Friday, Jul. 04, 2008

At the Library

The Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria St., is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The library’s Web site is www.mansfield-tx.gov/departments/library, and the phone is (817) 473-4391.

Summer Reading Club

The summer reading program has kicked off with hundreds of Mansfield residents participating. It is not only great fun but also has been proven to help children maintain and improve their reading skills to be better prepared for academic achievement when school starts again. Come by the library this month to get your reward for completing your reading log. All reading logs are due by 2 p.m. July 30. Your log will also be entered in a raffle for a prize. The drawing will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 1. You do not have to be present to win.

Special Storytime Events

Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. children ages 3- 6 are invited to a special storytime "Pecos Bill" presented by Storytime Theater. Schoolers (ages 7-11) will enjoy "Whirl and Spin on a String" at 2 p.m. Toddler storytimes continue Thursdays at 11 a.m. through July.

Friday Afternoon Matinee

Escape the heat! Join us at 3 p.m. July 11 for a free family-friendly movie. Be surprised or phone the library for the movie title.

As the Page Turns

The book club meets July 15 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss James Lee Burke’s "Tin Roof Blowdown." It’s a gritty novel set in Louisiana during the Katrina hurricane. Join the club for a lively discussion.

You Are Greatly Appreciated!

If you are interested in helping, the library is interviewing volunteers to shelve books. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and be available for two hours a week. Phone (817) 473-4391 for information on how you can join the volunteer staff.

Accessing your Library Account from Home

It’s easy to look at your patron record, see the number of items you have on loan, and even to renew online! Just go to the library Web site www.mansfield-tx.gov/departments/library and click on "Online Library Catalog." Then click the "Access Patron Info" button in the lower left of your computer screen. Enter your library card number and last name. If you wish to renew an item, click the renew box. The last step is to click "Renew Selected Materials" box. If you would like to see a demonstration, come to the Information Desk the next time you visit the library.

Searching for a Job?

Looking for a new job? Mansfield Public Library offers an easy, free way to start your job search! DFW Jobcenter, presented by the Dallas Morning News, is a kiosk that contains information for more than 1,000 up-to-date job listings in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Job seekers can use DFW Jobcenter to search for, view, print, email and apply for jobs at the touch of a finger—there is no resume or registration required. Employment opportunities are updated weekly, and applications can be completed in less than four minutes.

Read Newspapers from Around the World for Free!

You’re already caught up on Mansfield’s latest news, but now you can stay up-to-date on news from around the world for free via the library’s web page. Access World News lets you read current and archived articles from hundreds of newspapers, including The Dallas Morning News, Austin American-Statesman, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and London’s The Sun. To use Access World News, go to the library’s web page www.mansfield-tx.gov/departments/library; click "Online Databases" on the left side of your screen. Then click on "Newspapers and Obituaries."

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