tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50053967061642203652009-07-09T15:22:59.172-05:00Pittsburg-Camp County Public LibraryPittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-16264099879104318052009-07-01T15:51:00.002-05:002009-07-07T13:53:12.617-05:00Pittsburg Library Corner 7/9/2009Pittsburg Library Corner 7/9/2009<br />Nancy Murillo<br /><br />Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 9th at 1:00 p.m. to see David Slick Jugglers at the public library. The best juggler in Dallas will present his professional stage show. We had our largest crowd ever for our first show, so be sure to come early for the best seats. Public computers will not be available during the performances this year. The computers will be available as soon as the performances are complete.<br /><br />Thanks to the generosity of the community we are able to have more school supply giveaways that originally thought. Be sure to get your ticket when you come to the show for the drawing. Bring canned goods and non-perishable items for the local food pantry to get extra chances to win.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">New non-fiction includes:</span><br />"Liberty And Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto" by Mark R. Levin; "The Complete Idiot's Guide To Green Careers" by Barbara Parks; "House Of Cards: A Tale Of Hubris And Wretched Excess On Wall Street" by William D. Cohan; "Midnight On The Line: The Secret Life Of The U.S.-Mexico Border" by Tim Gaynor; "The Best Of Instructables, Vol. 1: DIY Projects From The World's Biggest Show & Tell" by Instructables; "Carbs From Heaven, Carbs From Hell: Discover The Carbs That Tack On Pounds & Those That Don't" by James D. Krystosik; "The Complete Idiot's Guide To Arthritis" by Amye L. Leong; "Growing Up On The Spectrum: A Guide To Life, Love, And Learning For Teens And Young Adults With Autism And Asperger's" by Lynn Kern Koegel; "50 High-Impact, Low-Care Garden Plants" by Tracy DiSabato-Aust; "Wine For Dummies" by Ed McCarthy; "Eating Well In Season: The Farmers' Market Cookbook" by Jessie Price. <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">New Fiction Books include:</span><br />"First Family" by David Baldacci; "Mistress Shakespeare" by Karen Harper; "Stormy Weather" by Paulette Jiles; "Mr. And Miss Anonymous" by Fern Michaels; "Vision In White" by Nora Roberts; "Look Again" by Lisa Scottoline; "Luke's Story: By Faith Alone" by Tim LaHaye; "Summer On Blossom Street" by Debbie Macomber; "Sunset Bay" by Susan Mallery; "The World According To Bertie" by Alexander McCall Smith; "Promises Of Change" by Joan Medlicott; "Montana Creeds: Tyler" by Linda Lael Miller. <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">New DVDs include:</span><br />"The Librarian: Curse Of The Judas Chalice"; "The Boy In The Striped Pajamas"; "High School Musical 3: Senior Year"; "The Day The Earth Stood Still"; "Twilight"; "Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark"; "Amazing Grace"; "Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End"; "The Weather Man"; "Dancing With The Stars: Cardio Dance"; "Nights In Rodanthe"; "Moondance Alexander"; "Cardio Belly Dancing"; "Fit Dance Jam"; "Latin Salsa For Beginners"; "Hip Hop For Beginners"; "The Last Sin Eater"; "Friends With Money"; "The Tale Of Despereaux".<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">New Audio Books include:</span><br />"BoneMan's Daughters" by Ted Dekker; "Look Again" by Lisa Scottoline; "At Home In Mitford", "A Light In The Window", "Home To Holly Springs" by Jan Karon; "Mr. And Miss Anonymous" by Fern Michaels; "The 8th Confession" by James Patterson; "Cemetery Dance" by Douglas Preston; "Magyk" by Angie Sage; "Wicked Prey" by John Sandford. <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">New Young Adult fiction includes:</span><br />"If I Stay" by Gayle Forman; "Fire And Ice", "Into The Wild", "Rising Storm", "A Dangerous Path", "Forest Of Secrets", and "The Darkest Hour" by Erin Hunter; "The Twilight Zone: The Midnight Sun" by Mark Kneece; "The Thirteenth Child" by Patricia Wrede. <br /><br />For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Check out the Library Corner articles on the library’s blog pccpl.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-1626409987910431805?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-28245577242745122162009-06-11T15:37:00.001-05:002009-06-11T15:37:37.405-05:00Summer 2009 Programs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3coIYfnlGI/Si1oKUxMvdI/AAAAAAAAAl4/1yRMMrKDkBA/s1600-h/summer2009.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3coIYfnlGI/Si1oKUxMvdI/AAAAAAAAAl4/1yRMMrKDkBA/s320/summer2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345042859341692370" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-2824557724274512216?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-89080190158827336582009-06-09T14:34:00.002-05:002009-06-09T14:37:33.405-05:00Library Corner 06/11/2009Pittsburg Library Corner 6/11/2009<br />Nancy Murillo<br /><br />Mark your calendars for Friday June 19th at 11:00 a.m. The library’s first program of the summer will be Zooniversity, the teaching zoo that comes to you. They will showcase native Texas critters. Even though the space is more open this year after our remodel, be sure to come early for the best seats. Public computers will not be available during the performances this year. The computers will be available as soon as the performances are complete.<br /><br />We still have a few things we need for summer programs. We need some school supplies for our giveaway baskets, so anything you can donate is appreciated: pencils, crayons, Kleenex, baby wipes, paper, spiral notebooks. If everyone pulls together and pools what we have, we can make this happen! Thank you for your help.<br /><br />New young adult books include:<br />“Earth In The Hot Seat: Bulletins From A Warming World” by Marfe Ferguson Delano; “Ultimate Spider-Man, Vol. 3, Double Trouble” and “Ultimate Spider-Man, Vol. 4, Legacy” by Brian Michael Bendis; “The Rise Of The Black Wolf”, “The Revenge Of The Shadow King”, and “The Fall Of The Templar” by Derek Benz; "The Amaranth Enchantment” by Julie Berry; “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw” and “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” by Jeff Kinney; and “Maximum Ride: Max” by James Patterson. <br /><br />Other new books include:<br />“Always Looking Up: The Adventures Of An Incurable Optimist” by Michael J. Fox; “Haunted Heart: The Life And Times Of Stephen King” by Lisa Rogak; “The Privilege Of Youth: A Teenager's Story Of Longing For Acceptance And Friendship” by David J. Pelzer; “Bone Crossed” by Patricia Briggs; “Daughters Of Lancaster County” by Wanda Brunstetter; “Monday Morning Faith” by Lori Copeland; “Corsair” by Clive Cussler; “Lavender Morning” by Jude Deveraux; “White Witch, Black Curse” by Kim Harrison; “The Regime: Evil Advances: Before They Were Left Behind” by Tim LaHaye; “Montana Creeds: Tyler” by Linda Lael Miller; “Diamond In The Rough” by Diana Palmer; “Sun Going Down” by Jack Todd; “The Birthday Present” by Barbara Vine.<br /><br />For more information, renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Check out the Library Corner articles on the library’s blog pccpl.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-8908019015882733658?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-56563322926474631492009-05-21T10:45:00.003-05:002009-05-21T10:52:14.784-05:00Library Corner 5/28/2009Pittsburg Library Corner 5/28/2009<br />Nancy Murillo<br /> <br />I cannot say it enough. Pittsburg is a community of helpful people. Our call to action for story time programs brought in some great ideas, with people attached. It is going to be a wonderful summer for our community. <br /><br />We have one more call to action. Anyone who can donate small prizes, bottled water, school supplies, restaurant coupons, etc. would be appreciated. One of our story time ideas is to create a small version of the state fair, complete with games. Since money is tight this year for everyone, we thought of giving school supplies as some of the prizes. You do not have to donate a specific number of any of the items, just whatever you can do to help the kids have a great summer and prepare them for the next school year. Please call the library at 903.856.3302 if you are able to donate prizes or refreshments for the summer programs.<br /><br />We would like to offer the community the opportunity to help local food banks this year. We will offer a drawing for a prize during each of the summer programs. Those attending will receive one entry in the drawing. For each non-perishable item that is donated, there will be an additional entry in the drawing. Our first program is Friday, June 19th at 11:00 a.m.<br /><br />For the months of June and July, we would like to offer our patrons a way to pay their fines by helping others. For each non-perishable item that is donated, we remove 50 cents from your fine owed to the library. This helps you pay down your fine and help others in the process. We think that is a win-win situation.<br /><br />If you are a church or other institution in Camp County that provides a food bank for the community, please bring a letter stating that you provide this service, so that we can distribute these items to your organization.<br /><br />For more information, renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Check out the Library Corner articles on the library’s blog at http://pccpl.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-5656332292647463149?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-49392501830444362292009-04-22T13:53:00.002-05:002009-04-22T14:28:36.364-05:00What are you reading?Share with us what you are reading. Is this your favorite author?<br />Share with us what you have read lately and tell us what you liked about it.<br /><br />Right now, Nancy is reading Lavender Morning by Jude Deveraux - good! Jude Deveraux is a favorite author; she always includes lots of personality and humor in her characters.<br />Nancy is also reading Fresh Faith by Jim Cymbala - inspiring, refreshing!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-4939250183044436229?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-68594067244991837692009-04-20T17:34:00.005-05:002009-04-23T14:05:58.294-05:00Pittsburg Library Corner 4/23/2009Pittsburg Library Corner 4/23/2009<br />Nancy Murillo<br /><br />Piracy at Sea is this week’s website. It contains a collection of news and analysis about piracy at sea, such as material about 2008 activities by pirates from Somalia and includes an interview with a spokesman for the Somali pirates, slideshow on Somali piracy, and other material back to the mid-1980s. Also include links to related sites. From The New York Times.<br /><a href="http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/p/piracy_at_sea/index.html">http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/p/piracy_at_sea/index.html</a><br /><br />New fiction books include: “Revealed”, “Remembered” and “Rekindled” by Tamera Alexander; “His Illegal Self” by Peter Carey; “Whispering Rock” and “Virgin River” by Robyn Carr; “Seen It All And Done The Rest” by Pearl Cleage; <br />“While My Sister Sleeps” by Barbara Delinsky; “Daisy Chain” by Mary E. DeMuth; “Liar’s Game” by Eric Jerome Dickey; “Secrets To Happiness” by Sarah Dunn; “True Colors” by Kristin Hannah; “Confessions Of A Shopaholic” by Sphie Kinsella; “Mark's Story: The Gospel According To Peter” by Tim LaHaye; “A Touch Of Betrayal” by Catherine Palmer; “A Kiss Of Adventure” by Catherine Palmer; “Glitter Baby’ by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.<br /><br />New non-fiction books include: “Stopping Identity Theft: 10 Easy Steps To Security” by Scott Mitic; “Reading The OED: One Man, One Year, 21,730 Pages” by Ammon Shea; “Jane Brody's Guide To The Great Beyond: Prepare Now For A Smooth Ride To The End Of Life” by Jane Brody; “Simple Slipcovers: Stylish New Looks For Every Room” by Tracy Munn; “The Art Of National Geographic: A Century Of Illustration” by Alice Carter; “Tranquility Fountains: Projects For A Serene Lifestyle” by Mickey Baskett; “You Haven't Taught Until They Have Learned: John Wooden's Teaching Principles And Practices” by Swen Nater: “Mallorca” and “Dubai & Abu Dhabi” by DK Publishing.<br /><br />Take advantage of all your public library has to offer you. Remember to come by the library on Thursday mornings from 9 until 11 for “Coffee with the Friends.” For information about the Friends of the Library, contact Tracy Hollinshead at 903-856-0246.<br />For more information about the library, renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us at pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Check out new additions to the library collection <a href="http://pittsburgcamptx.booksys.net/opac/pittsburgcamp/ExpertSearch?ES=New%20Reading%20Materials&filter=226%20%2260%22%20w&ST0=226&SF0=60&M0=w">here</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-6859406724499183769?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-31852527127862069692009-04-08T17:21:00.004-05:002009-04-20T14:25:59.312-05:00Pittsburg Library Corner, 4/9/2009Pittsburg Library Corner 4/9/2009<br />by Nancy Murillo<br /><br />Local students are researching Africa. Two websites worth visiting: <br />Africa South of the Sahara. An annotated directory of websites related to Africa. <br /><br />Searchable, and browsable by country, and topic. Maintained by Karen Fung of the Stanford University Libraries. <a href="http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/">http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/</a><br /><br />Africa Focus: Sights and Sounds of a Continent . Database of over 3,500 digitized visual images and 50 hours of sound files from 45 African countries (searchable). May also be browsed by collections of images (artisans, buildings, cities, education, landscape, religion) or sounds (greetings, rites, ceremonies, songs, drums). From the University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries. <a href="http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/AfricaFocus/">http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/AfricaFocus/</a><br /><br />New audio books are: “The Hollow” by Nora Roberts; “Corsair” by Clive Cussler; “Waking With Enemies” by Eric Jerome Dickey; “The Associate” by John Grisham; “What I Did for Love” by Susan Elizabeth Phillips; “Difiance” by Nechama Tec; “One Day at a Time” by Danielle Steel; “The Grand Finale” by Janet Evanovich; “Running Hot” by Jayne Ann Krentz; “The Second Opinion” by Michael Palmer; “ The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman; “The Tourist” by Olen Steinhauer; “Redemption CD Collection” by Karen Kingsbury; “Firstborn CD Collection” by Karen Kingsbury; “Horrorland: Say Cheese-And Die Screaming” by R. L. Stine; “Road Rage” by Richard Matheson. <br /><br />New non-fiction books are: “The Accountant’s Story: Inside The Violent World Of The <br />Medellin Cartel” by Roberto Escobar Gaviria; “Called Out Of Darkness: A Spiritual <br />Confession” by Anne Rice; “John Wooden: An American Treasure” by Steve Bisheff; “Cooking for Baby” by Lisa Barnes; “Louder Than Words: A Mother’s Journey in Healing Autism” by Jenny McCarthy “Southern Belly: The Ultimate Food Lover’s Companion To the South”: by John T. Edge; “Grilling with Flavor”, no author; “Garden Rooms: Complete Guide to Stylish, Comfortable Outdoor Retreats”.<br /> <br />New fiction books include: “Luke’s Story: By Faith Alone” by Tim LaHaye; “Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer; “Montana Creeds: Dylan” by Linda Lael Miller; “A Whisper of Danger” by Catherine Palmer; “What I Did For Love” by Susan Elizabeth Phillips; “Handle With Care” by Jodi Picoult; “Christ The Lord: The Road To Cana” by Anne Rice; “One Day At a Time” by Danielle Steel; “Very Valentine” by Adriana Trigiani; “The Leisure Seeker” by Michael Zadoorian. <br /><br />For more information, 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. Browse through <a href="http://pittsburgcamptx.booksys.net/opac/pittsburgcamp/ExpertSearch?ES=New%20Reading%20Materials&filter=226%20%2260%22%20w&ST0=226&SF0=60&M0=w">new additions</a> to the collection by visiting the Library Catalog.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-3185252712786206969?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-42989148181917284672009-03-23T00:42:00.002-05:002009-03-23T00:46:06.142-05:00Library Corner March 26, 2009Library Corner<br />by Nancy Murillo for March 26, 2009<br /><br />Make sure your research is complete with verified sources. Databases are collections of trustworthy information about a single theme. For example, the InfoTrac Custom Newspaper database focuses on full-text coverage of over 100 newspapers in the U.S. and worldwide. Heritage Quest Online can help you find information about people and places from more than 1.9 million genealogy and local history articles. <br /><br />You might ask why you cannot use any or every result that your search engine returns. (aka Google or Yahoo) Three very good reasons: 1) everything on the web isn't reliable. Wouldn't you rather have your 4th grader browsing through the Searchasaurus, a kid-friendly database specifically for elementary school children? 2) Everything on the web isn't free. It takes time and judgment to look at a website, determine if its content is good, its sources knowledgeable, and its links and references updated and working. In good databases, people are paid salaries to make sure all this is done well. 3) Everything on the web isn't easy to find. Have you ever tried to find something on Google and had thousands of returns? Or none at all? It might be easy to find the American Diabetes Association but maybe not so simple when you're holding three different kinds of prescription bottles in your hand and wondering how they'll interact. (Tip, try TexShare Database Consumer Health Complete, in English or Spanish.) <br /><br />It is very tempting to use an ordinary Internet search or wikipedia for your research, but these sources are not verified. How frustrating to spend your time and energy on a paper, and find out your information is not correct. When you need the real deal in your research and want some of the best online tools available, use your local public library's access to the Texas State Library's TexShare databases. <br /><br />All it takes is a user name and password that can be issued to you from your public library. Some of the great databases included through the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library include Ebsco’s Masterfile Premier, Student Research Center, Kids Search and Enhanced Business Search. There is Academic Search Premier, Military and Government Collection, Newspaper Source, Religion and Philosophy Collection, Psychology and Behavioral Science Collection, Vocational and Career Collection, Business Source Complete, Regional Business News, Bibliography of Native North Americans, World History Collection, Alt Health Watch, Ebsco Consumer Health Complete, Contemporary Authors, and 20th Century Poetry Collections. <br /><br />You can also use Netlibrary to check out your ebooks to read online. This is an excellent tool for researching a few pages within a book. There are thousands of titles available on Netlibrary's online service.<br /><br />Call the library; ask what you need to do to get started, and point your browsers to http://libraryoftexas.org. Log in, click on TexShare Database Menu and start your research. This service can be used in the library or at your home. Take advantage of all your public library has to offer you.<br /><br />Remember to come by the library on Thursday mornings from 9am until 11am for “Coffee with the Friends”. For information about the Friends of the Library Group, or the Pittsburg-Camp County Public library, please call 903-856-3302 or email pccpl@sbcglobal.net. Stop by and check it out at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, TX 75686.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-4298914818191728467?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-53503024469586343782009-03-10T16:01:00.000-05:002009-03-10T16:10:42.141-05:00Library Corner, March 5, 2009Library Corner for 3/05/2009<br />Nancy Murillo<br /><br />This week we have discussed signs you should not have to post in public places and some signs we are grateful that are posted. Some are funny, some are not, but these are just a few to get the conversation started.<br /><br />“Turn off your cell phone” falls into both categories. We should all know to turn off (or put on silent) cell phones for church, funerals, speaking engagements, weddings, public meetings, the library, school, etc. We also know that as much as we use our cell phones, it becomes an extension of us, and we are grateful for those reminders. <br /><br />These same places should not have to post a sign to ‘use your indoor voice.’ And we should all know not to share our private and intimate relationships by letting the entire building overhear your cell phone conversation with or about your sweetie while you are not using your indoor voice.<br /><br />One sign that should not have to be posted in public is to ‘pull your pants up in the back or your shirt down in the back to avoid embarrassing situations’. Invariably, the person who needs this sign is nearly always sitting at a public computer in the library (in my line of sight). We do not need to know your personal <br />business, including the color of your underwear. Thank you for covering up.<br /><br />New non-fiction books are: “The Complete Idiot's Guide To Creating A Website” by Paul McFedries; “The African American Experience In Cyberspace: A Resource Guide To The Best Websites On Black Culture And History” by Abdul Alkalimat; “Uncommon: Finding Your Path To Significance” by Tony Dungy; “Guilty: Liberal "Victims" And Their Assault On America” by Ann H. Coulter; “The Big Rich: The Rise And Fall Of The Greatest Texas Oil Fortunes” by Bryan Burrough; “The Green Wedding Guide: Creating A Celebration That's Elegant And Ethical” by Valerie Edmunds; “The Everything Green Wedding Book: Plan An Elegant, Affordable, Earth-Friendly Wedding” by Wenona Napolitano; “Prevention 2008 Shortcuts To Big Weight Loss: Slim Your Belly, Butt, And Thighs--And Get Fit Twice As Fast” by Chris Freytag; and “What's Age Got To Do With It?: Living Your Healthiest And Happiest Life” by Robin McGraw.<br /><br /> New fiction books include: “Best African American Fiction” no author; “Black Ops” by W.E.B. Griffin; “The Associate” by John Grisham; “Basketball Jones” by E. Lynn Harris; “Heart And Soul” by Maeve Binchy; “Fire And Ice” by Julie Garwood; “Stepping Into Sunlight” by Sharon Hinck; “This Side Of Heaven” by Karen Kingsbury; “Running Hot” by Jayne Ann Krentz; and “The Second Opinion” by Michael Palmer.<br /><br />For more information, 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.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-5350302446958634378?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-4611090282918470052009-02-10T15:09:00.002-06:002009-04-20T14:31:08.403-05:00Faye McMinn, Genealogy Librarian Passes Away 2/3/2009*****Mrs. Faye McMinn, a volunteer with the Pittsburg-Camp County Public Library for more than 28 years, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the age of 91.*****<br /><br /><br />February 12, 2009<br />Library Corner<br />By Nancy Murillo<br /><br />This is much more difficult to write than I could have imagined. I knew the day would come, but I would never be fully prepared for it. When you work side by side with someone everyday for more than 20 years, you get to know each other very well. You knew that at 11:00 a.m., Faye would have a chicken wrap, a hash brown patty, and a Dr. Pepper. Having owned and operated Dr. Pepper and Double Cola bottling plants, Dr. Pepper was her favorite. We often teased her that if that was the secret to a long life, we had better begin our Dr. Pepper habit now, as we were not getting any younger either. And who would not want to live to the wonderful age of 91 – especially if you could still drive yourself to work everyday. She only recently stopped driving, and she was not happy about that.<br /><br />I remember when I began working with her, I was not used to working on my feet all day. She was. I nearly killed myself the first few weeks trying to keep up with her, which was really embarrassing when you were 30 years old and she was 72. Not only that, I was working in flat shoes and she was wearing heels. She had my admiration from the get-go.<br /><br />We learned that it would take a long time to catch up with her knowledge. That is something we have lost a lot of in the past year- knowledge. Mr. Abernathy, Granny Syble, Judge Combest, Faye and many others had so much of our history within them.<br /><br />Over the years, Faye slowed down a little and we were better able to catch up with her. On her 90th birthday, her family donated a granite bench to the library in honor of her years of public service. She always referred to it as ‘her chair’. At least three days last week, we found a Dr. Pepper can next to ‘her chair’. I do not know what you all may believe, but I know the feeling that came over us when we found the cans – she is still checking up on us. And I have a feeling she always will. Faye McMinn, we miss you. We loved you and you loved us. We knew it; we felt it and are better because of it. Thank you for sharing your life with us.<br /><br />For information about the library, to make a memorial donation, or to place a book on reserve, please contact us at any of the following: Pittsburg-Camp County Public Library, 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, TX 75686; 903-856-3302 voice; 903-856-0591 fax; or pccpl@sbcglobal.net<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-461109028291847005?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-18772235949019034402009-01-11T21:11:00.000-06:002009-01-22T22:20:38.997-06:00BACK OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!We are OPEN FOR BUSINESS as of Friday, January 23, 2009! We are so excited. Thanks to Tocker Foundation grants, and many very generous local people, we finally have new carpet, shelving, furniture and paint. YAY! The library looks great! Thank you for your patience during this time.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-1877223594901903440?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-46762747269026776812008-12-16T09:30:00.000-06:002009-01-22T22:23:54.389-06:002008 a success!<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">We want to thank YOU for making 2008 such a success for the Pittsburg Public Library! We met our goals on fundraising for our carpet, shelving, furniture and upgrades! We appreciate your efforts and your generosity more than you know. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">The library will be closed on the following days:<br /><br />Jan. 9th thru Jan. 22nd for Remod/Upgrades<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-4676274726902677681?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-22517167252316133832008-09-29T09:37:00.000-05:002008-10-03T16:40:50.191-05:005K Fun Run RACE RESULTS & PICS - Friends Fundraiser<CENTER><B><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Thanks to everyone for their help with the first ever Friends of the Library Fun Run - the Friends made over $1800!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pCP0dYICP_HrbngJKOHC6Og"><color: blue><U>Click here for RACE RESULTS (excel)</a></U> </B><br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="288" height="192" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fpccpl1%2Falbumid%2F5253023140201277441%3Fkind%3Dphoto%26alt%3Drss" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><br /><br /></CENTER><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-2251716725231613383?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-41108315000359973612008-08-01T12:17:00.000-05:002008-08-26T11:33:06.566-05:00FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 5K RUN, WALK OR CRAWL<P><b>CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE</b></p><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3coIYfnlGI/SLQvxEZVXvI/AAAAAAAAASQ/RKdlLhf-R1c/s1600-h/scan0001.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3coIYfnlGI/SLQvxEZVXvI/AAAAAAAAASQ/RKdlLhf-R1c/s320/scan0001.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238864786578824946" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-4110831500035997361?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-48133230495859615712008-07-09T13:04:00.000-05:002008-08-06T17:19:40.033-05:00Summer Fun at the Public Library!!<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="288" height="192" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fpccpl1%2Falbumid%2F5221075524579900145%3Fkind%3Dphoto%26alt%3Drss%26authkey%3De9Qly2jRKVs" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-4813323049585961571?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-35423742934200042892008-06-10T12:13:00.000-05:002008-07-09T13:13:58.699-05:002008 Summer Programming for Pittsburg - Camp County Public Library<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_R3coIYfnlGI/SE62zsCjD_I/AAAAAAAAABM/uaDlMpEIzIk/s1600-h/2008+summer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_R3coIYfnlGI/SE62zsCjD_I/AAAAAAAAABM/uaDlMpEIzIk/s320/2008+summer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210302818025672690" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-3542374293420004289?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-2356297268510539352007-01-30T17:34:00.001-06:002008-04-05T09:32:42.416-05:00TEX SHARE DATABASES<div align="center">The TexShare Databases are electronic information resources that are authoritative, and ad free. The TexShare Databases help fulfill the information needs of all Texans. Using the power of the Internet, The TexShare Databases are available 24 hours a day in the homes or offices of registered patrons of libraries that particapate in the program. It's like having a virtual library's reference collection available on you computer desktop. Help spread the word about this exciting program!<br />Get free access to dozens of databases containing valuable, verifiable authoritative, subscription -only information<br />This site lets you search in more than 65 public libraries; 25 research libraries; 40 paid databases.<br />As a library user in Texas, all you need is a TeXShare Login ID and password.<br />Call the Pittsburg-Camp County Public Library at (903)856-3302 and obtain the Login ID and password. Then, click on the link below.<br /><a href="http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/texshare/pl/" target="_blank">TexShare Databases</a><br />Want more information about the TexShare databases? <br /><a href="http://www.texshare.edu/bridge/mainpage.html"> Click here.</a><br /><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-235629726851053935?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-28042034883545232692007-01-30T17:32:00.001-06:002008-04-05T09:32:42.417-05:00LOCATIONPittsburg-Camp County Public Library<br />613 Quitman Street<br />Pittsburg, TX 75686-1035<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-2804203488354523269?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-78136416207512081182007-01-30T17:31:00.000-06:002008-12-05T18:19:16.918-06:00STAFF<div align="center"><br />Nancy Murillo</div><div align="center">Director/Head Librarian</div><div align="center"><a href="mailto:pccpl@sbcglobal.net">pccpl@sbcglobal.net</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Faye McMinn</div><div align="center">Genealogy Librarian</div><div align="center"><a href="mailto:pccpl@sbcglobal.net">pccpl@sbcglobal.net</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Lily Marshall</div><div align="center">Bookkeeper/Cataloger</div><div align="center"><a href="mailto:pccpl_lily@sbcglobal.net">pccpl_lily@sbcglobal.net</a> </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Shelli Harrel</div><div align="center">Circulation Desk</div><div align="center"><a href="mailto:pccpl_shelli@sbcglobal.net">pccpl_shelli@sbcglobal.net</a> </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">The Library is blessed with invaluable help from:<br />•1 SCSEP Worker<br />•1 Part-time<br />•6 Volunteers</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-7813641620751208118?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-8497851836612186202007-01-30T17:30:00.000-06:002008-04-05T09:32:42.420-05:00OUR MISSIONThe Pittsburg Camp County Library connects people with ideas, and supports lifelong learning by providing reliable information resources, well-rounded book collection, and other materials and programs that foster a literate, informed and culturally aware community.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-849785183661218620?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005396706164220365.post-18916075819250765942007-01-30T17:29:00.000-06:002008-04-05T09:32:42.421-05:00HOURS<div align="center"><br />9am - 5:30pm<br />Monday - Thursday<br />9am - 5pm<br />Friday<br />9am - 12:45pm<br />Saturday (Oct. - May)</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5005396706164220365-1891607581925076594?l=pccpl.blogspot.com'/></div>Pittsburg-Camp County Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339874216284356402noreply@blogger.com0