Wednesday, July 17, 2013

COUNTY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER - July 2013 (another award & more!) CONGRATULATIONS!

Posted:  17 July 13

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM FOR WINNING ANOTHER PRESTIGIOUS AWARD WITHIN THE LAST 8 MONTHS!  

In November 2012, they won the coveted "2012 National Medal for Museum and Library Service," in Washington, DC. (see this blog article).  

And now this, the " 2013 National Association of Counties Achievement Award for Veterans Connect," (see below) 

OH, VERY WELL DONE!!  LUCKY US!




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Library Survey: Give Us Your 2¢

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Contra Costa County Library is asking for your input on its services in order to better serve the needs of the community. Your feedback will help us greatly as we work on our new strategic plan.
The link to the brief online survey, which runs until July 31, isccclib.org/mylibrary. Please share the survey link with family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues so they can voice their opinions too.
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Town Hall Meetings

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Contribute to the future of Contra Costa County Library as we shape our new strategic plan! This summer and fall, each community will be hosting a town hall meeting where residents and stakeholders can share their vision and voice their opinions on the Library and what its priorities and goals should be. For dates, times, and locations of the Town Hall Meetings, please see our events calendar. If your city or town is not yet listed, it will be as soon as the dates are confirmed!
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Contra Costa County Library Birthday Celebration: This Sunday!

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Contra Costa County Library is 100 years old! Please join us on Sunday, July 21, at Pleasant Hill Park for a special celebration featuring arts and crafts, children's performers, music, and fun for the whole family. Check out our guide to performances and activities for everyone.
Sunday, July 21
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pleasant Hill Park
147 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill
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Read! Discuss! Act!

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Put words into action by reading a great book, discussing it with others, and using your new-found knowledge to engage in a community service project related to the book's topic.
Hercules Library is hosting book to action events featuring Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. Learn more.
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Summer Reading is Delicious

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Get out of the heat and give yourself a treat! Summer Reading festivities are happening now at our community library locations. Please check our calendar for events taking place near you.
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More Upcoming Programs and Events

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Inclusive Storytimes
Hercules Library
Every Tuesday
6:00 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.
A fun family storytime for everyone! This inclusive storytime is for all children, including children with disabilities, ESL learners, and anyone looking to hear some fun stories. There will be a simple craft afterward.
Meet the Pinole Police Department
Pinole Library
Monday July 29 at 2:00
Police come to the Library to talk about safety issues for kids. Contact the library for more details.
OneBEAT Drum Circle Program for Kids, Teens and Adults
El Sobrante Library
Monday, August 12 from 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Join us for an exciting evening of community drumming with facilitators from DRUMMM Rhythmic Events!
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Achievement Award for Library's Veterans Connect

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Contra Costa County Library received a 2013 National Association of Counties Achievement Award for Veterans Connect, a library project that connected county veterans with critical information resources. These resources included Welcome Home events staffed by the County Veterans Service Officer; job recruiters from Google, the FBI, and the County Sheriff's; library cards to homeless veterans; library books; and a library subject guide.
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Art Passages Launches Library Exhibit

The public is invited to see the new exhibit, Contra Costa Libraries: A 21st Century Look at our County's Libraries, featuring the work of artist Philip Liborio Gangi. The exhibit is housed in the Contra Costa County Administration Building at 651 Pine Street in Martinez.
Read more.
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