The Mountain Community Center Library Thread

[Wormdoc]

NOTE: I've put all the library posts together in one thread-At least all of them I could. Here's Our Asst. Librarian's post that prompted me to put all this in one place. Made sense to me:D

Special Request from Wormie, Assistant Librarian This probably belongs in the Help section, but I'm hoping more folks see it here...

One of the library things we'd like to provide is a sort of bookmobile kinda thing. I mean, once we get all the books on a spreadsheet, we'll print out a list by genre or author, and folks that are homebound (due to illness, age, whatever), we can provide them with a list, they can let us know what books/movies they'd like to borrow, and a volunteer can drive the selections up to them and then pick them up when they are done with them.

So, my request is two-fold:
1) If you know of someone (a neighbor, friend, etc) that might benefit from this, please pm me or email me with their name and mailing address and phone number if possible (with their permission, of course)....then as soon as a list is ready, I can send it to them.
2) If this service takes off, if those folks who wouldn't mind dropping off and picking up books (to their neighborhood area, whatever...flying by the seat of my pants here) could let me know they'd be willing to help out? This would be an occasional thing...not much of a time commitment....

Anyways, thanks in advance!
__________________Give our assistant librarian some help. The posts are in chronological order so we start way back in early October. It makes for a fascinating read.


Anyone have a vhs tape rewinder that they no longer want/need? If so, our new lil' library could use it.

Please let me know asap. Thanks!!!!

[KatherineA]

You need a VHS tape player - that would also rewind?

[bubbastoybox]

What's a VHS tape player? :D (Just kidding)

[LazerFlash]

You need a VHS tape player - that would also rewind?Actually, it's better for the tapes to be rewound by a dedicated rewinder. Radio Shack *used* to carry such a device - perhaps a trip to the one near Wal-Mart might be fruitful... If they don't have one, perhaps the Store Manager can put the word out to other stores.

[Chutney Daftcraft]

I have one at the house! It's yours.

[Tony]

Actually, it's better for the tapes to be rewound by a dedicated rewinder. I disagree. Some high end rewinders had brakes, but none of the cheaper ones did. They would just rewind at full speed and completely ignore the leader and slam into the end of the tape at full speed.

OTOH, vcr's all had 'brakes' - photocells that sensed when the clear leader came up and stopped the rewind before a lot of tension was applied at the end. In theory, anyway.

[LazerFlash]

Actually, it's better for the tapes to be rewound by a dedicated rewinder.I disagree. Some high end rewinders had brakes, but none of the cheaper ones did. They would just rewind at full speed and completely ignore the leader and slam into the end of the tape at full speed.

OTOH, vcr's all had 'brakes' - photocells that sensed when the clear leader came up and stopped the rewind before a lot of tension was applied at the end. In theory, anyway.In theory, maybe. In practice, I never had a tape damaged by a rewinder. I wish I could say the same thing about those I've rewound in a VCR. Must be they needed a "brake job", eh? ;)

[Wormdoc]

I have one at the house! It's yours.

Thanks, Chutnut! Can I pop by sometime and pick it up? I looked into buying one, but they're not so readily available anymore!

Thanks muchly.

[Chutney Daftcraft]

Thanks, Chutnut! Can I pop by sometime and pick it up? I looked into buying one, but they're not so readily available anymore!

Thanks muchly.

I'll tell David to go find it. Let us know when you want to stop by. We's be's busy these days.

[StickonFreeze]

I disagree. Some high end rewinders had brakes, but none of the cheaper ones did. They would just rewind at full speed and completely ignore the leader and slam into the end of the tape at full speed.

OTOH, vcr's all had 'brakes' - photocells that sensed when the clear leader came up and stopped the rewind before a lot of tension was applied at the end. In theory, anyway.

In a few years, this knowledge with be absolutely useless. Though it's still impressive to have such expertise of such ancient technologies. :D

[LazerFlash]

Are donations to the library deductible?

[Jenniffer]

SAMCCP is currently applying for 501(c)4 status, so, unfortunately, contributions are not currently tax deductible.

[Wormdoc]

I'll tell David to go find it. Let us know when you want to stop by. We's be's busy these days.

Really pretty much anytime it's convenient for you guys. Or if you're out and about and want to drop it off at MCC during the Sunday market, Peg n' Bubba or Black Dog or some of the other vendors will take it for ya and drop it in the library.

Again, Wormie smooches to you and D.

[Willis]

The Blue Ridge's New Library

And it's only Public book repository continued its kourney to a grand opening next Sunday. BUT folks need to step up to the plate to Git 'er Done. There's lots to do and very little time.

I took a few shots and would appreciate others to add to a flickr set.

10/24
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10/25
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The baby blue wainscot will lighten the room considerably.

[Jenniffer]

I'm officially in love with BubbaCollector :)

[bubbastoybox]

BUT folks need to step up to the plate to Git 'er Done. There's lots to do and very little time.

It's not looking good for a November 1st Grand Opening. While I did my best Friday and Saturday putting in a full day of work (7:30am-6pm), I was just too pooped to make it past 1pm on Sunday. A big thanks to Dhyana for helping out most of Saturday afternoon and the Etters as well.

All the trim is now painted and the trim line has been cut in for rolling the walls (the ceiling cut in still needs to be done). Basically, the easy stuff is left.

Plug receptacles and faceplates need to be installed.

Furniture needs to be assembled.

Books will need to be carried up from the basement when everything is done.

I have other commitments this week so I am done. Good luck.

[Jenniffer]

Do we need to have a Friday Night MCC Party?!?

[Leprechaun]

Do we need to have a Friday Night MCC Party?!?

To-ga, To-ga, To-ga, To-ga ...

[WVGeo]

If someone will just point me toward what needs to be done I can show up after the train gets in Friday evening or Saturday morning.

[kkrapf]

I'm game for furniture assembly any time this week if someone can let me know what needs to be done, etc.

[Jenniffer]

SAMCCP is having an executive meeting this evening and we'll try to set up some work parties at different times this week so that we can get this done. I'll post what we come up with. Watch this space :)

[kkrapf]

Thanks, Jen!

[Wormdoc]

Thanks so much everyone for offers of help..... it will indeed be a scramble. Bubba, you ROCK! And thank you Dhyana and the Etters'ez....!

Here's the schedule for this week in trying to push stuff to finish if we can by Nov 1...a stretch, but we'll see.

Tomorrow, Tuesday the 27th, whoever is willing will meet at 1 pm at MCC to finish the walls since Bubba and his crew did the LIONS share of the stuff already.

Thursday, John will be dropping off the shelving that has arrived (not all has) and we will assemble them from 11 and on....as well as bringing up the books from downstairs and start putting them in place as best as possible. Sandy, our librarian, has sorted them downstairs already.

Friday afternoon at 5, we will continue putting books in place, and perhaps continue on Saturday. ALL help will be appreciated!

[LeoTheLion]

I am currently stuck at home with a sick little girl, but will try my best to help.

That same little lady has already checked out , and last Sun, checked back in the library's first book. She LOVES the library!



Thanks so much everyone for offers of help..... it will indeed be a scramble. Bubba, you ROCK! And thank you Dhyana and the Etters'ez....!

Here's the schedule for this week in trying to push stuff to finish if we can by Nov 1...a stretch, but we'll see.

Tomorrow, Tuesday the 27th, whoever is willing will meet at 1 pm at MCC to finish the walls since Bubba and his crew did the LIONS share of the stuff already.

Thursday, John will be dropping off the shelving that has arrived (not all has) and we will assemble them from 11 and on....as well as bringing up the books from downstairs and start putting them in place as best as possible. Sandy, our librarian, has sorted them downstairs already.

Friday afternoon at 5, we will continue putting books in place, and perhaps continue on Saturday. ALL help will be appreciated!

[Wormdoc]

Thanks, Leo! It's just gonna get better and better and we have lots of kids and young readers kinda books....

[Dhyana]

I'm up for this afternoon. I have some other stuff to take care of this morning (yoga class at 9 am yea!! and then some Rolling Ridge Foundation business, and of course lunch), but will come by. I would rather not work alone . . . Does anyone have a portable CD player?

[Wormdoc]

Thanks Dhyana, see you there. I don't have a cd player, though.

Hopefully more peeps will come....many hands make short work...or many hands make many messes...I don't know...you know that saying?

[Willis]

No Promises, if I come, I can at least provide moral support sometime after 1PM

[Wormdoc]

Your moral support is always welcome, Willis, ya know that.

[WVGeo]

Keep us posted. I have to make the commute, but if hands still needed Fri evening/Sat mine will come.

[Wormdoc]

Keep us posted. I have to make the commute, but if hands still needed Fri evening/Sat mine will come.


Considering the number of books we've gotten by so many awesome peeples, we WILL definitely need help Friday evening and Saturday after yoga class is over. Hopefully, it'll just be making the library into a library! Putting the books in genre sections. Sandy has sorted the majority of them, so that'll be easy. They need to be slogged from downstairs to upstairs. And then, also, just kinda primping up the stuff, ya know?

[bubbastoybox]

PLEASE have someone take care of the power receptacle that the computers were plugged into (front wall). When I took the faceplate off the receptacle to paint, the receptacle just fell apart! The faceplate is the only thing holding it together. I purchased new faceplates and receptacles and left them on the built-in bookcases. It should be an easy swap for anyone who is handy; I just didn't get to it.

I would hate to see the library burn down. :(

[Wormdoc]

Thanks for the heads up, most awesome Bubba. Someone who is eletrical savvy will swap the things out. Me, not! Electricity scares the carp outta me.


PLEASE have someone take care of the power receptacle that the computers were plugged into (front wall). When I took the faceplate off the receptacle to paint, the receptacle just fell apart! The faceplate is the only thing holding it together. I purchased new faceplates and receptacles and left them on the built-in bookcases. It should be an easy swap for anyone who is handy; I just didn't get to it.

I would hate to see the library burn down. :(

[lar]

I will help you if it is 11 am instead of pm.

[lar]

I'm pretty sure I can come this day too.

[lar]

Do you need me today?

[Jenniffer]

I will help you if it is 11 am instead of pm.


It is 11AM, lar

[Wormdoc]

Oooops! What, no midnight fondling of books????? Y'all are no fun!

[thm25425]

Tell me more.....is this a public library? Private to Shannondale residents? What kind of books? Do you need donations? This looks exciting!

[Jenniffer]

It's a library open to the community being run by a committee of the Saint Andrew's Community Center Project. We're looking into cooperation with area libraries for inter-library loans, etc, but these things will come as we grow and feel our way through the process. This is an all volunteer effort and library hours will initially coincide with the Mountain Community Marketplace hours, from 11-2 on Sundays. As need grows, we'll expand hours as we can with volunteers manning the desk. Library cards will be available to everyone, I believe. I've looked over the selections so far and there are all kinds of fiction and nonfiction, young adult, children's books, etc. The community has been very generous with their donations :)

[LeoTheLion]

Well she's still sick, so hoping to be there on Thurs, depending. Either way, I'm sure we have some donations.

[Wormdoc]

and one rather unique fellow were the most wondermous painters this day. Our little library is all bright and shiny now....ready for shelves and books and inquiring minds!

KatherineA, Karin, Dhyana, and Willis, thank you sooooo very much from the bottom of my paint speckled heart!

[KatherineA]

I swear my right arm is now much more muscular than the left with all that rolling and brushing.

[Willis]

I Was Good Watcher
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So bright now you had better wear sunglasses!

[katybelle]

It's looking great. Thank to all of the volunteers making this happen for the mountain!

[Jenniffer]

That's some hot, hot painting action right there :)

You guys make me all warm and fuzzy inside.

I hope to come help on Friday night and Saturday in between Halloween prep :)

[Dhyana]

Good Luck - I am nearly overbooked already for Thursday. If i survive the mega day Thursday i'll see you Friday or Saturday.

[LeoTheLion]

NICE WORK! I wish I could have been there - I'm a painting fool.

[Wormdoc]

The shelves were the worst! It was like painting a Thomas' English Muffin! All those nooks n' crannies. But the Three Painted Ladies made short work of it and did a grand job.

[kconant]

I hope to be able to help on Thursday. (a day off--I think)

[Wormdoc]

That'd be great, Kate! And everyone who may be able to come...all help is greatly appreciated and y'all are awesome!


I think this library thing is actually gonna work!

[Library Lady]

I'm new here on the forum, so bear with me....I wish to thank EVERYONE who has either donated books or their time with the painting - you all are wonderful!! The room has been transformed. We could not have opened our library without you! I'm sorry I wasn't able to help paint, but unfortunately, my "day job" at the Middletown Library gets in the way.

I've been sorting and labeling, so things are looking good right now. There are a few things on back order, but we'll go with what we have delivered by Friday. Shelving, paperback rack and various other items are here. Book trucks, rug for the children's area and area divider will be here soon.

We are still looking for volunteers to help on Sundays from 11 -2. I'll be happy to "train" you. It's not a complicated process, as we're just starting out and testing the waters.

Looking forward to meeting all of you and saying thanks in person. Until then...I can be reached at [email protected] (our official library email address).

Sandy

PS - Willis, I took some painters' pix, too. Now to figure out how to put them on the forum....

[Wormdoc]

Welcome to the forum, Library Lady! John dropped off the three shelves and what looks like the paperback rack today, so the brave souls that show up tomorrow will be putting those together and slogging up books from downstairs.

We will meet at 11 and have at it...thanks in advance to the folks who come to help!

[Willis]

BUT, maybe someone can give the Williecrow some TLC and prop him up outside. He needs to come in at night-scared of the dark:yikes:

[LeoTheLion]

So Cleo is still down for the count - I'll be home again tomorrow with my flu girl. Wish I could help too!

[Wormdoc]

BUT, maybe someone can give the Williecrow some TLC and prop him up outside. He needs to come in at night-scared of the dark:yikes:

If no one has tucked Williecrow into the MCC for the night, I'll take him in on my way back from Pottery class.

I hope some folks will be able to make it tomorrow...it's lonely work all by yourself. Well, that's redundant, but y'all know what I mean.

[kkrapf]

If no one has tucked Williecrow into the MCC for the night, I'll take him in on my way back from Pottery class.

I hope some folks will be able to make it tomorrow...it's lonely work all by yourself. Well, that's redundant, but y'all know what I mean.

Alex and I will make our way on over tomorrow - either at the start or sometime later after she naps, depending on how the morning goes. :thumbsup:

[lar]

Is this still on?

[Wormdoc]

It is definitely still on! I need people's help! We've got three bookshelves to put together and books to haul up from the first floor!

I know many folks are working, but if you can spare and hour or two, I would sure appreciate it.

[MountainMoon22]

Wormie,

Are you around Friday? I could probably pop by then for a few hours and help.

[KatherineA]

I belive Wormie is pretty much putting shelves together by herself today . . . I used up all my leave with Dad's funeral and services and so can't take off again this week, but if anyone else can, I am sure she would really appreciate it.

[lar]

I am 100% coming it just won't be until about 11:30.

[Wormdoc]

We'll be moving up books Friday evening starting at 5. Pop by and help if you can, it shouldn't be more than an hour or two, really. ::she hopes::


Wormie,

Are you around Friday? I could probably pop by then for a few hours and help.

[Wormdoc]

I think I must sound like I'm whining....I just worry too much.

But people always come through up here. One big reason I love this Mountain.

Thanks, Lar. Also our Library Lady's hubster will be there, I think.
Probably some more folks, too.

WE REALLY NEED, too, someone to put back the socket thingies....Bubba had to remove them for painting and he said one is really messed up and needs to be replaced. The replacement stuff is there already. Electricity just scares the carp outta me.

[John]

It is definitely still on! I need people's help! We've got three bookshelves to put together and books to haul up from the first floor!

I know many folks are working, but if you can spare and hour or two, I would sure appreciate it.

I am pretty sure it is actually 4 bookshelves to put together. (Or at least it felt that way carrying them up the steps.)

[lar]

Done deal, 4 bookcases put together. Check that off the list.

[Willis]

Flier to Hand Out

Does the Library have handouts detailing hours, contacts, procedures that could be distributed at the opening and later times? If not, have Library Lady (http://www.shannondale.org/forum/member.php?u=1754) shoot the info to be and I'll print up a flier.

[Wormdoc]

Lar and KConnant for helping get the four bookshelves together and the paperback rack up! We brought some boxes of books up, too, that are ready for placement by LibraryLady. And we got WillieCrow out in his chair.

We're meeting tomorrow at 5 pm to slog up more books and hopefully someone can take care of the outlet thingies.

[Willis]

... hopefully someone can take care of the outlet thingies.

I know just the guy
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Oops, I don't think he's available anymore
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[WVGeo]

Wow - I can't get there until 6:30 - 7 tomorrow night (depending on MARC). Sounds like you guys may be done by then.

[John]

I have some more big boxes of library type stuff that I will be bringing by this afternoon. I can't really tell what's in them. One is large enough that it could contain an actual librarian.

3340

[Wormdoc]

I don't think we'll be done, WVGeo....if the lights are on upstairs, we'll be there, so please come on in.

[lar]

There are lots and lots of books. It will take awhile.

[CosmoWV]

John - Where did you find my picture from when I was a librarian ??? I thought they got rid of it after I retired ... :D

[Dhyana]

oooohhhh Williecrow is the puffed up one , i thought Glowy was talkin bout Willis

[Willis]

Ba Da Bing! No, I'm relaxin' at home and Williecrow is likely keeping the basement ghost of the MCC company right now:yikes:

[MountainMoon22]

Basement ghost? I think someone's kid told me abut that last year when we were doing the float...another thing to think about..The room looks so much brighter.

[Wormdoc]

Hope to see some of you tonight at 5'ish! We've got some more furniture (cabinet kinda stuff) to put together and books to move and sort. Please come by and put a bit of time into our new library.....

Thanks so much in advance.

[Willis]

If needed, I'll donate a couple of pizzas to be delivered to fuel the crew.

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[Wormdoc]

That would be great, Willis, but not sure how many folks will show. Hopefully a few, at least.

[moe]

Do you still need some help?? I have a few books to donate and a couple of helpful hands..;)

[Wormdoc]

We need all the help we can get, Moe. I'll be at the MCC at 5 pm.

[kconant]

SAMCCP is currently applying for 501(c)4 status, so, unfortunately, contributions are not currently tax deductible.

If and when SAMCCP receives 501(c)4 status, contributions will still NOT be tax-deductible.

See:

http://nonprofitmanagement.suite101.com/article.cfm/what_is_a_501c4_organization

[Jenniffer]

If and when SAMCCP receives 501(c)4 status, contributions will still NOT be tax-deductible.

See:

http://nonprofitmanagement.suite101.com/article.cfm/what_is_a_501c4_organization

I said currently because I don't know if, in the future, we will ever pursue 501(c)3 status.

[Chutney Daftcraft]

BTW - let us know about the rewinder.

[Wormdoc]

Because of an INCREDIBLE bunch of people today, there will be NO library work that needs doing (aside from some putzing that Librarylady and I will be doing Saturday evening and Sunday morning).....

So many people showed up and worked worked worked!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

THIS MOUNTAIN ROCKS AND THE PEOPLE ON THIS FORUM ROCK!!!!

And, without this forum, this amount of community involvement would NOT have happened, so the naysayers and lambasters can just go pttthththt.

[WbyGodWV]

I'm new here on the forum, so bear with me....I wish to thank EVERYONE who has either donated books or their time with the painting - you all are wonderful!! The room has been transformed. We could not have opened our library without you! I'm sorry I wasn't able to help paint, but unfortunately, my "day job" at the Middletown Library gets in the way.

I've been sorting and labeling, so things are looking good right now. There are a few things on back order, but we'll go with what we have delivered by Friday. Shelving, paperback rack and various other items are here. Book trucks, rug for the children's area and area divider will be here soon.

We are still looking for volunteers to help on Sundays from 11 -2. I'll be happy to "train" you. It's not a complicated process, as we're just starting out and testing the waters.

Looking forward to meeting all of you and saying thanks in person. Until then...I can be reached at [email protected] (our official library email address).

Sandy

PS - Willis, I took some painters' pix, too. Now to figure out how to put them on the forum....

Wow - we have a library AND a Library Lady?!? We are moving up on the mountain! Can't wait to see it. where can we find the hours for our library?

[Willis]

Library Hours

11AM- 2PM on Sundays for starters. First official day of opening is THIS Sunday, November 1st

[Willis]

Wormie Is Just TOO Ebullient

but right:)
There's still some work to do, but plenty of time to schmooze and look during the Halloween Party tomorrow.
There was some serious tome tossing going on
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And Guess WHO got Card #1
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[Wormdoc]

We can still really use it, Chutney. Are you coming by on opening day, by any chance?

[Willis]

Get in line for a library card, see the potential of the new library, visit the MCC for the FIRST time, start thinking about Christmas presents at the Mountain market, schmooze with you neighbors, learn about the Blue Ridge mountain neighborhood

But
Be There or BE Square

[attachlings]

Many thanks to Wormie and Sandy and all others (who's names I don't know yet) who made this library possible.

We stopped by and got a library card for the family and the wee ones loved it.

Yes it is small but it is a huge accomplishment!
:thumbsup:
:thanks1::
:applause2::applause2:

I'm signed up to work the library desk on 11/22. Hope to see more neighbors there that day!

[cjb]

I missed it :( missed it all - got down in the cleaning mode and lost sight of this momentous occasion! I'll make it up to you!! I'll be there to get my Library Card!

[lar]

I think people will be really impressed and surprised with the quality of the "donated" books. Thanks community.

[Willis]

A Couple of Thumbnails

If you missed the action.
Others with better gear took some better pics, I'll wager. You can be sure the local papers will be sent a news release by the SAMCCP
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FYI, The group dropped the check,
AND IT DIDN'T BOUNCE!
Thank you, Commissioners for the much needed support.
Now WE (the community) have to pull our weight.

[Starbuck]

I have already read Baby Girl her borrowed book twice today, and I think The Boy has started reading his. This will be an awesome resource here!

Attachlings, was that you with the awesome kid carrier (I've already forgotten its name)?

[lar]

How much was the check for?

[attachlings]

Attachlings, was that you with the awesome kid carrier (I've already forgotten its name)?

I had my youngest in a Kozy carrier and I did stop and chat about it. :D

[Wormdoc]

The check was for 2500.00, if I remember correctly. We also received several monetary donations today from individual folks, as well as more books and movies!

The library is far from finished, we're waiting for a couple other pieces of furniture and it'd be nice to get some more bookshelves as time goes by, too! We've gotten lots of wonderful books from folks, and like Lar said, we're not talkin' throwaway stuff either! People have been amazing.

[Wormdoc]

This probably belongs in the Help section, but I'm hoping more folks see it here.... If the mods want to move it, that's fine, too.

One of the library things we'd like to provide is a sort of bookmobile kinda thing. I mean, once we get all the books on a spreadsheet, we'll print out a list by genre or author, and folks that are homebound (due to illness, age, whatever), we can provide them with a list, they can let us know what books/movies they'd like to borrow, and a volunteer can drive the selections up to them and then pick them up when they are done with them.

So, my request is two-fold:
1) If you know of someone (a neighbor, friend, etc) that might benefit from this, please pm me or email me with their name and mailing address and phone number if possible (with their permission, of course)....then as soon as a list is ready, I can send it to them.
2) If this service takes off, if those folks who wouldn't mind dropping off and picking up books (to their neighborhood area, whatever...flying by the seat of my pants here) could let me know they'd be willing to help out? This would be an occasional thing...not much of a time commitment....

Anyways, thanks in advance!

[JiveTurkey]

I would love to volunteer for the library. My work schedule is hairy because of that there novel flu, but I'll be in touch about this. I also intend to go through my books at some point and donate some things.

[Willis]

Or at least as many as I could. The post that prompted me to put them all together is below


Special Request from Wormie, Assistant Librarian This probably belongs in the Help section, but I'm hoping more folks see it here.... If the mods want to move it, that's fine, too.

One of the library things we'd like to provide is a sort of bookmobile kinda thing. I mean, once we get all the books on a spreadsheet, we'll print out a list by genre or author, and folks that are homebound (due to illness, age, whatever), we can provide them with a list, they can let us know what books/movies they'd like to borrow, and a volunteer can drive the selections up to them and then pick them up when they are done with them.

So, my request is two-fold:
1) If you know of someone (a neighbor, friend, etc) that might benefit from this, please pm me or email me with their name and mailing address and phone number if possible (with their permission, of course)....then as soon as a list is ready, I can send it to them.
2) If this service takes off, if those folks who wouldn't mind dropping off and picking up books (to their neighborhood area, whatever...flying by the seat of my pants here) could let me know they'd be willing to help out? This would be an occasional thing...not much of a time commitment....

Anyways, thanks in advance!
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Wormie

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[attachlings]

This probably belongs in the Help section, but I'm hoping more folks see it here.... If the mods want to move it, that's fine, too.

One of the library things we'd like to provide is a sort of bookmobile kinda thing. I mean, once we get all the books on a spreadsheet, we'll print out a list by genre or author, and folks that are homebound (due to illness, age, whatever), we can provide them with a list, they can let us know what books/movies they'd like to borrow, and a volunteer can drive the selections up to them and then pick them up when they are done with them.

So, my request is two-fold:
1) If you know of someone (a neighbor, friend, etc) that might benefit from this, please pm me or email me with their name and mailing address and phone number if possible (with their permission, of course)....then as soon as a list is ready, I can send it to them.
2) If this service takes off, if those folks who wouldn't mind dropping off and picking up books (to their neighborhood area, whatever...flying by the seat of my pants here) could let me know they'd be willing to help out? This would be an occasional thing...not much of a time commitment....

Anyways, thanks in advance!

Wormie, as a newbie to the forum that collection of conversations regarding the library was priceless! Wish that we had joined the forum earlier to help more...but glad that Chris could help out on Friday night and that we got there on Sunday. We got library card #6 and used it immediately. The children were happy and impressed. :D Of course Theo would have been happy with anyplace that offered brownies. :o

Ok, put me down as someone who would help ferry books around as needed.

Next, I see the use of the word 'spreadsheet' in above quoted post. I'm happy to help create such a wonderous beast as I love that type of work.

I'd love to have a conversation with you and/or Library Lady about that. A spreadsheet would be good but a database might work even better as a way to print out the list AND track where the books are and when they might be back, etc.

That's the type of work I used to do, setting up databases and such, before I became a full-time SAHMama. :)

I'll be there anyway on the 22nd to volunteer at the desk. But I'd be happy to do other dates if you need...just let me know.

peace,

[Wormdoc]

Thank ya, Attachlings! Yes, the brownies did seem to be a big hit with your son...LOLOL...it was too cute.

KConnant has also offered to do a spreadsheet thing.....between all of us I imagine there'll be plenty to do. First we need to make a list of the books (author, title, genre, paperback or hardback), then we can sort n' sift to our collective heart's content! We'll have, eventually, too many books for our shelving (as it stands now) so we'll store some downstairs but if someone is looking for a particular book/author we can easily go down and get it for them. That sort of thing and the home delivery stuff is especially what I want the lists for. As we have wireless internet in our little library it'd be easy enough to set up with a laptop.

We can also track our patrons and such. Right now there is no 'return date' for stuff borrowed. Folks are on the honor system.

[lar]

As long as I am off, I will ferry books around, just keep me posted on when and where. I may even take a day of manning the library.

[attachlings]

Thank ya, Attachlings! Yes, the brownies did seem to be a big hit with your son...LOLOL...it was too cute.

KConnant has also offered to do a spreadsheet thing.....between all of us I imagine there'll be plenty to do. First we need to make a list of the books (author, title, genre, paperback or hardback), then we can sort n' sift to our collective heart's content! We'll have, eventually, too many books for our shelving (as it stands now) so we'll store some downstairs but if someone is looking for a particular book/author we can easily go down and get it for them. That sort of thing and the home delivery stuff is especially what I want the lists for. As we have wireless internet in our little library it'd be easy enough to set up with a laptop.

We can also track our patrons and such. Right now there is no 'return date' for stuff borrowed. Folks are on the honor system.

Thank you for finding my son cute. ;) He is cute, and funny, and brilliant but I think he'd trade me any day of the week for chocolate. ;)

I'd be happy to help with any part of the process...I don't need to be the captain, I can be a good deck hand too. (But I am not shy about captaining if that's how my skills can be best used.)

Your mention of a WiFi connection got me thinking...It would be really great if anyone could just see the database/spreadsheet as long as they had an internet connection. For those people that do have the internet, they could just pull it up from home and see what's in, what's out and such. There would still, potentially, be the need for a printout for those without internet.

Google documents would provide one possible way to achieve this. The list could be made available as a read-only to everyone via a link. This allows for those with pre-set permissions to change info (add titles, check out titles, etc.) from any computer with an internet connection. This could be really useful, me thinks, from the standpoint of adding titles. I could do this from home, for example, where I get a couple of boxes and put them in the database as I can and then deliver the boxes to the library for shelving or storage.

Anyway, just getting the brainstorming going. These are the types of projects that get me thinking. :)

[Dhyana]

Congratulations to Sandy, Glowy, and all of us for sharing community spirit and improving our neighborhood. I love the idea of storing books downstairs, reminds me of the stacks at the Library of Congress (LOC) in Washington, D.C.

Requesting a book from the stacks at the LOC requires filling out a little form and having it vacuum shot to another location. Within 15 minutes to a couple of hours (sometimes a couple of days) they deliver the book to a specific desk at the library. The reading rooms are big, old, and full or really heavy wooden furniture. People return day after day to a specific desk at the LOC piling up books, which is allowed. The books can not leave the library and the librarians know what desk / person the book is assigned.

Here is a link to LOC http://www.loc.gov/index.html

and a some images http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4DKUS_enUS221US221&q=library+of+congress&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=oNvuSpCQGoXPlAeluYW9AQ&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CCUQsAQwAw

[cjb]

I understand Sweetie offered this before, but perhaps it got lost in the stacks (pun intended) - we own a bar code scanner which will read the bar code imprinted on all modern books and load the information into a spreadsheet. It will make the (at least initial) inventorying of books much quicker and easier.

[lar]

Work it like Netflix.

[CosmoWV]

Library Lady & Wormie you might want to look into using something like www.librarything.com (http://www.librarything.com)

You can enter 200 books for free, as many as you like for $10 (year) or $25 (life).

[Library Lady]

That's a terrific idea to have one library thread. I was having trouble keeping up with the various postings.

Well, we're officially open for business! Thanks to many, many volunteers (and I personally want to thank Wormie for ALL her help), our little library has been transformed with a beautiful paint job (and a special thank you to Bubba and the painted ladies), tons of beautiful books and 18 official card carrying members.

Thank you Willis for posting the photos and for being there when we needed you. The Commissioners' check didn't bounce, and it is now up to us to make this a wonderful, friendly place for residents to come and enjoy books and meet their neighbors.

Wormie will be overseeing our "outreach" program, so do let her know about those housebound individuals. We want everyone in our area to be able to enjoy the books!

Hopefully, we'll be having some other special programs in the future: children's storytimes, book discussions, crafting groups, and, if anyone is interested, a genealogy group, which I'll be happy to teach.

I'm looking forward to seeing all of you at our library. Please stop by and introduce yourselves and sign up for a library card.

Yours Truly,
Sandy the Library Lady

[kconant]

Library Lady & Wormie you might want to look into using something like www.librarything.com (http://www.librarything.com)

You can enter 200 books for free, as many as you like for $10 (year) or $25 (life).

I think this looks very good for our library to use to start: I'm willing to sign us up and go there and start entering the books!

I'd also like to integrate this with a system for checkout.

Kate

[Wormdoc]

We should consider the scanner thingie , too, that has been offered by Sean....might make things move much faster...

[bubbastoybox]

I'd also like to integrate this with a system for checkout.


A good free system to use is Koha (http://koha.org/). This Open Source ILS does just about everything you could want from an Integrated Library System. And did I mention it is FREE!

[Dhyana]

On the Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 29th there will be a special children's (youth/adult) corner reading of "Stories on Native American Indians." Readings will be dependent on the age of those attending. Books for those 5 to 95 will be available, with a special collection for those 12 to 20. There will be plenty of time for others to share stories, poems, music, art, etc. If anyone has any special donations on the theme of Native American Indians or other peoples living in full ecology I would greatly appreciate having them soon. If anyone knows a Native American please invite them.

[John]

Grafxgirl made the giant fake check that was featured on the front page of the Spirit this week in the article about the Library opening and the grant from the County Commission.

I did not think we had enough time for something like this and hesitated to even ask - but she turned it around in less than an hour!

Makes me wonder if perhaps GG has more experience at making fake checks than we want to know about.

[Willis]

Stop by if you didn't have the chance last weekend. The Marketplace will also have some vendors to sell you some goodies.

[grafxgirl]

Grafxgirl made the giant fake check that was featured on the front page of the Spirit this week in the article about the Library opening and the grant from the County Commission.

I did not think we had enough time for something like this and hesitated to even ask - but she turned it around in less than an hour!

Makes me wonder if perhaps GG has more experience at making fake checks than we want to know about.

LOL! You wouldn't believe the things I have been asked to make in my career as a graphic designer!

You know what else I have experience at? Working in a library. As a substitute teacher, I've filled in for several of the librarians in the schools. I've been considering on being a volunteer, but probably not until Christmas break, spring break and summer because I'm pretty busy during the week with work and the kids.

[Wormdoc]

Brought to you by Wormie!

I must say I am pickled tink about how well the library is going and most expecially by all the help we've gotten from neighbors old and new. Today was Theresa's day as librarian! Next week is my turn. And all you folks that donated awesome books and movies (we're not talkin' throwaway stuff...we're talkin' good stuff!)! And the folks who've volunteered to cover a Sunday as librarian.

It's really pretty fun. Meet new neighbors and chat with old ones, schmooze, check out the books, grab a nosh from one of the MCM vendors, have some BD coffee....and it's just for 3 hours.

Please pass the word around about our new library. It's a work very much in progress (still waiting on some furniture and a little desk for the librarian) but it's SO on it's way.

[Black Dog]

I checked out a book today :D

[Theresa]

But , I had to help him. Thats what a library lady does.

[WVGeo]

BD can read?

[Wormdoc]

Well, I'm sure he does...but he's so cute, how can ya not help him?

[Theresa]

BD can do whaaateeeever he wants....

[Wormdoc]

BD groupies! Or would it be BD's Beanie Babes? Anyways, consider me one of 'em.

[grafxgirl]

There should be a coffee maker set up in the library with freshly roasted BD Coffee to drink!

[Wormdoc]

I'll bring some on Sunday

[Black Dog]

But , I had to help him. Thats what a library lady does.
And you did a fine job!


BD can read?
Mostly I look at the pictures. Wouldn't you know it...the book I checked out doesn't have any :(


Well, I'm sure he does...but he's so cute, how can ya not help him?
Flattery will get you everywhere!


I'll bring some on Sunday
I'll be bringing coffee next week and will bring a pot for the library (see what flattery gets you? ;) )

[Wormdoc]

I'll be bringing coffee next week and will bring a pot for the library (see what flattery gets you? ;) )


heh heh.... Thank ya, BD.....but I think it's probably that you don't think I can brew BD coffee as well as the one n' only BD can brew BD coffee! But I'll take it anyways!

[Library Lady]

Oh, you make my heart sing...

BTW, 2 more items have been delivered (just waiting for one more!). Woo Hoo! I agree with Wormie - we're both pickled tink. We now have 30 official members and more donations are coming in each week. Rev. McCarley was very kind to let me come by after Zion closed their book sale and I selected quite a few nice books for us.

Also, a suggestion was made last Sunday about having Librarian's Picks, so I started a Reader's Advisory notebook for y'all. Please feel free to add your comments.

Hopefully, we'll be getting a lock on the library door soon. It appears that some things have gone missing....

We're still looking for a small desk and maybe a small stepstool.

Please stop and visit with us on Sunday.

Sandy

[Library Lady]

On the Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 29th there will be a special children's (youth/adult) corner reading of "Stories on Native American Indians." Readings will be dependent on the age of those attending. Books for those 5 to 95 will be available, with a special collection for those 12 to 20. There will be plenty of time for others to share stories, poems, music, art, etc. If anyone has any special donations on the theme of Native American Indians or other peoples living in full ecology I would greatly appreciate having them soon. If anyone knows a Native American please invite them.
Dhyana,

I'll be happy to help you with the program.

Sandy

[Library Lady]

The last of our back-ordered items has been delivered, so come check it out. :) Also, I've started a "Coupon Box" with a variety of coupons. Bring some, take some - it's there for you.

Come visit us on Sunday!

Sandy