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Since You Asked...
A monthly series of staff favorites. Here are selections from two IVPL staff members:
Bob Rekuc is a reference librarian with a real expertise in technology. In other words, you can't stump him with a computer question, but you may try. Bob runs the genealogy workshops, the Mystery book discussion group, and computer classes as needed. Best of all, he's the father of Lucy (age 4 months).
Bob recommends:
Out of Sight (film). A dialogue-driven movie where characters  develop slowly, centering on a variety of pursuits and several heists. Based on the Elmore Leonard novel.
The Gunslinger by Stephen King. The first novel in the Dark Tower series, more western than horror, inspired by a Robert Browning poem, "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came."
The Matrix (film). The first film in the series is by far the best, appealing to fans of sci-fiction and martial arts. It deals with slavery, freedom, and oppression.
Ghost Town (film). An interesting vehicle for Ricky Gervais, essentially a romantic comedy but with a slightly different way of coming at the material.
Orlando by Virginia Woolf. A very readable novel, debated and discussed over many years, sure to engender an opinion about the author, the main character, or England itself.
Barb Werner is IVPL's volunteer coordinator and a library assistant at the Front Desk. She coordinates all the used-book sales held in the Annex, makes sure books are sorted and volunteers ready. Barb shares her home with Miss Kitty, who is not a reader.
Barb recommends:
 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. One of the great classic books of American literature. Try listening to the audio, read by Sissy Spacek - "fabulous!"
Austin Powers (film). The first movie, too funny.
The Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore. Christmas and horror, "how cool is that?"
The Hours (CD) by Philip Glass. An awesome listen, from the film of the same name.
The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig. Five in the series by Willig, either as book or book-on-CD. History, romance, and spies all in one. |
Changes in the Power Library Online Thousands of PA users have become accustomed to using the PA Power Library through their home computers, IVPL or any public library, and school libraries. Funding cuts at the state level have brought serious changes to the databases you can use this year in the Power Library. You can still click on Power Library through the IVPL website. There you will find… - General Periodical Resources (H.W. Wilson)
- Newspaper Resources (Gale)
- Business Resources (ProQuest ABI Inform)
You will not find full-text periodical articles from Ebsco Masterfile.
It’s a tough decision to cut any library services, and it is especially hard to see resources cut that library users want and need.
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State Aid Funding Means... 
Some Important Changes
When PA's budget was finalized this fall, state aid to public libraries dropped 20%. With the economy down, everyone trying to save money, and thousands looking for jobs, it is not the time to be cutting back on services people need the most. IVPL will be making some changes to adjust to this new budget, beginning in January: 1. Overdue fines for adult materials will go from 10 cents/day to 15 cents/day. The maximum will be $8 per day. Fines for overdue children's books stay at 5 cents/day. If you return all your books on time, no penalty. 2. We will lose access to many important online databases: Learning Express, Heritage Quest, and Recorded Books downloadable audio. You can still download audiobooks from Overdrive through our website. 3. IVPL can no longer absorb the cost of all interlibrary loans. The state's interlibrary loan code does not require us to handle interlibrary loans for people who live outside our service area, and, beginning in January, the Ref Desk will send out-of-area residents back to their home libraries for interlibrary loans. Or, you may pay a $5 handling fee. 4. Know that neighboring libraries have cut hours. The Perkasie library is closing every Thursday and Friday. The good news is that IVPL hopes to weather the storm of budget cuts. To date, there are no plans to cut hours at IVPL. 5. Feeling helpful? You can now go to the PayPal donate button near the top left of each page of our website, click, and make a donation. Or, we're happy to accept your contributions at any time at the library. Many thanks! |
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AARP and United Way Tax Preparation |
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Once again IVPL is pleased to host AARP and United Way tax preparers.| Representatives from the AARP will be here on Tuesday and Thursday from 9-3 and Saturday from 10-2. Call 215-723-9109 ext 2, to make an appointment. | | Representatives from the United Way will be here on Monday and Wednesday from 3-9, Saturday from 10-4 and Sunday 1-4. Please call either Christa at the United Way 215-855-3002 or Barbara at 215-723-9109 ext 2, to make an appointment. |
Please keep in mind that wal-ins are not accepted, and you must make an appointment. |
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Newly Released Films You can reserve a copy by calling the library, or by clicking on the title of the film below. | | New this week:
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Armored Astro Boy Bandslam Did You Hear About the Morgans? The Fourth Kind Ninja Assassin The Princess and the Frog (not all films can be reserved at this time) | | | |
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Used Book Sale Schedule Did you know that we also offer a variety of items for sale through Amazon.com? Click here to see the full inventory.
Thursday, February 25, 9:00am - 9:00pm Thursday, March 11, 9:00am - 9:00pm Saturday, March 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm Thursday, March 25, 9:00am - 9:00pm |
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Second Fridays |
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Relax; wind down from your week at the "Second Fridays" evening events at the Library, a series of creative entertainments held on the second Friday of each month at 7:30 pm. March 12 , 2010: Now and Then -- Old favs and new on guitar and vocals.
April 9, 2010: One-String Willie and Gerry Thompson-- Cigar-box guitars and the diddley-bow.
May 14, 2010: Coffee: brewing, flavoring, savoring, and more-- With One-Village Coffee’s Woody DeCasere. June 11, 2010: Vicente!-- Classical guitar from a master. July 9, 2010: Old Timey Music
-- With the Druckenmillers (guitar, fiddle) and Norm Williams (Appalachian dulcimer)
August 13, 2010: Ikebana-- Flower-arranging with Meei-Huey Lin. September 10, 2010: The Coyotes
-- Texas swing, Southern old-time, Delta blues, Hawaiian slack-key and more –
From Ric and Wendy Bourne and Bill Dooley October 8, 2010: Bill Dooley Solo
-- Bill’s back (see Coyotes in Sept) – one of Philly’s fav folk musicians
November 12, 2010: Old-time songs and stories
-- The Druckenmillers with storyteller Charles Kiernan
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