The Public Library for Union County

If you have a new eReader, you will want to visit your library’s web site to borrow eBooks for your device.  Click on the New eBooks and Audiobooks link in the Navigation Bar to take you to listentobooks.org.  You will need a library card from one of the member libraries in the Union County Library System – the Public Library for Union County, the Herr Memorial Library and the West End Library.   Some devices require free software before you download an eBook (available at listentobooks.org).   Information about downloading eBooks and about compatible devices is available on the site.  Go to Getting Started for more information or call the Public Library for Union County at 523-1172.

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Because of the damage caused by recent flooding, the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency  is giving special consideration to a student’s state grant application when it is determined that the family’s ability to finance educational costs has been reduced as a result of losses incurred by the recent disaster emergencies.  A special Casualty Loss Form is now available online at www.pheaa.org/casualty-loss. In addition, staff is available to answer any questions at 1-800-692-7392.

Looking for a unique stocking stuffer?  The Public Library for Union County is selling Sheetz Fundraiser booklets, containing $25 worth of coupons for a variety of food items, for $10.   Gift certificates for the 23rd Annual Action – Flowers & Fantasy – March 17, 2012 are also available.   A $50 certificate can be redeemed at the library for one auction ticket after Thursday, March 1.

The three member libraries of the Union County Library System -  Public Library for Union County, Lewisburg;  Herr Memorial Library, Mifflinburg; and West End Library, Laurelton – will be closed on Thanksgiving  Day, Thursday, November 24th.   Herr Memorial Library will be CLOSING at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23rd.
Books may be returned that day in the book drops provided at each of the libraries.  The Public Library for Union County also has an AV drop where movies, music and audiobooks may be returned.
Patrons who have created an online account may renew books online.
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Over 2,000 books will be available at a 3 day book sale scheduled for  Wednesday, Nov. 16 — 9:30 to 7:30; Thursday, Nov. 17 — 9:30 to 7:30 and Friday, Nov. 18 — 9:30 to 5:00.   The sale will be held in the Community Room at the Public Library for Union County.

Hardcover, paperback and audiobooks will be available, as well as, 500 vintage books (1940 and earlier).   Special sections will be devoted to Pennsylvania and to Civil War materials.  Many children’s books, as well as CDs and DVDs will be included.

All books are price individually.

The three member libraries of the Union County Library System – The Public Library for Union County, Lewisburg; the Herr Memorial Library, Mifflinburg; and the West End Library, Laurelton – will be closed for Veterans Day, Friday, November 11th.

Books may be returned that day in the book drops provided at each of the libraries.  The Public Library for Union County also has an AV drop where movies, music and audiobooks may be returned.

Have a question?  Need homework help?  Chat with a live librarian at Ask Here PA, Pennsylvania’s 24/7 reference service for fast answers to your questions.

Flood victims have until November 14, 2011 to register with FEMA for damage or losses incurred by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee.    For more details, call 1-800-621-3362 or go to www.DisasterAssitance.gov.

The Public Library for Union County has a collection of FEMA publications in the Reference Collection, including flood maps and information on repairing your flood damaged home and retrofitting your home to prevent flood damage.

    Dr. Donald Kraybill, who is nationally recognized for his scholarship on the Amish and other Anabaptist groups, is the author or editor of more than 25 books and dozens of professional articles. His 2007 non-fiction book “Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy” with Steven M. Nolt and David L. Weaver-Zercher examines the Amish understanding of forgiveness and explores how and why they responded to the 2006 killing of Amish school children at Nickel Mines in Lancaster County with grace.
    On Thurs., Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. Dr. Kraybill is scheduled to give a presentation in the Weber Chapel Auditorium at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove.  Doors will open at 6 p.m. There is no reserved seating.
    The free public event is presented as part of the 2011 Read Across the Valley project “Living Simple, Living Plain.”  A cooperative effort of one academic and 13 public libraries, the Read Across the Valley project encourages exploring regional cultures, reading, and building a sense of community by encouraging residents to talk about what they read.
    Member libraries are: Beavertown Community Library, Degenstein Community Library, Herr Memorial Library, James V. Brown Library, McClure Community Library, Middleburg Community Library, Milton Public Library, Montgomery House Warrior Run Area Public Library, Priestly-Forsyth Memorial Library, The Public Library for Union County, Selinsgrove Community Library, Blough-Weis Library of Susquehanna University, Thomas Beaver Free Library, and West End Library.
    The National Endowment for the Humanities and numerous private foundations have supported Dr. Kraybill’s research projects, and he is the series editor of “Young Center Books in Anabaptist and Pietist Studies” published by the Johns Hopkins University Press.
    His presentation is the final of four Read Across the Valley presentations in 2011.  Kevin Williams, editor of “The Amish Cook” column and co-author of several “Amish Cook” books, spoke in Sunbury in July.  Marta Perry, author of a series of Amish suspense books, spoke in Sunbury in August. Tamar Myers, prolific author of two mystery series, spoke in September in Williamsport.
    “Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy” and Dr. Kraybill’s 2010 book will be available to purchase at the event, and Dr. Kraybill will be available to sign materials after the presentation.
    The author’s presentation is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities’ “We the People” initiative.  Additional Read Across the Valley sponsors include Kohl’s, Sam’s Club, Sunbury Broadcasting Corp., and the Wal-Mart Foundation.
    For more information about the Read Across the Valley project, follow the organization on Facebook or visit www.readacrossvalley.org

The Public Library for Union County, 255 Reitz Blvd. in Lewisburg, will close at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Sept. 8, due to flooding and impassable roads in the area.  A decision about operation on Fri., Sept. 9, is to be determined.