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Its been several years since the Library last published its Newsletter and a lot has changed since then! We have quite a few new pro- grams, services and tech- nologies available to the community today and we’re excited to share the news! One of our new services is the Zip Books program. If there is a book you’d like to check out but the Library doesn’t currently own it, it’s a simple matter of fill- ing out a request form. Our staff can then order the book, in whatever format you prefer, through Ama- zon and have it shipped directly to you. Free of charge! When you are finished with the book simply return it to the li- brary. Forms can be picked up at the Library or you can fill out our online form from our website. Another popular program is our Music Fridays! Every Friday from 2:30 till 4:30 music enthusiasts of all ages are invited to gather at the Library to play instru- ments together, sing or just listen. It’s a very low pres- sure event and all skill lev- els are welcome! Also new to the Library is our very own 3D printer! It’s a great resource that combines cutting edge technology with fun and creativity. Drop by the Library to peruse hundreds of online designs that can be created with the 3D printer. Or for the more technologi- cally advanced you can use our 3D printing software to create a design all your own. From jewelry and key- chains to vases and toys, if you can dream it we can print it! Our staff would be more than happy to help you find and finish your perfect project! So if you haven’t been to the Library in awhile stop by to check out what’s new or to just say hi! And if you’re a regular be sure to ask us about our next big idea! This Just In… The Library Newsletter is Back! Bookmobile Update We are pleased to an- nounce that after almost two years of irregular out- ings, the Bookmobile is on the road once again! Thanks to our new volun- teer Bookmobile driver, Janet Crow, we are now able to offer weekly Book- mobile services to our out- lying communities. Janet and her husband have re- cently moved to the area and are enjoying the scen- ery, the fishing and getting to know their new neigh- bors. So if you see Janet out in the Bookmobile be sure to stop and say hi! Bookmobile Schedule: Wednesdays Sierra Pines 9:30-10:00 Hung-a-lei-ti 10:15-10:45 Mad Dog Café 11:00-11:30 Kirkwood Vill. 12:15-1:00 3D Printer Upcoming Library Events: Annual Basement Book Sale Sept 4-Oct 31 Library will be closed Oct 12 for the Columbus Day Holiday Thea Schoettgen’s Art Exhibit will be on display Oct 16-Nov 16 with an artist’s reception to be held on Oct 19th 1-3pm Trick or Treat at the Library Oct 31st. Library will be closed Nov 28 & 30 for the Thanksgiving Holiday Christmas Story Time Dec 7th 1-3pm with Music and Cookie Decorating Hot Cider and Cookies will be served all day Dec 11-21 Library will be closed Dec 24-26 for the Christmas Holiday Newsletter A L P I N E C O U N T Y L I B R A R Y / A R C H I V E S Volume 1, Issue 1 Sept-Dec 2019 ---PAGE BREAK--- are 1$ and Vintage books are all priced as marked. And as a special offer if you purchase our Denim Library Tote bag for 10$ You can fill it will as many books as you can fit, for free! With the holidays right around the corner now is the time to stock up on gifts for those special book lovers or movie enthusiasts in your life. Don’t wait, this sale won’t last long. October 31st will be the final day and then you’ll have to wait another year to find prices this good. Our annual Basement Book Sale is going on now and we have hundreds of books for you to choose from. We have hard- cover and paperback fiction, children and young adult, classics, and vintage as well as a wide array of nonfiction, DVDs and Audiobooks. Hardcover books range in price from 3$ to Oversize books are Audio- books are $3 to Paperbacks are 1$ to DVD/BluRays $1 to Music CDs Rita Lovell has been the Alpine County Librarian/Archivist for the past 9 years and before that worked as the Diamond Valley School li- brarian for 6 years. Her goal has always been to provide the commu- nity with high quality services in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Thea Schoettgen our Library Assis- tant III has been the life blood of our Bear Valley Branch for the last 23 years. Thanks to the dedication of Thea and her generous volunteers, the Library has been able to continually pro- vide valuable resources and programming to the Bear Valley community. Chris Seal is our Library Assistant III in Markleeville and has been working here for the past 3 years, he has enjoyed his time here so much that he and his family have recently moved to the area. In addi- tion to working in the library, Chris is also in charge of the day to day function- ing of the Archives. And for those of you who may not know, Chris is also a talent- ed musician who lends his talents to the Library by leading our very popular Mu- sic Fridays program! Angela Groves, Library Assistant I, is the newest member of our staff and has been with us for almost 2 years. She is in charge of most of our children’s programming as well as the ordering of new releases through our McNaughton book lease program. So come on in to the Library and meet all of our staff! They’re friendly and approachable and al- ways willing to help! services, new equipment for checkout, and new available technologies. There will also be excerpts from New York Times Book Reviews, highlighting newly published books that are available for checkout at the Library. There’s always something going on at the Library, so Unsure what may be going on at the Li- brary? Check out our Facebook Page, where we will post all of our upcoming events. We frequently have artist displays and receptions, lectures and classes . There are kids’ story times and summer reading programs, community events and con- certs. We will also post updates about what’s new at the Library. New programs, new stay in the know and follow us on Facebook! Page 2 Book Sale Going On Now! Meet Our Staff Check out our Facebook Page All proceeds from the sale benefit the Alpine County Friends of the Library. Thank you for your support! NEWSLETTER ---PAGE BREAK--- VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 access can be renewed daily so you never have to miss out on the newest headlines. No matter what you’re interested in, The New York Times has you cov- ered. From current events and politics to health and wellness articles to book reviews, The Times has it all! It’s the easiest way to stay up to date on “all the news that’s fit to print.” What is the perfect compliment to your morning cup of coffee? How about free online access to the New York Times? The Library is excited to announce its new partnership with the New York Times! Simply follow this link or the link on our website (www.alpinecountyca.gov), redeem the pre-populated code and enjoy free 24 hour access to all of the New York Times’ content. And the best part? This Are you looking for a way to connect? Try our Book Clubs! Both Markleeville and Bear Valley host book clubs every month. Every last Thursday of the month the Markleeville club meets at noon to have in-depth, thought-provoking and sometimes hilarious discussions on that month’s book selection. The books that the Book Club choos- es vary widely from month to month so that there is something for every- one. In the past they have read new releases such as Trevor Noah’s auto- biographical comedy, Born a Crime or the critically acclaimed, There There by Tommy Orange. Other books have included, Philip Pullman’s young adult fantasy, The Golden Compass, Nobel Prize win- ning author, Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s book Living to Tell the Tale and the romantic comedy Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick. With such a wide variety of authors and genres to choose from there’s bound to be books you’ll enjoy and you may even end up being surprised to find that you en- joyed a book you would never have thought of to read on your own. Everyone is invited to attend, beverages are provided by the Library and snacks brought to share with the group are al- ways welcome! October’s Book Club will occur at its regular time but due to the holidays the November Book Club will be held on Thursday November 21st at noon and there will be NO Book Club held in December. So grab a book, grab a friend and come on down to the Library for a hot beverage, tasty snacks and some lively conversation. There is no registration required and eve- ryone is welcome! So come on down to the Library on the fourth Wednesday and pick up whichever items you could use! The Library and Live Violence Free have partnered to create Free Food Day! Every 4th Wednesday of the month Live Violence Free will be at the Library from 12-2pm to distribute groceries to anyone who needs them. They will have fresh and frozen items to choose from as well as canned and dry goods. Depending on availability, a selec- tion of soaps and other hygiene products may be available as well. Page 3 New York Times Full Access Alpine County Library Book Club Free Food Day This valuable resource comes to you compliments of the California State Library and the New York Times. Enjoy! ---PAGE BREAK--- 270 Laramie St. PO Box 187 Markleeville CA 96120 ALPINE COUNTY LIRARY Last year, the Library received a gener- ous grant through Tobacco Control Pro- gram and Prop 56 & 99 funds. Part of this money was used to create our Well- ness Bags, that contain books, DVDs, games, coloring books, etc to promote overall wellness. These were so well received that we have expanded on the idea. With recently awarded funds, we purchased items that promote healthy lifestyles and community. For example, Chromebooks at the Library For the first time ever, the 2020 Census will be conducted entirely online. In an attempt to increase participation rates the Census Bureau has partnered with the CA State Library to increase access to tech- nology, especially in underserved and remote populations. To accomplish this goal, participating libraries, including Markleeville and Bear Valley, have been generously awarded new Chromebooks. It is our hope to soon be able to host clas- ses to help familiarize people with the Chromebooks and to also bring them to Community events (such as Create the Good) in order to give people the oppor- tunity to complete the Census on site. Or if they feel more comfortable filling it out in the privacy of their own homes, the Chromebooks are also available for checked out. After the 2020 census is over the Library will retain ownership of the Chromebooks and can be used by patrons as needed. Library of Things you can now check out an artist’s easel and painting supplies, a backpack with a compass and identification books, disc golf bags and discs, and musical instru- ments such as guitars, mandolins, ukule- les and drums! Stop by or call the Li- brary for more information! Christmas at the Library During De- cember the Library is full of good cheer! On Dec 7th there will be a Christmas StoryTime from 1-3pm with music and cookie decorating. From Dec 11-21 there will be hot cider and homemade cookies served all day! And on Dec 14th our Music Fridays group will be caroling at the Supervior’s Board Room from 2-4. Everyone is invited to come down to the Library this holiday season to celebrate with your Library family! Coming soon to the Library... Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] E-mail: [EMAIL REDACTED] Library Archives Bookmobile Explore your world at your library!