COVID-19 Informational Sheets

Everyone is concerned about the COVID-19 virus. We, at PCPL, are no exception. As a precaution, we will be adding additional cleaning steps to our routine. Our cleaning crew will be on site an additional day each week to clean the public bathrooms and wipe down door handles with disinfectant wipes. The staff will also be wiping down counters and exit door handles throughout the day with disinfectant wipes. Also, all keyboards and mice are wiped down every evening. Below are the information sheets released by Three Rivers Health Department and St. Elizabeth Physicians. Additional information regarding COVID-19, as well as updated testing information, can be found at kycovid19.ky.gov and at www.trdhd.com

Summer Reading is Coming!!

This year’s theme is “Imagine Your Story”.  Reading is the focus of our program, and reading incentives are used to encourage kids, teens, and adults to keep reading during the summer months.  Our programs are free and geared towards all age groups.  Through programming, we offer experiences that our community might not otherwise be exposed to.  We appreciate so much, the support and participation we receive from everyone in our community.  Our Summer Reading Kick Off will be on Saturday, June 6 at 1 pm.  We have lots of activities planned for the whole family!!

See you there!

 

2020 Presidential Election

We do not care what party affiliation you belong to.  We just want you to be informed.

It’s election season, and NewsBank has created a 2020 U.S. Presidential Race Suggested Topic to help you gain insight into the candidates and issues. Access our NewsBank resource, just click here: http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/user/librarycard/PendletonCountyPublicLibrary?destination=research%2Fpublic%2F2020-u.s.-presidential-race

BOOK SALE!!

We have been hard at work this new year moving items and reorganizing our shelves so you can easily find what you are looking for. (And so have you!) Now our Everlasting Book Sale is over flowing!! We have records, books, cds, dvds, and much more! Stop in today before it is all gone.

Online Submission Forms Are Now Working!

PCPL has forms that can be completed and submitted on our website.  Unfortunately, these forms were not working and we did not know it.  Once the issue was discovered our IT group began working to fix the problem.  Thankfully, they were able to discover the issue and the forms are all now working as expected.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.  If you sent us a request and did not receive a response, we apologize.  We were able to pull the requests sent in the past year and we will be responding to them as they are completed.  If you would like to resend your request just to make sure it was received, please feel free to do so.

Again, we apologize for the inconvenience.

Libby adds Push Notifications!

Push notifications are now live in Libby, providing a new way to connect with and engage more readers. Users can choose which notifications they’d like to receive from the Libby menu under Manage Notifications, including:
• When a hold becomes available
• When a loan is about to expire
• When a loan has expired
• Notifications are device-specific, so users can set their notification preferences for each device they use Libby on.
• After swiping a push notification, a user will be taken to their Reading Journey for that title, which displays any previous interactions and activity the user had with that book (notes, highlights, time read, etc.).
• Users on devices that don’t support push notifications (or where they’re disabled) can opt to receive notifications via email or in the Libby menu.
• Along with a new Manage Notifications section, notice a refreshed and simplified Libby menu.
• And more!

Car shopping

Shopping for a car or truck, whether it be brand new or new to you (used), can be overwhelming.  Our friends at KYVL have some great tools to help you make your decision at http://proxy.kyvl.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,cpid,url&custid=s9096289&bquery=consumer+reports+automobile+buying&cli0=FT&clv0=Y&cli1=DT1&clv1=201901-202012&type=0&searchMode=And.  Contact PCPL at 859-654-8535 for login information.

The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have published the “2020 Model Year Fuel Economy Guide to help consumers make informed decisions when purchasing a vehicle.  The Guide features fuel economy, annual fuel cost, and emissions information for new model year cars, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks.”  You can view this guide at https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/printGuides.shtml.

Happy shopping!!

 

HALF PRICE BOOK SALE!

Are you ready to save some money? Then head to your Library!  All items on the tables will be HALF PRICE!! You read that correctly. ALL ITEMS – HALF PRICE!!
Get here early to get the best deals! See ya there.

Because eBooks Expand Access for All

Macmillan Publishers is trying to limit your access to eBooks via your www.facebook.com/PCPlibrary/. Join libraries across the country to oppose their new policy scheduled to begin November 1. Sign the #eBooksForAll petition now, and tell Macmillan that access to eBooks should not be delayed or denied: eBooksForAll.org

Make your voice heard on this issue!
• Sign the American Library Association’s petition at: https://ebooksforall.org
• Email Macmillan and ask it to change its policy: elending.feedback@macmillan.com
• Provide feedback using the social media hashtag #eBooksForAll

 

“Check these out!!”

“I debated whether or not to watch the new version of The Lion King. I loved the animated movie when I was a kid, and watched it over and over and over and…I’m sure my parents were beyond sick of it, but I watched it so much that I knew all the words and songs by heart. With so much love for the original Disney version, I thought this one might be a letdown. I was wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie and had to fight the urge to sing along. There are just enough little changes to wording to keep it humorous and entertaining. The scenery and animals are gorgeous. Even my husband liked the movie. In the end, I was glad I decided to give it a try.”

Highly recommended. Reserve it today at https://catalog.pcplibrary.org/webopac//default.aspx?CatID=149199.

 

“Be brave. Be bold. Be you.” Lily and Dunkin, written by Donna Gephart, is an excellent book that addresses many issues and stigmas facing adolescents in a positive way.

The story follows Lily, a transgender girl trying  to be herself, and Dunkin, a young boy dealing with the ups and downs of bipolar disorder. Their interwoven story is both heartbreaking and inspiring as they each struggle to find acceptance both at home and school.

This is a story for anyone who has ever felt like an outcast, anyone who has struggled with being different, and anyone who loves someone dealing with the stigma of being different. This is a story that shows the power of support from family and friends.

Highly recommended. Reserve it today at https://catalog.pcplibrary.org/webopac//default.aspx?CatID=141790.