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Celebrating the magic of public libraries : the best stories from the 2006 Telling our stories contest. by Kinsman, Iris; Federation of Ontario Public Libraries;
Subjects: Libraries; Libraries and community;
© c2007., Federation of Ontario Public Libraries,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The last chance library / by Sampson, Freya,author.;
"June Jones emerges from her shell to fight for her beloved local library, and through the efforts and support of an eclectic group of library patrons, she discovers life-changing friendships along the way. Lonely librarian June Jones has never left the sleepy English village where she grew up. Shy and reclusive, the thirty-year-old would rather spend her time buried in books than venture out into the world. But when her library is threatened with closure, June is forced to emerge from behind the shelves to save the heart of her community and the place that holds the dearest memories of her mother. Joining a band of eccentric yet dedicated locals in a campaign to keep the library, June opens herself up to other people for the first time since her mother died. It just so happens that her old school friend Alex Chen is back in town and willing to lend a helping hand. The kindhearted lawyer's feelings for her are obvious to everyone but June, who won't believe that anyone could ever care for her in that way. To save the place and the books that mean so much to her, June must finally make some changes to her life. For once, she's determined not to go down without a fight. And maybe, in fighting for her cherished library, June can save herself, too"--
Subjects: Chick lit.; Librarians; Libraries and community; Life change events;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Community library programs that work : building youth and family literacy / by Maddigan, Beth.; Bloos, Susan.;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Subjects: Libraries and community; Libraries and community; Family literacy programs; Family literacy programs; Libraries; Libraries; Communities; Community education.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Before the ballot : building political support for library funding / by Chrastka, John,author.; Sweeney, Patrick "PC",author.;
Includes bibliographic references and index.""On the Path to the Ballot" will focus on Informational Communications Campaigns (commonly referred to as info-only campaigns) for library staff and administrators. The book will discuss the library's role in the years leading up to a campaign and the library's role during ballot measure campaigns. Our companion title "How to Win Elections ..." focused on building and running ballot measure committees and vote Yes campaigns during an election cycle. The material is referential but does not overlap in significant ways. The readership may overlap, but because the legal structure of libraries and the legal structure of ballot committees do not allow for the same type of campaign work, the strategies, and tactics are unique and distinct to these audiences"--
Subjects: Library fund raising; Library finance; Libraries and community;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The public library : a photographic essay / by Dawson, Robert,1950-photographer.; Dawson, Robert,1950-Photographs.Selections.;
"Many of us have vivid recollections of childhood visits to the public library: the unmistakable, slightly musty scent, the excitement of checking out a stack of newly-discovered books. Today's libraries also function as de facto community centers, and offer free access to the Internet, job-hunting assistance, or a warm place to take shelter along with the endless possibilities that spark your imagination the moment you open the cover of a book. There are more than 17,000 public libraries in America. Over the last eighteen years, photographer Robert Dawson has traveled the nation, documenting hundreds of these institutions--from Alaska to Florida, New England to the West Coast. The Public Library presents a wide selection of Dawson's photographs, revealing a vibrant, essential, yet seriously threatened system. Essays, letters, and poetry by a collection of America's most celebrated writers--including E. B. White, Isaac Asimov, Anne Lamott, Amy Tan, Charles Simic, Dr. Seuss, and Philip Levine, as well as the voices of dedicated librarians working today--are woven with photographs of the majestic reading room at the New York Public Library; the one-room Tulare County Free Library built by former slaves, in Allensworth, California; the architectural wonder of Seattle's glass and steel Central Library; and the Berkeley, California tool lending library; among many others. A foreword by Bill Moyers and an afterword by Ann Patchett bookend this important survey of a treasured American institution"--
Subjects: Libraries and community; Libraries and society; Library users; Public libraries; Public libraries;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The librarian / by Morgan, Allie,author.;
When Allie Morgan dropped out of her dream career due to mental illness, she was set to end her life. But when she received a phone call from the local library offering her a job, she decided to postpone suicide and give the role a try. What Allie didn't expect was for a simple part-time job to become a passionate battle for survival, both her own and for the library. Recounted with wry humour and disarming charm, 'The Librarian' is an eye-opening account of a strange but wonderful community hub and a library that changed a life.
Subjects: Morgan, Allie; Morgan, Allie; Libraries and community;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Wartime Book Club / by Thompson, Kate,1974-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Jersey, 1943. Once a warm and neighbourly community, now German soldiers patrol the cobbled streets, imposing a harsh rule on the people of the island. Grace La Mottée, the island's only librarian, is ordered to destroy books which threaten the new regime. Instead, she hides the stories away in secret. Along with her headstrong best friend, postwoman Bea Rose, she wants to fight back. So she forms the wartime book club: a lifeline, offering fearful islanders the joy and escapism of reading. But as the occupation drags on, the women's quiet acts of bravery become more perilous - and more important - than ever before. And, when tensions turn to violence, they are forced to face the true, terrible cost of resistance.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; War fiction.; Novels.; Book clubs (Discussion groups); Books and reading; Libraries and community; Military occupation; Women librarians; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Township of Innisfil Public Library community needs assessment study : a final report / by Fox Jones and Associates.;
Subjects: Innisfil (Ontario : Township). Library; Public libraries;
© 1989., Fox Jones and Associates,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A love letter to my library / by Katzenberger, Lisa.; Sayegh, Rob,Jr.;
Children in the community express gratitude for their local library's fun activities and inclusive space.Ages 4 and up.
Subjects: Picture books.; Libraries; Communities; Librarians;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Stag Dance : A Novel & Stories. by Peters, Torrey.;
In this collection of one novel and three novellas, Torrey Peters keen eye for the rough edges of community and desire push the limits of trans writing. From the author of 'Detransition, Baby' (a RADD pick). Goodreads Marketing Campaign.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / LGBTQ+ / Transgender; FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Short Stories (single author);
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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