Kentucky Library News Digest - Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

The Kentucky Library News Digest is a collection of articles from newspapers and other sources pertaining to Kentucky libraries and topics of interest to the library community. For more information about the Digest, contact Jimmie Epling, editor, at jimmie.epling@ky.gov.

DISABILITIES SEMINARS (The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host a series of educational seminars, designed to assist families with children with developmental disabilities to plan for their future. The seminars are broken into two different types: overview seminars and planning workshops. People must attend an overview seminar before signing up for a planning workshop. Overview and planning seminars are at the Lexington Public Library, Beaumont Branch.

Class Matters: The Five-Bedroom, Six-Figure Rootless Life (Part eight of a series seeking to define class in America. There is a growing segment of the upper middle class that are “executive gypsies”. The shock troops of companies that continually expand across the country and abroad, they move every few years, from St. Louis to Seattle to Singapore, one satellite suburb to another, hopscotching across islands far from the working class and the urban poor. As a subgroup, relos are economically homogenous, with midcareer incomes starting at $100,000 a year. Most are white. Some find the salaries and perks compensating; the developments that cater to them come with big houses, schools with top SAT scores, parks for youth sports and upscale shopping strips. Others complain of stress and anomie. They have traded a home in one place for a job that could be anyplace. Relo children do not know a hometown; their parents do not know where their funerals will be. There is little in the way of small-town ties or big-city amenities - grandparents and cousins, longtime neighbors, vibrant boulevards, homegrown shops - that let roots sink in deep.)

Police: Man downloaded child porn at library: Homeless sex offender being held in local jail (George B. Steele Jr., a 39 homeless man, was indicted Friday on eight felony counts of illegal use of a minor in a nudity-oriented performance. He is in the Licking County jail on a $100,000 bond. Steele is accused of using the computers at the Newark Public Library to view and download child pornographic material.)

School's out; now what? - plenty to do for the kids: Meet the dragons (The Laurel County Public Library’s summer reading theme is "Dragon's Dreams and Daring Deeds" which features truly innovative craft sessions, including making dragon eggs, writing with a quill, fresco painting, metal punch art and making a coat of arms. Other programs are: 1) Steve Kickert will be at the Bennett Center showing off a multitude of slithery, slimy friends, including a hognose snake, worm snake, milk snake, fence lizard, and slimy salamander.; 2) A magician will perform his mystifying tricks.; 3) Gwynn Henderson, a professor in archaeology from U.K., will give an anthropology workshop.; 4) Madcap Puppet Productions from Cincinnati will perform Barnyard Bonanza, featuring life-size puppets.)

Bon Air library to offer kids lessons in kitchen science (The Bon Air Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library will use kitchen science, learning fun with lemon juice and other household items, to teach children 7 and older how to clean pennies and other coins in some usual ways.)

Children to create `art car' at library's main branch (The main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library's upcoming project for its 9- to 12-year-old crowd will combine preteen artistic ability with the help of local artist Scott Scarboro to create an art car — a full-sized, drivable conglomeration of color and imagination.)

Mid-County: Happenings (Louisville Free Public Library programs: 1) A book discussion at Fern Creek Branch. Topic: "My Name is Asher" by Chaim Potok.; 2) Chalk Art at Bon Air Branch. For ages 4 and older.; 3) Daniel Otu and the Drums of West Africa at Jeffersontown Branch.; 4) Friends of the Library meeting at Fairdale Branch.; 5) Jeffersontown Junior Writers at Jeffersontown Branch. For ages 8-12.; 6) The Knitting Group at Bon Air Branch.; 7) Louisville Nature Center program at Fern Creek Branch. For ages 4 and older.; 8) Mr. Moustache and His Magic Show at Bon Air Branch; 9) Money Laundering at Bon Air Branch. For ages 7 and older. Clean some pennies in strange and unusual ways.; 10) Music, Books and All That Jazz at Highlands/Shelby Park Branch.; 11) Squallis Puppeteers at Fairdale Branch. For all ages.; 12) Summer reading programs. Schedule: Hot Wheels Mania for ages 3 and older; Craft Day for ages 6-10; Coloring Craze for ages 3 and older; and Megablock Madness for ages 3 and older.; 13) Sun, Skin and Science at Bon Air Branch. Speaker: Sarah Lynn Cunningham from The Sierra Club. Sponsor: Friends of Bon Air Library.; 14) Tea Party at Bon Air Branch. A children's program.; 15) Teen Game Night at Highlands/Shelby Park Branch. For ages 13-19.; 16) Teen Scene at Bon Air. For ages 13-18.; 17) Twilight Tales, at Jeffersontown Branch. For ages 2-8 and their families.; 18 Wilderness Road Writers Group at Okolona Branch.; 19) E-mail Basics at Okolona Branch.; 20) Internet Basics at Bon Air.)

South End: Happenings (Louisville Free Public Library programs: 1) Around the Quilting World in 80 Half-Minutes at Southwest Branch. Members of the Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society will present quilting demonstrations.; 2) Cooking Up Culture: Caribbean and Coastal Mexico at Iroquois Branch. 3) Friends of the Library meeting at Fairdale Branch.; 4) Human Rights Film Festival: State of Denial at Southwest Branch. For ages 18 and older. The film will tell the story of 4.2 million people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa.; 4) Stamping Up a Greeting at Iroquois Branch. Create greeting cards using rubber stamps.; 5) Squallis Puppeteers at Fairdale Branch.; 6) A Wacky Wednesday program at Shively-Newman. For ages 6 and older. Program: Storytelling with Suzi Schuman.; 7) Computer Basics at Iroquois Branch.; 8) Computers for Seniors at Southwest Branch.; 9) E-mail 101 at Southwest Branch.; 10) Internet Basics at Iroquois Branch.; 11) Windows Basics at Iroquois Branch.)

City: Happenings (Louisville Free Public Library programs: 1) Bid Whist at Shawnee Branch. A card game for adults only.; 2) Junior Bookclub at the Main branch. For ages 9-12.; 3) Mad Science Optical Illusions at Portland Branch. For ages 5-12.; 4) Music, Books and All That Jazz at Highlands/Shelby Park Branch.; 5) Teen Game Night at Highlands/Shelby Park Branch. For ages 13-19.; 6) Zippo the Clown at Western Branch.; 7) Business Resources Online at the Main branch.; 8) Career and Job Searching Workshop at the Main branch.; 9) Creating a Web Page Using HTML at the Main branch.; 10) Ebay for Sellers at the Main branch.; 11) E-mail at Western Branch.; 12) Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint at the Main branch.; 13) PowerPoint at Shawnee Branch.; 14) Resume Workshop at the Main branch.)

East County: Happenings (Louisville Free Public Library programs: 1) Silly Tales and Songs With Thomas Feese at Middletown Branch.; 2) Internet Basics at Middletown Branch.; 3) Mr. Moustache Magic Show at St. Matthews/Eline Branch.; 4) Computer Basics at St. Matthews/Eline Branch.; 5) Terpsichore Dance Company at Westport Branch.; 6) Going to the Zoo at Westport. For ages 3-5.; 7) Sun-catcher Aquariums at Westport.; 8) Chalk Art at Bon Air Branch. For ages 4 and older.; 9) Daniel Otu and the Drums of West Africa at Jeffersontown Branch.; 10) Jeffersontown Junior Writers at Jeffersontown Branch. For ages 8-12.; 11) The Knitting Group at Bon Air Branch.; 12) Mr. Moustache and His Magic Show at Bon Air Branch.; 13) Money Laundering at Bon Air Branch. For ages 7 and older. Clean some pennies in strange and unusual ways.; 14) Summer reading programs schedule: Hot Wheels Mania for ages 3 and older; Craft Day for ages 6-10; Coloring Craze for ages 3 and older; and Megablock Madness for ages 3 and older.; 15) Sun, Skin and Science at Bon Air Branch. Speaker: Sarah Lynn Cunningham from The Sierra Club. Sponsor: Friends of Bon Air Library.; 16) Tea Party at Bon Air. A children's program.; 17) Teen Scene at Bon Air Branch. For ages 13-18.; 18) Twilight Tales at Jeffersontown Branch. For ages 2-8 and their families.; 19) Internet Basics at Bon Air Branch.)

East End: Happenings (Louisville Free Public Library programs: 1) Senior Tuesdays: Yoga at the Library at Crescent Hill Branch.; 2) Healthy Lifestyles Series: Portion Distortion at Crescent Hill Branch. Participants will learn about food portion and health.; 3) Human Rights Video Project: Calling the Ghosts: A Story About Rape, War and Women. Program: The impact of war on Bosnian women.; 4) Kentucky Theater Project with John Gage at Crescent Hill Branch.; 5) Internet Basics at Crescent Hill Branch.; 6) A book discussion group at Crescent Hill Branch. Topic: "Prodigal Summer" by Barbara Kingsolver.; 7) Teen Game Night at Highlands/Shelby Park Branch. For ages 13-19.; 8) Music, Books and All That Jazz at Highlands/Shelby Park.; 9) Mr. Moustache Magic Show at St. Matthews/Eline Branch and Bon Air.; 10) Computer Basics at St. Matthews/ Eline Branch.; 11) Chalk Art at Bon Air Branch. For ages 4 and older.; 12) The Knitting Group at Bon Air Branch.; 13) Money Laundering at Bon Air Branch. For ages 7 and older. Clean some pennies in strange and unusual ways.; 14) Summer reading programs schedule: Hot Wheels Mania for ages 3 and older; Craft Day for ages 6-10; Coloring Craze for ages 3 and older; and Megablock Madness, for ages 3 and older.; 15) Sun, Skin and Science at Bon Air Branch. Speaker: Sarah Lynn Cunningham from The Sierra Club. Sponsor: Friends of Bon Air.; 16) Tea Party at Bon Air Branch. A children's program.; 17) Teen Scene at Bon Air Branch. For ages 13-18.; 18) Internet Basics at Bon Air.Branch.)

Job Corps counselor to be in Nicholasville (A Job Corps counselor will be at the Jessamine County Public Library to discuss the free vocational and educational training for youth available through Job Corps. After the group session, persons interested in pursuing Job Corps training can meet individually with the representative to schedule an enrollment interview. Job Corps training is available to youth ages 16-24 who meet low-income criteria and can make a positive contribution to a Job Corps Center and its surrounding community.)

Public forum on U.S.-Russia relations to be held at library (Residents of Jessamine County will have an opportunity to participate in one of a series of discussions of relations between the United States and Russia at the Jessamine County Public Library.)

County Calendar (LIVE! @ your library will present Russ Falkenburg of Dreams Internation-al Inc., who will speak on "Goals and Self-Responsibility" at the Jessamine County Public Library.)

Internet group OKs 'xxx' Web addresses (The Internet's primary oversight body, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, approved a plan Wednesday to create a virtual red-light district, setting the stage for pornographic Web sites to use new addresses ending in "xxx." Adult-oriented sites, a $12 billion industry, probably could begin buying "xxx" addresses as early as fall or winter. ICM contends the "xxx" Web addresses, which it plans to sell for $60 a year, will protect children from online smut if adult sites voluntarily adopt the suffix so filtering software used by families can more effectively block access to those sites. The $60 price is roughly ten times higher than prices other companies charge for dot-com names.)

Greenup Library Helps Man Find Family (Greenup County Public Library staff helps an adopted man find the names of his parents and 12 siblings.)

N. Kentucky Calendar (Fashoo the Fool will appear at the Fort Thomas-Carrico Branch and Newport Branch of the Campbell County Public Library. Fashoo teaches about medieval times with magic and juggling.)

Cable deal approved (The Ashland Board of City Commissioners unanimously approved of a 40-plus page franchise agreement between the city and cable TV provider Adelphia which includes free cable to all schools and public buildings like the Boyd County Public Library, municipal buildings and 911 centers. The city had asked for free high speed Internet service.)

'Dragon Fair' puppet show is Wednesday ("The Great Dragon Fair" puppet show will be presented by the Oldham County Public Library at the John Black Community Center.)

Governor reps to visit in Greenup (Gov. Ernie Fletcher has announced field hours for the east Kentucky region will be 11 a.m. to noon June 20 at the Greenup County Public Library on Main Street in Greenup.)

Patriot Act: A neccesary, effective tool in war of terrorism (Sixteen of the Patriot Act's provisions are due to expire at the end of this year. U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales recently testified before Congress and stressed the need for renewal of all the act's provisions. Critics of the Patriot Act often focus attention on Section 215 as it applies to libraries and the reading habits of ordinary Americans. To date, the Department of Justice has not sought court authority under Section 215 to obtain library, bookstore, medical or gun sale records.)

Digging In (Learn about roses: "Growing Roses For Beginners" will be at the Lexington Public Library, Beaumont Branch. The program includes a slide presentation, lecture and Q&A.)

Summer reading programs begin (The 2005 Madison County Public Library Summer Reading Program run from June 6 through Aug. 1. Getting involved is as simple as taking a trip to the library, signing up and getting a book log. Elementary readers are given a goal of 500 pages and are awarded prizes for meeting their goal. Teenagers are urged to read 900 pages and adults, 1,500 pages. Teens and adults also will receive incentive prizes.)

FLETCHER AIDES LEAVE PLENTIFUL TRAIL OF E-MAIL: PROSECUTORS IN HIRING INQUIRY GRATEFUL FOR TENDENCY TO MESSAGE BY THE HOUR (The state Department for Libraries and Archives has issued a 17-page memo on preservation of e-mail that establishes a complicated set of rules. Unimportant e-mail can be discarded immediately; somewhat important e-mail must be saved for one to two years; and truly important e-mail can be permanently archived. But deciding what's important and what isn't is largely left up to thousands of individual state employees juggling dozens of electronic messages daily, which isn't ideal, according to critics.)

Class Matters: Richest Are Leaving Even the Rich Far Behind (Part 9 of a series of article attempting to define class in America. The hyper-rich. Draw a line under the top 0.1 percent of income earners - the top one-thousandth. Above that line are about 145,000 taxpayers, each with at least $1.6 million in income. The average income for the top 0.1 percent was $3 million in 2002, the latest year for which averages are available. That number is two and a half times the $1.2 million, adjusted for inflation, that group reported in 1980. No other income group rose nearly as fast. The share of the nation's income earned by those in this uppermost category has more than doubled since 1980, to 7.4 percent in 2002. The share of income earned by the rest of the top 10 percent rose far less, and the share earned by the bottom 90 percent fell.)

Community Calendar: Week of June 5 (Boone County Public Library programs: 1) Living Wills: Why, How, When? Scheben Branch. Learn the legalities and uses of this document, which is regulated by state law.; 2) Fashoo the Fool. Lents Branch. Be astounding by magic, juggling feats, and more!; 3) Madcap Puppets: Pocket Full of Puppets. Walton and Scheben Branch. Favorite stories come to life form the pockets of a giant's coat.; 4) Chain Reaction Performs. Florence Branch. Chain Reaction is a hard-driving bluegrass band from Walton.; 5) Using Reiki for Healing. Lents Branch. Lois Giancola presents his holistic technique that anyone can learn.)

Community Calendar: Week of June 5 (Kenton County Public Library programs: 1) Adult Craft: It's in the Bag. Independence Branch.; 2) Quilting. Independence Branch. Instructors will teach basic quilting techniques while participants create a quilt block.; 3) Book Discussion: "The Heartsong of Charging Elk". Mary Ann Mongan Library.; 4) Book Discussion: "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio".Independence Branch.; 5) Quilts in History and Literature: Quilts of the 1930s. Erlanger Branch.; 6) Bubble-ology. Mary Ann Mongan Library.; 6) Teen Movie. Erlanger Branch.; 7) "The Princess Bride" will be shown and popcorn and refreshments will be served.)

Letter to the Editor (A mother reporting she is “absolutely disgusted with the Hardin County Public Library's summer reading program” because she could not register her child to participate.)

Don't let kids vegetate during summer break (Keeping kids intellectually stimulated and physically active are two of the most important ways parents can help their children be ready to start the school year in the fall. Among the several suggestions school counselors and other helping professionals in Fayette County recently made to help keep kids mentally and physically fit is visit the Lexington Public Library.)

THE KID ZONE: Fun stuff for the family (Lexington Public Library programs: Storytime Fit for a King: Kings, Castles, Knights and Dragons. Central Library.; 2) Dragon Book Club. Eagle Creek Branch. For ages 6 to 8.; 3) Outer Space Story Time. Village Branch.; 4) Pizza & Paperbacks: Medieval Mystery Night. Eagle Creek Branch. For ages 11 to 14.; 5) Learn the Art of Illuminated Manuscripts. For ages 6 and older. Tates Creek Branch.; 6) Children's Movie. For ages 6 and older. Northside Branch.; 7) Harry Potter Series Review. Beaumont Branch. For ages 10 and older.; 8) Movies and a Craft. Central Library.; 9) The Arboretum has several events for children this summer. Stories and More. Presented by the Lexington Public Library.)

Booksellers ponder the future of browsing (Some book retailers are wondering about the fate of a cultural institution. It's not a book or a publisher, but a customer - the old-fashioned bookstore browser who picks and pokes and doesn't care about the critics or Oprah or the best-seller charts.)

Reading program begins (The Bowling Green Public Library’s 2005 Summer Reading Roundup features Western-themed reading activities, weekly programs, special presentations and reading incentives for children and adults.)

Hotline: Clean up the roadsides (I'm calling about the appearance of the roadsides in the city of Elizabethtown. As I rode down St. John Road, I was looking at the Hardin County Public Library, and there's all these dead tree brushes; it's really very unappealing.)

Summer Reading program kicks off at Logan Library (The Logan County Public Library kicked off its summer reading program June 1 but it's not too late to get in on all the fun. This year's theme, "Dragons, Dreams & Daring Deeds," will be sure to keep youngsters not only entertained but also allow them the opportunity to learn new things while doing it. The program is family orientated and is offered to all school age children.)

C.A.S.T. day draws kids to Brooking Park (Many Scott County families turned out for the Christian Angler Sports Team (C.A.S.T.) annual Kids Fishing Day at Brooking Park. In addition to having fishing pole giveaways, the event also gave kids and parents the chance to visit the Scott County Public Library bookmobile and to learn about the organization Scott Countians Against Drugs.)

ALZHEIMER'S SESSIONS (The Alzheimer's Association will host an information session on Alzheimer's Disease, "Maintain Your Brain", workshop hosted by Laurie Dorough of the Alzheimer's Association at the Beaumont branch of the Lexington Public Library.)

LIBRARY WORKSHOPS (Pris-Bourbon County Library educational and recreation programs: 1) Home Brewing Techniques with Bill Caldwell.; 2) Fashoo the Fool Show. A court jester learns magic out of a library book to perform for the king.; 3) Fashoo the Fool's Juggling Class. Program is for those 10 and older. Class size is limited to 24.; 4) The Wailing Banshees perform traditional Celtic folk music.; 5) Dream Workshop for Teens. A nationally known psychic presents a workshop on dreams for teens ages 13-17.; 6) Learn About the Paris Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.).; 7) The library will forgive fines for those who bring in a pet food item or make a donation to P.A.W.S.)

Corbin librarian played a novel role (A profile Gay Kitchen Cummins, 86, who became the Corbin Public Library librarian in 1951.)

Class Matters: In Fiction, a Long History of Fixation on the Social Gap (The tenth article in a series seeking to define class in America. Pop culture has succeeded to a considerable extent in burying something that used to be right out in the open. In the old days, when we were more consumed by social class, we were also more honest about it. There is an un-American secret at the heart of American culture: for a long time, it was preoccupied by class. That preoccupation has diminished somewhat - or been sublimated - in recent years as we have subscribed to an all-purpose, mass-market version of the American dream, but it hasn't entirely disappeared.)

Boyd County Library yard sale Friday (The Boyd County Public Library will have a yard sale to get rid of all the items left over following last week's silent auction.)

Acclaimed writer returning to Casey for book-signing (Crystal Wilkinson, an acclaimed Kentucky writer, will return home to talk about her work and sign copies of her books at the Casey County Public Library. Often describing herself as a country girl, Wilkinson's literary work reflects a love of and homage to her Appalachian roots. Her two books in print, "Blackberries, Blackberries" and "Water Street," both have received numerous state and national awards, including Best Debut Fiction by Today's Librarian Magazine. )

County budget passes without debate; so does cable franchise fee (Larry Pike and Cecile Garmon to 4-year terms on the library board and Vickie Newberry to a 1-year term.)

South End: Happenings (Louisville Free Public library programs: 1) Family Thursdays Game Night. Fairdale Branch. For ages 2-9.; 2) Raptor Rehabilitation. Fairdale Branch. Ages 5 and up.; 3) English Conversation Club. Iroquois Branch.; 4) Glamorous Gourds. Iroquois Branch. Artist Judy Roberts will showcase her work with gourds, from dolls to landscapes.; 5) Anime in the Afternoon. Iroquois Branch. For ages 13-18.; 6) Fun Photos. Iroquois Branch. Ages 6-12 are invited to bring photos to copy and color.; 7) Introduction to Microsoft Word. Iroquois Branch.; 8)

A book discussion group. Iroquois Branch. Topic: "The Last Goodbye" by Reed Arvin.; 9) Songs and Tales with Thomas Freese. Shively/Newman Branch. For all ages.; 10) Internet Basics. Shively/Newman Branch.; 11) Every Quilt Has a Story. Southwest Branch. For all ages.; 12) Stonecarver Al Nelson. Southwest Branch.; 13) Intermediate Microsoft Word. Southwest.)

Mid-County: Happenings (Louisville Free Public library programs: 1) Planning for College. Bon Air Branch.; 2) Friendship Bracelets. Bon Air Branch. For ages 8 and older.; 3) Daddy and Me. Bon Air Branch. For ages 3 and older.; 4) Stonecarver Al Nelson. Bon Air. For all ages.; 5) Weird Science. Bon Air Branch.; 6) Family Thursdays Game Night. Fairdale Branch. For ages 2-9.; 7) Raptor Rehabilitation. Fairdale Branch. For ages 5 and older.; 8) Mr. Moustache and His Magic Show. Fern Creek Branch. For all ages.; 9) Gaslight Writers. Jeffersontown Branch. The creative writing discussion group is open to new members.; 10) Blue Apple Players. Jeffersontown. For ages 3-8.; 11) A book discussion group. Jeffersontown Branch. Topic: "Ava's Man" by Rick Bragg.; 12) Squallis Puppeteers. Okolona Branch. For all ages.; 13) 4-H Gardening Workshop. Okolona Branch. For ages 9-13.; 14) Internet Basics. Okolona Branch.; 15) Teens Knit. Highlands/Shelby Park Branch. For ages 12-19.; 16) Anime Club. Highlands/Shelby Park Branch.)

City: Happenings (Louisville Free Public library programs: 1) Teens Knit. Highlands/Shelby Park Branch. For ages 12-19.; 2) Anime Club. Highlands/Shelby Park Branch.; 3) Portland Library Chess Club. Portland Branch. For all ages.; 4) The Kentucky Theater Project Presents John Gage. Portland Branch. For all ages.; 5) Kentucky Derby Museum. Portland Branch. For ages 5 and older.; 6) Dairy and Candy Month. Shawnee Branch. Stories and ice-cream sundaes will be available.; 7) Daniel Out and the Drums of West Africa. Shawnee Branch.; 8) Mr. Mustache. Western Branch.; 9) Computer Basics. Shawnee Branch.; 10) Computer Basics. Main Library.; 11) Windows Basics. Main Library.; 12) Introduction to Microsoft Word. Main Library.; 13) Getting the Most Out of the Library Web Site. Main Library.; 14) Introduction to Microsoft Excel. Main Library.; 15) Intermediate Internet Searching. Main Library.; 16) Keyboarding Workshop. Main Library.; 17) Patents and Trademarks Workshop. Main Library.)

East County: Happenings (Louisville Free Public library programs: 1) Taking the Mystery Out of Getting Published. Middletown Branch. Speaker: mystery writer Laura Young.; 2) Harold Mitchell – the Junk Genius. Middletown Branch. For ages 5 and older.; 3) Book discussion groups at Middletown Branch: Topic: "Follow the River" by James Alexander Thom and "The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth.; 4) Louisville Ghost Hunters. St. Matthews/Eline Branch.; 5) Internet Basics. St. Matthews/Elline Branch.; 5) E-mail Basics, 9 a.m. tomorrow at St. Matthews/Eline Branch.; 6) Friends Meeting. Westport Branch.; 7) Planning for College. Bon Air Branch.; 8) Friendship Bracelets. Bon Air Branch. For ages 8 and older.; 9) Daddy and Me. Bon Air Branch. For ages 3 and older.; 10) Stonecarver Al Nelson Bon Air Branch. For all ages.; 11) Weird Science. Bon Air Branch.; 12) Gaslight Writers. Jeffersontown Branch. The creative writing discussion group is open to new members.; 13) Blue Apple Players. Jeffersontown Branch. For ages 3-8.; 14) A book discussion group. Jeffersontown Branch. Topic: "Ava's Man" by Rick Bragg.

East End: Happenings (Louisville Free Public library programs: 1) Robot Challenge with Harold Mitchell – the Junk Genius. Crescent Hill Branch. For middle and high school students.; 2) First Annual Unbirthday Party! Crescent Hill Branch. Stories and cake will be available for all children.; 3) Introduction to E-mail. Crescent Hill Branch.; 4) Teens Knit. Highlands/Shelby Park Branch. For ages 12-19.; 5) Anime Club. Highlands/Shelby Park Branch.; 6) Louisville Ghost Hunters. St. Matthews/Eline Branch.; 7) Internet Basics. St. Matthews/Elline Branch.;

8) E-mail Basics. St. Matthews/Eline Branch; 9) Planning for College. at Bon Air Branch ; 10) Friendship Bracelets. Bon Air Branch. For ages 8 and older.; 11) Daddy and Me. Bon Air Branch. For ages 3 and older.; 12) Stonecarver Al Nelson. Bon Air Branch. For all ages.; 13) Weird Science. Bon Air Branch.)

Twice sold tales: The friends of the library's Spring Book Sale is this weekend (The Friends of the Louisville Free Public Library's Spring Book Sale offers thousands of bargain-priced books, books on tape and videos. The sale is at the First Unitarian Church, which is across the street from the Main Library.)

Cracking the Books: Summer reading is a must for many students (Whether the student is in fourth or 12th grade, chances are reading will be part of the game plan for the summer. One summer reading program at the Daviess County Public Library is called Dragons and Dreams. While the library offers programs for youngsters, teachers across the region have given some of their students summer reading assignments. The Daviess County Public Library keeps copies of local districts' Accelerated Reader lists upstairs in the children's department. The binders are easy to spot on a cart just inside the door.)

Hispanics now one-seventh of U.S. population (One of every seven people in the United States is Hispanic, a record number that probably will keep rising because of immigration and a birth rate outstripping non-Hispanic blacks and whites. The country's largest minority group accounted for one-half of the overall population growth of 2.9 million between July 2003 and July 2004, according to a Census Bureau report being released Thursday.)

Area Happenings. (Book-signing by Crystal Wilkinson, Casey County native and author of "Blackberries, Blackberries" and "Water Street," at the Casey County Public Library.)

Area Happenings. (Works by Diane Carey and David Cornwell, through June, at the Boyle County Public Library.)

FirstGov.gov: Libraries (A browsable directory of several dozen national, federal, state, and local libraries; online library databases; grants for

How to Conduct a Background Check (Article about why background checks are done and how to do the research for them. Includes links to commercial, government, and other information sources. Part of The Virtual Chase website from a law firm.)

International Foundation for Online Responsibility (IFFOR) (This Canadian nonprofit organization will sponsor and serve as the policy-making authority for the ".xxx" generic topic level Internet domain name suffix that was approved in June 2005 by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). This domain name is designed to apply to the "online adult-entertainment community ... that provide sexually-oriented information, services, or products intended for consenting adults." Site provides background and reasons for the proposal.

Forum on Russia, U.S. at public library today (Three approaches to United States and Russia relationship will be discussed at a public issues forum at the Jessamine County Public Library. The forum will be seeking public input on the kind of relationship the two countries should have in the future.)

Community Calendar for June 9th (Jessamine County Public Library programs: 1) LIVE! @ your library will present Russ Falkenburg of Dreams International Inc., who will speak on "Goals and Self-Responsibility".; 2) "Madcap Puppet Theater" will begin the library's summer reading program.)

Showing their creative side (The Scott County Early Childhood Council provided has provided training to educators using a $20,000 grant from the Kentucky Department of Education's KIDS NOW initiative. The council has received two previous $20,000 grants, one year funding curriculum kits for providers to check out from the Scott County Public Library and the next year funding Musikgarten training for preschool teachers and care-givers.)

Library puts restrictions on kids area (Adults who aren't with a child will no longer be allowed to sit in children's areas of the Evansville-Vanderburgh public library system. The Library Board on Thursday voted that those adults will be asked to move to another area of the library - newspaper and magazine reading rooms, general adult circulation rooms, reference departments or adult computer areas. There have been no incidents, but library employees have been concerned about some people who are "plunking themselves down" in the children's rooms and "watching" the youngsters. It was approved unanimously. Library president Brenda Scheidler said it was a rule "for the protection of the children.")

ConnectKentucky seeks support for broadband ( ConnectKentucky is a technology -based economic development alliance formed after Gov. Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Legislature announced the "Prescription for Innovation" in October. The "Prescription's" goal is to increase residential use of computers, expand e-government services to the local level and offer full broad-band deployment by 2007. The organization will primarily target the following sectors in planning for the broad-band future of Bell County: Business and industry; K-12 (education); health care; libraries; higher education; community-based organizations; government; agriculture and tourism, recreation and parks.)

Community Calendar: Week of June 12 (Boone County Public Library Programs: 1) Digital Photography I. Lents Branch. Photographer Dale Voelker will lead you through the basics of a digital camera. Learn the terminology and what to look for when choosing a camera.; 2) Home Buying Seminar. Scheben Branch. Home buying is not for sissies - in spite of the benefits, there are numerous considerations. Learn from the pros at this informational meeting.; 3) Stuck in a Rut, Ready for a Change? Scheben Branch. Whether it's a new career or simply a new attitude, Paul Coulter helps you discover your gifts, talents, interests and personal genius.; Chick Picks: Books that Appeal to Women. Lents Branch.; 5) Discussion of "The Hemingway Book Club of Kosovo" by Paula Huntley.; 6) Real Men Read: Books that Appeal to Men. Scheben Branch. Discussion of "Longitude" by Dava Sobel.)

Community Calendar: Week of June 12 (Kenton County Public Library Programs: 1) Mystery Writing Workshop. Mary Ann Mongan Library. Local mystery author Jeff Marks discusses the art of writing the mystery novel.; Wordplay Workshop: Pastoral Writing. Mary Ann Mongan Library. We will briefly explore the history and philosophy behind this age-old expressive tradition and use it to create original pieces of poetry and prose.

Community Calendar: Week of June 12 (Campbell County Public Library Programs: 1) Summer Reading Clubs and Programs for Children.

The summer reading club will be offered at the Cold Spring, Fort Thomas and Newport branches. With the theme of Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds, the family events and Round Table Adventures programs revolve around themes of the Middle Ages.)

PERSONNEL FILE: Finance (Southeastern Library Network: James A. Nelson, the state librarian and commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, has been elected board chairman of the non-profit membership organization.)

KENTUCKY DATEBOOK: Meetings (The Lexington Small Business Development Center offers these training events at the Lexington Public Library’s Central library: 1) Pre-Business Orientation. 2) How to Become a Federal Supply Schedule Contract Holder.)

Publisher reviving Kentucky Almanac (During its first incarnation in the late 1700s, the Kentucky Almanac contained information ranging from moon phases and court meeting dates to lyrics for a song called "The Guillotine." But the book's initial run, first published by John Bradford, only lasted from 1788 to 1856. Nearly 150 years later, a local publishing company is planning to revive it as Clark's Kentucky Almanac and Book of Facts 2006.)

BlackBerry helps, but also harms (The BlackBerry is a nifty, handheld wireless gadget that can help an employee work faster and more efficiently. It is able to double as both a cell phone and e-mailing device, providing employees with a means of always staying in touch, even when out of the office. But they, along with computers, have also provided prosecutors with evidence - much of it e-mails - to use in their investigations of corruption and fraud. The ePolicy Institute states that as technology changes, it's important for policy to evolve with it. It advises clients who frequently use e-mail for work to never discuss personnel matters. E-mail is the worst possible way to discuss any information that is confidential, personal, potentially embarrassing or any information that you don't want to come back to haunt you at some point in the form of a subpoenaed record. If you want to discuss personnel matters you are better off having a phone conversation or sitting down and having a face-to-face meeting.)

Stargazers to view sky at library lot (The West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers (WKAA) club will make glimpses of the Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn possible during a free, public viewing in the McCracken County Public Library’s parking. Curious onlookers to budding astronomers are welcome. WKAA will have telescopes available for viewing.)

Teaching Online - A Time Comparison (The success of distance courses has prompted universities nationwide to increase the number of courses offered online. One particular difficulty when teaching in an online format is that it can be more time-consuming than teaching in a traditional in-class format. This case study investigates this issue through the use of a detailed comparison of the time required to prepare and teach a traditional course, and that required for the same course presented in an online format. The additional time required by the online format is found to result largely from increased student contact and individualized instruction and not from the use of technology per se.)

Celebrating National Garden Club Week (Cumberland Park Garden Club donated the book, Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky, to the Middlesboro-Bell County Public Library during National Garden Week, June 5-11.)

Library fitness program under way (The Olive Hill Library had its first Get Real Get Fit program recently at the resort. The program, which promotes healthy lifestyles for teens and adults, is sponsored by MetLife Foundation and Libraries for the Future. The two-hour session included video of health information by teenagers, brochures and a two-mile hike by park staff. Fifteen families participated, receiving a free swim pass, an invitation to the Get Real Get Fit pool party on Aug. 13 and a free outdoor concert, as well as T-shirts, snacks and coupons. In addition, families were invited to use fitness-tracker software available at the library.)

Evening class puts students, parents in same room (Family Learn and Fun Night, with an open house at the Olive Hill Library.)

Court hears of cemetery abuses (Elwood Tackett maintains a cemetery data base for the Greenup County Public Library.)

NEW DISNEY FLICK (The Madison County Public Library in Berea features Tarzan II.)

SPANISH BUSINESS CLASSES (Lexington Public Library Spanish business classes: 1)"How to do Insurance with the Hispanic Community." Beaumont Branch.; 2) "Understanding the Hispanic Patient." (RNs, Doctors, Pharmacy/Radiology/Lab Techs only) Main Library.; 3) "Key to success in leasing for the Hispanic Community." Tates Creek Branch.)

CREATE A CARD (Drop in at the Scott County Public Library to create a card for the "Dad's and Granddads are Special" event. Ages 6 and up are invited.)

MEDIEVAL WEAPONRY (Ed Smith from Georgetown College will present information and give a demonstration about medieval weaponry and sword-fighting at the Scott County Public Library. Ages 12 and up are invited to attend.

LIBRARY EVENTS (Summer programs by the Clark County Public Library: 1)Magician and juggler Fashoo the Fool.; 2) Children can learn to make candles.; 3) A sign language class.)

LCAC selling artwork to finance projects (The Lawrence County Arts Council volunteers have had a busy week launching fundraisers to continue bringing monthly cultural arts programming to Lawrence County. LCAC has a lovely handmade hope chest on display at the Lawrence County Library for their Septemberfest raffle. This beautiful piece of furniture is made of oak with a half moon top, it is cedar-lined with a working drawer and is on casters for portability, it would make a lovely gift for a young girl or the bride to be.)

Students to read books they've written during library reading program (Students from Rosenwald-Dunbar Elementary School will be reading aloud from books they have written at some of the summer reading programs at the Jessamine County Public Library. The project is a team effort between the school and the library to provide a venue for the creative work of the young authors. Each writer will talk about the creative inspiration for his or her story and read an excerpt for the audience prior to the start of the main program of the day. The books written by the students will become part of the library collection and may be checked out by the readers.)

House Limits Patriot Act Rules on Library Records (Lawmakers voted Wednesday to block the Justice Department and the FBI from using the Patriot Act to peek at library records and bookstore sales slips. The House voted 238-187 despite a veto threat from Bush to block the part of the anti-terrorism law that allows the government to investigate the reading habits of terror suspects. The vote reversed a narrow loss last year by lawmakers concerned about the potential invasion of privacy of innocent library users. They narrowed the proposal this year to permit the government to continue to seek out records of Internet use at libraries.)

Three Alabama libraries partner on downloadable digital books (While books on tape remain library favorites, tech-savvy patrons have something new to borrow audio books and e-books for listening on home computers or handheld devices like iPods. Three Alabama libraries _ using an Ohio company's technology have partnered on a new online service that gives patrons access to popular audio books directly from their homes and offices. Cleveland-based OverDrive, Inc., which sells downloadable audio books for libraries, supplied the technology for the new service called Camellia Net.)