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Volume 7 Issue 1
January/February 2007
A L L E U P DA T E
Display of Coney
glassware is
currently in the
George’s Creek
library’s display
case thru
February.
JEANETTE WALLS TO BE HERE!
Coney Glassware with speaker Jay George
Jay George grew up in Lonaconing, played baseball and
used the playground which sits on the site of the former
glass factories. He carried pieces of the glass home to
decorate aquariums. About 35 years ago, he started
collecting the colorful glassware, with now over 1,200
pieces, many rare from 1920-32. “The quality and
workmanship of the glass produced in Lonaconing has
made it highly collectable and desirable even to those
who are not aware of its origin.”
Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7:00 PM
George’s Creek Branch
Allegany County Library System has been
nominated for a 2007 WebFeat President’s Award
for Innovation, in design and function in WebFeat
clients’ state-of-the-art information systems.
COMING FEBRUARY 15
to Washington Street Branch
Jeannette Walls bestselling author
of THE GLASS CASTLE: A MEMOIR
─the candid account of growing up in an
unconventional, adventurous family, thru
poverty, heartbreak, and triumph. A regular
contributor to MSNBC.com, she is married to
writer John Taylor and liven in
New York and on Long Island.
WESTERNPORT RENOVATION
“Everybody just took opening day in stride. We kept hearing WELCOME HOME!!!!!! And with the roofers
still roofing and the sheet metal people still ‘metalling’, we just told everyone that the noise on the roof was
really reindeer getting ready for Christmas.”
Still to come: Westernport Interior Renovation project including re-arranging the layout, new lighting, carpet,
paint, end panels, and some new furniture.
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Celebrate Poe’s Birthday!
Celebrate with us
Edgar Allan Poe’s Birthday, Jan. 19 [1809]!
Come check out the display case to learn more
about the fascinating life & inspiration of this
poet and short-story writer.
Frostburg Branch
Month of January
Volume 7 Issue 1
You will be asked to change your PIN number
when renewing your library card. This very
easy process can be done on your own PC, we
have brochures that show you how; or, if
needed, we can show you how to do this on one of our public
computers. It takes just a minute or two, you do not need to
know how to use a computer to do this, and it helps keep
your card secure.
GED/External Diploma Orientation Classes
South Cumberland Library—January 8 at 10:00 AM
Lavale Branch—February 5 at 10:00 AM
Call 301-729-4736 to register.
Recommended BOOKS and DVDs
Adult Romance
Baby Proof by Emily Giffin
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel by Lisa See
Librarians, Linda and Barbara present a box of
new books to Michele Duke of the YMCA Family
Center. Books were collected and donated by the
employees of the Allegany County Library System
for the families at the center.
AARP Tax-Aide
AARP Tax-Aide will be at the South
Cumberland Library on Wednesdays starting
Feb. 7th. You must bring your last year’s tax
return, copies of all W-2, 1099 Forms and
proof of other income received by you and
your spouse, Social Security Cards or
Individual Tax Identification Cards or ITIN
letters for you, your spouse and any others
shown on the tax return, and a valid picture
I.D. Call 301-724-8626 for more details and
to make an appointment.
Adult Non-fiction
Exploring the Levels of Creation by Sylvia Browne
Frommer’s Italy 2007
Take It to Heart: The Real Deal on Women and
Heart Disease by Pamela Serure
Teens
Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Anansi Boys: a Novel by Neil Gaiman
These Is My Words by Nancy Turner
DVDs
Capote
Good Night, and Good Luck
The Great War: The Complete History of WWI
Over the Hedge
OPEN MIC SERIES
Come share your original poetry and short
fiction or listen to the works of others.
Tuesday, Feb. 20
7:00 PM at South Cumberland Branch
Guest speaker Jim Goldsworthy spoke with the Friends of the
Frostburg Library recently. He is pictured with Allen George and
again with Dana George .
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Santa Claus visited
the children at the
South Cumberland
Branch.
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NEW BOOKS FOR KIDS
☺ Dragonology:
The Complete
Book of Dragons
☺How I Became a Pirate
☺ Any of the A to Z
Mysteries by Ron Roy
Internet Safety Tips
for Parents and Kids
▬ The new
Pratt Library and
State Library
Resource Center site
NEW DVDs FOR KIDS
☺Great Dinosaur Rescue
☺Livin’ it up!
With the Bratz
☺Backyardigans:
the Cave Party Twitches
SATURDAY STORY TIME
This Story Time is for children of all ages.
Come enjoy Winter Time Crafts and stories.
http://www.epfl.net/
slrc/bst/
internet_safety.html
Valentine Bingo!
All ages are invited to come play
Valentine Bingo!
Westernport Branch
Washington St. Branch
Story Hour:
Sat., Jan. 13th at 11:00am
Monday, 12th at 6:30pm
Children ages 3-6 are encouraged to attend this hour of stories, songs, and activities designed just for them.
Frostburg
George’s Creek
LaVale
South
Washington St.
Westernport
1:00 PM
Tuesdays
Every Week
Jan. 9 thru
May 22
2:30 PM
Wednesdays
Every Week
Jan. 10 thru
May 23
10:00 AM
Wednesdays
Every Week
Jan. 10 thru
May 23
10:00 AM
Tuesdays
Every Week
Jan. 9 thru
May 22
10:00 AM
Thursdays
Every Week
Jan. 11 thru
May 24
6:30 PM
Tuesdays
Every Week
Jan. 8 thru
May 21
Evening Story Time:
These half hour programs, for all aged children, are designed for the convenience of
families busy in the daytime, but who still want to foster good reading habits for their families.
Frostburg
George’s Creek
LaVale
South
Washington St.
Westernport
6:00 PM
Thursdays
Every Week
Jan. 11 thru
May 24
6:30 PM
Wednesdays
Every Week
Jan. 10 thru
May 23
6:30 PM
Thursdays
Jan. 4, Feb, 1
Mar. 1, Apr. 5
May 3
6:30 PM
Thursdays
Jan. 11, Feb. 8
Mar. 8, Apr. 12
May 10
6:30 PM
Thursdays
Every Week
Jan. 11 thru
May 24
6:30 PM
Mondays
Every Week
Jan. 9 thru
May 22
Toddler Time:
For those 18 to 36 months with a parent or adult caregiver. Activities include games, stories,
and other activities designed to stimulate and entertain. Pre-registration is required at some branches.
Frostburg
George’s Creek
LaVale
South
Washington St.
Westernport
11:00 AM
Wednesdays
Jan. 10 - Feb. 14
Mar. 7 - Apr. 11
May 2 - May 30
10:30 AM
Tuesdays
Every Week
Jan. 9 thru
May 22
11:30 AM
Wednesdays
Jan. 10 & 24
Feb. 7 & 21
Mar. 7 & 21
Apr. 4 & 18
May 2 & 16
10:00 AM
Wednesdays
Jan. 17 & 31
Feb. 14 & 28
Mar. 14 & 28
Apr. 11 & 25
May 9 & 23
11:30 AM
Thursdays
Every Week
Jan. 11 thru
May 24
11:00 AM
Thursdays
Every Week
Jan. 11 thru
May 24
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January Calendar of Events
During the month of January: Celebrate with us Edgar Allan Poe’s Birthday, January 19 [1809]! Come check out the
Frostburg Branch display case to learn more about the fascinating life & inspiration of this poet & short-story write
Monday, January 1
New Year’s Day. All branches will be closed.
Thursday, 4th at 6:30pm
George’s Creek
Scrapbooking For Kids! For ages 10 and up.
Monday, 8th at 10:00am
South Cumb.
GED/External Diploma Orientation. Call 301-729-4736 to register.
Monday, 8th at 6:30pm
Westernport
Winter Craft Night! All ages are invited to come make a craft to take home.
Thursday, 11th at 6:30pm George’s Creek
GC CreekCats is a program which explores reading and making crafts together.
Thursday, 11th at 7:00pm Frostburg Branch
The Book Brats is for kids in the upper elementary and middle school grades.
Discussing The Field Guide (The Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 1) by Tony DiTerlizzi.
Thursday, 11th at 7:00pm South Cumb.
Kool Reader’s Club discussing The Missing Mummy – from the A to Z Mysteries Series.
“Part of the reason for selecting this book was to make families aware of the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibit coming to Philadelphia's Franklin
Institute this February. The library has numerous non-fiction books specifically on
Tutankhamun which the group will also have a chance to see during the meeting.”
Saturday, 13th at 11:00am Washington St.
Story Time is for children of all ages. Come enjoy Winter Time Crafts and stories.
Saturday 13th at 11:00am Westernport
The Chapter Club is a book club for grades 4 and up. The club will discuss Dinosaurs
Before Dark (Magic Tree House #1) by Mary Pope Osborne.
Saturday, 13th at 2:00pm
Washington Street Big Kids Club is a club for kids in the upper elementary and middle school grades.
Thursday, 18th at 2:00pm Frostburg Branch
Frostburg Adult Book Club will be meeting to discuss
Fair and Tender Ladies by Lee Smith. Call 301-687-0790 for details.
Thursday, 18th at 6:30pm George’s Creek
Scrapbooking For Kids! For ages 10 and up.
Monday, 22nd
Due to an All Staff Meeting, branches that normally open at 9 will open at 10:30 AM.
Wednesday, 24th at 7:00pm LaVale Branch
Book Discussion Group discussing Before You Know Kindness by Chris Bohjalian.
Thursday, 25th at 6:00pm LaVale Branch
Middle School Book Discussion Group will be discussing The Water Mirror by Kai Meyer.
Thursday, 25th at 6:30pm George’s Creek
GC CreekCats is a program which explores reading and making crafts together.
Thursday, 25th at 7:00pm South Cumb.
Book Discussion Group will be discussing Big Stone Gap by Adrian Trigiani.
Saturday, 27th at 11:00am Washington St.
Story Time is for children of all ages. Come enjoy stories, activities, and Craft Time.
Saturday 27th at 11:00am Westernport
The Chapter Club Book club for grades 4 & up. Reading together & book discussions.
CHECK OUT THE NEW WEBSITE!
The University of Maryland, College Park and
Maryland Cooperative Extension have created a new “healthy living”
website for families in Maryland.
Get online at home or at your local library and go to
http://www.eatsmart.umd.edu
Let this statewide initiative help you stretch your food dollars, comparative shop,
get your kids involved in the kitchen and choose healthy snacks,
maintain a healthy weight and become more physically active.
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February Calendar of Events
Thursday, 1st at 6:30pm
George’s Creek
Scrapbooking for Kids ages 10 and up. For ages 10 and up.
Monday, 5th at 10:00am
LaVale Branch
GED/External Diploma Orientation. Call 301-729-4736 to register.
Thursday, 8th at 6:30pm
George’s Creek
GC CreekCats is a program which explores reading and making crafts together.
Thursday, 8th at 7:00pm
Frostburg Branch The Book Brats is for kids in the upper elementary and middle school grades.
Call 301-687-0790 for details.
Thursday, 8th at 7:00pm
South Cumb.
Kool Reader’s Club will discuss The Friendship by Newbery Medal–winning author
Mildred D. Taylor. A Black History Month read, bringing to life what is was like in 1933
in Mississippi for Cassie Logan and her four brothers, a former slave, and a white
storekeeper.
Saturday, 10th at 11:00am Washington St.
Story Time is for children of all ages. Join in the fun of stories and Craft Time.
Saturday 10th at 11:00am Westernport
The Chapter Club Book club for grades 4 & up. Reading together & book discussions.
Saturday, 10th at 2:00pm
Big Kids Club is a club for kids in the upper elementary and middle school grades.
Monday, 12th
Washington St.
Due to an All Staff Meeting, branches that normally open at 9 will open at 10:30 AM.
Monday, 12th at 6:30pm
Westernport
Valentine Bingo! All ages are invited to come play Valentine Bingo!
Thursday, 15th
Washington St
Jeanette Walls author of The Glass Castle: A Memoir. Watch for details.
Thursday, 15th at 2:00pm Frostburg
Frostburg Adult Book Club will be meeting to discuss a book.
Thursday, 15th at 6:30pm George’s Creek
Scrapbooking for Kids ages 10 and up. For ages 10 and up.
Tuesday, 20th at 7:00pm
OPEN MIC SERIES Come share poems & writings.
South Cumb.
Wednesday, 21st at 7:00pm George’s Creek Coney Glassware with speaker Jay George. See page one.
Thursday, 22nd at 6:00pm LaVale Branch
Middle School Book Discussion Group will be discussing Redwall by Brian Jacques.
This club requires pre-registration. Call 301-729-0855.
Thursday, 22nd at 6:30pm George’s Creek
GC CreekCats is a program which explores reading and making crafts together.
Thursday, 22nd at 7:00pm South Cumb.
“Book Discussion Group for Adults and Older Teens” will be discussing
The Bonesetter’s Daughter by Amy Tan. Call 301-724-1607.
Saturday, 24th at 11:00am Washington St.
Story Time is for children of all ages. Join in the fun of stories and Craft Time.
Saturday, 24th at 11:00am Westernport
The Chapter Club Book club for grades 4 & up. Reading together & book discussions.
FREE reading classes 2 evenings a week are provided by Adult Education/Literacy Council.
These are small group settings, possibly 1-to-1. Call 301-729-4736.
If you are interested in taking part in some walking and nutrition sessions conducted by Maryland Cooperative
Extension at the LaVale Library let your librarian know:
What day and time would be best for you? __________________________________________________
Name & phone number _________________________________________________________________
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LIBRARY NEWS
The Upper Potomac Gardening Club is seeking your help to place
an outdoor floral arrangement at the entrance of the South Cumberland Library beginning in April. For more information contact Fred
Dobbs 301-759-9057 or Jeffrey Vanderhout 301-724-0091.
The Frostburg Garden Club decorated a tree and
walls of the Frostburg branch. Front Row: Karen
Bingman, Martha Davis, Nancy Crawley, and
Kathie Rybka. Back Row: Beulah Stakem, Tess
Delaney, and Jo Hall.
LOGO LINK
School Book Lists are available at your local branch or online at
www.alleganycountylibrary.info.
Look for the logo link on the library’s home page.
Patsy Filsinger, a retired art teacher, decorated the
Frostburg Branch's showcase & the children's area
for the holidays. Dana George, helped Patsy decorate with artwork created by Santa's helpers: Estee
Hixon, Haley Hixon, and Mattie Nightingale.
Westernport Branch has partnered with Beta
Omicron Sorority for about the last 15 years to
sponsor a mitten tree for those in need in their
community.
TUNE INTO READING
The library is collaborating with Northeast Elementary School
to help students progress to higher levels of reading and become
familiar with digital audio and video casting as a new way to
explore and exchange information and ideas. The library will
also explore delivering service in new ways such as techno
enhanced backpacks to promote family reading. The Tune into
Reading Grant application for the project has been awarded
funding.
A ribbon cutting and celebration was held for the new bookmobile.
Sandra Grandstaff, Jeff Getty, Chairman of the Board of the
Allegany County Library System, Vera Skitarelic, John Taube,
Director, and Sherry Uhl, Bookmobile Librarian, cut the ribbon.
The new bookmobile was made possible by a donation in memory
of Dr. Benedict Skitarelic, Vera’s late husband.
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What will you do at the library this year? Check out some of the happenings in 2006!
Georges Creek Elementary students were awarded the Sneaks-Stakes
Trophy for reading in the Summer Reading Club. The school with the
most readers who have completed a gameboard keeps the trophy
throughout the school year.
Shown from left are: Dr. Bill Bingman, Director of the Children’s Literature Center; Dr. Barbara Ornstein, Associate Director of the Children’s
Literature Center; Dan Clark, Georges Creek Elementary Principal;
Sneaks the Cat; Debbie Hartman, librarian, Georges Creek Regional
Library; and John Taube, Director of Allegany County Library System.
During the “One Book, One Allegany County 2006” program, students
from Project Yes discussed the book Abner and Me in the meeting room at
the South Cumberland Branch .
Jill Craig, curator for Whilbr, Western Maryland’s
Historical Library online, held a presentation on
HeritageQuest Online, Sanborn Maps, and Whilbr.
Will you attend a presentation?
Lauren and Katie from the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
talk with Mack during the Fur, Feathers, and Scales
presentation at the South Cumberland Branch for
home schooled and private schooled children.
Programs for adults, teens & kids!
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore visited the Frostburg Branch. Dale shows
a chinchilla to the audience. The zoo visits to the county libraries are free
and open to the public thanks to funding from Columbia Gas.
Holiday cards for the troops were designed by library
patrons, the Salvation Army after-school program and
Project Yes. Visitors to the Saville Gallery during the
Christmas Tree lighting added their greetings. DCBA
mailed the cards.
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Frostburg
65 E. Main Street
Frostburg, MD 21532
South Cumberland
100 Seymour Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
301-687-0790
Fax. 301-687-0791
301-724-1607
Fax. 301-724-1504
Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm
Fri., Sat. 9am-5pm
Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm
Fri., Sat. 9am-5pm
George’s Creek
76 Main Street
Lonaconing, MD 21539
Washington Street
31 Washington Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
301-463-2629
Fax. 301-463-2485
301-777-1200
Fax: 301-777-7299
Mon., Tues., Fri., Sat.
10am-5pm
Wed., Thurs. 2pm-9pm
Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm
Fri., Sat. 9am-5pm
Sept-May: Sun. 1pm-5pm
LaVale
815 National Highway
LaVale, MD 21502
Westernport
66 Main Street
Westernport, MD 21562
301-729-0855
Fax. 301-729-3490
301-359-0455
Fax. 301-359-0046
Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm
Fri., Sat. 9am-5pm
Mon.-Wed. 2pm-9pm
Thurs.-Sat. 10am-5pm
Bookmobile Cell phone 240-727-0745
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ALLE UPDATE
is published 6 times/year
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Library System.
Copyright 2007
Sneaks the Cat and Dr. Bill Bingham
presented the Sneaks-Stakes Trophy
to the students at George’s Creek
Elementary School.
LIBRARY BOARD
OF TRUSTEES
Bill Bingman, Jeff Getty,
Sandra Grandstaff, Barbara
Leasure, Kathy Rogers,
Mary Jane O’Rourke
Mary Beth Young.
John Taube, Director
ONLINE
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HELP
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Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-1200 phone
301-777-7299 fax
Brian Caporale stands with one of his
photographs on exhibit at the Washington
Street Branch. The Allegany County
Library System has partnered with the
Allegany Arts Council to provide an
exhibit space for local artists. Artists
interested in exhibiting at the Washington
Street Branch may contact Jason Lapp at
301-777-2787.
Meetings are open
to the public.
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