November - Kendallville Public Library

Exciting News!
OverDrive is enhancing eBooks!
We’ve added a science resource!
Historical documents can be
part of your personal collection!
November 2014
Look for our new
Teen Tech programs!
New Reading
Experience
OverDrive Read is a browser-based
eBook reading experience which
supports
fixed-layout
books,
honoring the book's original
printed
layout.
Textbooks,
children's classics, cookbooks,
travel guides, and more can now
be enjoyed on any web-enabled
device using OverDrive Read. With progress comes change, so OverDrive Read
will no longer work in older versions of Internet Explorer (i.e., Internet Explorer
10 or under). Users can simply upgrade Explorer or switch to the most current
versions of Chrome, Firefox, Android, Safari, or the browsers on devices like
Kindle, Nook and iPad.
In other OverDrive news, the company is soon retiring the WMA format for
audio books. Most audio books are now in the MP3 format, so we don't expect
this change to impact many users. After November 1, you will only see audio
books available for download in the MP3 format. This will simplify the download
process for you, because MP3 titles are compatible on all platforms which run
the OverDrive App, and can be transferred to a wide variety of devices.
Don’t forget that now on OverDrive, Kids & Teens books have been separated
from the overall collection. Coming soon, the eIndiana Consortium will extend
checkouts to 21 days, and you will have the ability to have up to 5 items on hold
at one time! The timeline for these changes has not been determined.
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Staff Spotlight
Meet Teen Clerk Kiaya Martin
If you have been to the Limberlost Public
Library recently, then chances are you have
met the new Teen Clerk, Kiaya Martin. She’s
instantly recognizable for the energy and
enthusiasm she projects.
Information for the 16th Annual
Kleiman Creative Writing Contest is now online!
Get your own child - or an entire classroom of children started on their entries for the Kleiman Creative Writing Contest, open to 4th, 5th and 6th grades. All the contest documents are now online at www.kendallvillelibrary.org and include guidelines, a sample layout, and a sample scoring sheet
so students know just what the judges are looking for. We
are arranging for an author to visit the area in January, so
look for more information about that soon!
ScienceFlix is
Now Online!
“I absolutely love it,” Kiaya says about her
work. “The most rewarding part is getting the chance to be a
positive role model for teens and helping them become the
best they can be!”
Outside of the library, she says her family is her life. Kiaya and
her husband have one large dog. “Bullet is our baby and is
spoiled rotten,” she says. But they would like to start a little
human family of their own very soon.
She’s ready for that, and has the Master’s Degree to prove it.
With her degree in Human Development and Family Studies
from Indiana State University, she was a college professor and
part-time preschool teacher. Now that she has moved to Rome
City, her goals - and her job - have changed.
“I originally wanted to get to know my new community better
and get involved,” says Kiaya. “I also wanted to work in an
environment where it can be challenging at times but also
educational.”
Another goal she has is to write a book. We think working at
the library is a great place to start.
This online database, available
inside the library or remotely at
www.kendallvillelibrary.org for Kendallville and Limberlost Public Library patrons, combines curriculumdriven leveled content, interactive features, and intuitive navigation into
a single, highly-engaging digital resource for students in grades 4 to 9.
Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and designed for
unparalleled student engagement, ScienceFlix provides an in depth
examination on more than 30 different scientific topics including Earth
Science, Space Science, Life Science, Health and Human Body, Physical
Science, and Technology and Engineering.
Each of the 30 areas of study feature:
 Videos to introduce the subject and build background knowledge
 Lead Articles to build content-area knowledge
 Dive Deeper Articles to encourage a deeper level of understanding
 Inquiry Questions to develop students' ability to cite specific text
evidence and support scientific analysis
 Project Ideas to integrate quantitative or technical information
 Experiments to develop the ability to follow multi-step procedures
 Quizzes to assess students' understanding of each of the 30 units
 Featured Careers to inspire budding scientists and provide typical
career maps for each job opportunity.
It is available online now at www.kendallvillelibrary.org. Patrons using
ScienceFlix outside the library will simply need to log in with their
Kendallville Public Library card number, which begins with 27516.
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Suggestions for Historical Fiction
Parents and children often ask us for historical fiction options, since it is a
requirement in many classes. Here are our top suggestions:
City of Orphans by Avi
You usually can’t go wrong with a book by Avi, and City of
Orphans is no exception. Imagine it is 1893, and you live on
the streets of New York. You have to fight to survive and
keep yourself safe. City of Orphans is about a boy named
Maks who must try to save his sister because she was
imprisoned for stealing a watch. Maks has to use his
detective skills to save them both.
The Boy Who Dared by Susan Bartoletti
Another option is The Boy Who Dared, which is based
on a true story and is written by Newbery Honor book
author Susan Bartoletti. Helmuth Hubener is a German
schoolboy during World War 2. At first, he admires the
uniforms, the armbands and the beliefs of Nazis.
However, as he learns more and sees how Jewish
people are being treated, he begins to question what is
right. Will he stand up for his beliefs or sit back and
watch? Pick up this book to find out.
A Faraway Island by Annika Thor
If you think The Boy Who Dared sounds interesting, check
out A Faraway Island by Annika Thor. Instead of having a
male main character, it is about two Jewish sisters who
escape from Vienna in 1939 and go to Sweden instead.
They think they won’t be there for long, but six months
turns into much longer. One sister, Nellie, adjusts and
loves her new life, but Stephie has a hard time and longs
for her old life.
Reviewed by Leah Dresser, Children’s Librarian
LEGO Club is a popular program...and for good reason. Who doesn't love these
building blocks? This program is right after school on Mondays at 3:30 p.m., and
that means children come with appetites.
To help feed these budding builders, we are requesting donations of snacks. Items
like chips, fruit snacks and crackers would need to be individually wrapped. Fresh
fruit donated on a Monday would also be welcome. And remember, any donation
you make is tax-deductible!
Read
Our
Blogs!
Catch up on Preschool Class activities at:
www.kplkidscorner.wordpress.com
Discover hidden treasures within the library at:
www.kplbookaneers.blogspot.com
Perfect for Preschoolers!
Babies and Books: Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kendallville Public Library
Suitable for Newborns to 2-Year-Olds • Books, toys, lapsit activities and a free book!
Music and Movement: Mondays in November at 6:30 p.m. at the Limberlost Public Library
Suitable for All Ages • Shake, rattle and roll with Miss Sarah!
Toddler Time: Wednesday, November 12 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kendallville Public Library
Suitable for Ages 2 to 5 • Stories, games activities and a free book!
Preschool Class: Up, Down, and All Around
Suitable for Ages 2 to 6 • Stories, crafts and early literacy activities
Kendallville Public Library: Tuesdays, November 4, 18 & 25 at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Limberlost Public Library: Thursdays, November 6 & 20 at 1:00 p.m.
Book Buddies: Thursday, November 13 at 1:00 p.m. at the Limberlost Public Library
Suitable for Ages 3 to 6 • Reading and writing activities, plus a free book!
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wedne
How to identify
program type
and location:
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Pottery Workshops
12:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.
Sozo Art Studio, Kendallville
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Preschool Class
10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. - KPL
Teen Movie Night: Maleficent
4:00 p.m. - KPL
LEGO Club - 3:30 p.m. - KPL
Zumba for Teens - 5:00 p.m. - LPL
Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - LPL
Music and Movement - 6:30 p.m. - LPL
American Sign Language - 6:00 p.m. - KPL
Hoosiers and Their Hooch
Prohibition Traveling Exhibit
Starts Today through December 10
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Pottery Workshops - 12:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.
Sozo Art Studio, Kendallville
Crazy 8’s Math Club - Grades K-2
3:30 p.m. - LPL
Hour of Code - 3:30 p.m. - KPL
Zumba for Teens - 5:00 p.m. - LPL
Music and Movement - 6:30 p.m. - LPL
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LEGO Club
3:30 p.m. - KPL
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Preschool Class
10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. - KPL
Toddle
11:00 a.m
Charlie Brown
3:30 p.m
Pinning wit
6:00 p.m
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Babies an
11:00 a.m
Homeschool Hub
1:00 p.m
Crazy 8’s Math Club - Grades 3-5
3:30 p.m. - LPL
Now You’re Cooking: Pumpkin Patch
4:00 p.m. - KPL
Hour of Code - 3:30 p.m. - KPL
Minecraft Mania - 5:30 p.m. - KPL
Zumba for Teens - 5:00 p.m. - LPL
Creative Writing Workshop
6:00 p.m. - KPL
“Frozen” Sing Alon
American Sign Language - 6:00 p.m. - KPL
Windows 8.1 Works
Preview - 6:0
Holiday Jewelry Workshop - 6:00 p.m. - KPL
Music and Movement - 6:30 p.m. - LPL
23/30
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Library Closed
for
Veteran’s Day
LEGO Club - 3:30 p.m. - KPL
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Make and Ta
3:30 p.m
Creative Writing Workshop
6:00 p.m. - KPL
Hour of Code - 3:30 p.m. - KPL
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Is It Dessert
3:30 p.m
Minecraft Mania - 5:30 p.m. - KPL
Crazy 8’s Math Club - Preschool
3:30 p.m. - LPL
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LEGO Club - 3:30 p.m. - KPL
Crazy 8’s Math Club - All Grades
3:30 p.m. - LPL
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Preschool Class
10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. - KPL
Game Night - 4:00 p.m. - KPL
Hour of Code - 3:30 p.m. - KPL
Minecraft Mania - 5:30 p.m. - KPL
Zumba for Teens - 5:00 p.m. - LPL
Creative Writing Workshop
6:00 p.m. - KPL
Music and Movement - 6:30 p.m. - LPL
“Frozen” Snow
3:30 p.m
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Charlie Brown
1:00 p.m
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Thursday
Friday
Infant/Toddler Programs
Preschool Programs
Elementary Programs
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w Queen Party
m. - KPL
ng - 3:15 p.m. - LPL
shop & Windows 10
00 p.m. - KPL
Closing
0 p.m.
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Cardfight Saturday
10:00 a.m. - KPL
iPad App Pack - 7:00 p.m. - KPL
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Book Buddies
1:00 p.m. - LPL
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Cardfight Saturday
10:00 a.m. - KPL
“Frozen” Snow Queen Party
4:00 p.m. - LPL
Shrek: The Musical
2:00 p.m. - Amish Acres
Tickets on Sale Now!
STEAM Punks: Charged Charms
3:30 p.m. - KPL
th Pinterest
m. - KPL
b: Hayden’s ATA
m. - KPL
LPL: Limberlost
STEAM Punks: Electric Art
3:30 p.m. - KPL
Teen Movie: Maleficent
4:00 p.m. - LPL
n Thanksgiving
m. - KPL
nd Books
m. - KPL
Cardfight Saturday
10:00 a.m. - KPL
Book-a-Librarian
2:00 to 5:00 p.m. - LPL
ake 3D Art
m. - LPL
er Time
m. - KPL
Preschool Class
1:00 p.m. - LPL
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Family Programs
KPL: Kendallville
t or Desert?
m. - KPL
n Thanksgiving
m. - LPL
Teen Programs
Adult Programs
Saturday
iPad App Pack - 7:00 p.m. - KPL
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Preschool Class - 1:00 p.m. - LPL
Book-a-Librarian - 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. - LPL
STEAM Punks: Solar Sun Jars
3:30 p.m. - KPL
Mad Libs: Did Someone Say Turkey?
5:00 p.m. - LPL
Novel Conversations:
Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight
6:30 p.m.
Joanna’s Dealicious Treats/Summer’s Stories
iPad App Pack - 7:00 p.m. - KPL
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Silent Auction & Reception for Hoosiers
and Their Hooch Traveling Exhibit
10:00 a.m. - KPL
Cardfight Saturday
10:00 a.m. - KPL
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Library Closed
for
Thanksgiving
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Library Closed
for
Thanksgiving
Library Closed
for
Thanksgiving
Secret Avengers: Reverie
By Nick Spencer
Reverie is the beginning of the Avengers.
This comic is for the people who also
wondered “What happened in Budapest?”
after watching the Avengers movie. One
question: do Natasha and Clint really know
the truth about Budapest? S.H.I.E.L.D.
creates the first Avengers strike team but
doesn’t want them to know their mission.
Find out how this is possible by reading this
thrilling comic. No worries, Phil Coulson is
along for the ride, too!
Reviewed by Rose Benjamin, Teen Assistant
Side Effects May Vary
By Julie Murphy
What would you do if you were told you
only had one more year to live? Have you
ever heard of a “bucket list?” Usually, a
bucket list consists of experiences
individuals want to do before they die, like
skydiving for example. Some bucket lists
are adventurous and daring and others
are very simple.
In the book Side Effects May Vary by Julie
Murphy, a sixteen-year-old named Alice
gets diagnosed with leukemia and is told
she has one year to live. Instead of your typical bucket list, Alice creates a
revenge list, with the help of her friend Harvey, to get back at her
enemies. Her revenge list back fires when she discovers she is going to
miraculously live. Discover how life changes dramatically for Alice as she
gets a second chance at life, but only this time… she faces the
consequences of her actions.
Reviewed by Kiaya Martin, Teen Clerk
Teen
Mad Libs:
Did Someone Say Turkey?
Thursday, November 20 at 5:00 p.m. at the Limberlost Public Library
Taste turkey-flavored food items while blindfolded!
For Gamers at the Kendallville Public Library
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LSTA Grant Leads to New Microfilm Reader
The Kendallville Public Library recently
received a $10,000 grant to purchase a new
microfilm reader for the Russell Frehse
Genealogy Room. This new equipment,
called the U-Scan+, replaces an older model
that is no longer being serviced or manufactured. The U-Scan+ offers a crisper digital
image, important to researchers.
"It’s the latest model of scanners on the
market," said Adult Services Manager Mindy Patterson. "With the U-Scan +, it's
easy to load the film, and items can be digitized and saved in a variety of
formats using the touch PC. In addition to microfilm, it scans microfiche, cards,
ApCards, 35mm film strips, color slides and more."
“QuickStart touchscreen controls, easy movement of the film and the ability to
simply frame and crop images make it user friendly,” said Patterson.
This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services
under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered
by the Indiana State Library. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is
the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and
17,500 museums. Its mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance
innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Their grant
making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver
valuable services that make it possible for
communities and individuals to thrive.
To learn more about the Institute, please
visit http://www.imls.gov.
Pinning with Pinterest
Wednesday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Kendallville Public library
Register by November 10 (Minimum 5 Participants)
Adult Programs Continuing Monthly:
American Sign Language on Tuesdays, November 4 & 18
6:00 p.m. at the Kendallville Public Library
Creative Writing on Tuesdays, November 4, 18 & 25
6:00 p.m. at the Kendallville Public Library
Book a Librarian on Thursdays, November 6 & 20
2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Limberlost Public Library
iPad App Pack on Thursdays, November 6, 13 & 20
7:00 p.m. at the Kendallville Public Library
Novel Conversations: Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight
Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Joanna’s Dealicious Treats
New Adult Books Coming to KPL in November
Betrayed by Lisa Scottoline
Blue Labyrinth by Douglas Preston
The Burning Room by Michael Connelly
The Chocolate Clown Corpse by Joanna Carl
The Cinderella Murder by Mary Higgins Clark
Coming Home by Jack McDevitt
The Escape by David Baldacci
The Fatal Tree by Stephen Lawhead
Flesh and Blood by Patricia Cornwell
Heritage of Cyador by L.E. Modesitt
Home of Our Hearts by Robin Jones Gunn
Hope to Die by James Patterson
The Job by Janet Evanovich
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie by Rita Mae Brown
Living the Quaker Way: Discover the Hidden
Happiness in the Simple Life by Philip Gulley
Love Without End by Robin Lee Hatcher
Lowball by George R.R. Martin
Saturday,
November 15
2:00 p.m.
Amish Acres,
Nappanee
The Mistletoe Promise by Richard Paul Evans
A New York Christmas by Anne Perry
The Patmos Deception by Davis Bunn
Private India: City on Fire by James Patterson
The Promise by Robert Crais
Revival by Stephen King
November DVD Releases:
22 Jump Street
And So It Goes
Downton Abbey Season 5
Expendables 3
The Giver
Hercules
Jersey Boys
How to Train Your Dragon 2
If I Stay
Into the Storm
Let’s Be Cops
Maleficent
A Most Wanted Man
Planes: Fire & Rescue
Step Up: All In
Tammy
Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas
Windows 8.1 Workshop
with a preview of Windows 10!
Workshop:
Wednesday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Kendallville Public Library
Instructor:
Mike Bodenhafer
PMC Computers & Surveillance
Fee:
$10.00 per person
Registration: Required by November 18 (Minimum 7)
www.kendallvillelibrary.org • info@kendallvillelibrary.org
Kendallville Public Library
Limberlost Public Library
221 S. Park Avenue
Kendallville, IN 46755
260-343-2010 Fax: 260-343-2011
164 Kelly St., PO Box 447
Rome City, IN 46784
260-854-2775 Fax: 260-854-3382
Hours:
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Monday & Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Looking Ahead: December 2014