JESSIE F. HALLETT MEMORIAL LIBRARY

101 1^ST ST SE

CROSBY, MN 56441

November Library Happenings

by Peggi Beseres

November is an active month at the Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library. November is National Caregiver Month, please note the display near the front charging desk which features posters, brochures and several new book titles geared at helping caregivers in their role for providing for others. For more information on caregiver support visit www.lssmn.org/olderadult or call 1-888-242-0012.

Our popular Story Hour continues each Wednesday morning at 10:30. The staff has been busy sharing stories, crafts, songs and fingerplays with record-breaking numbers of pre-schoolers! Along with Story Time (pre-K) we promote Accelerated Reader (elementary through high school), Club R.O.A. R. (reading encouragement for grades 4-6) and our teen area CURBSIDE (ages 12-18) We are proud to provide these services to youth and young families. Recently the Library has been the recipient of generous donations from the Bay Lake Area Lions, Friday Study Club, The Homeschool Drama Club and the family of Charlotte Hall; these donations will be used to build much needed additional shelving in our Juvenile Dewey (non-fiction) area. By working together we are able to provide an open anything-is-possible environment, the best of technological services, up-to-date materials and programming to enhance the Library experience.

Volunteers from the Senior LinkAge Line of the Central MN Council on Aging will be offering one-on-one sessions for seniors who have questions about Medicare Part D. These 45 minute meetings are free and appointments can be made by calling 800-333-2433. Individuals will meet on-site @ the Library on Thursdays, Oct 30, November 6, 13 and 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Come into the Library and enjoy artwork by local artists. Artists include LaVerne Seely, Joan Hallada, Donna Maves, Bev Abear, Karen Vukonich, Nancy Hetland, Joe Hennick and Leah Haas. These paintings are rotated seasonally and give an art gallery feel to our walls.

As our 30^th anniversary year comes to a close, we embrace the Thanksgiving spirit. We give thanks for our generous community, our access to knowledge, and the gift of the Hallett Legacy. Whether it’s Pre-school Story Hour, the latest bestseller, a new DVD, an Adult-Basic Education class or reference information that you seek, the JFHML is the place to visit. Library cards are your free access to the world. Make us a part of your weekly habit. Our staff caters to the inquisitive and curious. Check out our web-site at www.emily.net/~jhallett or call 218-546-8005.

General Information

We provide the following services: Books Internet access/DSL & Wireless Computers with up-to-date software Magazines Audiobooks CD’s DVD/video cassette movies Meeting/conference and study rooms Copy machines Newspaper microfilm Microfilm printer Updated reference section Monthly newsletter (Hallett Herald) Adult Basic Education classes We provide programming year round: Pre-school Story Hour Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Elementary Summer Reading Program Thursday mornings in July Adult Book Club Hot Reads for Cold Nights January-March The Hallett Library has an ongoing Book Sale in our entryway-we will consider book donations if they meet our current guidelines. We have an excellent staff that is ready to help and serve you. Please feel free to ask questions and remember that we cater to the inquisitive and curious!		COMPUTER LAB GUIDELINES (located in rear of Library) If you are not a resident of our school district, or do not have a library card, you must present picture I.D., and we will make a copy before signing for a computer. *Sign in ~ Please print clearly first & last name, indicate computer # and time, check box if you will be using internet. If you need to change computers, please ask staff and change computer # on sign in sheet. *ONE HOUR limit, per day *Please DO NOT change computer settings. *Internet users must be 12 or older, unless with an adult. *Disks are available for $1 each, inquire at Front Desk. The Library reserves the right to deny computer privileges to any patron. Please use good judgment while Surfing the Web! Print outs are 20¢ each Printer in staff room, please ask staff for print outs Please pay at the Front Desk.
	HOURS Summer Monday...10am to 6pm Tuesday…10am to 8pm Wednesday...10am to 6pm Thursday...10am to 8pm Friday...10am to 6pm Winter Monday…10am to 6pm Tuesday…10am to 8pm Wednesday…10am to 6pm Thursday…10am to 8pm Friday…10am to 2pm Saturday…10am to 2pm CHECK OUT GUIDELINES The JFHML is an independent Library-all materials checked out here, returned here. Books: Check out 2 weeks *Adult limit ................................... 20 *Children: K-6^th grade.................... 5 7^th-12^th grade .............. 10 Fines: Donation accepted Videos/DVD: Check out 3 days, *3 per family Fines: $1 per day, per movie Audio/Audiobooks: Check out 2 wks CD’s: Check out 1 week, limit 7 Magazines: Check out 1 week		Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library Meeting Room Policy (updated 2007) The JFHML has 3 meeting rooms available for usage: The Large Meeting Room has tables and chairs that can comfortably seat 40 people. There are kitchen privileges. This room is used for Story Hour, the Summer Reading Program, Garden Club, Women’s Club, Cub Scout and Girl Scouts, Bee Nay She (Bird Group), Classroom Visits, Home School Meetings and special Library Programming. The Conference Room has a large table with 12-15 chairs. This is used for Library Board meetings, Hallett Charitable Trust visits, Lion’s Club meetings and other civic group meetings. The small Study Room has a table and 6 chairs. This room is used for Adult Basic Education (ABE) programming, testing and study as pre-arranged by staff. Room Rental Rate is $10.00 per hour for the Large Meeting Room and the Conference Room. The Small Study Room has a fee of $10.00 for up to 4 hours. Please make checks payable to the Hallett Library. Please pay on day of use. Library programming always takes precedent. All room rentals must be pre-approved by Head Librarian or staff member and placed on our calendar. Library Phone: 546-8005 Library email: jhallett@emily.net

Engraved Memorial Shelving at Library

The Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library has received inspiration from the Eugene Public Library in Oregon. If a patron in Eugene Oregon donates $100 to their public Library, the Library will then place an engraved metal plaque on a book shelf, with a plaque naming the honoree/family, preceded by “In Honor of…” or “In Memory of…”

When you enter Crosby’s Library you will presently find nine such dedicated shelves. “In Honor of” shelves include recognition for our long-time Librarian Jeanette N. Smith and her husband Boyd G. Smith, also for Charles Wesley Potts White. “In Memory of” shelves are in place for Robert LeBlanc, Elsie Craggs, Ruth Louise Potts, L.D. “Susie” Potts Hackney, Katherine Potts Macdonald and Charlotte Hall.

If you are interested in utilizing this bookshelf tribute, please contact the Library at 546-8005.

Book Donation Policy

The JFHML is always happy to receive book donations by individuals. If we find the book suitable for shelf use (sturdy binding, not musty, not a duplicate, etc.), the material will be processed. If the book is not one that we can use, we explain that if there are no objections, the book will be placed for resale in our on-going book sale in the front entryway. With this understood, if any patron would like his or her book returned we are happy to comply. We also provide tax-gift receipts upon request. Text-style books and other materials are often sent to areas in need of up-to-date information. In the past many donated books have made their way to Africa, China and Haiti. Everyone benefits from the donation of recycled reading materials. Please keep in mind that we are unable to accept books which are damaged, wet or mildewed. Please contact the Library at 546-8005 before dropping off books. Thank you!

Room Rental Policy

(updated August 2007)

Effective September 1, 2007, there will be a room rental fee of $10.00 per hour for the Large Meeting Room and the Conference Room. The small study room will be $10.00 for up to 4 hours.

This fee is for all groups whether you are government, non-profit or a school group. The only exceptions to this fee are Library sponsored programs/events (Adult Basic Education, Story Hour, Tax Help, Quillmasters, Library Board, and Summer Reading Program), or civic groups which give an annual donation of $100.00 or more to the Library.

		MATERIAL DONATIONS The Hallett Library has an ongoing Book Sale in our entryway-we will consider book donations if they meet our current guidelines. Book Donation Policy The JFHML is always happy to receive book donations by individuals. If we find the book suitable for shelf use (sturdy binding, not musty, not a duplicate, etc.), the material will be processed. If the book is not one that we can use, we explain that if there are no objections, the book will be placed for resale in our on-going book sale in the front entryway. With this understood, if any patron would like his or her book returned we are happy to comply. We also provide tax-gift receipts upon request. Text-style books and other materials are often sent to areas in need of up-to-date information. In the past many donated books have made their way to Africa, China and Haiti. Everyone benefits from the donation of recycled reading materials. Please keep in mind that we are unable to accept books which are damaged, wet or mildewed. Please contact the Library at 218-546-8005 before dropping off books. Thank you! (WE ALSO ACCEPT AUDIOS, DVDS, CDS AND COMPUTERS)