Thoughts

These ponderings were included in my presentation to the Union Rotary Club, 15 April 2008.

My name is Nancy Rosenwald and I am the Director of the Union County Carnegie Library. Thank you for this opportunity to speak…it is always an opportunity to speak to Rotary.

I am here to talk to you about a vibrant community gathering place that needs your help and support…a place where people learn, think, plan, dream, and grow.

Yes, that place is the library, your Carnegie Library. I need you to know, we are here to change the picture you have of a library…you know, that silent place run by a shushing bun-headed librarian who seems intent on keeping your hands off those books. For many of us those images still come to mind when the word library is used.

Libraries have changed dramatically over the past ten years and the Carnegie Library is transforming, too. We offer musical programs with classical guitarists and wonderful singers like Bill Strong, basket makers, storytellers, theatrical groups, and even a rock band on the library steps! People from our county come to read, chat, think and fill out job applications on line. Libraries have moved far away from those old images of imposed silence and active spaces have replaced them.

Briefly, I want to discuss the mission of the Carnegie Library, approved by the Board of Trustees this year. Our mission reflects what we do.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Union Carnegie Library is the learning center for our community and is the place people choose to explore ideas, the power of information and the pleasure of reading. Our collections, programs and services reflect community needs and requests, which are offered in a welcoming, convenient and responsive manner.

We accomplish this mission through service, service, service.

Perhaps more important is our vision—what do we hope to be in the future? Where are we headed?

VISION STATEMENT

The Union Carnegie Library will be a modern twenty-first century public library that satisfies community needs through outstanding collections, dynamic programming, and exceptional public service. Our connections to our customers, commitment to professional growth, and responsiveness to changing needs will make our library buildings vital public spaces and our website a dynamic virtual destination for all county residents.


Lots of words…lots of hope…lots of work to be done.

As the Director of the Carnegie Library, it is my job to ask the question what does Union need? From my perspective, we need:

1. Strong support for learning of all kinds, for all ages, for all people.

2. Ideas that result in jobs, economic development, and an array of opportunity.

3. Serious efforts to preserve Unions important and unique history.

4. A sense of pride in Union’s assets and its sense of community.


My goal and my promise to you is this:

The Carnegie Library will grow, will continue to expand its services and collections to meet the needs of this community, now and into the future. We won’t just be that beautiful old building down on South Street but an organization that seeks excellence by listening…responding…and exceeding your expectations.

Thank you for listening.

Mid-April

We’ve got some great books for adults for sale at the library! Hardcover, paperbacks, fiction and non-fiction. Each copy only fifty cents. Come by and check out the selection. Proceeds will help us purchase new books.

Spring is here! And what better time for boys and girls ages 5-10 to join their library friends for an elegant tea party. Learn proper tea time manners with the experts while tasting some oh-so-good beverages and traditional high tea favorites. Don’t forget to dress up!

Watch this space for dates and times, then call right away to make reservations, dahhh-ling!

Upcoming Events at the Carnegie Library:

Events for Kids:

Tuesday, April 15 at 10:00 am, Play With Your Food! Storytime with Ms. Cindy that’s all about food. There will be pizza, crafts and lots of fun.

Genealogy Workshops:

Saturday, April 19 at 1:30 pm, join us for a genealogy workshop called Migration into South Carolina. This presentation examines the most used routes for colonial and antebellum migration into the South Carolina backcountry. Taught by historian/genealogist, Alexia Jones Helsley.


If you haven’t seen our newly designed bookmobile yet, keep your eyes on the road! You won’t be able to miss it as we visit each area of the county, its child care centers, nursing homes, and after-school-sites. Thanks to our Friends of the Library for helping finance this wonderful project!


Bookmobile Schedule for April 14-21

Monday, April 14
9:45-12:00 Union Christian Day School
12:30-1:15 Brittany Manor
3:30-4:15 Salvation Army Youth Center
4:45-5:30 Walmart

Tuesday, April 15
9:45-10:15 Grace Methodist Church
10:45-11:15 Bethel United Methodist Church
11:45-12:15 Pinkney Place
3:30-4:15 Lakeside
4:45-5:30 Horseshoe Circle Community Center

Wednesday, April 16
9:45-11:15 Union Church of God
11:45-12:15 Jonesville Senior Center
12:45-1:15 Mt. Joy Baptist Church
3:30-4:15 Ivey’s
4:45-5:30 J & T Express

Thursday, April 17
9:45-11:00 Corinth Baptist Church
11:30-12:00 Mon-Aetna Baptist Church
3:30-4:15 Prince’s Grocery
4:45-5:30 Food Lion

Friday, April 18
9:45-12:00 Carlsan Headstart
4:45-5:30 Kangaroo Express, Jonesville

Monday, April 21
9:45-12:00 Union Christian Day School
12:30-1:15 Brittany Manor
3:30-4:15 Grace Methodist After School Program
4:45-5:30 Wal-mart

Upcoming events

Spring seems to be here! And what better time for boys and girls ages 5-10 to join their library friends for an elegant tea party. Learn proper tea time manners with the experts while tasting some oh-so-good beverages and traditional high tea favorites. Don’t forget to dress up!

Watch this space for dates and times, then call right away to make reservations, dahhh-ling!

Upcoming Events at the Carnegie Library:

Events for Kids:

Tuesday, April 8 at 10:00 am, storytime for preschool kids with Councilman Hanvey! Join us for the fun, stories and snacks. Don’t you wonder what our County Council members read for fun and enjoyment?

Genealogy Workshops:

Saturday, April 19 at 1:30 pm, join us for a genealogy workshop called Migration into South Carolina. This presentation examines the most used routes for colonial and antebellum migration into the South Carolina backcountry. Taught by historian/genealogist, Alexia Jones Helsley.



If you haven’t seen our newly designed bookmobile yet, keep your eyes on the road! You won’t be able to miss it as we visit each area of the county, its child care centers, nursing homes, and after-school-sites. Thanks to our Friends of the Library for helping finance this wonderful project!


Bookmobile Schedule for April 7-13

Monday, April 7
9:45-12:00 Union Christian Day School
12:30-1:15 Brittany Manor
3:30-4:15 Salvation Army Youth Center
4:45-5:30 Walmart

Tuesday, April 8
9:45-10:15 Bethel United Methodist Church
10:45-11:15 Grace Methodist Church
11:45-12:15 Pinkney Place
3:30-4:15 YMCA
4:45-5:30 Chambertown Community Center

Wednesday, April 9
9:45-11:15 Union Church of God
11:45-12:15 Jonesville Senior Center
12:45-1:15 Mt. Joy Baptist Church
3:30-4:15 Lockhart Town Hall
4:45-5:30 Carlisle Town Hall

Thursday, April 10
9:45-11:00 Corinth Baptist Church
11:30-12:00 Mon-Aetna Baptist Church
3:30-4:15 Union County Recreation Department
4:45-5:30 Bi-Lo

Friday, April 11
9:45-12:00 Carlsan Headstart
3:30-4:15 Putman Baptist Church
4:45-5:30 Kangaroo Express, Jonesville

Monday, April 14
9:45-12:00 Union Christian Day School
12:30-1:15 Brittany Manor
3:30-4:15 Salvation Army Youth Center
4:45-5:30 Walmart

Some new news!

If you haven’t seen our newly designed bookmobile yet, keep your eyes on the roads around Union! You won’t be able to miss it as we visit each area of the county, its child care centers, nursing homes, and after-school-sites. Thanks to our Friends of the Library for helping us finance this wonderful project!

Upcoming Events at the Carnegie Library:

Events for Kids:

Tuesday, April 1 at 10:00 am, April Fools storytime for preschool kids with Ms. Cindy. Silly stories, songs, jokes and fun.

Genealogy Workshops:

Saturday, April 5 at 1:30 pm, don’t miss our workshop African American Genealogical Research in South Carolina with archivist, historian and genealogist Alexia Helsley. This workshop offers basic information for the beginning researcher and tips for those more advanced.

Saturday, April 19 at 1:30 pm, Ms. Helsley is back with a workshop called Migration into South Carolina. This presentation examines the most used routes for colonial and antebellum migration into the South Carolina backcountry.


New Fiction for Adults

The Rule of Four by Ian Caldwell

A Lady of Hidden Intent by Tracie Peterson

A Most Uncommon Degree of Popularity by Kathleen Gilles Seidel

Black Widow by Randy Wayne White

New Adult Non-fiction

The Road to Dallas by David Kaiser

Serial Killers and Sadistic Murders: Up Close and Personal by Jack Levin

Beyond Glory: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling, and a World on the Brink by David Margolick

A Year in the World by Frances Mayes

Our Daily Meds by Melody Petersen

A Buffalo in the House: The True Story of a Man, an Animal, and the American West by R.D.Rosen

It’s a Boy: Understanding Your Son’s Development from Birth to Age 18 by Michael Thompson

New Fiction for Young Adults

Avalon High by Meg Cabot

Pants on Fire Meg Cabot

Party Princess by Meg Cabot

Princess on the Brink by Meg Cabot

Valentine Princess by Meg Cabot

Dragon’s Keep by Janet Lee Carey

Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale

Bookmobile Schedule for March 24-31

Monday, March 24
12:30-1:15 Brittany Manor
3:30-4:15 Salvation Army Youth Center
4:45-5:30 Walmart

Tuesday, March 25
9:45-10:15 Bethel United Methodist Church
10:45-11:15 Grace Methodist Church
11:45-12:15 Pinkney Place
3:00-3:30 Grace Methodist After School Program
3:30-4:15 YMCA
4:45-5:30 Chambertown Community Center

Wednesday, March 26
9:45-10:15 Union Church of God
11:45-12:15 Jonesville Senior Center
12:45-1:15 Mt. Joy Baptist Church
3:30-4:15 Lockhart Town Hall
4:45-5:30 Carlisle Town Hall

Thursday, March 27
9:45-11:00 Corinth Baptist Church
11:30-12:00 Mon-Aetna Baptist Church
3:30-4:15 Union County Recreation Department
4:45-5:30 Bi-Lo

Friday, March 28
9:45-12:00 Carlsan Headstart
3:30-4:15 Putman Baptist Church
4:45-5:30 Kangaroo Express, Jonesville

Monday, March 31
12:30-1:15 Brittany Manor
3:30-4:15 Salvation Army Youth Center
4:45-5:30 Walmart

Library News 2/15/08

There are still spaces available for students in the computer workshop tomorrow. Call to reserve your space:

Beyond Search Engines: Internet Research for Students Grades 6-12: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Reduce time finding the information you need for homework and projects. Learn to locate accurate and appropriate resources for online research. Discover databases that should be your starting point for school projects. Space limited to 12 students.

Parents of young readers will want to try out our new e-book collection from Tumblebooks, available on our website, www.unionlibrary.org. These animated tales will engage early readers with images, sound and words. A great way to support and promote reading in a tech savvy world. Please call us if you need assistance.

This week’s Winter Storytime for pre-school children:

Teacher, Teacher Look at Me!-one of Union’s beloved teachers will be here to read a story and visit with her young friends. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet someone new and to hear a wonderful storyteller read her favorite book. February 19, 2008 at 10:00 am.

Next week we’ll be building a graham cracker house during storytime. Come along and learn something new and have a great time munching and building with Ms. Cindy. February 26, 2008 at 10:00 pm

If you missed our classical guitarist last year, start planning now for Robert Sharpe’s performance at the Carnegie Library, Sunday, March 9 at 4:00-5:00 pm.
A performer with the Wofford College Troubadour Series, Sharpe was first prize winner of the 2006 East Carolina University Guitar Fest. He has performed throughout the United States as well as in Italy and Slovenia. Light refreshments will be served and all who attend will have the opportunity to meet the performer.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity right here at your public library.

Upcoming Library Events

Sometimes we need a little something special in our crazy, busy days. Even if Valentines Day is the brainchild of a greeting card company, we do need to remind those we love how important they are. What better day to do that very thing than February 14, Valentines Day! Beginning February 11 and extending through the 14th, we’ll have valentine-making supplies out in our meeting room for anyone to make a special card for someone they love. Drop by and let your artistic self shine.

Call now to reserve space in the upcoming computer workshops:

Internet Essentials for Adults: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Learn the language of the Internet. Develop the basic skills required for navigating the World Wide Web. Become familiar with some valuable tools available online. Open to 12 Adults.

Beyond Search Engines: Internet Research for Students Grades 6-12: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Reduce time finding the information you need for homework and projects. Learn to locate accurate and appropriate resources for online research. Discover databases that should be your starting point for school projects. Space limited to 12 students.

Parents of young readers will want to try out our new e-book collection from Tumblebooks, available on our website, www.unionlibrary.org. These animated tales will engage early readers with images, sound and words. A great way to support and promote reading in a tech savvy world. Please call us at 427-7140 if you need assistance.

This week’s Winter Storytime includes:

Hearts for All!—a special Valentine Storytime with stories and fun. February 12, 2008 at 10:00 am.

Teacher, Teacher Look at Me!-one of Union’s beloved teachers will be here to read a story and visit with her young friends. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet someone new and to hear a wonderful storyteller read her favorite book. February 19, 2008 at 10:00 am.