Everyone here at The Sumter County Library wishes all our patrons and friends a wonderful holiday season. Once the Holidays are over there will be many activities and programs starting in the new year!
Computer classes begin January 11th. This session, which lasts from January to mid-April, features a brand new class - Microsoft PowerPoint! In addition to PowerPoint, we offer Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Ancestry and a Resume class.
Starting in January, Senior Movies at the Library begins at the Main branch. One Wednesday a month from 1 to 3pm, the library will play excellent movies catered toward senior citizens:
January 6, 2010 - Field of Dreams
February 10, 2010 - Driving Lessons
March 24, 2010 - Cocoon
April 21, 2010 - The Soloist
May 19, 2010 - Marley and Me
For the Holiday season, the library will be closed the following dates:
November 26 and 27 - Thanksgiving
December 24 and 25 - Christmas
Have a great Holiday season!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Fall into your Library
It is now officially Fall and your library has many exciting events planned for the season. Our Fall 2009 Computer Classes have started, with many more classes available. Some of the classes include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Resume Workshop, Keyboarding and more. If you are interested in taking any of these classes, contact a Reference Librarian at 773.7273 to sign up.
On select dates throughout the Fall, the Main library presents its Fall Film Series.
The schedule is as follows:
October 1st: Dan In Real Life
October 15th: Man on Wire
October 29th: Quantum of Solace
November 5th: Juno
November 19th: The Secret Life of Bees
The Film Series features recent and popular films. The series is also free, so come down to the library and enjoy a film.
The Fourth Annual Forrest Ray 5k Run/Walk is Saturday, October 10 at 9 am. Registration begins at 8 am. You may register in advance on the race web page:
http://www.midnet.sc.edu/sumtercls/ForrestRay5k.htm or;
at the local YMCA on Miller Road.
There is always something happening at your Sumter County Library system. We invite you to come inside, and if you haven't already, sign up for a library card!
On select dates throughout the Fall, the Main library presents its Fall Film Series.
The schedule is as follows:
October 1st: Dan In Real Life
October 15th: Man on Wire
October 29th: Quantum of Solace
November 5th: Juno
November 19th: The Secret Life of Bees
The Film Series features recent and popular films. The series is also free, so come down to the library and enjoy a film.
The Fourth Annual Forrest Ray 5k Run/Walk is Saturday, October 10 at 9 am. Registration begins at 8 am. You may register in advance on the race web page:
http://www.midnet.sc.edu/sumtercls/ForrestRay5k.htm or;
at the local YMCA on Miller Road.
There is always something happening at your Sumter County Library system. We invite you to come inside, and if you haven't already, sign up for a library card!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Did You Know?
During these tough economic times, libraries are more valuable resources than ever. We provide assistance with building resumes, applying for jobs and researching career choices. Check out this video clip from the Today Show, which relays the need for libraries in our communities:
Today Show
The Sumter County Library has the tools and services you need to face economic problems head on. Our Fall Computer Classes begin in September. We have many exciting classes which will help you improve your job seeking skills including a resume workshop. Sign up for our Microsoft Word and Excel classes, as knowledge in both applications are invaluable to an employer.
To see the full list of classes available online, please visit:
Fall Computer Classes
Also available are instructional DVD’s on resume creation, job application and interview tips. Visit the Reference Desk at the Downtown Library to view these helpful materials.
On Thursday July 16th, our Meet the Authors Luncheon is scheduled for 12 pm in the Main Meeting Room of the Downtown Library. Joining us to discuss their works are Julie McLaughlin, Lexi Melton and Kate Salley Palmer. Tickets are just $7.00 and may be purchased at the Library or Waldenbooks. For more information, call 773.7273 or visit our website:
Meet the Author Luncheon
Do not forget the kids!
There are many events happening for children throughout the month of July, including movies and storytime at the Downtown Library, Wesmark and South Sumter Branch, craft making (registration required), and special appearances by animals, pirates and Peter the Puppeteer! Call 772-7273 for more information.
As you can clearly see, your Sumter County Library has all the bases covered. Make your summer a Grand Slam by taking part!
Today Show
The Sumter County Library has the tools and services you need to face economic problems head on. Our Fall Computer Classes begin in September. We have many exciting classes which will help you improve your job seeking skills including a resume workshop. Sign up for our Microsoft Word and Excel classes, as knowledge in both applications are invaluable to an employer.
To see the full list of classes available online, please visit:
Fall Computer Classes
Also available are instructional DVD’s on resume creation, job application and interview tips. Visit the Reference Desk at the Downtown Library to view these helpful materials.
On Thursday July 16th, our Meet the Authors Luncheon is scheduled for 12 pm in the Main Meeting Room of the Downtown Library. Joining us to discuss their works are Julie McLaughlin, Lexi Melton and Kate Salley Palmer. Tickets are just $7.00 and may be purchased at the Library or Waldenbooks. For more information, call 773.7273 or visit our website:
Meet the Author Luncheon
Do not forget the kids!
There are many events happening for children throughout the month of July, including movies and storytime at the Downtown Library, Wesmark and South Sumter Branch, craft making (registration required), and special appearances by animals, pirates and Peter the Puppeteer! Call 772-7273 for more information.
As you can clearly see, your Sumter County Library has all the bases covered. Make your summer a Grand Slam by taking part!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Registration for Summer Reading begins now! Sign up the kids for a summer full of reading and activities!
Check out this link for more information:
http://www.midnet.sc.edu/sumtercls/summerreadingprogram.htm
The 2009 Film Series continues with:
Dancin' and Singin': Marvelous Musicals
Singin' In The Rain - June 4th
West Side Story - June 11th
Moulin Rouge - June 18th
Chicago - June 25th
Sign up for our free computer classes at the Downtown branch:
Facebook – June 15th
Computer Basics – June 9 and 23rd
Library Secrets Revealed – June 8 & 22nd
Job Hunting Skills – June 11th
Also, please visit our YouTube page, and add us on Twitter and Facebook to keep up with the many exciting activities happening in the Sumter County Library system!
Check out this link for more information:
http://www.midnet.sc.edu/sumtercls/summerreadingprogram.htm
The 2009 Film Series continues with:
Dancin' and Singin': Marvelous Musicals
Singin' In The Rain - June 4th
West Side Story - June 11th
Moulin Rouge - June 18th
Chicago - June 25th
Sign up for our free computer classes at the Downtown branch:
Facebook – June 15th
Computer Basics – June 9 and 23rd
Library Secrets Revealed – June 8 & 22nd
Job Hunting Skills – June 11th
Also, please visit our YouTube page, and add us on Twitter and Facebook to keep up with the many exciting activities happening in the Sumter County Library system!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
The Library Is Heating Up!
As the summer season approaches, cool down in the library with the many programs available throughout the month of May!
Our wonderful Children’s Department at the Downtown and Wesmark branches have exciting Storytime sessions in store for children on the following dates:
Downtown: May 6, 13, and 20th at 3 PM.
Wesmark: May 5, 12, and 19 at 10 AM.
On Saturday the 16th and Sunday the 19th, the Downtown branch will have Storytime at 3 PM.
The 2009 Film Series continues every Thursday at 5:30 PM at the Downtown branch. The schedule is as follows:
May 7th: The Grapes of Wrath
May 14th: To Kill A Mockingbird
May 21st: Henry V
May 28th: Pride and Prejudice
Interested in learning how to use a computer, Facebook or the library catalog? Need job hunting skills? The Downtown branch has several classes throughout the month of May:
Facebook: May 11 & 18 @ 10am
Library Secrets Revealed: May 13 & 27 @ 10am
Do-It-Yourself Computer Basics: May 5 and 19 @ 9:30am
Job Hunting Skills: May 14 and 28 @ 6pm
As always, the library strives to provide you, the patron, with the best service, programs and resources available. Come check us out today!
Our wonderful Children’s Department at the Downtown and Wesmark branches have exciting Storytime sessions in store for children on the following dates:
Downtown: May 6, 13, and 20th at 3 PM.
Wesmark: May 5, 12, and 19 at 10 AM.
On Saturday the 16th and Sunday the 19th, the Downtown branch will have Storytime at 3 PM.
The 2009 Film Series continues every Thursday at 5:30 PM at the Downtown branch. The schedule is as follows:
May 7th: The Grapes of Wrath
May 14th: To Kill A Mockingbird
May 21st: Henry V
May 28th: Pride and Prejudice
Interested in learning how to use a computer, Facebook or the library catalog? Need job hunting skills? The Downtown branch has several classes throughout the month of May:
Facebook: May 11 & 18 @ 10am
Library Secrets Revealed: May 13 & 27 @ 10am
Do-It-Yourself Computer Basics: May 5 and 19 @ 9:30am
Job Hunting Skills: May 14 and 28 @ 6pm
As always, the library strives to provide you, the patron, with the best service, programs and resources available. Come check us out today!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Programs Galore!
Need something to do during April? The library has you covered.
On the 16th and 23rd the library continues its Film Series with Annie Hall and Airplane!, respectively. Beginning at 5:30 in the Main Meeting Room at the Main Branch, come enjoy a classic film for free!
Want to learn to use a computer, find a job, or use the library? Our computer classes are as follows:
April 20th, 4 PM: Facebook – Learn to use the top social networking site on the internet!
April 16th and 20th 6 PM: Job Hunting Skills – Learn to create resumes and find using online resources.
April 27th 4 PM: Library Secrets Revealed – Unsure how to use our website and catalog? You will be amazed at what you can learn by taking this class!
April 28th 4 PM: Computer Basics – If you find computers difficult to use you will not after taking this course!
On Tuesday, April 21st remember the heroic Anne Frank in the film Anne Frank: Life of a Young Girl in the Main Meeting Room at the Main Library.
Have children? Both the Main and Wesmark branches have Storytime. Call the Wesmark branch at 803-469-8110 or the Main branch at 803-773-7273 for more information.
On April 29th at 10 AM representatives from Kuder Journey will be here to show you how to use their website to help guide you in starting a new career. Sign up at the Reference Desk or call 803-773-7273.
As always, we appreciate your support of the library. Thank you.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
We Have Much In Store For You!
The Spring and Summer looks to be an exciting time here at the Sumter County Library. We are receiving great new books for all of you to checkout and enjoy. Here are a few new non-fiction titles available from the Main Branch:
The New Book of Lists by David Wallechinsky and Amy Wallace.
Do you love random information about anything in the world? This exciting book has hundreds of lists on various topics including music, movies, art, pop culture, history and other subjects. Fill your brain with all the lists you can handle!
Decoding the Heavens by Jo Marchant.
Lying in a museum are two pieces of cardboard in the glass case. That’s what it looks like, at least. On closer inspection the pieces of cardboard are actually wheels and calculating devices dating back 2000 years ago. The Antikythera Mechanism is a two millennia old ancient computer from Greece which remains one of the world’s most intriguing mysteries.
The Carolinas, Georgia, and the South presented by Lonely Planet Travel Guides.
With the economy in such a slump, affordable and interesting travel is at a premium. With over 65 itineraries throughout the South this book will give you ideas for fun and interesting trips in our region of the country without breaking the bank!
Cloris: My Autobiography by Cloris Leachman
Cloris Leachman has been a Hollywood and entertainment staple for around 60 years. With her latest appearance on Dancing With the Stars, Leachman has experienced a career resurgence over the past couple of years. Read about her life experiences in this exclusive look on a lasting legend.
In addition to new titles, the library has a wealth of classes, programs and information. Beginning April 2nd, the Main Library will begin its 2009 Film Series. We will show classic films based on three topics: 20th century comedies, books as good as the movies and musicals. For a complete listing visit our website and click Library Programs.
From April to June we are offering computer classes on Facebook.com, basic computer skills, using the library and job hunting skills. To sign up, visit our Main branch or call 773-7273.
If you own a small business, it is valuable for you to understand how taxes affect your business. At the library we have a wealth of tax information for your business. Please stop by the Main branch and ask one of our friendly reference librarians about our resources.
Come and visit your library to see what we have to offer and we would love to hear feedback about what you would like to see happen here in the future!
-Ford Simmons, Reference Librarian, Main branch
Monday, March 23, 2009
Upcoming Events
As part of our continuing effort to provide a variety of programs for the community, the Sumter County Library will be offering both a new round of computer classes as well as a new installment of our popular film series. You can find details on dates and times by clicking the Library Programs link on our homepage. While you are exploring the Library website, make sure and check the flickr link. It will show you many pictures taken during Library events. Don't forget to check our monthly calendar as well. Plans are currently underway to change both the look and address of the Library website, so keep checking back.
Our Children's Department, in addition to regular storytimes and movie showings, is planning a program for this spring based on the annual Day of the Child/Day of the Book (El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros) celebration. They also have many activities planned for this years Summer Reading Program - details will be available in the coming weeks.
Looking ahead to the fall, the 4th Annual Forrest Ray 5K is scheduled for Saturday, October 10th. The much anticipated Friends of the Library Book Sale should be taking place in November.
We have a couple of efforts that are ongoing. In partnership with the City of Sumter, the Library is sponsoring the Classic Movie nights at the Opera House. These are held on the second Friday of each month with showtime at 7:00 pm. The Library has also been providing book reviews penned by staff members for the Sunday Item. These reviews highlight parts of our varied collection - so make sure and look for us in the Item.
Robert Harden
Our Children's Department, in addition to regular storytimes and movie showings, is planning a program for this spring based on the annual Day of the Child/Day of the Book (El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros) celebration. They also have many activities planned for this years Summer Reading Program - details will be available in the coming weeks.
Looking ahead to the fall, the 4th Annual Forrest Ray 5K is scheduled for Saturday, October 10th. The much anticipated Friends of the Library Book Sale should be taking place in November.
We have a couple of efforts that are ongoing. In partnership with the City of Sumter, the Library is sponsoring the Classic Movie nights at the Opera House. These are held on the second Friday of each month with showtime at 7:00 pm. The Library has also been providing book reviews penned by staff members for the Sunday Item. These reviews highlight parts of our varied collection - so make sure and look for us in the Item.
Robert Harden
Thursday, January 22, 2009
The new year is bringing with it some very cold weather, a few snow flurries (which pushed the Library's opening time back an hour one day this past week), a new president, and other changes. Every year presents its own particular brand of change and challenges to be met. One of the challenges your public library will be meeting this year, along with everyone else, are the difficult economic times we find ourselves facing. We will be doing all we can to offer the best programs and services we can with the resources we have available.
One of our greatest resources are the people who help out and partner with the Sumter County Library. Our Friends group continues to be one of the mainstays of our support. They recently purchased some equipment for the Library that we would not have been able to obtain otherwise. Among other items, they purchased a document camera that has greatly enhanced storytime programs at the Library. The Friends have also pledged their help with Library programming and this years Summer Reading Program.
We also have many other friends who show their support through monetary contributions. The Library recently received generous donations from the Wal-Mart Foundation and the GFWC Bicentennial Woman's Club of Sumter. These kind and timely gifts will be used to purchase materials for our Children's Department. We have also partnered with the City of Sumter for Classic Movie Nights at the Opera House. Movies are shown on the big screen the second Friday of each month at 7:00 pm. North by Northwest, the Maltese Falcon, Stagecoach and a Night at the Opera are a few upcoming attractions.
The Library hopes to offer a variety of unique programs this year. Our Children's Department is planning a very special program for Chinese New Year on Saturday, January 31st. We plan to have a "dragon" powered by nine people inside. Call the Library for further details. Our present round of computer classes will be winding up next month. We currently plan on offering another series in the fall. In the meantime, the Shepherd's Center is holding computer classes at the Library on Thursday mornings. We hope to begin another round in our Film Series later in the Spring and the Wesmark Book Club continues to meet on the first Sunday of each month. For further information on the Book Club, call 469-8110.
The Library was fortunate to be able to purchase new computers for our Children's Department last year. Along with the new computers, new software programs have been installed. Our youngest patrons have been enjoying several of the JumpStart series, Spelling and Math Blaster, Grammar Made EZ, My First Amazing Science Explorer, Learn About Dinosaurs, and Reader Rabbit among others. We were also able to purchase Early Literacy Stations in both English and Spanish. These computers will have an assortment of fun and educational games and programs for children. The Library was able to purchase these Literacy Stations through a Library Services and Technology Act grant administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the South Carolina State Library.
Finally, your Sumter County Library greatly appreciates the support we receive from the community and especially from the Friends of the Library. Please consider joining if you haven't already. Applications are available at each Library location and can also be printed out from the Library website. And BTW, keep checking back at our website - we have a few changes we hope to be implementing soon. Change and challenges - your local Library plans to make the best we can of both.
Robert Harden - Director
One of our greatest resources are the people who help out and partner with the Sumter County Library. Our Friends group continues to be one of the mainstays of our support. They recently purchased some equipment for the Library that we would not have been able to obtain otherwise. Among other items, they purchased a document camera that has greatly enhanced storytime programs at the Library. The Friends have also pledged their help with Library programming and this years Summer Reading Program.
We also have many other friends who show their support through monetary contributions. The Library recently received generous donations from the Wal-Mart Foundation and the GFWC Bicentennial Woman's Club of Sumter. These kind and timely gifts will be used to purchase materials for our Children's Department. We have also partnered with the City of Sumter for Classic Movie Nights at the Opera House. Movies are shown on the big screen the second Friday of each month at 7:00 pm. North by Northwest, the Maltese Falcon, Stagecoach and a Night at the Opera are a few upcoming attractions.
The Library hopes to offer a variety of unique programs this year. Our Children's Department is planning a very special program for Chinese New Year on Saturday, January 31st. We plan to have a "dragon" powered by nine people inside. Call the Library for further details. Our present round of computer classes will be winding up next month. We currently plan on offering another series in the fall. In the meantime, the Shepherd's Center is holding computer classes at the Library on Thursday mornings. We hope to begin another round in our Film Series later in the Spring and the Wesmark Book Club continues to meet on the first Sunday of each month. For further information on the Book Club, call 469-8110.
The Library was fortunate to be able to purchase new computers for our Children's Department last year. Along with the new computers, new software programs have been installed. Our youngest patrons have been enjoying several of the JumpStart series, Spelling and Math Blaster, Grammar Made EZ, My First Amazing Science Explorer, Learn About Dinosaurs, and Reader Rabbit among others. We were also able to purchase Early Literacy Stations in both English and Spanish. These computers will have an assortment of fun and educational games and programs for children. The Library was able to purchase these Literacy Stations through a Library Services and Technology Act grant administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the South Carolina State Library.
Finally, your Sumter County Library greatly appreciates the support we receive from the community and especially from the Friends of the Library. Please consider joining if you haven't already. Applications are available at each Library location and can also be printed out from the Library website. And BTW, keep checking back at our website - we have a few changes we hope to be implementing soon. Change and challenges - your local Library plans to make the best we can of both.
Robert Harden - Director
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