ ] - Information on bullying and what to do if you or a friend is being bullied.
• Young People, Children and Bullying [ ] - Discusses who gets bullied, what to do, and who to tell.

Open Directory - Kids and Teens: Health: Emotional Health and Well-being: Bullying


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Got Homework Help?

Got Homework Problems?

Need Help?

Try This New resource for HOMEWORK HELP from INFOPLEASE.COM

New resource for HOMEWORK HELP from INFOPLEASE.COM Click here!

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INTERNET PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSPAPER SEARCH

This week’s website is Internet Public Library’s newspaper search. By going to http://ipl.org/div/news/, you can browse online newspapers from the United States and around the world. As an example, there are 90 resources for the state of Texas, 31 resources for Oklahoma and 40 resources for Arkansas.

New Large Print Fiction includes: “Caught” by Harlan Coben; “The Silent Sea: A Novel Of The Oregon Files”, by Clive Cussler; “The Copper Bracelet” by Jeffrey Deaver: “Eight Days To Live” by Iris Johansen; “An Absence So Great” by Jane Kirkpatrick; “Eternal On The Water” by Joseph Monninger.

New Non-Fiction include: “The Shadows Of Youth: The Remarkable Journey Of The Civil Rights Generation” by Andrew B. Lewis; “Root And Branch: Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Marshall, And The Struggle To End Segregation” by Rawn James; “Best Of Weight Watchers Magazine: Over 145 Tasty Favorites- All 9 Points Or Less” by Weight Watchers; “The 10 Things You Need To Eat” by Dave Lieberman; “The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide To Feeling Great, Losing Weight, And Saving The Planet” by Alicia Silverstone; “The Genealogist's Internet” by Peter Christian; “Happy: A Memoir” by Alex Lemon; “Everything Will Be All Right: A Memoir” by Douglas Wallace; “I Walked The Line: My Life With Johnny”, by Vivian Cash; “Politician: An Insider's Account Of John Edward's Pursuit Of The Presidency And The Scandal That Brought Him Down” by Andrew Young; “The Longest Trip Home: A Memoir” by John Grogan.

New DVDs: “Julie & Julia”, “Korea: The Forgotten War”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Michael Jackson: This Is It”, “Outlaws & Gunslingers”, “Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium”, “License To Wed”, “Beyond Borders”, “Pride”, “Bratz”, “Spider-Man 3”, “Ghost Town”, “Barbie Of Swan Lake”, “Mystic Lands Series: Greece, Egypt, Jerusalem, & Iran”, “The Taj Mahal & Varanasi”, “Peru & Maya”, “Australia & Bali”, “Myanmar & Bhutan”, “Anasazi & Haiti”.

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Full Text Magazine Access

If you are a registered user at our library, you can get full text access to many magazines, publicatons, professional journals and peer-reviewed journals by accessing the online databases. Call or stop by the library to ask about this valuable service!

Designed specifically for public libraries, our multidisciplinary database provides full text for nearly 1,700 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also contains full text for nearly 500 reference books and over 164,400 primary source documents, as well as an Image Collection of over 502,000 photos, maps & flags.

Some examples: "Consumer Reports" full text is available from 01/01/1991 to the present; "Contractor Magazine" full text from 7/1/1991 to present; "Macworld" full text from 01/01/2001 to present; "Magazine Antiques" full text from 11/01/2002 to present; "Magill Book Reviews" full text from 01/01/1990 to present; "Journal of Education" full text from 03/01/1984 to present; "Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders" full text 01/01/1993 to present; "Journal of General Psychology" full text from 01/01/1984 to present.

Try Internet Public Library (IPL)for Online Newspaper Searches

May 11, 2010
This week’s website is Internet Public Library’s newspaper search. By going to http://ipl.org/div/news/, you can browse online newspapers from the United States and around the world. As an example, there are 90 resources for the state of Texas, 31 resources for Oklahoma and 40 resources for Arkansas.

New Large Print Fiction includes: “Caught” by Harlan Coben; “The Silent Sea: A Novel Of The Oregon Files”, by Clive Cussler; “The Copper Bracelet” by Jeffrey Deaver: “Eight Days To Live” by Iris Johansen; “An Absence So Great” by Jane Kirkpatrick; “Eternal On The Water” by Joseph Monninger.

New Non-Fiction include: “The Shadows Of Youth: The Remarkable Journey Of The Civil Rights Generation” by Andrew B. Lewis; “Root And Branch: Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Marshall, And The Struggle To End Segregation” by Rawn James; “Best Of Weight Watchers Magazine: Over 145 Tasty Favorites- All 9 Points Or Less” by Weight Watchers; “The 10 Things You Need To Eat” by Dave Lieberman; “The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide To Feeling Great, Losing Weight, And Saving The Planet” by Alicia Silverstone; “The Genealogist's Internet” by Peter Christian; “Happy: A Memoir” by Alex Lemon; “Everything Will Be All Right: A Memoir” by Douglas Wallace; “I Walked The Line: My Life With Johnny”, by Vivian Cash; “Politician: An Insider's Account Of John Edward's Pursuit Of The Presidency And The Scandal That Brought Him Down” by Andrew Young; “The Longest Trip Home: A Memoir” by John Grogan.

New DVDs: “Julie & Julia”, “Korea: The Forgotten War”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Michael Jackson: This Is It”, “Outlaws & Gunslingers”, “Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium”, “License To Wed”, “Beyond Borders”, “Pride”, “Bratz”, “Spider-Man 3”, “Ghost Town”, “Barbie Of Swan Lake”, “Mystic Lands Series: Greece, Egypt, Jerusalem, & Iran”, “The Taj Mahal & Varanasi”, “Peru & Maya”, “Australia & Bali”, “Myanmar & Bhutan”, “Anasazi & Haiti”.

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 at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Subscribe to our twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/pccpl, or become a fan of the library on Facebook at http://spedr.com/12eab.

RESUME MAKER

Did you know you have access to an online RESUME MAKER from the library's homepage? A step-by-step resume and letter guide that lets you save your work in a variety of formats. Also: Interview and Salary Tips - common interview questions, what employers
want to know, salary information; Job Search Tools - search for jobs, complete forms, attach resumes; Create your account to save your work and preferences. Go to http://www.pittsburglibrary.org then click on RESUME MAKER !

Stately Knowledge: Facts about the United States

This week’s website is Stately Knowledge: Facts about the United States. These web pages will help you find out the basic facts of any state in the Union, including Washington, D. C. Need to know the capital of Alabama? Want to know which hockey teams are in California? How about the size of Montana? Click here for more information.

New Fiction includes: “Light Bread” by Cordell Adams; “The Postmistress” by Sarah Blake; “Angel’s Peak” by Robyn Carr; “Narcissus In Chains”, “The Lunatic Café” and “Blue Moon” by Laurell K. Hamilton; “Horns” by Joe Hill; “Take Three” by Karen Kingsbury; “The Darkest Evening Of The Year” by Dean Koontz; “Roses” by Leila Meacham; “Big Jack” by J. D. Robb; “Phantom Prey” by John Sandford.

New Audio Books include: “Noah’s Compass” by Anne Tyler; “Worst Case” by James Patterson; “Split Image” by Robert B. Parker; “The Wolf At The Door” by Jack Higgins; “The Last Surgeon” by Michael Palmer; “Last Snow” by Eric Lustbader; “Grim Tuesday” by Garth Nix; “Boneman’s Daughters” by Ted Dekker; and “Think Twice” by Lisa Scottoline.

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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) celebrates the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22

This Earth Day, EPA asks you to join in protecting our planet, ensuring clean air and water for all people and for our children. Commit to protect the environment.
The EPA is reaching out to people of every age, race, and economic status to 'own' the environment, to make environmental protection one of their top priorities.
Take action by choosing at least five things to change. Use less water and electricity, commute without polluting, reuse and recycle, and more.
Check out Earth Day at http://www.epa.gov/earthday/.

New large print fiction includes: “Limelight” by Melody Carlson; “Gone to Green” by Judy Christie; “The Lock Artist” by Steve Hamilton; “The Silent Gift” by Michael Landon; “Tate” by Linda Lael Miller; “Bygones”, “Beginnings”, and “Blessings” by Kim Vogel Sawyer; “Dead By Midnight” by Beverly Barton; “Deeper Than The Dead” by Tami Hoag; “Split Image” by Robert B. Parker; “Fantasy In Death” by J. D. Robb; “.45-Caliber Firebrand” by Peter Brandvold; “Hell To Pay: The Life And Violent Times Of Eli Gault” by J. Lee Butts; “Savage Breed” by Randy Denmon; “ The Savage Breed” by Frank Leslie; “Texas Cowboys” by Tim McGuire.
Many new young adult titles by popular authors Ted Dekker, Rick Riordan, Meg Cabot and Angie Sage.
New DVDs include: “Vantage Point”, “The Happening”, “The Prince & Me 2: The Royal Wedding”, “Hide and Seek”, “Taxi”, “Nanny Diaries”, “Dreamer”, “Eight Below”, “Miracle”, “Jumper”, “Chasing Liberty”, “Freedom Writers”, “Lost – The First Season”.
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Census Info NOT to be filled out on web

April 1st is April Fool’s Day, but this message is NOT a joke. Do not get taken during this time of 2010 Census information collection. The Census Bureau will not be the only ones trying to get our attention and encouraging us to help them collect data. Cybercriminals will be doing the same thing, but they will be trying to fool us into thinking they are the Census Bureau. And the data they will be collecting will be a little different. It will be personal information they can use to rip us off. There are a couple of key words to point out: “mail” and “at-home visit.” The census will primarily be a paper and pencil process, with, according this Census webpage: http://2010.census.gov/2010census/how/interactive-form.php, there is no part of the census form available to be filled out online. So, we encourage computer users to be very wary of any online communications—including emails and social networking messages—that you receive regarding the census, particularly any that ask you to click on a link or URL, open an attachment or respond with personal information, because these could very likely be scams. Even clicking on a link simply to see if it takes them to a legitimate site can be very hazardous, since many of today’s malware infections occur via drive-by download attacks, in which all a user does is simply visit a malicious or compromised website. If you receive any online communication regarding the census, the best thing to do is simply give the U.S. Census Bureau a call and ask them to confirm that they sent you a message, or ask them to simply take care of the matter over the phone if possible.

New Fiction includes: “Chaosbound” by David Farland; “The Accidental Werewolf” by Dakota Cassidy; “Strange Candy” by Laurell K. Hamilton; “The Wedding Machine” by Beth Webb Hart; “Between Sundays” by Karen Kingsbury; “The Swan Thieves” by Elizabeth Kostova; “Cowgirl At Heart” by Christine Lynxwiler; “My Son, John” by Kathi Macias; “Vanishing Act” by Fern Michaels.

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What is Genealogical Research?

The following video gives a very good conceptual overview of genealogical research.

TexShare Online Databases

Call the library at 903-856-3302 for access information to use these awesome databases! You must have a library card to use this service.

Online Database Access

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Texas Workskills Development in Libraries Project

A new resource this week is the Texas Workskills Development in Libraries project, better known as TWDL (pronounced "twiddle"). This project seeks to enhance and build the workforce skills of Texas residents and support Texans in elevating their standard of living through education and employment. Whether you are library staff or a Texas resident seeking more information regarding job training resources, please explore this site which will be constantly updated as information becomes available. You will find help, information, and a schedule of workshops regarding resume preparation, writing cover letters, online application completion, job hunting strategies, and interviewing techniques. You will also find links to self-paced tutorials, lists of agencies offering training by region, and much more. http://twdl.org/

New Fiction includes: “The Chopin Manuscript” by Jeffery Deaver; “I, Sniper” by Stephen Hunter; “Impact” by Douglas J Preston; “The Wolf At The Door” by Jack Higgins; “Deeper Than The Dead” by Tami Hoag; “Worst Case” by James Patterson; “Kisser” by Stuart Woods.

New Non- Fiction includes: “Open” by Andre Agassi; “As If It Were Life: A WWII Diary From The Theresienstadt Ghetto” by Philipp Manes; “The Case For God” by Karen Armstrong; “One Simple Act: Discovering The Power Of Generosity” by Debbie Macomber; “Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace With Marriage” by Elizabeth Gilbert; “The Healing Of America: A Global Quest For Better, Cheaper, And Fairer Health Care” by T. R. Reid; “Living Oprah: My One-Year Experiment To Walk The Walk Of The Queen Of Talk” by Robyn Okrant; “What The Dog Saw And Other Adventures” by Malcolm Gladwell; “D-Day: The Battle For Normandy” by Antony Beevor.

New Audio Books include: “The Amulet of Samarkand”, “The Golem’s Eye”, and “Ptolemy’s Gate” by Jonathan Stroud; “Healing Waters”, “Healing Stones”, and “Healing Sands” by Nancy Rue; “Treasure Hunt” and “Nothing but the Truth” by John Lescroart.

New DVDs include: “Love Takes Wing”, “Love Finds A Home”, “Bob The Builder: Digging For Treasure”, “Fool's Gold”, “G-Force”, “Inside Man”, “My Sister's Keeper”, “The Others”, “Man Of The Year”, “Madison”, “SpongeBob SquarePants: To Squarepants Or Not To Squarepants”, “Storm Tracker”, “Deadly Drifter/The Cold Room”, “The Eagle Has Landed”, “Revolutionary Road”, “The Marvelous Misadventures Of Flapjack”, “Are We Done Yet?”, “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement”, “Maid In Manhattan”, “Ben 10: Alien Force, V. 5”.

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 at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Subscribe to our twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/pccpl, or become a fan of the library on Facebook at http://spedr.com/12eab.

Privacy matters...

It is hard to believe, but if you call the library and ask if a specific library patron is there, we do not give out that information. Please understand that we have patrons that have or have had restraining orders or protective orders for/against them or someone else. Someone will call and want to know if a particular person is in the library so they will know if they can or cannot be there at the same place as or within xx number of feet of that person. It is also hard to believe, but we deal with this much more often than you realize and we do not hesitate to call the police department if necessary. Whether you are asking for someone as a parent and child, other family member, or friend, it is not in the library’s best interest or yours for us to give out this information. We will take a message and attempt to deliver it for you. If you are in the library and need to call someone to pick you up, we will accommodate that need.

New Fiction includes: “The Alexandra Link” by Steve Berry; “Forbidden Falls” by Robyn Carr; “An Elm Creek Quilts Sampler” by Jennifer Chiaverini; “A Perfect Love” by Lori Copeland; “The Wrecker” by Clive Cussler; “A Slow Burn” and “Daisy Chain” by Mary E. DeMuth. For young adults, we now have “Witch and Wizard” by James Patterson and Obert Skye’s “Leven Thumps” series.

New Non- Fiction includes: “Walking In Your Destiny” by Juanita Bynum; “Game Change” by John Heilemann, “The New Frugality: How To Consume Less, Save More, And Live Better” by Chris Farrell; “Home business tax deductions” by Stephen Fishman; “Simplified Family Legal Forms” by Dan Sitarz; “Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction” by David Sheff; “Stones Into Schools: Promoting Peace With Books, Not Bombs, In Afghanistan And Pakistan” by Greg Mortenson; “Donnie Brown Weddings: From The Couture To The Cake” by Donnie Brown; “You, Having A Baby” by Michael F. Roizen; “A Garden In The Shade” by Harriet L. Cramer; “The Rodale Whole Foods Cookbook” by Rodale; “Warren Buffett's Management Secrets” by Mary Buffett; “The Complete Idiot's Guide To Making Money With Craigslist” by Skip Press; “What Your Contractor Can't Tell You” by Amy Johnston; “Sanctuary: Gardening For The Soul” by Lauri Brunton; “Downsized Luxury Homes” by no author; “Home Plans For Baby Boomers” by no author.

Available for checkout now, we have all of the “Lord of the Rings” series, “Chronicles of Narnia” series, and “Harry Potter” series on Audio CDs and the “Planet Earth” series on DVDs.

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 at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Subscribe to our twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/pccpl, or become a fan of the library on Facebook at http://spedr.com/12eab.

Loosening the reins...

It is difficult when you begin a blog to know just how many hoops to make people jump through when leaving comments. While we don't want spam comments, it should be easier! So we have loosened up the reins and you may now leave comments easily. All comments you leave will still be moderated, but at least now you don't have to have a Google account or LiveID to be able to do so.

More resources for Black History Month & new library books

The Library has Black History Month resources for you. Browse our listing at http://spedr.com/20k8m

Gale Cengage Learning has free online resources for Black History Month. Included are downloadable wallpapers, age-defined activities, biographies including Josephine Baker, James Baldwin, Tyra Banks, Eric H. Holder, Jr., Billie Holiday, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Ross Tubman, Denzel Washington, Ida B. Wells, Serena Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Carter G. Woodson and Malcolm X, along with numerous links, literature, and timelines. http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/bhm/

New Large Print Fiction Books at the library include: “Stray Affections” by Charlene Ann Baumbich; “Breaking The Rules” by Barbara Taylor Bradford; “The Disciple” by Stephen Coonts; “Pirate Latitudes” by Michael Crichton; “The Wrecker” by Clive Cussler; “Pursuit Of Honor” by Vince Flynn; “Once In A Blue Moon” by Eileen Goudge; “Saving CeeCee Honeycutt” by Beth Hoffman; “Under the dome” by Stephen King; “The Lacuna” by Barbara Kingsolver; “Shades Of Blue” by Karen Kingsbury; “Fired Up” by Jayne Ann Krentz; “La's Orchestra Saves The World” by Alexander McCall Smith; “White Picket Fences” by Susan Meissner; “A Creed Country Christmas” by Linda Lael Miller; “The Maverick” by Diana Palmer.
New Large Print Mystery Fiction Books include: “The Case Of The Missing Servant: From The Files Of Vish Puri, India's "Most Private Investigator" by Tarquin Hall; “Trial By Fire” by J. A. Jance; “Treasure Hunt” by John T. Lescroart; “I, Alex Cross” by James Patterson; “Mercy Street” by Mariah Stewart; “The Scorpion Killers” by Ray Hogan; “Longhorn Trail: A Western Duo” by Lauran Paine.
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 at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Visit the library’s blog at http://pccpl.blogspot.com, subscribe to our twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/pccpl, or become a fan of the library on Facebook at http://spedr.com/12eab.