Is that book you want to read checked-out?  Place a HOLD on it. 

Please be aware that courier service privileges will be suspended for a period of 6 months if a patron has 3 failed pickups of requested books.


The Library has Wireless Internet Access Available.

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Patrons using  personal computers in the Library are subject to the Library's policy on public computers and Internet access. 


 

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Summer 2008

Sign Up!  Find out how to use the online catalog, or search any of our 47 different electronic databases. Classes are held the first Friday of every month from 9-10am. Space is limited. Call 457-2601.


Full-Time

Library Associate

(Reference Dept)

Must be able to work a combination of days, nights, & weekends.  Requires ability to deliver outstanding customer service, work as a positive contributing team member, & ability to use sound judgment to make decisions.  Specific duties include acting as a liaison with the Town Technology Department, interlibrary loan, & adult programming.

Applications are available at the Circulation Desk of the Collierville Burch Library or online at

www.LSSI.com


Part-Time

20 Hours per Week

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Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends.  Requires flexibility, positive attitude, and the ability to contribute as a team member.  Library experience a plus.

Applications are available at the circulation desk of the Collierville Burch Library


The Friends of the Collierville Library Book Club meet at

2 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the Halle Room of the library. Everyone is welcome to come and participate.


Burch Book Bunch

The Burch Book Bunch

will be discussing

"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

August 26, 2008

4:00 p.m.

Halle Room

All are welcome!

Relaxed environment!


Summer Reading Program News

The Library's Summer Reading Program has begun, but it's not too late to join.  Readers as well as "listeners" may sign up any time the library is open -- until July 31st.  The Library has three separate age specific reading programs.   

"Be a Reader!" is the theme for the reading program for children ages 11 and under.  Readers as well as "listeners" are encouraged to participate.  Click the Additional Summer Reading Information link below for more information about the "Be a Reader!" reading program.  The library also offers activity programs for children.  A list of these programs may be found by clicking on the Children's Activity Program Brochure link.  

For students entering grades 6-12 we have a young adult reading program.  This year the theme is "Dive into a Book."  Click on the Young Adult Program Brochure link below for more information about this reading incentive program.  

"Nurture Your Mind - Read" is the theme of the adult summer reading program for ages 18 and older.  For more information, click the Summer Reading Program Brochure link below.

Summer Reading Program Brochure

Children's Activity Program Brochure

Young Adult Program Brochure

Additional Summer Reading Information

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Try Our New Self-Check!

Quick and easy to use!

Save time by using our new self-check system!

Simple, step-by-step directions appear on the screen!

Check out your books and never wait in line again!

                                                                             


Friends Again Bookstore

Did you know the Friends Again Bookstore offers gift certificates?   Pick one up for the readers on your Christmas List.


Visit the Calender Page for fun and educational events happening at the Library.


 

The Burch Library offers e-mail notification for patrons  to let them know of upcoming due dates for materials they have checked-out.  Contact the circulation Desk at 457-2602 if you'd like to participate in this e-mail notification service.  Please be aware that this is a courtesy service only.  Items are due whether you receive an e-mail reminder or not.


When John Grisham is out, Mary

Higgins Clark is on hold and Harry

Potter is nowhere in sight…

NoveList,an electronic database at the Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library, can help you find your next book to read.  This database of over 125,000 fiction titles for readers of all ages lets you use your favorite author to link to other books you might enjoy.

Author Read-alikes list the appeal factors of your favorite authors and suggest other authors or titles that are similar.  “What We’re Reading” lists the current titles being read by nationally-known fiction experts.

 “Describe a Plot” lets you enter your own words and then looks for books that you will enjoy.

 

Deanna Britton, Library Director says, “NoveList is available for library card holders. Ask a staff member to show you how to access this resource that has been called “a readers’ paradise.” 


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Wiggle Worms is the name of our interactive program for young children ages 18mos.-36mos.  Held Thursday mornings from   10:30-11:00am. WIGGLE WORMS IS NOT HELD IN JUNE OR JULY, BUT WILL RESUME IN AUGUST.

Book Worms is the name of our traditional story time for preschoolers ages    3-5. Held on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from

10:30-11:00am. BOOK WORMS IS NOT HELD IN JUNE OR JULY, BUT WILL RESUME IN AUGUST.

Pajama Story Time is for all ages and is held the first Thursday of each month starting at 6:00pm. Kids are of course encouraged to wear their PJ's.  Teddy Bears welcome.  PAJAMA STORY TIME WILL BE ON AUGUST 7 AT 6PM.

Family Story Time — A special story time for families (all ages) is offered once a month on the third Saturday starting at 11am. 

 


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