- Sept. and Oct. 2014 Issue 4 Turning The Page
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
A library card is a ticket to academic achievement! One of the simplest ways to better ensure academic success is by making a trip to the library and using your library card. After all, a library card is the most important school supply of all.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Southside Regional Library system joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to promote “the smartest card”—your library card. Special Interest
Articles: Students can turn to the library for materials, programs, and services that support academic achievement. Each of our library locations has educational and entertaining programs • Library Card throughout the year for children and adults. Many of these programs are listed later in this Sign-up Month newsletter.
• Burnett Library Students can also use some of the library’s resources remotely and virtually—away from the and Learning library. If you have Internet access, then you can connect to the following special electronic Center in resources. Literati Public, Literati Public “Homework Helper”, Zinio, Freading, OneClick Clarksville Digital, Heritage Quest, Encyclopedia Britannica “Reference Guide”, Encyclopedia Britannica “For Kids”, National Geographic Virtual Library, National Geographic Kids, Find It Virginia, TumbleBooks Library, and Learning Express Library. These are all offered for free from our
website, www.srlib.org. Some of these databases require library card number authentication; so have that special piece of plastic handy to access them.
At the public library students should find a welcoming atmosphere where they can explore, discover and create. Each library in our system welcomes students, teachers, and tutors to find a quiet space to study and learn.
For more information about how to sign up for a library card: 1.) visit any of the Southside Highlights: Regional Library system’s branches in person or 2.) visit us online at www.srlib.org; click the Holiday Closings Adult Page 2 “About Us” tab and then select “Get a Library Card”.
What’s New 3 July 4th and 5th in observance of Independence Day Meet the Author 5 August 30th, 31st and September 1st in observance of Labor Day Children’s Page 6 Burnett Library 4 & 7 Coming Soon 8
************************************************************************************************************************************* Holiday Closings August 30, August 31, & September 1 in observance of Labor Day October 13 in observance of Columbus Day
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Adult Page
Your branches offer a variety of programs.
Resumé Writing Workshop: This workshop will be held September 16 from Meet The Author: September 24 from 11:00a.m. 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. at until 2:00p.m. The R.T. Arnold Library in South Boydton Public Library. Hill welcomes local author Patricia Bortz. Stop by Pre-registration is required by contacting to meet her and learn more about her novel, Angela McClintock at Hard Truth: Secret of the Back Row. 434-949-1026 or [email protected]. This class is brought to you by Southside Virginia Community College’s Workforce Development Program.
Every other Tuesday, come to the knitting group at the Boydton Public Library . September marks the 100th Anniversary of the Virginia Whether you are a beginner, interested in Home Extension Office. The Ripberger Public Library in learning to knit, or an advanced knitter, Kenbridge will have an exhibit from the Extension Office looking for an opportunity to share your on display to mark the milestone. experience with a group, join the “Buggy Knitters”. The group meets at 2:00p.m. September Dates: 2, 16, and 30.
On the alternate Tuesdays (from the The Book Club meets on the second Tuesday knitting group) at the Boydton Public of the month at 10:30a.m. at the Burnett Library, you can play Mahjong. Whether Library and Learning Center in Clarksville. you are an experienced player or have Each month the group picks a different book. wanted to learn how to play, join this gaming group, which uses a set of 136 tiles, based on Chinese characters and symbols. The group meets at 2:00p.m. Jonathan Clarke’s Collection of Antiques September Dates: 9 and 23. on Display at Victoria Public Library Victoria Public Library will have this collection on exhibit during the month of GED Classes, sponsored by SVCC, are held September. Jonathan is a student at every Tuesday and Thursday 5:00-8:00p.m. at Central High School. He has auditioned for Boydton Public Library. “Antiques Roadshow” and has been highly Call 1-888-200-7549 for more information. praised for his antiquing skills.
GED Classes, sponsored by SVCC, GED Classes, sponsored by SVCC Knitting classes are held in the are held every Monday and Tuesday at are held every Monday and R.T. Arnold Library Conference Victoria Public Library from 9:00a.m. to Wednesday evening, starting at Room each Tuesday from 12:00p.m. Call 1-888-200-7549 for 6:00p.m., at Ripberber Public Library 10:00a.m. until 12:00p.m. more information. in Kenbridge. Call 1-888-200-7549 This is for to those wanting to for more information. learn to knit, crochet, and cross-stitch.
Currently on display at the Boydton Public Library is the “Virginia Women in History” panel exhibit. This exhibit is on During the month of October Victoria Public Library loan from the Library of Virginia. It will be at the library in will have an exhibit of cookbooks and memorabilia Boydton until September 20. From October 13 through of cooking through the years. November 22, Library of Virginia’s “Strong Men and Women” panel exhibit will be on display.
What’s New Page 3 of 8 Turning The Page New Arrivals for E Resources Review September-October
Our current pick is National Geographic.
“The National Geographic Society, one of the most respected organizations in the world, has inspired people to care about the planet for more than 100 years,” said Jim Draper, vice president for Gale, a leading publisher of research and reference resources for libraries, schools and businesses. “We are honored to bring National Geographic magazine, the Society’s publication of record, to libraries everywhere, and to op en a world of discovery, exploration and appreciation for cultures near and far for all patrons.”
National Geographic magazine has long been the leading global publication in empowering people to better understand the world in which we live, providing aut horitative, unbiased content that addresses today’s complex issues, while uncovering the wonders of our time. From the discovery of fossils of human ancestors by Richard Leakey in Kenya to polar exploration, archaeological finds of Maya and Inca cultures and Robert Ballard’s discovery of the wreckage of the Titanic, National Geographic Magazine Archive, 1888-1994 is an essential resource for scholars as well as a fascinating collection for general readers.
Also included in the extensive archive is every stunning photograph published in the magazine through 1994. Among the first to use color photography, National Geographic magazine is widely known to contain the highest quality photojournalism in the world, with each life-like, authentic photograph allowing readers to visually explore the new worlds they are learning about. In addition to each page and photograph, the archive includes detailed maps published by the magazine throughout its history. The maps help provide context and reference for readers, who are often learning about unknown and remote regions and cultures for the first time.
National Geographic and Gale, part of Cengage Learning, have partnered to bring vast resources to digital life with National Geographic Virtual Library. This collection also include s National Geographic Kids!
Engage young students and broaden their horizons with reputable, authoritative, and child -focused content that brings them the world in a way they’ve never seen before. Fun and substantive, National Geographic Kids takes young students on amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology and space.
Fuel natural curiosity with National Geographic Kids. Excite young students to learn and dare them to explore more! National Geographic Kids includes: • Nation al Geographic Kids magazine 2009-present • 200 National Geographic Kids books
• 500 downloadable images
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Burnett Library and Learning Center in Clarksville ~ A Big Thank You!
Eileen Barbieri, Branch Supervisor of the Burnett Library and Learning Center (formerly known as Clarksville Area Public Library) extends her appreciation to all the individuals who volunteered during the physical transformation of the library. Eileen writes:
th “ Closing on Saturday, June 14 at 2:00p.m., the work began. Early Monday morning, the volunteers showed up and a storage unit arrived outside the library. With the storage unit ready to accept all the furniture that could possibly be stored away, inside all the library, books, bookshelves, and furniture were shifted from one side of the library to the other while new carpeting was installed in stages throughou t the entire building with everyone working the next two weeks around the contractor’s schedule. Some books were moved many times over during the move as space became available. At one point, shopping carts were borrowed (with permission!) from Dollar General Market for storage of books until the shelving could be reassembled! Once everything was in place, the volunteers continued to show up to help get the library ready to open to the public on Wednesday, July 16th.
Thank you to: Dollar General Market, Barry Browell, Joanie Burnett, Heath and Tyler Call, Connie Cole, Joe Doyle, Ramona Field, Peter Garratt, Karol Goodwin, Joyce Johnson, Lauren Jones, Shirley Kosiba, Laurie Layton, Nancy Lipscomb, Sally Morgan, Harriet Nachmann, Leonard and Marsh Passmore, Lex Powell, Stephanie Presgraves, Rolene Ramsey, Sid and Susan Rodriguez, Harris Seaton, Dyan and Bill Willis, and Debra, Danielle and Mikayla Winn. And to the mysterious man who came by that first Monday morning to use the computers only to find us closed and spent the day helping with the move.
If I have forgotten anyone, please forgive me, but know that your work was greatly appreciated!
To the staff of the Burnett Library and Learning Center, I cannot say how much I appreciate your dedication. I have always been so proud of each and every one of you and you proved why during this process. While I was out for surgery you continued to step up and take the reins during this process and once we reopened to the public. To Eileen Harris, Dorothy Holmes, Margaret Moss, Vickie Powell, Bernice Williams, and especially Connie Boyd, who took charge while I was out on medical leave, THANK YOU!!!!
And to Jackie Lilly, dreams do come true. Thank you for your never-ending encouragement.”
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Meet the Author: Local author Patricia Bortz
Patricia (Pat) Bortz was born and raised in Ohio. She graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where she met the love of her life, Robert, a student from Luxembourg. They have been married for 41 years. They have two wonderful children and seven marvelous grandchildren. Pat spent 35 years living and working in New York. There, in her spare time, she directed a Christian drama team, taught Sunday school, and led a women's Bible study. She retired to Bracey, Virginia six years ago.
Pat and her delightfully supportive husband love to travel around the world, exploring new countries, new cultures and new customs. They have been to the Far East, the Middle East, Europe and South America. Their next destinations are Croatia and Slovenia.
Pat has written several short dramas and three full-length plays. Her first novel, Hard Truth: Secret of the Back Row, features a countdown to the Apocalypse. The story takes place in the future; a time less desirable than the past, a time more precarious than the present.
A synopsis of the book: A pervasive computer shut-down paralyzes the entire world already devastated by natural, catastrophic disasters. Megan, a sassy budding TV reporter, hungers for stardom. Sixtus, President of the New World Order, hungers for Megan. He sadistically manipulates her career to satisfy his desires. He stalks her, entraps her and shreds her world. Megan’s best friend, Nadia, rebels against Sixtus and his godless society. Wrenched between the two, Megan must choose. Love and loyalty fight career and security. Finally, Megan embraces her worst nightmare. The natural world crumbles around her. The spiritual world battles for her soul and the monsters within tear her apart. She searches around the world, from lover to lover, but cannot satisfy her yearning for inner peace. Megan needs the HARD TRUTH.
This book merges world destruction, romance, devilry and the word of God. It pits foreboding, ravaging demons against powerful aggressive angels in an unsettling end-times storyline, and stirs in a compelling dose of patriotism. In a place where Christianity is barred it’s up to two friends to make a change despite their differences.
Meet the author and hear what inspired this unique tale. What is its skeleton? What is its heartbeat? What courses through its veins? Find out this and lots more.
Pat will be at the R.T. Arnold Library in South Hill with her new book on September 24 from 11:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. Stop by the library to help welcome her.
Hard Truth: The Secret of the Back Row is available for sale at The Medicine Shoppe in South Hill and on Amazon.com.
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Children’s Page
Story time helps parents and caregivers foster a lifelong love of books and reading in their children. The R. T. Arnold Library in South Hill offers story time each Wednesday at 10:30a.m. for ages Birth to Pre-K. This story time is designed to support Early Calling all local Homeschoolers! Boydton Literacy components by introducing art, music, crafts, and puppet Public Library invites you to join its presentations with stories. Homeschooling Group. The group meets rd every 3 Friday of the month at 10:00a.m.
On August 2, 2014, the library also began offering “Family Story at the library. On September 19 we will Time” each Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. “Family Story Time” is take a field trip to the Colonial Theatre in appropriate for your whole family. South Hill to take a tour and see how it works behind the scenes. If you plan to attend this special field trip, please contact Each story time is not only fun for the children, but also informative and engaging for the parents and caregivers. Story Cassie Boyd at the library: 434-738-6580. time incorporates books, songs, rhymes, movement activities and Her email address is [email protected]. more! Individuals and groups are welcome to attend.
Story time at the Burnett Library and Learning Center in Clarksville will return in October at a time and day to be determined.
The Burnett Library and Learning Center in Clarksville is continuing to conduct a successful campaign of collecting tabs from beverage cans that are donated to help raise funds for families in need of shelter at the Ronald McDonald House.
Story hour takes place every Wednesday at 10:30a.m. at Butler Memorial Library in Chase City. All ages are welcome to attend.
Boydton Public Library welcomes you for story time. It is best suited for ages 0-5; however all ages are welcome. Story time is held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 10:00a.m.
The Ripberberger Public Library in Kenbridge and the Victoria Public Library also offer children’s programs throughout the year. Give Lunenburg Libraries Supervisor Donna Pulliam a call at 434-676-3456 or 434-696-3416 to learn more. You can email her at [email protected].
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CLARKSVILLE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY REOPENS AS BURNETT LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTER!
The renovations are complete, and the library in Clarksville reopened on Wednesday, July 16 with a new name. Two anonymous donors committed a combined $100,000.00 towards the expansion with the provision for the renaming, which was strongly supported by the Library Trustees as well as members of the Clarksville Town Council. The donors wish to honor the numerous contributions made by John Benjamin “Benjy” Burnett, Jr. and Joan Andrews Burnett, who both made indelible marks on the Clarksville community over a period of decades. Their service records as well as their obvious love for community, family, and friends speak volumes about their individual character and their combined enthusiasm.
Benjy passed away on October 28, 2007 at age 65 after a long battle with melanoma. The son of Clarksville natives John Benjamin and Mary Loftis Burnett, he was born on August 20, 1942, and spent his entire childhood in Clarksville, graduating from Bluestone Senior High School in 1960.
He and Joan were married for 41 years, and their family includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Mandy Burnett and husband Brian Hamrick Jones of Richmond and Anna and husband, Richard Scearce Riddle, Jr. of Danville; four grandsons – Benjamin Carter Jones and Andrews Howard Jones of Richmond, and Richard Scearce “Tripp” Riddle, III, and John Benjamin Burnett Riddle of Danville; Benjy’s brother, James Richard Burnett and wife Lise of Clarksville; and several nieces and nephews.
Following his graduation from Appalachian State University in 1964, Benjy embarked on a long career in public and community service. In 2003 he was awarded the A.R. Dawson Humanitarian Award, a statewide award given for excellence in providing rehabilitation services to Virginians with disabilities. From 1988 to 1996 he was a member of the Clarksville Town Council, and served as Mayor of Clarksville from 1996 to 2004.
Born on July 20, 1943, Joan A. Burnett is a native of Dinwiddie County, Virginia. She graduated from Dinwiddie High School and Longwood College, studying to become a teacher. She earned a B.S. degree in secondary education and graduated with honors in 1965. Joan taught in Newport News, Dinwiddie County and Hartsville, South Carolina before accepting a position in Mecklenburg County teaching World Geography, U.S. History and U.S. Government. Her goal was for her students to gain an appreciation of their American heritage and to foster good citizenship. She served throughout her teaching tenure as the student government sponsor, continuing to promote the importance of student leadership. Joan retired from teaching in 2003, but her legacy as an educator is witnessed by the fact that at least five of her former students have been elected to their local town councils.
A ceremony dedicating the new facility was held on Friday, August 29.
Two perspectives of the new lobby at the Burnett Library and Learning Center:
The photo on the left shows the stairway and the lift to the new wing, which features an enlarged meeting room and tutor space.
The photo to the right shows the entrance to the older wing, which features an enlarged children’s room.
Other enhancements abound! More space! More possibilities!
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Southside Regional Southside Regional Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Library Headquarters The Southside Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet at 2:00p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at SRL's Leigh Lambert, Director R.T. Arnold Library 110 East Danville Street, South Hill VA 23970. Meetings are open to the public. 1294 Jefferson Street P.O. Box 10 For additional information, please contact Boydton, VA 23917 Library Director, Leigh Lambert at 434-738-6580.
PHONE: 434-738-6580 Jonathan Clarke’s Collection of Antiques on Display FAX: 434-738-6070 at Victoria Public Library Victoria Public Library will have this collection on exhibit during the month of E-MAIL: September. Jonathan is a student at Central High School. He has auditioned for [email protected] “Antiques Roadshow” and has been highly praised for his antiquing skills.
Board of Trustees Officers elected annually in July Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Vin Montgomery, Chairman Exhibit at Boydton Public Library Rosa Townsend, Vice Chairman This exhibit is on loan from the Library of Virginia. It will be at the library from October 13 until November 22. This panel exhibit is brought to us, thanks to the Library Grace McCrowell, Secretary of Virginia’s collaboration with Dominion Power. The program highlights eight African Jackie Lilly American leaders and their achievements in history. This year’s honorees include James Heyward Blackwell, William Darnell “Bill” Euille, Mary Alice Franklin Hatwood Karen Scales Futrell, Olivia Ferguson McQueen, John Mitchell Jr., James Randolph Spencer, Marcellus Spencer “Boo” Williams Jr. and Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly.
We’re on the Web! See us at: Our Mission Statement www.srlib.org The Southside Regional Library provides its communities with materials and services to help residents obtain information meeting their educational, vocational, cultural, personal, and recreational needs. Special emphasis is placed on stimulating children's interests as well as promoting all users’ appreciation for reading and lifelong learning. The library functions as an essential part of the community.
Southside Regional Library System Locations
Boydton Public Library & Ripberger Public Library Southside Regional Library System Headquarters 117 South Broad Street, Kenbridge, VA 23944 1294 Jefferson Street, Boydton VA 23917 Lunenburg Libraries Supervisor Donna Pulliam Branch Supervisor Cassie Boyd Director Leigh Lambert Phone: 434-676-3456 Fax: 434-676-3211 Phone: 434-738-6580 Fax: 434-738-6070
R.T. Arnold Library Butler Memorial Library 110 East Danville Street , South Hill, VA 23970 515 N. Marshall Street, Chase City, VA 23924 Branch Supervisor Gloria Taylor Branch Supervisor Joyce Parcell-Greene Phone: 434-447-8162 Fax: 434-447-4050 Phone: 434-372-4286 Fax: 434-372-0303 Victoria Public Library Burnett Library and Learning Center 1417 7th Street, Victoria, VA 23974 914 Virginia Avenue, Clarksville, VA 23927 Lunenburg Libraries Supervisor Donna Pulliam Branch Supervisor Eileen Barbieri Phone: 434-696-3416 Fax: 434-696-2895 Phone: 434-374-8692 Fax: 434-374-8200