Our Heroes' Tree

It is almost time again for Our Heroes' Tree !
Nov. 11-Dec. 25
www.cfs.purdue.edu/mfri/oht

LET'S SPREAD PATRIOTISM IN OUR COMMUNITY!

Honoring and Supporting Veterans

The United States has a long tradition of patriotism. As citizens, we honor the service, commitment, and sometimes the ultimate sacrifice of the men and women who serve our country.Our Heroes’ Tree is an opportunity for our community to recognize the significance of the selfless service of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines who have served our nation in and times of peace and conflict. The Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University and Wabash Carnegie Public Library invites you to join us for the second annual Our Heroes’ Tree. Our Heroes’ Tree is a national initiative founded by Marlene Lee and Stephanie Pickup to recognize and honor the sacrifices made by the families of current service members, veterans, and deceased service members.

How You Can Get Involved:

1. Create a handmade ornament honoring a service member in your family or community from a past or present war or military conflict. You can use one of our templates if you wish. (available at the library circulation desks)
2. Bring the ornament to Wabash Carnegie Public Library this holiday season where it will be placed on a tree that will be on display on the second floor.

Computer Classes

Presented by David Fisher
Instructional Assistant
Learn More Center

Getting to Know the Computer
and the Internet
Friday, Oct. 1st
10:30-12:00am

Microsoft Word
Friday, Oct. 15th
10:30-12:00am

Excel Basics
Friday, Nov. 5th
10:30-12:00am

Intro to Power Point
Friday, Nov. 19th
10:30-12:00am

Registration is required.
Please sign up at the circulation or call the library 563-2972.
See you there!

Come in and take a look!

Value Line-The Value Line Investment Survey, serves as a comprehensive, multifaceted investment management solution used by both individual and professional investors to conduct basic research, formulate sound investment strategies, identify timely opportunities and make smart investment decisions.

Kiplinger Washington Letter- In four pages of text each week, the Letter tries to alert its clients to what is likely to happen in business and the economy, legislation and regulation in Washington and the states, demographics, technology, world affairs, politics and investing. The Letter is nonpartisan and does not advocate for or against any particular outcome or point of view.

Morningstar Mutual Funds-provides stock market analysis; equity, mutual fund, and ETF research, ratings, and picks.

Check back every Thursday to Find out Three Things You Might Not Know --You can find it at the library!

Thursday's Three Things you might not know

WCPL has many guides to help you price collectibles. Come in and check them out!Check back every Thursday to Find out Three Things You Might Not Know --You can find it at the library!

NewsBank...what we've all been waiting for!

You now have access to the Wabash Plain Dealer archives through NewsBank Inc.!!!

Click on the link on the Wabash Carnegie Public Library homepage. Currently, issues from 5/19/2003 - today are available and more are coming!

Thursday's Three Things you might not know

These books are full of information to help you out with legal and financial situations. They are among many legal help guides in the library's reference section.

Check back every Thursday to Find out Three Things You Might Not Know --You can find it at the library!

book suggestions for kids

Looking for book ideas for your kids? Visit this website for a little help!

http://www.bookadventure.org/ki/bs/ki_bs_helpfind.asp

Book Adventure is a free resource that was created in response to the staggering percentage of students reading below grade-level in the United States.

Developed and initially funded by the Sylvan Learning Centers and Sylvan Learning Foundation in April of 1999, Book Adventure is designed to encourage students in grades K-8 to read more often, for longer periods of time, with greater understanding.

Talking Book and Braille Library

Did you know this service is offered by the Indiana State Library?

TALKING BOOK AND BRAILLE LIBRARY

The TBBL provides large print books, braille books, and books on tape to Indiana residents who are unable to read regular print, because of a visual or a physical disability.

Indiana TBBL Contact Information:
140 N. Senate Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Local Telephone: 317-232-3684
Toll-Free Telephone: 800-622-4970
lbph@library.IN.gov

In case you haven't noticed, the library's book sale has moved downstairs! And it grew! Come and see if there is anything you'd like! Prices are cheap and new books and movies are added every week! It is located downstairs by the glass doors.

Thursday's Three Things you might not know

You can find it at the library!

1. General Weather Forecast Summer 2010: Early season hot spell in mid-May. Summer will be cooler than normal, with slightly below normal rainfall. The hottest periods will be in mid- to late June and mid- and late July.

2. Best Fishing Days this summer: June 12-25, July 11-25, and Aug 9-24 (when the moon is new and full)

3. Dog Days (July 3-August 11): These are the hottest and most unhealthy days of the year. Also known as Canicular Days, their name derives from the Dog Star, Sirius. The traditional 40-day period of Dog Days coincides with the heliacal (at sunrise) rising of Sirius.

This information was found in:
The Old Farmer's Almanac by Robert B. Thomas

Check back every Thursday to Find out Three Things You Might Not Know --You can find it at the library!

Summer Reading Program

Check out the Teen Page and the Kids Page on the WCPL website to find out everything that is going on this summer at the Wabash Library!

Library Closing

Wabash Carnegie Public Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day May 31. Enjoy the holiday!

Thursday's Three Things you might not know

You can find it here at the library!

1. Refugee Destinations: Pakistan, Iran, and Germany provided asylum to the largest numbers of people from outside their own borders.

2. Adult Literacy: The largest populations of literate adults live in China, India and the United States.

3. Commuting Time: In Thailand, which has the longest commuting times in the world, the population spends a combined total of 74 million hours commuting every day, which works out at 71 minutes for every member of the population.

This information was found in:
The Atlas of the Real World: Mapping the Way We Live by Daniel Dorling

Check back every Thursday to Find out Three Things You Might Not Know --You can find it at the library!

Learning Express Library
Learning Express Library is an online resource offered by WCPL for patrons who want to work on things at home from their computer. So if you need some help practicing for the GED or you are job hunting and want to brush up on your interview skills, this site is for you! If you access it through the Library's website you can use it for no charge! You just need to create a login and password.

Check out everything Learning Express has to offer:

Citizenship Help:
Citizenship Test Practice: History & Civics Questions

GED Help:
GED Practice Exams
GED Preparation Courses

GED Skills Improvement
Spanish Language GED Preperations

Job Search Help:
Business Writing
Job Search, Resumes, and Interviewing

Skill Building for Adults:

If you're a busy adult looking to improve or refresh your reading, writing, or math skills, the resources below will help you reach your goals.

Math and Reasoning Skills Improvement
Reading Skills Improvement
Writing and Grammar Skills Improvement

Spanish:
Mejora de las habilidades de lectura y escritura
Mejora de las habilidades matematicas
Preparacion para examen GED

Library Closing

The library will be closed on Friday, April 30 due to staff training. The staff will be attending Indiana Library Federation training sessions the entire day. We will miss you on Friday but we will open back up Saturday! Hope to see you then!

Take advantage of this amazing free resource while it lasts!

Freely access the entire collection of American History in Video on the Web now through May 15th by registering at:

alexanderstreet.com/UShistory.htm

No username or password required -enjoy!

"Since launching last April, American History in Video has grown to include more than 4,000 titles and 1,000 hours. It will continue to grow to include more than 5,000 complete titles and 2,000 hours of rare newsreels and important documentaries from leading producers such as PBS, The History Channel, Bullfrog Films, Media Rich Learning, and California Newsreel." -School Library Journal

WCPL has acquired a new online reference resource.

A to Z the USA

This database provides information about states and counties across the USA.

If you are a student doing homework, a researcher looking for information about new places, or just trying to get information about your state government officials or even museums, this website could help you out!

You can access it through the library website. If you are at home, just use your library barcode number to login.

Library Closed

The library will close early on Friday for staff training. The hours of operation will be 9:00-1:00. This will be a chance for the staff to learn the new CASSIE Computer Reservation Software. The library staff wants to be trained and ready to answer any questions and issues that come up regarding the new software!

Crafty Book Club

March 10, 6:15
Another Crafty Book Club with Candie!

No need to bring any supplies except your imagination!

Sign up at the circulation desk

Its Book Discussion Time Again!

2010 Spring Discussion Series

The New Woman

Presented by Lottie Wagoner

Associate Instructor of English

At the end of the Victorian Era, the New Woman emerged. She wanted to take up more space in the public arena. She wanted a voice in the way the government was run. She wanted the vote. She wanted to bob her hair, wear a short skirt, and dance the Charleston. The three novels we are reading this spring all feature protagonists who are New Women. Lily, Bea, and Mildred live during the beginning of the 20th century and break the gender norms of that time. Their lives are not only interesting historically, but also emotionally because their struggles are the struggles that women at the beginning of the 21st century still face. Each of these novels have been made into movies, so pop some corn as we will be viewing clips to decide if the book or the movie garners our “2 thumbs up.”

Craft Book Club

Crafty Book Club

Shake off those winter blues at the library!
Join us for our first Craft Club for adults
presented by Wabash's very own local author and artist Candie Cooper!
The first session will be
Wednesday, February 3 @ 6:15pm
Come make a sweet Valentine ornament just in time for Valentine’s Day!

This class will show you unique painting, decoupage, glittering and embellishing techniques. You can choose from two styles, traditional or funky, as well as paint colors to make it completely your own. We will also look at some inspiring craft books that use some of the same techniques shown in class. A supply and instruction handout will also be included so you know exactly what we used and you can make your own at home.

Please specify chosen style: traditional (red with birds) or funky (cartoon animal) at sign up.

Thank you to everyone who contributed ornaments for OUR HEROES' TREE. We hope you that you were able to make it into the library over the holiday season to see the tributes that were made to so many service men and women!