Oskaloosa Public Library A Big Resource in a Small Town

The 2010 Summer Reading Program is underway.
Kids and/or parents keep track of books/minutes and receive awards in August. Plus, all who sign-up can attend the pool party.

The Friends of the Library’s book sale was super successful, earning over $900!  So far, funds have purchased summer reading prizes for the 2010, “Make a Splash at the Library” program;  book marks and book bags for the Library; and a $500 donation to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library-a program giving Jefferson county children a book a month from birth to age 5.

The childrens’ room has a hutch of friendly bunnies plus a new collection of rabbit stories to enjoy.  This is a memorial tribute to former Friends of the Library, Jim Ware.  He often brought bunnies to visit children and books.

It’s coming! March 24th 2-5 Early Bird Sale
March 25th 10-5 pm
March 26th 10-2 pm 1/2 Price Sale
March 27th 9-noon Buck a Bag Sale

OPL is now part of a multi-library consortium.  Now patrons have quick access to over 600,000 books.  The catalog is shared and a courier service provides quick delivery of books, audio books, and movies.  Only one card is needed to access any member library.

Santa Clause is making an early visit to Kansas before Christmas.  Bring your children to the Library December 5th(Saturday morning) and have ’stories with Santa!

Karen Wheeles, outreach worker has retired.  “Miss Karen” gave her all to the job.  Hundreds of children were the beneficiary of her wonderful storytimes.  Luckily for the library, she plans to continue being as a volunteer.

Taking over for Karen is Tracee Davis.  Tracee has experience with children, being a school teacher who took time off taking care of her sons.

The library has a slightly different look from the street these days.  Energy efficient blinds were installed to help keep energy costs lower in the dog days of summer and the cold days of winter.