Tuesday, March 30, 2010

The Library Gets a Makeover!

The Library is getting a face lift. The dark paneling is gone, and coming soon are new sconces, lighter woods, and a fresher look. As with all renovations expect some dust and noise. Please bear with us as these changes occur. We promise they will be worth it!

In the meantime, check out these photos of the work-in-progress...
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Monday, March 29, 2010

Think You've Got the Skills?

National Library Week is April 11-17, which means the Library's second annual Cupcake-A-Book Contest is just around the corner! On April 13 from 10am-2pm, the book-themed cupcakes will be on display in the College Center. This year's theme is children's books, and after the fabulous creations from last year, we predict quite the competition.

Please fill out your entry form (click here for form) and send it to Sarah Whittington, Library, R-231, or drop it off at the Service Desk. Then check out some of last year's entries and ask a librarian to help you find the children's books. Proceeds will go to the Homework Club at Garden Hills Elementary School, and the winner will become the reigning champion of cupcakes!
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Willing to lighten your carbon foot print but not sure how?


Greeting you as you enter the library is an entire display dedicated to providing you with resources for greening your life. There are books about environmentally responsible remodeling, eco-architecture, electric and hybrid cars, home energy saving how to, conscious lifestyle materials, and a free bookmark with 10 tips for going green here at Parkland! This display will be up for the month of April. Come check it out!

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Friday, March 19, 2010

Elevator Celebration

The library staff are so excited to have the elevator remodeled! Take a look at a few of the pictures taken during the library's ribbon cutting ceremony. We even had a "Happy Elevator Day" cake to thank our wonderful student workers for schlepping books up and down stairs while the elevator was out of commission.










Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Library Elevator

Come behold the beauty of the brand-spanking-new Library elevator. It's back in action after months of renovation work. Thank you all for your patience. We hope you enjoy the ride...

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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Library Hours - Spring Break 2010

Spring Break Hours


March 20-21, 2010
Saturday & Sunday
Closed

March 22-25, 2010
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

March 26-28, 2010
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Closed

Regular hours resume on Monday, March 29th.

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Thursday, March 4, 2010

VHS for Sale...Cheap!

What do Lust for Life, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Saving Private Ryan, and Monsoon Wedding have in common? They are among the hundreds of VHS tapes now for sale in the library at the low, low price of 50 cents each.

The library is slowly removing movies in VHS format from its collection. So if you're still holding on to your trusty VCR, get in here before all the classy stuff is gone!

The VHS sale is on the main floor of the library, near the "New Books" display.