The Plattsburgh Public Library

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - SUNDAY HOURS!!
The Library Board has announced the re-opening of the Plattsburgh Public Library on Sunday, February 14th, Valentine's Day, from 1 - 5pm. This opening was made possible by the budget agreement of the Mayor and City Council in the Library's 2010 Budget.
We will be open all Sunday's through May 23rd, except for Easter Sunday, April 4th. Stay tuned for fall dates.

New Library Hi-Lights Newsletter
To view Plattsburgh Public Library's new quarterly newsletter, simply click the following link:
Vol. 2, no. 1. Winter 2009
Vol. 2, no. 2. March-April 2009
Vol. 2, no. 3. May-June 2009
Vol. 2, no. 4. July-September 2009
Vol. 2, no. 5. October-Dec. 2009
Vol. 3, no. 1. January-March 2010

Free Evidence-Based Influenza Information from EBSCO
As public concern about Pandemic H1N1 and the upcoming flu season continues to grow, the medical and nursing editors from EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO) respond by offering the latest evidence-based flu-related information available for free. This free flu information resourse is located at www.ebscohost.com/flu.

Library Closed for the Holidays
The Library will be closed on Friday, February 12th from 9:00am to 5:00pm for the observance of Lincoln's Birthday. The Library will reopen on Saturday, February 13th at 9:00am.
The Library will also be closed on Monday, February 15th from 9:00am to 5:00pm for the observance of Presidents' Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, February 16th at 9:00am.

Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Dates for 2010
February 23rd @ 4:30pm
March 23rd @ 4:30pm
April 27th @ 4:30pm
May 25th @ 4:30pm
June 22nd @ 4:30pm
July 27th @ 4:30pm
August 24th @ 4:30pm
September 28th @ 4:30pm
October 26th @ 4:30pm
November 23rd @ 4:30pm
December 14th @ 4:30pm

DVD & TALKING BOOK LISTING OF CURRENT TITLES NOW AVAILABLE:
For a listing of current DVD & Talking Books, please click the following link:
Plattsburgh Public DVD Listing
Plattsburgh Public Talking Book Listing

Downloadable Audiobooks Are Here!
Through a grant from the Clinton Essex Franklin Library System the Library is pleased to offer downloadable audiobooks. Sign up for a free account by clicking here. If you already have an account click here. To learn more about downloadable audiobooks click here. You will be given step by step instructions on how to download audiobooks to your MP3 player. Let us know how you enjoy this service. Thanks.

Zippered Tote Bags For Sale
The Friends of the Library have designed a new zippered tote bag which are selling for $12. They are larger in size and make great gifts. Come and fill your tote bag with books from the Library today!

Access Your Account From Home!
Now you can look at your library account from home by going to the library catalog, clicking on "My Library Card", and entering your 14 digit barcode number found on your Plattsburgh Public Library card. Your pin number is the last four digits of your phone number.
You'll be able to view the items you have out, renew items (if they are not overdue or have people waiting), and see items you have on hold.

Access our on-line Library Catalog

Need help using the Library Catalog, placing a request, accessing your account or renewing a book on-line? Just click Catalogs above for step-by-step instructions!

FULL-TEXT DATABASE ACCESS: In search a broad range of databases? NOVEL New York is free to NY State residents with a NY State Driver License or Non-Driver Photo ID. All information as to what is searched is totally confidential and IS NOT connected to one's login information or name. For a complete list of databases offered by our library, click the Resource Links icon below.
Questions?: Call the Reference Desk at 563-0921 x3.

More Job and Employment Information Available
Click the Resource Links icon below for more information on test guides and resource booklets as well as Civil Service job listings and employment information. Look for the category of Employment Information, and then the New York State Department of Civil Service and New York State Department of Labor link.

Movie Night at Plattsburgh Public Library
Plattsburgh Public Library is pleased to be able to present a new program—Movies at the Library—that is free and open to the general public. Starting on January 7, 2010, every Thursday night from 6 to 8pm, a movie will be shown at Plattsburgh Public Library upstairs in the auditorium. Click the above highlight for more information.

Hockey Players at the Movie: "Miracle"

Tuesday AM Storytime
With Miss Karen
10:30 - 11am
3/2 - 4/6/10
(for Preschoolers)

Wednesday Evening Pajama Storytime
Feb. 17th
Valentine Stories for families
6:30 - 7:15pm
Come in P.J.'s with favorite stuffed toy!

NOW SHOWING IN THE GALLERIES AT THE PLATTSBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY:
Hale-Walter Gallery
Members Show
January 28 - March 31, 2010
Helen Wilcox Ianelli Gallery
Bill Amadon
"Better Than Twenty-Twenty"
January 28 - March 31, 2010
Textile Gallery
A Variety of Quilts
Through April 2010
All shows sponsored by The Friends of the Plattsburgh Public Library.

The Friends of the Plattsburgh Public Library announce their newest spring fundraiser entitled "Feathered Friends", a silent auction of creative bird-related items such as bird houses, bird feeders and bird baths. The event will run from Wednesday, April 7th through Thursday, May 6^th at the Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak Street. Local artisans are invited to participate by constructing or purchasing bird houses, bird feeders or bird baths and then decorating them. Entries are due by April 6^th at the Plattsburgh Public Library. All proceeds will be used by the Friends in their mission to support the library. Please call 562-9515, if you have any questions regarding this fundraiser.

Great Books Reading and Discussion Group Returns
The Plattsburgh chapter of the Great Books reading and discussion group will be meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month this year. The meetings are from 6:00 to 7:45pm, and held in the Library's auditorium. They will be reading selections from Great Conversations 3. The book can be ordered from The Great Books Foundation website, www.greatbooks.org or by phone at 800-222-5870. Selections include works by Percy Shelley, Honore de Balzac, Leo Tolstoy, Rudyard Kipling, Stephen Crane, Simone de Beauvoir and others. There is no membership fee to join our group and all are welcome. Interested individuals can contact sahnell@charter.net for more information. Everyone is welcome.

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