Fast Forward at KET
A new service from KET makes adult
basic education video content available on-demand through online-video
streaming. FastForward offers library patrons who are studying
for the GED or building their workplace skills the chance to use the
high-quality content KET is known for--and watch it whenever they want.
Having this video content streamed online provides learners with the option
of viewing the content whenever they have time rather than being limited to
television broadcast times.
Programs available are:
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GED Connection
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Pre-GED Connection
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Workplace Essential Skills
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TV411 (reading, writing, math,
parenting, money matters, & health)
Access these videos at:
www.fastforwardky.com
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Coming Soon....
….free
downloadable films and TV programs such as Inspector Morse, Antiques
Roadshow, Rick Steves’ Europe, Kratt’s Creatures, Life Skills for Young
Adults, Phantom of the Opera, McClintock, Boohbah, Today’s Homeowner,
America’s Test Kitchen, Rosemary & Thyme, and (coming soon) Ozzie & Harriet,
Beverly Hillbillies, Bonanza, the Lone Ranger, Petticoat Junction, and
Northern Lights.
All you’ll need is a library card. More about that in a future issue of
this column.
...video phone for
the hearing impaired. In the coming months each library will install a
video phone that will allow the hearing impaired to call other video phones or
to call a relay service where an interpreter can see the caller signing
(use of American Sign Language is required) and will interpret for the caller in
calls to other individuals.
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Redundant Books
Even when a formal used book sale is
not scheduled, both libraries have areas where books no longer needed are
sold to help purchase new books. Occasionally media is also for sale.
Books range from 10¢-25¢ at Pineville and from 10¢-$2 at Middlesboro.
Sometimes a book that was once a bestseller doesn't circulation for a years,
but it might be just the title you're looking to include in your home
library. Some older books are purchased by crafts persons, while
others are bought by decorators. (Yes, you'd be surprised how often we
are asked if we have any "maroon books for sale.") |
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Adult Summer Reading
Program Continues at Middlesboro
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“Master
the Art of Reading”
this summer at the Middlesborough-Bell County Public Library and explore the
worlds of art, books, and more. Get in touch with your creative side! The
2009 Summer Reading Program is open to adults ages 18 and older, and offers
programs, prizes, book discussions, hands-on creative opportunities and
special events.
The
first book discussion session will be held on June 23, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.
“Pam Blank and I selected Girl in Hyacinth Blue, by Susan Vreeland
for our first meeting and we’ll discuss the The Careful Use of
Compliments and 44 Scotland
Street,
by Alexander McCall Smith for the July 21, 2009 session, because they
compliment the summer reading theme,” said Michele Lawson. A reading
brochure and booklist will be available to those who register in the
library. |
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Summer
was kicked off with a new program called the Craft Basket
on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. and meet again on July
14, 2009. Although the intention is for the Craft Basket program to
continue throughout the coming year, it also ties in with the summer reading
art theme. The program will bring people who enjoy arts and crafts
together. For the two summer programs there will be a project planned at
each session and led by instructors, but future meetings will allow
individuals to bring along their own project to do while they socialize
together. You do not have to attend the reading discussion programs to
participate in the Craft Basket program, however, you must register to
attend by calling 606-248-4812 to assure materials are available,” explained
Lawson. |
For the June 23rd session of Adult
Summer Reading, the group of 15 read and discussed Girl in Hyacinth Blue
by Susan Vreeland.
Here are some photos from the event: |
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Sherry Scaggs, Judy Gulley, and Teresa
Williams |
Tony Gilbert, Ann Shumate, and Sally
Smith |
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At the June 9th session
of the Craft Basket,
Helen Wilder and Karen Lambeck led the group in making bookmarks and cards,
using scrapbooking and stamping techniques. |
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Children's Summer
Reading Program Ends at Middlesboro
Celebrations
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01: Canada Day
02: Halfway Point of 2009
04: Independence Day
04: Independence From Meat Day
09: Martyrdom of the Bab
13: Embrace Your Geekness Day
15: St. Swithin's Day
18: National Hot Dog Day
23: Hot Enough For Ya Day
24: Tell An Old Joke Day
25: Cow Appreciation Day
30: Cheesecake Day
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July is....
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Bereaved Parents Month
- Dog Days (7/3 - 8/11)
- National Grilling Month
- National Ice Cream Month
- National Parented Gifted
Children Week (13-19)
- Rabbit Week (15-21)
- World Hackysack Week (7/27
- 8/2)
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July birthstone:
Ruby
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July flower:
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Library Store
Both libraries have a "library store" where a wide selection
of items can be purchased (often at near-cost) to support
your public
libraries.
Pineville's library
store is displayed in tall display case in the reading room. Items
available include:
Some items produced for sale by the Bell Co. Historical
Society may also be purchased at the library, including:
- Bell Co. Family History Book $63.07 (sold
out; contact historical society)
- 1920 Bell Co. Census $21.20 (sold
out; contact historical society)
- 1910 Bell Co. Census $26.50
- 1900 Bell Co. Census $21.20
- 1880 Bell Co. Census $19.08
- 1870 Bell Co. Census $18.02
- 1860 Harlan Co. Census $16.96
- Gateway: The Opening of Kentucky, by David Burns
$21.20
- History of Bell Co., by H. H. Fuson vol. 1
CD-$26.50
- History of Bell Co., by H. H. Fuson vol. 2
CD-$26.50
Middlesboro Library
also has a variety of items for sale. Ask at the Circulation Desk
to see:
- Plastic Book Bags 30¢
- Bentcils (bent pencils) $1.50
- Mugs $3.00
- Friends of the Middlesboro Library canvas totes,
$6 / 2 for $10
and...
- Taming Yellow Creek, by Maria Campbell Brent,
$5
- The Magic City, by Ann Matheny,
$31.80
- Bell Co. Family History Book $63.07
- 1920 Bell Co. Census $21.20
- 1910 Bell Co. Census $26.50
- 1900 Bell Co. Census $21.20
- 1880 Bell Co. Census $19.08
- 1870 Bell Co. Census $18.02
- 1860 Harlan Co. Census $16.96
- Gateway: The Opening of Kentucky, by David Burns
$21.20
- History of Bell Co., by H. H. Fuson vol. 1
CD-$26.50
- History of Bell Co., by H. H. Fuson vol. 2
CD-$26.50
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