"There are some places you love with your heart, and there are some places that you love with your mind- the places that you love with both are called 'libraries'”~Frank Delaney

SSSSeason’s greetings from the director and staff to the

communities of Pasquotank and Camden counties. Whether you check out library materials, attend computer classes or other programs we are happy to serve you.

WWWWe continually strive to meet the growing desires and needs

for services in the two counties. This year, as the previous year, we have seen an increase in the use of services (a trend that is expected to continue), not only in borrowing from the collection but also in job seekers using the Internet. As the largest library cardholders (28,972) in the East Albemarle Regional Library System, which consist of Currituck, Dare and Pasquotank/Camden, we strive to make available to you information that will improve your life as you define it.

DDDDespite the economic challenges of our time, the holiday spirit

brings families and friends together to appreciate and enjoy each other. In the essence of the Holiday Spirit, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a Joyous Kwanzaa.

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The Library Letter Your source for Information, Education, and Entertainment

Jackie King, Library Director Irene Ward, Administrative Assistant ***************************** Monek Adams, Bookmobilist Jay Andrews, Library Assistant Charlene Bond, Library Assistant Peggy Brabble, Children’s Librarian/ Children’s Outreach Coordinator Tom Cherry, Library Assistant Carlos Cirino, Library Assistant Irene Hampton, Genealogist Beatheia Jackson, Information Services Assistant Charline Meads, Technical Services Librarian Robert Monfort, Library Assistant Susan Nelson, Library Assistant Terence Seymore, Library Assistant Arthur Stevenson Jr., Library Assistant Terry Vaughan, Library Assistant Christina Williams, Library Assistant/ Technology Trainer/Teen Outreach Coordinator

The Library Letter

The Library Letter is published quarterly and is printed in-house by the Pasquotank Camden Library Staff.

The newsletter is made available through

funds provided by the Friends of the Library.

Editor: Jackie King Editorial Staff: Christina Williams, Beatheia Jackson, Peggy Brabble, and Arthur Stevenson, Jr.

Volume 3 No. 4 Winter 2010

Published December 2010

December 24, 25, & 27, 2011 –

Christmas Holiday

December 31 2010 & January 1, 2011 – New

Year’s Day Holiday

January 17, 2011 – Martin L. King Holiday

January 31, 2011 – Staff Meeting

(8:30AM to 10:00AM)

February 22, 2011 – Staff Meeting

(8:30 AM to 10:00 AM)

April 22 & 23, 2011 – Good Friday

100 East Colonial Ave.

Elizabeth City, NC

27909

Phone: 252-335-2473

Fax: 252-331-7449

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Season’s Greetings

Teen Zone

Mango Languages 1

Patron’s Comments 2

In the Spotlight 3

National Gaming Day 4

Outreach Services /

Thank You 5

Hispanic Heritage Month 6

Children’s World 7

Friends of the Library 8

Grants & Awards / 9

Memorials

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We had a great time during the Teen Summer

Reading Program in June and July. We had a total

of seven (7) themed programs with eighty-nine

(89) participants.

The Boys and Girls Club came to the library over the summer for computer lessons and fun. Elizabeth City police officer Grace Carter spoke with the students about Internet Safety.

“Bookin’ to the Movie” is an enjoyable way for teens

(6th – 12th grade) to read for fun. After reading a

novel, we watch the movie that is based upon the

book. Afterwards we discuss what we liked or

disliked about the comparisons from the book to the

movie. For our September book choice, we read the

first three books in the Lemony Snicket’s series, A

Series of Unfortunate Events. November book choice

was How to Train your Dragon by Cressida Cowell.

Thanks to the City of Elizabeth City, the teens have two laptops that they can checkout and use while they are in the library.

In Memory of: Stephen C. McPherson Donor: 1965 Classmates of Central High School

Ellen (Poppy) Chesson Donor: Etta Parrott Ellen (Poppy) Chesson Donor: Nancy M. Ferebee

In Honor of: Odessa Williams Donor: Susan Norton

Applied for the following grants or awards:

Albemarle Community Trust (Albemarle Electric Membership Corp.) Received $5,000.00 Children’s collection in the library and on the bookmobile City of Elizabeth City Received $1,000.00 Two laptops for teenagers Dollar General Literacy Grant Received $5,000.00 Increase literacy in the Hispanic community – bilingual and Spanish material Pasquotank-Camden Library Foundation Received $2,159.00 Programs, bilingual and Spanish material River City Cycling Club Received $500.00 Teen programs & books Sylvan Dell Publishing Received access to ebooks

for the fiscal year Target Grant Didn’t qualify

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The library has augmented their budget by applying for grants and awards. The library is pleased to announce that we received six grants or awards for this fiscal year.

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RAFFLE TICKET WINNERS: Two (2) hand painted cards done by Maxine Poulous Winner - Ethel Temple and Tracey Denny Two (2) hand painted mail boxes by Joyce Saunders Winners - Paulette McLaugin and Scarlet Newbern Hand painted glass box by Joyce Saunders Winner – Ron Woodbury The next Friends of the Pasquotank-Camden Library meeting will be Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 7:00 pm. Submitted by Phyllis Phillips, Friends of the Library, President

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MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: SEPTEMBER 2010 During the annual Friends of Pasquotank-Camden Library membership drive in September 2010, we received 77 members. Friends help share the news about the way the library can connect people’s lives in the community. We would like to invite you to join us as a Friends member. Drop by the front desk at the library and fill out the membership form. Family membership is only $10. Some of our Friends’ members are active in the book sales and attend our quarterly meeting, other members are silent members. We appreciate all of our members, they all are important. All Friends are proud to have had a part in making the Pasquotank-Camden Library progressive. FALL BOOK SALE RESULTS: The fall book sale was held October 15th through October 22nd and we had a very good turnout considering our economy. Our book sales were $1352 not including our bake sale, donations or membership dues. Thanks to all of the volunteers who assisted with the book sale. Whether you sorted, worked a shift at the book sale or helped with clean up, your time was greatly appreciated. In a good example of collaborating with others in the community, we donated books to the Pasquotank County Correctional Institution and the Salvation Army to advocate the wonderful world of reading. We now have a Friends’ Face book Page and are encouraging patrons to share and promote it. www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Friends-of-the-Pasquotank-Camden-Library/118325118219968

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Most people know that each of these words is a form of greeting in its respective language. French, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese, in that order, to be exact. Most people probably wouldn't know how to say much else. Here is another thing they probably don't know, internationally, nearly seventy percent of people are bilingual. In the United States, that number is only nine percent. Why is that number so low? It's not because people don't want to learn a second language. Instead it's because people think it's too hard, or will take too much time, or will cost too much money. None of those reasons apply now because our library recently added Mango Languages to its list of resources.

Mango is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication. Through fun and engaging interactive lessons, Mango makes learning a new language fast, easy, and effective. The system is completely web-based and remotely accessible, so you can learn anywhere you have an internet connection. You must provide your library card number if you access Mango remotely. In order to access Mango Language you must go to the library’s web site at http://www.earlibrary.org/pasquotank-camden/index.html

Au Revoir...Adiós....Zài Jiàn...Sayonara

STEP 1: Find Mango on the library’s website. Be sure to enter your library card number where requested. STEP 2: Create a login and password (optional) On the login screen, you have the option to create a login and password, which will allow Mango to remember where you left off the next time you login. If you want to skip this just click “start learning.” STEP 3: Select a course Choose your language and level of instructions Languages available – Spanish, English as a second language, Mandarin Chinese, German, French and much more STEP 4: Access Mango Once you have selected your course Mango will confirm your browser’s compatibility, load your course, and the WELCOME screen will display. You’re ready to begin! Funded by the Dollar General Literacy Grant -Jackie King

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“The customer service was very helpful and informative. Ms Jackson was very helpful...” – Flora Wilson

“I am delighted with the staff – ever helpful. I am not delighted, however, with the fact that there is no supervision in the computer lab. People are talking on their cell phones, listening to music, and making noise…” – Jill Arsenault Unfortunately, because of lack of staff we aren’t able to constantly monitor the computer lab. However, the staff at the Information Services desk will address any problems in the lab.

Irene Hampton, “ My husband & I stopped in the library about 2 wks ago. I was searching for my ancestor, a revolutionary solider. It was almost closing time but you were very helpful and patient with us. Thank You!” – Doris & Ed Horner

“Thank you so much for the seats in the lobby. Many people have to wait for their ride or bus, some people can’t stand that long, especially with an arm full of books.”

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“I am very impressed with the quality of your personnel. Yet, the wireless computer resources are not good. We pay taxes to connect here and cannot.” – Reed Adams We were having intermittent problems with patrons connecting to our wireless. The issue has been addressed and

resolved.

“You have to be 13 to go upstairs.” – Kaysha Whidbee You don’t have to be 13 years old to go on the second floor. However, you must be 13 or older to use the teen or adult computers.

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The Children’s Department was busy with the Summer Reading Program (“Make a Splash – Read”) during June, July and August for children through 5th grade. All of the programs and activities held dealt with the subject of water. Participants learned about the earth’s bodies of water and their inhabitants. During the Luau, we were taught to dance the hula, do the limbo, and balance a ball on a spoon in a relay race. Seventy-two programs were held throughout the summer and attended by 2,491 children. The total number of books circulated was 14,320 with each child reading an average of 14 ½ hours during the summer. Thanks to all the volunteers who assisted the children during the programs; especially teenagers Jozef Lisowski, Emily Wimsatt, and Jessica Wimsatt. Peggy Brabble Children’s Librarian

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The Pasquotank-Camden Library Board is an advisory board appointed by the Pasquotank and Camden County Board of Commissioners, and the City Council of Elizabeth City. Trustees serve as library advocates and leaders in developing responsible and creative service to all members of the public. There are ten (10) board members and three (3) ex-officio members (elected officials).

Board Members: (left to right) Hezekiah Brown, Geraldine Hutchings (Chair), Nell Morrison, Fannie Williams, Gwen Wescott, Joycelyn Robinson, Mike Cox; (not pictured): Nelia Fernandez (Vice Chair), Blair Jackson (Secretary), and Eudora Harvey Ex-officio Board Members: Lloyd Griffin, Michael McLain, and Roger

McLean

New Board of Trustee Members

Appointed Dr. Hezekiah Brown Pasquotank County Mr. Mike Cox Pasquotank County Mrs. Joycelyn Robinson Elizabeth City

On October 28, 2010, library assistant, Carlos Cirino received the employee of the year certificate from Skills Inc. He received the award in recognition of his hard work and dedication that he put forth in the areas of personal enrichment and growth.

Charlene Bond earned her BA degree from Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Previously, she worked at the Albemarle Regional Library.

Robert Monfort is a veteran of the United States Navy. He earned a BA degree in History from Elizabeth City State University.

Families of Mexico

On Thursday, October 7, 2010, the library celebrated Hispanic

Heritage Month by holding a children’s program for the public. A movie,

“Families of Mexico,” was shown that described the daily lives of a five year-

old girl from an urban area and of an eight year-old girl who lived in the

rural area. A discussion was held about the differences in the lifestyles in

Mexico and in the United States.

Maskmaking is one of the special activities that children of Mexico

perform for the different celebrations that are held throughout the year. The

participants of the afternoon program colored and decorated a mask that

showed their personalities.

Peggy Brabble

Children’s Librarian

Cultivating Adult Literacy @ Your Library

Bookmobilist, Monek Adams, in

collaboration with La Casa launched

Cultivating Adult Literacy (CAL) @ Your

Library on Sunday, September 26, 2010

at La Casa. The goal of CAL is to

encourage reading and language skill

development to the Hispanic Community.

Thanks to the Dollar General Literacy

Grant the bookmobile was able to

increase their collection of bilingual and

Spanish materials.

Monek Adams

Bookmobilist

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It is the objective of the library to market its wonderful services by participating in community events. The library has participated in five community events this fiscal year. If you would like for the library to participate in your event please contact Jackie King at jking@earlibrary.org or call 252-335-2473.

On Saturday, November 13, 2010 the library held its first National Gaming Day @ your library. National Gaming Day @ your library is an initiative of the American Library Association to connect communities around the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games. Over 1,800 libraries participated nationally and over 120 libraries participated internationally. Our National Gaming Day was a great success. We had ninety (90) children and ten (10) adults to participate in the event. We had carnival style (basketball, face painting, cakewalk, darts and much more) games that the children eagerly played in front of the library. On the first floor of the library children played board games such as chess, dominoes, Jenga, Twister, and Monopoly. The children were standing in line on the second floor to play the new Xbox 360 software Kinect. In addition, children were able to use the new teen laptops to play, Dora the Explorer World Adventure.

SPECIAL THANKS to: the Foundation for funding Gaming Day; the Friends (Phyllis Phillips, Joyce Saunders, Eudora Harvey, Linda Vance, Polly Lovell, Maude Thompson, Ethel Temple, Cordy Lavery, John Roby, and Rowena Roby) for preparing and running some of the games; Cathy, Jeff and Rob Ricobaldi for helping with the board games and the face painting.

WHY SHOULD CHILDREN PLAY VIDEO

GAMES AT THE LIBRARY? � According to one survey 46 million children

between 5 and 17 years old are currently gamers.

� Video games make learning fun by using entertainment as a tool for education.

� Video games give kids a chance to practice reading, writing, and computing in the library’s safe environment.

� At the library, kids can socialize with their friends and play video games while surrounded by books, librarians, and knowledge.

� Video gaming at the library encourages young patrons to interact with diverse peers, share their expertise with others (including adults), and develop new strategies for gaming and learning.

WHAT DO CHILDREN LEARN WHEN

THEY PLAY VIDEO GAMES? THEY LEARN HOW TO: � Read and follow instructions � Develop new strategies � Predict possible outcomes � Manage multiple resources � Track complex statistics � Effective social practices � Cognitive learning � Video games thus make it possible to “learn by

doing” on a grand scale

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Mrs. Phyllis Phillips for designing a logo for the library Andrew Wimsatt for building a puppet stage for the library for his Eagle Scout Project Mr. Don Serik for providing memorabilia for the Memorial Day display