Washington CountyLibrary System

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!What’s New @ Your Library

The Washington County Library System strives to be a vital part of every community in our county, and while you see sta� working hard in every branch every day, there are those behind the scenes that are working just as hard.

The Library Board is comprised of six volunteer members from throughout the county, and one County Commissioner. They are library users, supporters, and advocates that truly are invested in creating a stronger community for all of us. They care about the library, and they care what you think.

And, like Dr. Seuss said, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.” Our Library Board devotes many hours each year to the Library System, and deserve a sincere nod of gratitude.

Our libraries continue to improve in many ways and the Library Board would like to hear from YOU! Please feel free to contact them with your ideas.

Washington County Library Board

You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child."

Students throughout the United States are celebrating the 109th birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss by pledging to be lifelong readers. What better way to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday than reading? On the evening of March 2nd (Dr. Seuss's birthday), parents and their children are participating in the annual Read Across America.

Dr. Seuss, who’s real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel, created children’s books that have been enduring favorites of generations of readers. Pick up one of your favorite Dr. Seuss books @ your Library and join in the fun!

The Advanced Workstations in Education (AWE ) have arrived at the Washington County Library System! AWE Early Literacy Stations (ELS) are all-in-one digital learning centers loaded with activities for children ages 2-10.

They are designed to optimize educational e�ectiveness while making learning exciting and fun. The Workstations o�er children a safe, stand-alone computer, not connected to the Internet, which is age-appropriate, colorful, engaging and academically relevant for children.

The ELS has a colorful keyboard, large touchscreen, headphones and tiny mouse for little hands to promote easy learning and discovery.

Three Early Literacy Stations were purchased and rotate to di�erent branches throughout the year. The Library System supports national and state educational standards, and the educational software on the ELS computers cover seven curricular areas: reading, math, science, social studies, writing, arts and music, and reference.

The system is designed to attract and educate toddlers through early elementary school students with games and activities that teach children as they play and have fun.

The Early Literacy Stations re�ect the Washington County Library System’s ongoing commitment to provide a wide array of resources to promote reading and education, inspiring every child in the community to become a lifelong learner.

Volume 30 March 2013

Library Board Members:Gayle Rohde (Chair) mema@scinternet.netTravis Marker trm1175@yahoo.comLouise Excell 435-772-3206 Paul Jordan paulandjudyj2003@yahoo.comMarilyn Richardson 435-674-9792Sidney Atkin 435-673-3487James Eardley (Commissioner) Jim.Eardley@washco.utah.gov

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Have you wanted to watch Argo? Anna Karenina? The Perks of Being a Wall�ower? Well, check out these and other newly-released DVDs @your library. Did you know you can easily request items from your home by going to our website? You can even renew your item and manage your account! Check it out @ www.library.washco.utah.gov !Here are a few recent DVDs just in:

-Pam Zaferes,Santa Clara Library

The SessionsSkyfallTale of the Night (children)Robot and FrankThe Man with the Iron Fists

Battlestar GalacticaDeadfallNurse Jackie Season 4Weeds Season 8Game of Thrones Season 2

Your library is the place to go ~ check it out ~ you will be amazed!

Do you need to study for a test like the GRE, GED, or need to study for a profes-sional test such as the Police O�cer entrance exam? Well search no further! The library o�ers many courses, e-books, and practice tests on the “Learning Express Library”. These classes are all accessible from the convenience of a computer. And best of all, these services are free for patrons to use! In order to access this database on your computer, go to the library’s home page at library.wascho.utah.gov. You will then need to select eResources from the menu toward the top of the screen, then select “Learning Express Library” from the list. When you �rst visit “Learning Express Library”, you will �nd a place in the lower center of the main page where you can sign up for a membership. After you have signed up, you can start using and saving the tests, courses, and e-books that you are interested in. You can search “Learning Express Library” by selecting from the tabs on the left side of the screen, or by typing some-thing in to the search box on the left side of the screen. If you �nd yourself in need of assistance, just ask one of the friendly sta� members at your library.

-Wendy Uribe,Washington Library

This month, the Santa Clara Branch library welcomed back Carrie Vaughn to the sta�. Carrie worked for Santa Clara in for a year and a half before resigning to take care of her family. She had to compete with 450 other applicants, but her experience and great customer service put at the top of the list.Carrie says“I’m excited to be back at the Santa Clara Branch. I was born and raised here in Utah, but have also lived on both coasts. I have two fantastic kids; I’ve a seven-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy. In my free time I love to read, sew, spend time outdoors, and spend lots of time with my family. I love the library and am very happy to have the opportunity to work here again.”Stop by the library to see a new familiar face, and say Hi!

New Sta� at the Santa Clara Branch

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Library Branch InformationSt. George Library88 W. 100 S. 435-634-5737Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 8:00Friday and Saturday 10:00 - 6:00

Santa Clara1099 N. Lava Flow 435-986-0432Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 7:00Friday and Saturday 10:00 - 6:00

Washington 220 N. 300 E. 435-627-2706Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 7:00Friday and Saturday 10:00 - 6:00

Hurricane36 S. 300 W. 435-635-4621Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 7:00Friday and Saturday 10:00 - 6:00

Springdale126 Lion Blvd. 435-772-3676Monday -Thursday 10:00 - 7:00Friday 10:00 - 6:00Saturday 12:00 - 5:00

New Harmony34 S. 2900 E. 435-867-0065Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 7:00Friday ClosedSaturday 10:00 - 4:00

Enterprise393 S. 200 E. 435-878-2574Monday 10:00 - 6:00Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 - 7:00Friday 10:00 - 6:00Saturday 10:00 - 3:00

Washington County Library system is pleased to partner with In-N-Out Burger to offer families with young readers an opportunity for kids ages 4-12 to earn a free hamburger or cheeseburger for every five books they read, beginning March 2 through April 13, 2013. Readers who register for the Cover to Cover Club at one of the library's seven locations will receive a log to keep track of books they read during the program. Children who read five library books at their grade level receive an Achievement Award and a certificate for a free hamburger or cheeseburger. Sign up at the Children’s Desk at your branch! For more information about the program, speak to a Children’s Librarian.

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Hardcover Best Sellers -New York Times Book Review

Library Programs and Events

St. George BranchMonday’s - Story Time with Grandpa Steve 10:00 & 11:00 Wednesday’s -Story Time with Mrs. Mann 10:00, 11:00, 2:00 & 5:00 Thursday’s - Toddler Time 10:00, 11:00 & 2:00 pmFriday’s - Toddler Time 11:00 amSaturday’s - Movie Matinee 2:00 pmMonday, March 4 - Classic Book Discussion 3:30 pmTuesday, March 5 Children’s Science Club 6:30 pmTuesday, March12- Page Turners Book Club 2:30 pm Tuesday, March 12 - Children’s Art Club 6:30 pmTuesday, March 19 - Children’s Science Club 6:30 pmTuesday, March 26 - Children’s Art Club 6:30 pm Santa Clara BranchWednesday’s at 10:00 & 11:00 am - Story TimeThursday’s at 10:00 am - Toddler TimeThursday’s at 5:30 pm - Vision QuestSaturday’s at 11:00 am - Tai ChiTuesday, March 5- Chapter Two Book Club 5:30 pmThursday March 14- Teen Book Club 3:00 pmFriday, March 22 - Teen Movie “Frankenweenie” 6:00 pm

Hurricane BranchTuesday ~ Friday - Story Time 10:30 am Thursday, March 21 - Teen Book Club 3:30 pmFriday, March 29 - Readers Circle Book Club 3:00 pm New Harmony BranchWednesday’s - Story Time 11:30 amThursday’s - Addiction Recovery Group 7:00 pmFriday’s - Exercise Class 1:00 pm

Washington Branch Tuesday ~ Friday - Story Time 10:30 amTuesday, March 5 - ESL class 6:00 pmThursday , March 7 - Adult Board Games 6:30 pmFriday, March 8 - ESL class 6:00 pmSaturday, March 9 - Mother Daughter Book Club - 1:00 (Sr.) & 3:00 (Jr.)Tuesday, March12 - ESL class 6:00 pmThursday, March14 - Adult Board Games 6:30 pmFriday, March 15 - ESL class 6:00 pmSaturday, March16 - Children’s Movie 4:00 pmTuesday, March19 - ESL class 6:00 pmThursday, March 21 - Book End’s Book Club 4:30 pmFriday, March 22- ESL class 6:00 pmTuesday, March 26 - ESL class 6:00 pmThursday, March 28 - Adult Board Games 6:30 pm

Springdale BranchThursday’s - Story Time 2:00 pmWednesday, March 27 - Book Club “The Life of Pi” Enterprise BranchWednesday’s - Story Time 10:30 am

Fiction:1. ALEX CROSS, RUN by James Patterson. 2. A WEEK IN WINTER by Maeve Binchy. 3. GONE GIRL by Gillian Flynn. 4. A MEMORY OF LIGHTby Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson5. GUILTby Jonathan Kellerman. 6. TENTH OF DECEMBERby George Saunders. 7. THE DINNERby Herman Koch. 8. PRIVATE BERLINby James Patterson and Mark Sullivan9. THE SOUND OF BROKEN GLASS by Deborah Crombie10. TOUCH AND GO by Lisa Gardner.

Non�ction:1. AMERICAN SNIPER by Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice. 2. THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFEby Clive Davis with Anthony DeCurtis. 3. MY BELOVED WORLDby Sonia Sotomayor.. 4. KILLING KENNEDYby Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard. 5. KILLING LINCOLN by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard. 6. COOLIDGEby Amity Shlaes. 7. FRANCONA by Terry Francona and Dan Shaughnessy. 8. AMERICA THE BEAUTIFULby Ben C. Carson and Candy Carson. 9. NO EASY DAYby Mark Owen with Kevin Maurer. 10. DAMN FEWby Rorke Denver and Ellis Henican.

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St. George Library11:00 am Toddler TimeHurricane Library10:30 am Story TimeWashington Library10:30 am Story Time6:00 pm ESL ClassNew Harmony Library1:00 pm Exercise Class

St. George Library11:00 am Toddler TimeHurricane Library10:30 am Story TimeWashington Library10:30 am Story Time6:00 pm ESL ClassNew Harmony Library1:00 pm Exercise Class

St. George Library11:00 am Toddler TimeHurricane Library10:30 am Story TimeWashington Library10:30 am Story Time6:00 pm ESL Class6:30 pm Anime FannatikuNew Harmony Library1:00 pm Exercise ClassSanta Clara Library6:00 pm Teen Movie

St. George Library11:00 am Toddler TimeHurricane Library10:30 am Story Time3:00 pm Reader’s CircleWashington Library10:30 am Story Time6:00 pm ESL Class6:30 pm Anime FannatikuNew Harmony Library

St. George Library11:00 am Toddler TimeHurricane Library10:30 am Story TimeWashington Library10:30 am Story Time6:00 pm ESL ClassNew Harmony Library1:00 pm Exercise Class

St. George Library10:00 am, 11:00 am & 2:00 pmToddler TimeHurricane Library10:30 am Story TimeSpringdale Library2:00 pm Story TimeWashington Library10:30 am Story Time4:30 pm Teen Movie6:30 pm Board Game NightSanta Clara Library10:00 am Toddler Time

St. George Library10:00 am, 11:00 am & 2:00 pmToddler TimeHurricane Library10:30 am Story TimeWashington Library10:30 am Story Time4:30 pm Teen Activity6:30 pm Board Game NightSanta Clara Library10:00 am Toddler TimeSpringdale Library2:00 pm Story Time

St. George Library10:00 am, 11:00 am & 2:00 pmToddler TimeHurricane Library10:30 am Story Time3:30 pm Teen Book Club Washington Library10:30 am Story Time4:30 pm Book Ends Book Club6:30 pm Board Game NightSanta Clara Library10:00 am Toddler Time3:00 pm Teen Book ClubSpringdale Library2:00 pm Story Time

St. George Library10:00 am, 11:00 am & 2:00 pmToddler TimeHurricane Library10:30 Story TimeSanta Clara Library10:00 am Toddler Time Springdale Library2:00 pm Story TimeWashington Library10:30 am Story Time7:00 pm Board Game Night

St. George Library10:00 am &11:00 am Story TimeWith Grandpa Steve1:00 pm Story Time withMiss Jill

St. George Library10:00 am &11:00 am Story TimeWith Grandpa Steve1:00 pm Story Time withMiss Jill

St. George Library10:00 am &11:00 am Story TimeWith Grandpa Steve1:00 pm Story Time withMiss JillNew Harmony Library2:00 Kolob Korner Book Club

St. George Library10:00 am &11:00 am Story TimeWith Grandpa Steve1:00 pm Story Time withMiss Jill3:30 pm Classic Book Club

Hurricane Library10:30 Story TimeWashington Library10:30 am Story Time6:00 pm ESL ClassSt. George Library2:30 pm Pageturners Book Club6:30 pm Children’s Art ClubSanta Clara Library3:00 pm Teen Craft Club

Hurricane Library10:30 am Story TimeWashington Library10:30 am Story Time6:00 ESL ClassSt. George Library6:30 pm Children’s Science ClubSanta Clara Library5:30 pm Chapter Two Book Club

Hurricane Library10:30 am Story TimeWashington Library10:30 am Story Time6:00 ESL ClassSt. George Library6:30 pm Children’s Science Club

Hurricane Library10:30 am Story TimeWashington Library10:30 am Story Time6:00 ESL ClassSt. George Library6:30 pm Children's Art Club

St. George Library10:00, 11:00, 2:00 & 5:00Story Time with Mrs. MannSanta Clara Library10:00 am Story Time New Harmony Library11:30 am Story Time Enterprise Library10:30 am Story Time Hurricane Library10:30 am Story Time3:30 pm Comic League of ReadersWashington Library10:30 am Story Time

St. George Library10:00, 11:00, 2:00 & 5:00Story Time with Mrs. MannSanta Clara Library10:00 am Story Time New Harmony Library11:30 am Story Time Enterprise Library10:30 am Story Time Hurricane Library10:30 am Story TimeWashington Library10:30 am Story Time

St. George Library10:00, 11:00, 2:00 & 5:00Story Time with Mrs. MannSanta Clara Library10:00 am Story Time New Harmony Library11:30 am Story Time Enterprise Library10:30 am Story Time Hurricane Library10:30 am Story TimeWashington Library10:30 am Story Time

St. George Library10:00, 11:00, 2:00 & 5:00Story Time with Mrs. MannSanta Clara Library10:00 am Story Time New Harmony Library11:30 pm Story Time Enterprise Library10:30 am Story Time Hurricane Library10:30 am Story TimeWashington Library10:30 am Story TimeSpringdale Library7:00 pm Book Club

St. George Library2:00 pm Saturday Movie Matinee Santa Clara Library11:00 am Tai Chi

St. George Library2:00 pm Saturday Movie MatineeSanta Clara Library11:00 am Tai Chi

St. George Library2:00 pm Saturday Movie MatineeSanta Clara Library11:00 am Tai Chi

St. George Library2:00 pm Saturday Movie MatineeSanta Clara Library11:00 am Tai Chi

St. George Library2:00 pm Saturday Movie MatineeSanta Clara Library11:00 am Tai ChiWashington Library4:00 pm Children’sMovie “Wreck It Ralph”

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March 2013

St. Patrick’s Day

EasterSunday

DaylightSavings Begins ~Set clocksForward One Hour

First Day of Spring

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