Your Home Public Library » News http://www.yhpl.org Serving Johnson City And Its Neighbors Since 1917! Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:41:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Happy Un-Valentine’s Day! http://www.yhpl.org/index.php/2012/02/01/happy-un-valentines-day/ http://www.yhpl.org/index.php/2012/02/01/happy-un-valentines-day/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:41:54 +0000 YouthLib http://www.yhpl.org/?p=1389 Teens!  Tired of pinky, sappy Valentine’s hearts, candy and cards?   Want to do something different for February 14th this year?  Join us for an Un-Valentine’s Day Program  on Saturday, February 11th at 1 p.m.

We will:

  • Decorate “broken heart” cookies
  • Play the “Break My Heart” balloon game
  • Pelt Cupid with beanbags
  • Provide a list of positive alternate Valentine’s Day activities

And more!

The program is geared for teens ages 12 and older.  Participants are asked to avoid wearing pink, red, or anything with hearts on it.  There is no fee, but registration is required so we have enough supplies.  Call the library at 797-4816 or see the Youth Services Librarian for more information or to register.

 

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]]> http://www.yhpl.org/index.php/2012/02/01/happy-un-valentines-day/feed/ 0 Newbery & Caldecott Winners Announced! http://www.yhpl.org/index.php/2012/01/24/newbery-caldecott-winners-announced/ http://www.yhpl.org/index.php/2012/01/24/newbery-caldecott-winners-announced/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:28:40 +0000 admin http://www.yhpl.org/?p=1381 The American Library Association has just announced the winners of its awards for children’s and young adult literature.  For a full list of winners and honorees check the ALA press release.

Newbery Medal for most outstanding contribution to Children’s Literature: Dead End in Norvelt, by Jack Gantos

Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children: A Ball for Daisy, illustrated and written by Chris Raschka

 

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NY State tax forms can also be downloaded at www.tax.ny.gov

Federal forms can be downloaded from www.irs.gov/formspubs

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The library will be closed on Monday, January 2.

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To get started you’ll need your library card and PIN.  If you don’t know your PIN, contact the library.

Some devices allow for direct downloading (no PC required).  For a full list of compatible devices, check out the Device Resource Center.

Quick start guides are available for e-books and for Kindle e-books.

The My Help button leads to an interactive troubleshooting guide.

More helpful information can be found at http://fourcounty.lib.overdrive.com/Help.htm

   My Help - For Overdrive e-boks & audio          

 

 

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Saturday, December 31 at 1:00 PM – designed for ages 6 to 9.

Join us as we read from the book, follow the clues to a stash of treasure, and make a craft.  There is no fee, but space is limited and registration is required.  Contact the library at (607) 797-4816 to register.  Please register by Friday, December 30th.

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]]> http://www.yhpl.org/index.php/2011/12/16/best-books-of-the-year/feed/ 0 Holiday Schedule http://www.yhpl.org/index.php/2011/12/14/holiday-schedule-4/ http://www.yhpl.org/index.php/2011/12/14/holiday-schedule-4/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:05 +0000 admin http://www.yhpl.org/?p=1277 YHPL’s Holiday hours will be as follows:

Friday, December 23 -  9 AM – 5 PM (regular hours)
Saturday, December 24 – Closed
Sunday, December 25 – Closed
Monday, December 26 – Closed
Tuesday, December 27- 9 AM – 8:30 PM (regular hours)

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]]> http://www.yhpl.org/index.php/2011/12/14/holiday-schedule-4/feed/ 0 Friends of the Library Book Sale – 12/10/11 http://www.yhpl.org/index.php/2011/11/30/friends-of-the-library-book-sale-121011/ http://www.yhpl.org/index.php/2011/11/30/friends-of-the-library-book-sale-121011/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:43:51 +0000 admin http://www.yhpl.org/?p=1293 The Friends of Your Home Public Library in Johnson City will hold a Book Sale on Saturday, December 10 from 9 AM to 2PM.  Most items sell for 25 cents each.

A Bag Sale will begin at Noon: buy a paper bag for $2 and fill it up!

For more information contact the library at 607-797-4816.

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]]> http://www.yhpl.org/index.php/2011/11/30/friends-of-the-library-book-sale-121011/feed/ 0 Book Discussion Series 2012 http://www.yhpl.org/index.php/2011/11/29/book-discussion-series-2012/ http://www.yhpl.org/index.php/2011/11/29/book-discussion-series-2012/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:42:27 +0000 admin http://www.yhpl.org/?p=1288 A friendly group of readers meets monthly to discuss books in a fun and informal way.  Dates & titles have been selected for the first part of 2012.   Start reading and come join us!

Thursday, January 19 – The Beekeeper’s Apprentice, by Laurie King

Thursday, February 16 – The Alchemist, by Paolo Coelho

Thursday, March 15 – My Abandonment, by Peter Rock

Thursday, April 17 – Year of Wonders, by Geraldine Brooks

All programs begin at 6:30 PM.

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