WOODLAKE BRANCH LIBRARY SHOWS OFF FRESH LOOK

The Woodlake Branch of the Tulare County Library held an Open House this afternoon to display its new furnishings.

 

Attending the event were Supervisor Steve Worthey and County Librarian Jeff Scott.   Mr. Scott welcomed visitors, saying, “We want our library branches to be attractive, comfortable places for our patrons to enjoy.  We’re proud of the new look for Woodlake.”

Library staff members Judi Hill and Rosendo Navarro were on hand to show guests the updated circulation desk, shelving, paint and carpet.  The work at Woodlake is part of an ongoing upgrade of library branches.  Earlier renovations were to Visalia, Orosi, Earlimart, and Alpaugh.

The Great Stuffed Animal Sleepover @ the Visalia Branch, Oct 3rd

Children ages 3 and up are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal, doll, or toy to the Visalia Branch Library for a special storytime night!

Thursday, October 3rd
Check-In begins at 6:30pm
Storytime at 7pm

After storytime, leave your stuffed animal for a fun-filled night of adventure (that the librarians will capture on camera.) Pick up your stuffed animal the next day, and see what they did at the library!

Please, only one stuffed animal per child. Families are welcome to attend the storytime even without a stuffed animal. Stuffed animals and photos will be available for pick-up Friday, October 4th, between 2pm and 5:45pm.

If you need more information, please call the Children's Desk at (559) 713-2731.

TULARE COUNTY LIBRARY RECEIVES STATEWIDE AWARDS AT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MEETING

The Tulare County Library was recognized at the Board of Supervisors meeting yesterday for the two statewide awards it received from the California State Association of Counties.

“CSAC is validating something that we already knew here in Tulare County: our Library is doing a great job in finding innovative ways to promote their programs and keep the community engaged,” said Pete Vander Poel, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. “We are extremely honored to receive these accolades and are proud of the Library staff.”

The programs being honored were the Teen Digital Lab and the Your Library in More Places.  The Teen Digital Lab received the Challenge Award,  and the Your Library in More Places received the Merit Award.  The awards were presented by CSAC representative David Liebler.

According to Jeff Scott, County Librarian, "These awards demonstrate that the library is on the cutting edge in finding new ways to reach every citizen in Tulare County.  Whether they are teens, residents of rural communities or other special groups, we look for programs and events that will interest and inspire them.”

The Teen Digital Lab provides teens access to computers, equipment and software they may not have at home that allows them to express themselves. Whether they have an interest in making movies, writing a novel or screen play, taking pictures or drawing and painting, teens are provided the tools to help.  It was designed and implemented by Librarian Faythe Arredondo.

The Your Library in More Places program is an innovative outreach effort that places book machines in rural, unincorporated communities in the county.  To date four boxes for patron access have been placed and another will be installed in the near future.  The program is supervised by Library Services Specialist Judi Hill.

Mystery Readers Meeting, October 16

The next Mystery Readers meeting will be held on October 16th at 6:30 PM in the Visalia Library's upstairs "blue" meeting room. For this month's meeting, read any Scary Mystery. Some suggested authors are:

Jeff Abbott
David Rosenfelt
J.T. Ellison
George D. Shuman
Nicci French
Barbara Vine
Jennifer McMahon
Minette Walters 

Friends of the Tulare County Library Meeting, October 10

The Friends of the Tulare County Library will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, October 10th, at 7 PM in the library's upstairs (blue) meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend! Please contact Sheryll at 713-2709 for more information.

Family Fun Friday @ the Visalia Branch, September 27th

Join us every Friday in the Children’s Wing for free movies, Kinect gaming, and board games that families can enjoy playing together!

Movies start at 2:00pm and 4:00pm

Playing this week: How to Train Your Dragon

 

Play Xbox Kinect from 3:00 to 5:00pm

(Kinect is for children ages 6-13)

 

*Adults must be with a child in order to attend this program.

*Parents must stay with children under the age of 14.
*No group or daycare visits are allowed during our programs. Please call in advance to schedule a group visit. For more information, call the Children's Desk at 713-2731.

Family Fun Friday @ the Visalia Branch, September 20th

Join us every Friday in the Children’s Wing for free movies, Kinect gaming, and board games that families can enjoy playing together!

Movies start at 2:00pm and 4:00pm

Playing this week: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Play Xbox Kinect from 3:00 to 5:00pm

(Kinect is for children ages 6-13)

*Adults must be with a child in order to attend this program.

*Parents must stay with children under the age of 14.
*No group or daycare visits are allowed during our programs. Please call in advance to schedule a group visit. For more information, call the Children's Desk at 713-2731.

Family Fun Friday @ the Visalia Branch, September 13th

 

Join us every Friday in the Children’s Wing for free movies, Kinect gaming, and board games that families can enjoy playing together!

 

Movies start at 2:00pm and 4:00pm

Playing this week: Epic

Play Xbox Kinect from 3:00 to 5:00pm

(Kinect is for children ages 6-13)

 

*Adults must be with a child in order to attend this program.

*Parents must stay with children under the age of 14.
*No group or daycare visits are allowed during our programs. Please call in advance to schedule a group visit. For more information, call the Children's Desk at 713-2731.

Woodlake Library Reopens September 11th

The newly remodeled Woodlake branch library will reopen this Wednesday and an official Grand Opening is scheduled for September 26 at 3 pm.

 Hosting the Opening will be Tulare County Library and Woodlake branch staff, led by County Librarian Jeff Scott.  Supervisor Steve Worthley will attend the Open House and will help welcome the public to the library’s new face.

Among the updates are a modern circulation desk, contemporary shelving and new paint and carpet.  Staff will be on hand to show visitors the new and redesigned aspects of the library.

Due to the volume of calls inquiring when the closure would end, the branch will open its doors on September 11 at 9 am. Woodlake and county residents can preview the changes as well as take advantage of the library services.

Exeter Library Closed from 8am to 2pm on Sept.17th

The Exeter Branch Library will be closed from 8:00 am to 2:00pm on September 17^th.  The Southern California Edison  Company will be replacing  the power poles in front of the library.