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Lopez Library - March 2009

Highlight of the Week

I like to highlight a particular acquisition each month that might be of particular interest to the community. "Parelli's natural horse-man-ship program. Level 1, Partnership" is a multi-DVD program that explores the human-animal communication necessary in successful horsemanship. This is a quite expensive set that the library acquired very reasonably thanks to the generosity and library-centric leanings of our patrons. It is now available for all the horse lovers to enjoy. This might be a good Pony Club film series to show in the library community room. This program is shelved in the DVD non-fiction section, under "DVD 636.1 PAR" - Are there other learning programs you feel an island organization might benefit from? Let me know. I'm happy to take suggestions at lpray@lopezlibrary.org.

On Trial

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The library is testing out two new services for our patrons. Ebsco has added a 30 day trial of ConsumerReports.org to our main account. Please try it and see if this is something you would be valuable online from home or school. The Lopez Library currently has a print subscription only. Please share this trial with your neighbors.

To Login to the Free Trial:http://search.ebscohost.com. Call the library for the trial User ID and password.

digital magnifier We also have a 3 month trial to low For L0W VISION READERS....
MonoMouse is an easy to use electronic magnifier that allows people with poor vision to read text easily. The MonoMouse simply plugs into the front of your television, and any text that is placed under the mouse is enlarged on the TV screen. You can now easily read books, newspapers, magazines, even prescription bottles.

Lopez Island Library now has two of the devices. The MonoMouse can be checked out for 28 days. The lightweight mouse and cable are ready to carry out in a small tote bag. Check it along with you favorite books and enjoying your reading again!
These devices are on trial for three months so let us know what you think.

If you would like more information or would like to try the MonoMouse, just ask a librarian or call 468-2265.

Help Us Set Priorities

The library will be hosting two evenings of vision planning for the library and citizens are invited to contact the library (468-2265) if you are interested in participating in the long-range planning events. This would be a two evening (5-9pm) commitment. Help us set priorities for your library's future.

Books into Movie Nights

Books into Movies Nights Two new movies from very popular books are being shown in the library in March.

Mar 21st - Secret Life of Bees - 2:00 PM Saturday Matinee in the Library Community Meeting Room. Secret Life of Bees set in South Carolina in 1964. This is the tale of Lily Owens, a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father, Lily flees with Rosaleen, her caregiver and only friend, to a South Carolina Town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters, Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping. Starring Queen Latifa and Jennifer Hudson. Admission is free.

Twilight, featured teen movie Mar 28th - Twilight - 5:30 PM Teen Movie Night in the Library Community Meeting Room. Twilight, the first of the teen vampire love story trilogy that put Forks, WA on the map. TWILIGHT is an action-packed, modern-day love story between a teenage girl and a vampire. Twilight is rated PG13. Teen movie night admission and popcorn are always free.

Lou Pray, Library Director

Lopez Island Library District

P O Box 770

Lopez Island, WA 98261

(360)468-2265 (phone)

Email: lpray@lopezlibrary.org