tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-163946362009-05-30T21:53:20.571-05:00Library Service in the MetroEastMississippi Valley Public Library District
Locations: Collinsville Memorial Public Library Center at 408 W. Main Street, Collinsville, IL 618-344-1112 & Fairmont City Library Center at 2870 N. 44th St., Fairmont City, IL 628-482-3966
"Libraries will get you through times of no money; Better than money will get you through times of no libraries."
- Anne Herbert
http://www.collinsvillelibrary.orgBarbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-14055963985804640042009-05-30T18:55:00.004-05:002009-05-30T21:53:20.580-05:00Fairmont City Library Center is 1 Year OldOn June 6th Fairmont City Library Center located in the American Legion building at 2870 N. 44th St. in Fairmont City, Illinois will celebrate its 1st Birthday.Last year the Mississippi Valley Library District opened this Library in one of the buildings of the Holy Rosary School in Fairmont City. The small community of 2500 people enjoyed having a library so much that when it was scheduled to Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-15507213164756049922009-05-20T12:19:00.002-05:002009-05-26T16:39:45.147-05:00We are Twittering!If you are on Twitter, look us up -MVLibraryDistand add us to your RSS feed for updates!Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-48882392928772816692009-05-15T10:46:00.000-05:002009-05-15T10:47:10.786-05:00Judging at KETC Channel 9On Wednesday evening, our Children's Librarian Alison Donnelly and Adult Services Librarian Katie Heaton spent a fun evening at KETC Channel 9. They were there to assist in the judging of Channel 9's Young Writers and Illustrators Adventure in Science competition. There were hundreds of entries from KETC's viewing area and lots of very unique, entertaining stories written by children from Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-3384768123748723432009-05-07T13:34:00.003-05:002009-05-07T13:46:09.679-05:00New Websites!The Mississippi Valley Library District is so excited to roll out our new Websites! There are three separate sites for you to use and each has a special function... ** The Mississippi Valley Library District site explains the Library District and its connection to Lewis and Clark Library System and the Illinois State Library. It is also a site where you can reach both of our Library Centers ..Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-82920968677046781722009-04-08T15:46:00.002-05:002009-04-08T15:57:46.782-05:00Thank you, HowardHoward Dartt served on the Mississippi Valley Library District Board since 2005 - our first election of a Board in our transition from municipal library to a district library.Howard was instrumental in the expansion of our Library District that took our boundaries throughout the entire Unit 10 School District to include all Collinsville school children in a public library service. He was also Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-5699359267429177652009-04-08T15:43:00.001-05:002009-04-08T15:45:48.635-05:00Yesterday's Election gave us Two New Board MembersAfter the results were tallied, the final count showed that the Mississippi Valley Library District had 2 new Board Members.They areNancy GerstenneckerandVirginia York.We congratulate them on their win and look forward to welcoming them to the Board.Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-87737782817195443042009-04-06T18:09:00.002-05:002009-04-06T18:20:17.047-05:00Pan has returnedIf you missed the picture in the Sunday edition in the Collinsville Journal (big main page picture!), Pan has now returned to preside over the Fountain in front of the Collinsville Library Center. He has had a major 'spa' treatment and looks wonderful. Russell-Marti Conservators worked diligently on the Carl Mose statute for the past 8 months - removing paint and odd finishes, repairing Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-18187596309265377092009-04-06T18:01:00.002-05:002009-04-06T18:08:40.611-05:00ER television series now here!ER's final farewell to TV happened last week but you can start all over and watch it from its first episode.Collinsville Library Center has Seasons 1 through 10 on the shelves for you right now and as they become available we will purchase through the final season.This popular TV show joins many, many more TV shows that are on the Collinsville Library shelves everyday - from oldies but goodies Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-77624269572707758622009-03-30T13:37:00.002-05:002009-03-30T14:11:11.394-05:00Pan Returns, Front Doors Closed and Food for Fines!Important Week of Events! Pan returns on Wednesday, April 1stThis is not an April Fool's Joke! Our little woodland creature that has been missing from the center of our fountain for the last six months is returning to his home on Wednesday, April 1st at noon. It will take a couple of hours to place him in the center of the fountain so if you would like to be apart of his historic return, please Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-37122774598565036592009-03-05T16:48:00.004-06:002009-03-05T18:30:35.792-06:00Library Store - A Sale Everyday!There is a richness in the library that can keep a person busy for hours, even days! Just by using your Library Card you can take home entertainment and resources in the form of books, dvds, audios plus you can also download virtual ebooks and audios at home as well as solve homework through the use of our databases.But there is another aspect of the library behind the scenes that people can takeBarbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-72116331740052448482009-02-26T16:34:00.002-06:002009-02-26T16:40:59.393-06:00Financial Needs Series of TalksJoin us for our Free SeminarsWednesdays6:30 - 7:30 pmCollinsville Memorial Library CenterWednesday, March 4Outlook & Opportunities -Don’t Fear the BearThe answers you need in today’s marketWednesday, March 11Finding Balance in Your BudgetWednesday, March 18A Smart Start to Mutual FundsWednesday, March 25Preparing Your Estate PlanWednesday, April 1A Woman’s Guide to Money Matters Speaker: Rick Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-14780094898693224982009-02-06T11:35:00.002-06:002009-02-06T11:52:08.849-06:00Lincoln ExhibitThe Lincoln Bicentennial 1809-2009 Collinsville Library Center is hosting a Lincoln Exhibit by enthusiast, Peggy Fitzpatrick Every day during the month of February, you can come into the Collinsville Library Center and see the multitude of items on display that give you a rare feel for the era of Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President of the United States.This year Abraham Lincoln would have been Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-55810054601486330232008-11-17T17:55:00.002-06:002008-11-17T17:58:53.791-06:00Tellabration Returns Tellabration 2008! ™ A World Wide Storytelling EventPresented byThe Riverwind Storytellers, CoSaturday, November 22, 2008, 7:30 pm in theCollinsville Library’s Community Room on West Main Stories from Hearth and Home … for the Adult HeartThis event is free, but there will be a free-will offering for a local charity and the new Gwen Dake Memorial Fund for aspiring Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-55557786814631699722008-10-30T16:06:00.003-05:002008-10-30T16:14:01.891-05:00Computer Classes schedule for NovemberFree Computer Classes Now Offered at Fairmont City Library CenterWe are pleased to announce free computer classes being offered through your Fairmont City Library Center! Classes are designed to give an introduction to various course topics including general computer use, using Windows, getting online, using the internet, basic email skills, as well as others. Anyone interested in gaining a Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-17066320796905880882008-08-14T17:29:00.002-05:002008-08-14T17:36:11.579-05:00Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Fairmont City Library CenterSunday, August 24th 2pm to 4pmFairmont City Library Centerin the American Legion Hall2870 North 44th St. Fairmont City The Open House will allow the public the first look at the new Fairmont City Library Center. Refreshments will be provided and staff will be there to give you a tour of the shared-use building and answer any questions that you may have about the new library service in its new Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-35380498893844904792008-08-13T12:11:00.000-05:002008-08-13T12:12:59.431-05:00A Blazing Summer!What a busy summer this has been! Summertime always brings a time of growth, of change, and of excitement to our library center, but this year has definitely been one of the most active in quite some time. The most exciting part of the changes this year is that they are so wide-spread! You can identify changes happening all over the library on any level.A simple drive or walk by the library Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-49005047455352250032008-07-11T11:23:00.003-05:002008-07-11T11:38:51.468-05:00Friends Annual GIGANTIC Book Sale Next WeekThe Friends of the Collinsville Library Book Sale will be bigger than ever...There are so many books and other types of Media like DVDs, Videos, Records, plus that the book sale is spilling over into the basement and the upper floors of the building...You can't miss this or you may miss real Treasures!Preview NightJuly 17th6:00 - 9:00pmAdmission - $5.00 per person General Browsing DayJuly 18th9:Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-90209509640737228562008-05-27T18:27:00.004-05:002008-05-27T18:36:12.704-05:00Fairmont City Library Center opening next weekThe Mississippi Valley Library District has seen many changes in the last number of years. With the expansion of our borders in 2006 the travel to the outside areas of our library district can be as long as 25 minutes. To better serve the people living in those outside areas, we are working very hard to bring the library to you.Starting in June and following through to July, the MVLD has teamedBarbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-75844179871280534862008-04-25T10:17:00.006-05:002008-04-25T10:42:51.555-05:00Ebay Selling class next weekAre you interested in becoming an eBay seller?Tuesday, April 29th 5:30pm to 8:00pmCollinsville Library community roomFree but space is limited so please sign up at the Collinsville Post Office or the Collinsville Library.Each participant will receive a coupon for 3 free listings on eBay.2 1/2 hour presentation that gives eBay Basics, Do's and Don'ts of the online community, Creating your first Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-62229873155295040302008-04-16T15:19:00.004-05:002008-04-16T16:48:49.368-05:00Work beginning on Pan FountainAs the Walrus said, "The time has come..." and so it has.After an excellent effort by a group of dedicated individuals and through the wonderful response of the Collinsville community, the Pan Fountain Fund is over $70,000! With the coming of Spring has come the time to move toward renovating the Fountain in front of the Collinsville Memorial Library Center. Plans have been drawn, machinery has Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-91998102435179400892008-03-14T16:39:00.002-05:002008-03-14T16:48:28.577-05:00Events at the Library from Telephone Bills to Your Health to Free FinesPaying too much for phone service?
Bring in your phone bill
to the Collinsville Memorial Public Library Center
anytime between 4 and 7 pm
on Wednesday, March 19th
for a free analysis by the Citizens Utility Board.
Most people pay too much for phone service because their bills are filled with pricey plans and services they just don't need. That's why the Citizens Utility Board (CUB), a Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-25085696605845943112008-02-28T14:37:00.004-06:002008-02-28T14:42:04.727-06:00Storytelling at the Library this weekendStorytelling at the Collinsville Library Center Featuring internationally-known storytellers:Connie Regan-Blake, Barbara FreemanAnd…The Riverwind Storytellers, CoWHEN: Sunday, March 2, 20082:00-4:00 pmWHERE: Collinsville Library Center Community Room,408 West Main Street, Collinsville, ILWHY: Two hours of free, family fun with stories near and farRefreshments!For more information:Call 618/397-Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-50303731387544235592008-01-31T16:22:00.000-06:002008-01-31T16:31:43.274-06:00Inclement WeatherReminder for closure of the Collinsville Library CenterDuring these months of uncertain weather conditions, we advise on days that inclement weather happens that you call the Library at 344-1112 to be sure that we are open before you come to our building.If you have items that have a due date on a day when we close unexpectedly and, therefore, cannot return it on time, please remind the librarianBarbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-90906102100058364772008-01-25T11:47:00.000-06:002008-01-25T12:10:32.135-06:00Tax Databases and more!It is tax time again and I have updated our Website,s main page (Collinsville Library Center) with the links to the Federal and State income tax sites including Illinois and Missouri. I have also added the link for the Circuit Breaker form for the elderly that gives aid in Illinois for heating, license plates and more.On the web (I am not endorsing this site nor have I used it) there is a "free" Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16394636.post-37634588511512097082008-01-23T08:55:00.000-06:002008-01-23T09:07:06.084-06:00White Elephant Sale on SaturdayThis Saturday, January 26th the Collinsville Library Center is hosting a White Elephant Sale in the Community Room from 10am to 4pm.This first attempt at a mid-winter sale will feature 20 vendors with a variety of things to sell such as Pampered Chef, Avon, 33 LPs, jewelry, crafts, dolls, and various household, children's and miscellaneous items.This sale will continue on the last Saturday of Barbara Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414086035452154424noreply@blogger.com