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Thank you!

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Thank you for supporting the Pendleton County Public Library’s Summer Reading program!!  It is wonderful to watch our community get so excited about reading and all of the programs and prizes you helped us offer!

This year, 245 kids (age birth – 5th grade) signed up to participate. These kids read for 1,344 hours this summer! On average, 98 kids, parents, and caregivers attended weekly programs (including the Living Arts and Science Center Planetarium and On the Move Art Studio) focusing around the theme “A Universe of Stories.”

We had 95 teens (grades 6th – 12th) sign up to participate. They read for a total of 744 hours! These teens participated in programs that unleashed their creativity (including Space Crafts and Planet Building) and expanded their minds (including a presentation with the Newport Aquarium Sharks).

We also had 185 adults sign up, with 107 reading 5,890 hours and an average of 10 attending each program! The Body Balance Programs from the Pendleton County Extension Office were offered to educate ourselves about healthy lifestyles and environmental pollution.  They also learned the Basics of Fly Fishing through our partnership with Kincaid Lake State Park and Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers.

Our Outreach programs at Kincaid Lake State Park were “out of this world”.  The Bookmobile led some interactive reading fun before our programs that included Galaxy Slime, Tie Dye Pillowcases, and Water Games.  Silly Safaris and our own Superhero Training Camp kept us entertained at the Butler Community Center, and we also joined the Feeding the Kids Program this year by offering lunches on Wednesday afternoons in July.

Thanks again for your support and for making our 2019 “A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program a great success!

Backyard Wilderness Exhibit

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Stop by the Library and see our Backyard Wilderness Exhibit.  It is a 10’ x 6’ x 6’ interactive display focusing on the basics of the ecosystem.  The featured species all have territories that span much of North America, and the idea is to let kids start exploring within the exhibit, then take their curiosity outside into their own backyard, parks and other outdoor spaces.  The display features:

¨ Eye-catching photorealistic artwork

¨ Scavenger hunt of 15 different plants and animals  hidden in the exhibit

¨ A beautiful durable printed carpet

¨ “Telescopes” that provide more information about the creatures they’re pointing at

¨ Tips on how to become an outdoor explorer

¨ Inspiring quotes hidden in the tree roots

¨ A companion popup banner with a scavenger hunt cheat sheet of all and next steps for further engagement.

Back to School

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Miss Tonya will be at both Northern and Southern Elementary Schools this year for Ready Fest and Cardinal Fest.  Be sure to stop by say hello to her, pick up your free bag, and get information about the programs offered at the Library.

Southern Elementary Cardinal Fest

August 8 from 5 – 7 pm

 

Northern Elementary Ready Fest

August 12 from 3 – 6 pm

 

Stop by Sharp Middle School and see Samantha.  She has some wild and crazy ideas for Whatever Wednesday and see what will be going on at the Library.

Sharp Middle School

August 5 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm

 

GED Skills Improvement Classes Changed

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GED Skills Improvement Classes will no longer be offered at PCPL.  The services offered at PCPL by the KY Skills U will now be a GED Access Point.  Students can call the same number, 859-823-1341, and schedule an appointment to meet with Lisa Beach.  She will be at the Library every Wednesday.  She will explain the program via orientation, and start assessment testing.  Students who are ready will then begin the GED testing process. After the assessment, students who have instructional needs will be counseled and be given an individual learning plan which may include access to online studies and the option to come to the Grant County Skills U center for face to face instruction.

Pride of Pendleton County Photo Contest

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Our Annual Pride of Pendleton County Photo Contest is upon us!   We will be accepting entries from August 1 until September 7.  Prizes are:  $25 gas cards to the winner in each category.

Entry forms are available at the Library.  The rules and regulations are…

Rules and Regulations:

  1. One photograph per person, per category.
  2. The categories are:
    1. Scenic
    2.   Pets and Wildlife
    3. Architecture
    4. People
  3. All photographs must be 8 x 10.
  4. All photographs must be submitted in hard copy form for judging purposes.
  5. All photographs must be taken in Pendleton County.
  6. Photographs that have resulting in prior monetary gain are not permitted.
  7. All participants must complete an entry form when making submission.
  8. All photographs must be submitted to the Pendleton County Library beginning August 1, 2019 and no later than 8:00 pm on Saturday September 7, 2019.
  9. Judging will take place by the community, at the EweNique Art Walk on September 14, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.  The winners will be announced at 8:00 pm.  The decision of the judges is final.

For questions and inquiries, please contact the library at 859-654-8535.

Here are last years winners:

 

New Circulation Policy

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PCPL Circulation Policy

We have listened to you and taken steps to meet your needs.  Attached, you will find the final version of our new Circulation Policy.  Major changes made to this policy include:

  • Changing age limits on cards:
    • Child cards are issued to anyone up to and including age 12.
    • Young Adult cards will now be issued to anyone ages 13-17.
    • Parents may choose for their children ages 13-17 to be given a Child card, which would keep them from borrowing YADVDs.
  • Checkout limits increased to 2 on Adult/Easy Playaways, Wonderbooks (coming soon), and Literacy Kits.
  • Games – checkout limit increased to 2; addition of Mature Games (coming soon games with mature rating) will only be available to borrow on an adult card.
  • Young Adults will be allowed to check out a total of 2 DVDs combined from the CHDVD and YADVD collections.

Join the 2020 Census Team

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The United States Census is hiring!

Apply at 2020census.gov/jobs or for more information call 1-855-JOB-2020.

Requirements:
18 years of age(can apply at age 17, but will be held until the age of 18)

U.S. Citizen

Own Transportation

Email address

 

Pay-$14.00 per hour + .58 cents per mile

$15.50 per hour + .58 cents per mile (Fayette Co only)

$19.00 per hour + .58 cents per mile (Hamilton Co only)

Paid weekly-Direct deposit or paper check

Paid training

Work in the county you live

Working hours are very flexible-work morning/afternoon/early evening and weekends

Starting approximately mid to late summer(lasting approximately 18 months)

KYVL Provides Access to Opposing Viewpoints Context Database

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KYVL is pleased to announce that much-anticipated access to the Opposing Viewpoints in Context database is now available.

Gale’s Opposing Viewpoints In Context is the premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular research database supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.

Opposing Viewpoints In Context is a rich resource for debaters and includes pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more. A category on the National Debate Topic provides quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more.

Start your search now at kyvl.org/ovic

NewsBank Special Reports

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NewsBank’s Special Reports are news articles, images, maps and other useful content grouped for convenience under specific topics and themes. They enable users to quickly locate information while helping them gain better insight into current global issues and events.

Following is a listing of ones that may be of particular interest at this time.

April Topics
National Poetry Month
Mental Health – Autism Awareness Month
World Economics – Financial Literacy Month
World Environment – Earth Day

Additional featured Reports covering current issues and events
World Politics and Government
Education Around the World
World Health
Natural Disasters
Science and Health in the News

Each Special Report features current and retrospective coverage with new articles added daily. They constitute a unique value to your users and are included with your NewsBank subscription. There are over 60 Reports to be sure the information you need is always available.

The video below shows you how to find Special Reports, what they are and how they can be used.

https://www.newsbank.com/videos/learning-center/how-find-use-special-reports

What is on the Bookmobile?

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Take a look at what the bookmobile has to offer. The Purpose of the Bookmobile is to make the library more accessible to the residents of Pendleton County who find it difficult or impossible to travel to the library.