GCL to Host Pre-Thanksgiving "Thank You" Party

The Garland County Library will host a patron appreciation get together Wednesday, November 23^rd from 9:30 until 11 am.

“This is our way of gearing up for Thanksgiving and saying thanks to our great patrons who have kept us busier than ever this year,” Karen Covey, Circulation Supervisor, said. “We will have hot cider, coffee, some pastries, and give away a few prizes. Even if you’re on your way out of town for the holiday, this will be a great chance to stop by and pick up an audio book for the drive, have a warm drink, and get in the holiday spirit.”

Tony Webb, a local musician and library employee, will serenade guests with his classical guitar. He will neither confirm nor deny whether "To Grandmother's House We Go" is part of his repertoire. The library is located at 1427 Malvern Ave. For more information, call 623-4161 or 922-4483.

Even More Exciting Changes!

Just when you thought things here at the Library couldn't get any more exciting....
You. Were. Wrong!

We have added some rad new movies to our collection. Ever heard of Trollhunter? Didn't think so, but you should check it out. This Norwegian mockumentary features shakey camera work, cool special effects, and an awesomely original plot. Reserve it right now!

Graphic novelist Sam Keith's 90's MTV animated miniseries, The Maxx, is also on order. For anyone who likes graphic novels, MTV, or the 90's, this DVD is a must watch.

Cannibal! The Musical! From Matt Stone and Trey Parker this musical paved the path of their groundbreaking careers.

So much for obscurity, here are some other big name movies the Library offers:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two
Horrible Bosses
The Help
Captain America: the First Avenger
Super 8
Bridesmaids
The People vs George Lucas
Beats, Rhymes, & Life: the Travels of a Tribe Called Quest
and the list just goes on and on and on.

Besides all the new movies, new fancy computer system, and new Overdrive features; the Library is improving its appearance. Our additional parking lot is looking good and is nearing completion, so no more parking in neighboring lots. And best of all, we are getting new carpet throughout the entire building. Starting around the 14th, we will be moving shelves and making a mess but the end result will be great: a pretty new floor!

"Fair is fair!" - Billie Jean Davy

Exciting changes at the Garland County Library

There are a few things different, or soon to be different, at the Garland County Library. First of all is that our ebook vendor, Overdrive, is now Amazon Kindle compatible! This opens our service to a large number of library patrons, given that the Kindle is the most popular e-reader on the market by a large margin. This deal between Overdrive and Amazon has increased the demand for ebooks at the libary, so we've been busy adding tons of new titles. Go to http://garland.lib.overdrive.com/ to check it out.

Also, the library is in the process of getting a new Integrated Library System, which is what we use to catalog books, check items in and out, and do all of our library business. All of the new systems that we looked at are capable of email notification, which is something that is often requested by patrons but is not an option with our current system. So, the library is currently asking patrons to let us know their email address. This will allow the library to more efficiently inform patrons of hold notifications, give courtesy reminders of items about to become due, and library program registration reminders as well, among other things. As always, library patron records are strictly confidential and the library will not share your information with anyone.

These are exciting times for the library and we're happy for the opportunity to serve you better.