The library will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2012 for the New Year’s Holiday.  Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 8:00 am.

Have a safe and Happy New Year!

Laguna Public Library Staff

The library will be closed:

Saturday, December 24th (Christmas Eve) and Monday, December 26th 

in celebration of Christmas.  Regular hours will resume Tuesday, December 27th at 8:00 am.

We wish you all a safe and joyous holiday season!

Laguna Public Library Staff     

Book Fair and Beyond

Bookfair Webpage:

http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/lagunapubliclibrary

Shop our Online Bookfair:

Dates and Times:

· December 5th – 9am to 5pm

· December 6th – 9am to 7pm – Family Night (5:30pm – 7pm) – Join us for games, arts and crafts and prizes!

· December 7th- 9am to 5pm

· December 8th – 9am to 5pm

· December 9th- 9am to 5pm

· December 10th – 9am to 1:30pm – Grandparents Day (11am – 1pm) – Grandparents, bring your grandchildren to the library and join us for games, arts and crafts and prizes!

· December 12th – 9am to 5pm

· December 13th – 9am to 5pm

• November 11, 2011 (Friday) – Veteran’s Day
Open Regular hours
Saturday, November 12, 2011

• November 18, 2011 (Friday) – Staff Training
Open Regular hours
Saturday, November 19, 2011

• November 24, 2011 (Thursday) – Thanksgiving Day
• November 25, 2011 (Friday) – POL Workforce Excellence Day
Open Regular hours
Saturday, November 26, 2011

1^st Place – Classic Monster Movies

Submitted by Trent Redden

2^nd Place – The Age of Dinosaurs

Submitted by the Fox Family

3^rd Place  – Make A Splash…READ!

Submitted by the Allison Family

Thank you to all who participated!

#1 – Lightening McQueen

#2 – Make A Splash…READ

#3 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid

#4 – Classic Movie Monster – Werewolf, Dracula, and Frankenstein

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#5 – Nightmare Before Micky

#6 – The Age Of Dinosaurs

#7 – Pooh’s Pumpkin

 The Laguna Public Library and NMSU-Grants are working together to provide students with access to computers for classes or job resources.There are 8 laptop computers to support distance education, FREE Wi-Fi access, and NMSU 2010 licenced software.  They may also be utilized for job resources.   The lab is located at the Laguna Public Library and is avaliable to students in high school and college. 

To utilize these computers you must agree to the following guidelines:

• Must be a student in grade 9^th or higher (high school, college, vocational, other).  If student is in elementary or middle school, the parent will be responsible for checking out the computer and must be present with the student while using the computer. 
• Must show a syllabus, assignment, or other valid document to check out a computer.
• A valid ID (Driver’s license, tribal ID, or school ID) is required to check out the computer and will be kept at the desk until the computer is returned.
• There will be no time limit, as long as the student is working on a school assignment. 
• If library staff determines that the student is not working on school assignment they will be asked to log off for the day.
• No work can be saved on the computers.  After log off the computer will be restored and all saved files and downloaded programs will be erased.
• Headphones must be used when listening to audio.
• A wireless mouse is available for use.  
• There may be no food or drink at or near the computer. 
• The student will be responsible for any damages caused to the computer or for items lost.  Items will be inspected upon return.
• No inappropriate material can be viewed on the computers.  If so, computer privileges will be suspended.
•  We will make every effort to accommodate all computer users.
• Questions:  Please talk with Janice Kowemy, Librarian – jkowemy@lagunatribe.org or 505-552-6280.

This program is funded by the US Department of Education.

Here are 52 Ways to use your library card, courtesy of www.ala.org.

1. Take the kids to see a free movie.
2. Download an e-book.
3. Update your Facebook page.
4. Learn about job seeking resources.
5. Find a list of childcare centers in your
area.
6. Learn about local candidates for office.
7. Pick up voter registration information.
8. Check out your favorite graphic novel.
9. Pick up a DVD.
10. Get free wireless access.
11. Attend a family game night.
12. Attend a resume writing workshop.
13. Get new ideas for redecorating your house.
14. Attend a family crafts workshop.
15. Attend a lecture or workshop.
16. Hear a local author reading his/her latest novel.
17. Book a meeting room for your club or community organization.
18. Attend preschool story hour with your child.
19. Get help with homework.
20. Look up all kinds of health information.
21. Start a parents and teens book club.
22. Trek to another planet in a Sci-Fi novel.
23. Take a cooking class.
24. Research your term paper.
25. Learn about the history or your city or town.
26. Decide which computer to buy using a consumer guide.
27. Explore new opportunities and research
technical schools, community colleges and
universities.
28. Borrow or download an audiobook for your next road trip or commute.
29. Use the library’s resources to start a small business.
30. See a new art exhibit.
31. Volunteer as a literacy tutor.
32. Broaden your world by checking out cookbooks of foods from other cultures.
33. Ask for a recommended reading list for your kids.
34. Learn a new language with books or online databases.
35. Get a book from interlibrary loan.
36. Enroll your child in a summer reading program.
37. Take a computer class.
38. Find a new hobby.
39. Take out the latest fashion magazine.
40. Enjoy a concert.
41. Trace your family tree.
42. Check out a special collection of rare books.
43. Investigate a legal questioner issue.
44. Follow your friends on Twitter.
45. Learn about home improvement.
46. Borrow some sheet music.
47. Take a class on how to use your new digital device.
48. Get involved – join you library’s Friends group or teen advisory board.
49. Pick up tax forms.
50. Connect with other people in the community.
51. Find a quiet spot, curl up with a book and enjoy.
52. Take a fitness class.

To use the ELS:
1. Sign up at the front desk
2. Library staff will log you in
3. Headphones must be worn
4. Limit of two people at a time
5. Parents must use the computer with children ages 2-3
6. Children age 4 and up may use the computer on their own
7. Time limit of 30 minutes per session
8. No food or drinks at or near the computer
9. Parents are responsible for any damages to the literacy station

Have fun and enjoy!