ON THE AGENDA: Woodford County (Tuesday: Versailles-Midway-Woodford County Board of Architectural Review, 5 p.m., courthouse, 103 South Main Street, Versailles. Consideration of a request from the Woodford County Library Board to demolish the former Versailles Athletic Club building to expand the downtown library.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 2, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/news/local/8570803.htm

This is no way to run a government (Editorial. Legislators are encouraged to “go back to your districts and schedule a series of public meetings. Invite your constituents to tell you about their wants and needs. Ask them what they expect from state government. What do they want by way of…library services…, and many other state services they see as crucial to Kentucky's quality of life?)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 3, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/8564760.htm

KENTUCKY DATEBOOK: Meetings (Hampton Scurlock, CEO of Scurlock Financial Services, will present a series of quarterly workshops on financial advice at the Lexington Public Library's central branch. The first workshop in the series is College--Planning for the Future, from 10-11:30 a.m. May 15 in the Central Library Theater.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 3, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/business/8576588.htm

CONVENTIONS AND EVENTS (Kentucky Public Library Association and the Kentucky Library Trustees Association: Wednesday-Friday, Radisson Plaza, 250.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 3, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/business/8576586.htm

Cheney avoids politics in commencement speech (First Lady Laura Bush spoke at Miami Dade College. Bush spoke to more than 900 Miami Dade College graduates. Bush advised students receiving associate degrees to keep their library cards in front of their credit cards and talked about the value of education in getting ahead financially.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 1, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/8568072.htm

Library's latest reading program blends young people and adults (The Charlestown/Clark County Public Library IN staff hopes its new Child-Adult Book Club is one way to foster that pastime among 9- to 11-year-olds. The free program, held at the Charlestown and Sellersburg branch libraries once a month, is open to fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders with an adult partner, such as a parent or grandparent. Participants will read a book each month and meet at their branch library to discuss it.)
Louisville Courier Journal. Mar. 31, 2004
http://www.courier-journal.com/localnews/2004/03/31iweek/J1-library0331-7007.html

A sense of pride: Tri-County clients getting involved in community (The individuals who attend the Tri-Counties Special Services, daily work and recreation program, for residents of area counties with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, spend a large portion of their time performing community service projects. The participants range in age from 20 to 62. The organization offers services to various groups, including the Christian County Animal Shelter, Salvation Army, the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library and area nursing homes.)
Hopkinsville Kentucky New Era. May 4, 2004
http://www.kentuckynewera.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?200405/03+tricounty05032004_news.html+20040503

THE KID ZONE: Fun stuff for the family (The Lexington Public Library will have the following programs. Reservations are required: 1) Beginners Blackwork Needle Craft. Eagle Creek Branch. 7 p.m. Monday. Ages 12 and older. 2) Origami Baskets & Boxes. Eagle Creek Branch. 4 p.m. May 11. Ages 8 and older. 3) Preschool Craft Club: Worms. 11 a.m. May 11. Tates Creek Branch. Ages 3-5.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 4, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/health/8555484.htm

Library sets summer programs (Flatwoods branch of the Greenup County Public Library. Among the programs 1) a Harry Potter Program with a Tri-Wizard Tournament; 2) UNO tournaments for children 9 through 14; 3) Summer Reading Program with the theme "A World of Readers." 4) a karate demonstration for ages 8 through 14)
Ashland Independent. May 5, 2004
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County library to offer Mother's Day fun to a tea (The Hardin County Library in Elizabethtown will serve all mothers in a special Mom and Me Tea Party.)
Elizabethtown News Enterprise. May 5, 2004
http://www.newsenterpriseonline.com/articles/2004/05/05/news/news07.txt

Funding for new budget will top fiscal court agenda (Judge/Executive Davie Greer is proposing to fund the library at $450,000, the same as the current appropriation which is based on a 2.9 percent tax rate. The county and the library board disagree on how much funding the county must pay the library. Greer maintains the library is funded by a tax levy voted by previous fiscal courts, while the library board contends it is owed the equivalent of five cents per $100 of assessed value, which its members say was approved by voters and required by statute as well as a contract signed in the mid-1950's by fiscal court. Library board Chairman Larry Pike has again requested funding at the five cents level in a formal letter to Greer and the court. Magistrates aren't likely to oppose Greer's proposal, although one, Krissie Coe Fields, supports greater funding for the library.)
Glasgow Daily Times. May 4, 2004
http://www.glasgowdailytimes.com/articles/2004/05/04/local_news/news02.txt

Budget deserves open debate (Editorial. “It's evident from earlier comments by magistrates they don't all agree with everything in the budget. Fields, for instance, would like to see the county make a good-faith, incremental increase in funding for the library.”)
Glasgow Daily Times. May 8, 2004
http://www.glasgowdailytimes.com/articles/2004/05/08/opinion/opinion02.txt

Library book sale is May 14 and 15 (The Jessamine County Public Library will hold its spring book sale. On Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. till noon, there will be a dollar-a-bag sale. Friends of the Library who pay their dues before the sale ($5 for an individual or $10 for a family per year) will get to buy books on Thursday, May 13, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.)
Nicholasville Jessamine Journal. May 6, 2004
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News to Use: MORE FREE ADVICE (Mass Mutual, Suter Solutions, Shelter Insurance and Unified Bank will participate in "An Hour of Money-Saving Options" at the Lexington Public Library's Beaumont Branch. Representatives from these firms will share options and ideas to save money and plan for the future.)
LIBRARY OFFERINGS (The Lexington Public Library's Eagle Creek Branch will host 1) Make a Sachet for Mother's Day, for ages 6 and older, and 2) Growing Roses for Beginners, for adults.
Lexington Herald Leader. May 5, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8583151.htm

'NEMO' IN SPANISH (The Lexington Hispanic Library will present Finding Nemo in Spanish at Cardinal Valley Center)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 5, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8583151.htm

QUINTET AT LIBRARY (The Jessamine County Public Library will present the Lexington Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet as part of its Live at Your Library program.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 5, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8564770.htm

STUDENT ART SHOW (The annual middle and high school art show will be May 8 to 17 at Clark County Public Library. The show features two- and three-dimensional art from Clark and Conkwright middle schools and George Rogers Clark High School.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 5, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8564797.htm

AT THE LIBRARY (Events at the Paris-Bourbon County Library: 1) Friday Flicks at Your Library. Age-appropriate movies for ages 13 to 18 will be shown in the community room at the library. Admission is free, although a library card will be required; 2) The library will host a drivers' safety class presented by AARP. It is an eight-hour refresher course for experienced motorists ages 50 and older.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 5, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8564793.htm

Storytellers to trade yarns at monthly swap (Frankfort Storytellers is sponsoring a Spoken Word Story Swap in the Leeco meeting room of Paul Sawyier Public Library. It is free and open to any person 16 or older who wishes to tell a story, recite a poem, develop spoken word skills or just listen. The meeting room is wheelchair accessible. This is not sponsored by the library.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 5, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8564769.htm

Library closed while it moves (The Woodford County Library, about to undergo extensive renovation and expansion is closed while it moves to temporary quarters at the Woodford Plaza on Lexington Street in Versailles.
Lexington Herald Leader. May 5, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8564780.htm

Library patrons owe $28,000 in overdue fines (Delinquent borrowers of the Rowan County Public Library owe more than $28,000 in fines and fees that have accrued just since February 2002. The library belongs to the people of Rowan County, according to librarian Helen Williams, so people who "borrow" materials and don't return them are stealing from the citizens of Rowan County. And they can be taken to court. As of April 29, borrowers owe the library a total of $28,565 in fines and fees, Williams said. Of that amount, $24,748 is owed by 453 people who have an outstanding bill of $20 or more. Patrons have borrowed and kept almost 1,000 items in the last two years. "If we have to continually replace copies of materials (books, DVDs, CDs, tapes) that have not been returned, we will have little or no money for new materials," Williams said. "And everybody wants new materials.")
Morehead News. May 4, 2004
http://www.moreheadnewsgroup.com/search.cfm?search=detail&ID=2007

State award received by McCracken librarian
Paducah Sun. May 7, 2004
Not available online. Contact the FIVCO/ Big Sandy Regional Library office for a copy.

Local man's daughter sees sculpture: readying for new public library (Jess Wilson's daughter Sammie Wakefield is a talented sculptress in wood. They are giving the $3,000 owl to the new Jackson County Public Library "to be placed on a low table where children can touch it," Wilson says.)
McKee Jackson County Sun. May 11, 2004
http://www.jacksoncountysun.com/pages/front/

'CD rot' may sneak up on music, movies
Henderson Gleaner. May 10, 2004
http://www.courierpress.com/ecp/computers_and_tech/article/0,1626,ECP_755_2873248,00.html

In Library's Back Pages, a Vivid History Unfolds (Describes a New York City Library branch’s changing services as it responds to changes in its community over 80 years.)
New York Times. May 11, 2004
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/11/nyregion/11library.html

COLLEGE PLANNING, GARDENING, READINGS (The Lexington Public Library will host several programs through Saturday; 1) Central Library, Story Time, Teeny Tiny Tales and a Craft on Friday and College, Planning for the Future on Saturday; 2) Beaumont Branch, April Showers, May Flowers: Plant Flowers and Learn How to Care for Them. For ages 4 through 12 on Wednesday; 3) Eagle Creek Branch, Derby Rotten Scoundrels: A Mysterious Gathering on Saturday. Authors will read excerpts from their new mystery anthology. For adults.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 12, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8630229.htm

AARP DRIVER SAFETY (Madison County Public Library and AARP will host the Driver Safety Program, an eight-hour classroom refresher course for older drivers. Participants must attend both sessions to receive a certificate. Cost is $10. Space is limited to 20 people.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 12, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8624552.htm

LOOKING FOR RECIPES (Clark County Public Library reference librarians Jerri Dennis and Andy Gary are searching for recipes for the Local History Recipe Exchange. To donate a recipe, stop by the reference desk at the library.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 12, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8624562.htm

Jack Daniel biographer to speak (Author Peter Krass will discuss his book, Blood and Whiskey: The Life and Times of Jack Daniel, which explores the life of the Tennessee whiskey baron and marketing genius, at the Paris-Bourbon County Library.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 12, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8624563.htm

LIBRARY TO HOST ANIMAL PSYCHIC (Psychic and animal communicator Judy Fuson will speak at the Paris-Bourbon County Public Library. The title of her talk will be "The Spirituality of Animals and Animal Communication." Fuson grew up on her parents' thoroughbred farm in Lexington and later managed the large farm. In addition to private sessions, Fuson also conducts workshops on animal communication and psychic development. Her first book, Wagging Tails, Swishing Tails, Fluffy Tails, and Other Tales was published last year.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 12, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8624563.htm

Book sale to benefit library (The Friends of the Paul Sawyier Public Library will hold a book sale today through Saturday in the basement of the library. There is a special sale time for Friends and teachers.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 12, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8624549.htm

Debate over library appropriation continues (Discussion over whether the local library is an appropriation or a tax levy district continues. Larry Pike, chairman of the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library's operating board, met with Barren County Judge-Executive Davie Greer on May 4 to discuss an increase in appropriation from the fiscal court. According to a 1954 contract between the county and the library, the county is to grant an appropriation of no less than 5 cents and no more than 15 cents per $100 assessed value. But the county has yet to give the library the minimum appropriation. The library's current appropriation from the county is 2.9 per $100 assessed value. According to Pike, Greer says the library is actually a tax levy and not an appropriation district. "Her opinion is based on information she has gotten from the County Judge's Association..," he said. "She expressed to me the opinion that our library is actually, instead of being organized under KRS 173.310, is a KRS 68.245 library, which means we are a tax levy rather than an appropriation, and consequently funding increases are to be handled in a certain way.")
Glasgow Daily Times. May 12, 2004
http://www.glasgowdailytimes.com/articles/2004/05/12/local_news/news02.txt

State worker evaluations too lenient, official says: PERSONNEL HEAD CONTENDS TOO MANY GET EXTRA DAYS OFF (An example of perception and the employee evaluation process)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 12, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/news/8645450.htm

ON THE LOOKOUT: Events, gatherings and products to watch out for (The Buzz About Bees. 7 p.m. May 20. Lexington Public Library Eagle Creek Branch, 101 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Local beekeeper Abigail Keam will talk about the importance of honeybees; there will be hands-on activities. Reservations required.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 13, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/people/8645465.htm

Couple's child-porn sentencing delayed: DEFENSE CHECKS OUT HUSBAND'S ALIBIS (Because of the alleged attacks on children at playgrounds and in public libraries, federal prosecutors are asking that both Adkinses receive much harsher sentences than they would ordinarily receive. The use of library computers and Scott County Public Library as the site of one of the assaults is mentioned.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 13, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/news/local/8654190.htm

U of L Foundation is public agency: State justices decline to review earlier rulings (The foundation is subject to the state’s open records law.)
Louisville Courier Journal. May 13, 2004
http://www.courier-journal.com/localnews/2004/05/13ky/A1-foundation0513-9601.html

Chamber honorees are deserving (Tom Tucker, a retired South Central Bell executive, earned Volunteer of the Year honors for his efforts for serving more than seven years as a "Book Buddy" for the Clark County Public Library. Thanks to Tucker's efforts, shut-ins and others get books to read on a regular basis, and in some cases, Tucker reads to them. In accepting the award, Tucker said "what I do is fun.")
Winchester Sun. May 11, 2004
http://www.winchestersun.com/articles/2004/05/11/local_news/opinion/edit079.txt

Oaklyn Library roof seeded again (Sod covered library roof)
Henderson Gleaner. May 14, 2004
http://www.courierpress.com/ecp/news/article/0,1626,ECP_734_2885038,00.html

Book Sale (The Friends of the Rowan County Public Library in Morehead, Kentucky is having its annual spring used book sale Friday and Saturday May 14 and 15 from 9 AM – 6 PM. On Saturday they will be having the “brown bag sale” from 4 –6 PM. The library is located at 185 East First Street, Morehead. For more information on the sale or to join the Friends, please call 606-784-7137.)
Finance (TM Technique: The Competitive Advantage in Business will be presented at the Lexington Public Library. This seminar will present the value of incorporating the Transcendental Meditation technique to enliven the potential within any businessperson's awareness.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 14, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/business/8663696.htm

Diver Safely Program (The Madison County Public Library Berea location will present a driver safety program for older drivers. There is a $10 fee for the course book and space is limited to 20 people.)
Richmond Register. May 14, 2004
http://www.richmondregister.com/articles/2004/05/14/calendar_of_events/calendar.txt

Blood Pressure Clinic (The Madison County Public Library-Richmond will host a blood pressure clinic in honor of Blood Pressure Awareness Month.)
Richmond Register. May 14, 2004
http://www.richmondregister.com/articles/2004/05/14/calendar_of_events/calendar.txt

Library receives $5,000 from Rees estate (A bequest from the estate of Zipporah "Zip" Tracy Rees was announced at Wednesday's meeting of the Clark County Public Library Board of Trustees. Bruce Campbell, president, announced the $5,000 bequest and Jane Venable Brown, vice president, suggested it might be used for youth programs and materials. It was announced that Misty Dore, youth services librarian, and Renee Bush, head of youth services, were granted $5,000 from the MetLife Foundation in partnership with George Rogers Clark High School librarian Lisa Johns and GRCHS faculty member Ruth Mace. The grant will be used for materials and programs to better serve the Spanish-speaking population of Clark County, with a focus on young adults.)
Winchester Sun. May 13, 2004
http://www.winchestersun.com/articles/2004/05/13/local_news/news07.txt

State forecasts $70 million surplus: Revenues up from taxes early in year (After three years of budget shortfalls that forced spending cuts, Kentucky's tax revenues have surged in recent months, and a modest surplus is expected by June30, officials said yesterday. Largely because strong retail sales have boosted sales tax income above expectations, Kentucky could have at least $70 million more this fiscal year than expected, experts say.)
Louisville Courier Journal. May 14, 2004
http://www.courier-journal.com/localnews/2004/05/14ky/A1-revenue0514-8748.html

Reading, writing in spotlight: Children's author among speakers (About 350 area middle school students traveled to Northern Kentucky University for the 2004 BookFest to participate in workshops on reading and writing. Funded by corporate sponsors and a grant from former NKU Literature and Language faculty member Robert Collier, the book festival aims to get middle school students more interested in literacy.)
Covington Kentucky Post. May 15, 2004
http://www.kypost.com/2004/05/15/book051504.html

Church news for May 14 (Trinity Episcopal Church, Danville - "Satellite Reading Camp" for third- and fourth-graders. The reading camp's goal is to help children improve their literacy skills and learn to enjoy books. The setting is decorated to look like a circus, the theme of this year's camp. Students will have six 30-minute learning classes in small groups, in the mornings. In the afternoon, there will be "camp-type" activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, walks, a trip to the library and visits from authors, etc.)
Danville Advocate Messenger. May 14, 2004
http://www.amnews.com/public_html/?module=displaystory&story_id=6783&format=html

LITERARY CALENDAR (Peter Krass will discuss and sign Blood and Whiskey: The Life and Times of Jack Daniel at Paris-Bourbon County Public Library.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 16, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/8663685.htm

Authors will sign books at library Saturday (Dr. Thomas Barnes, author of "Wild Flowers and Ferns of Kentucky“, and West Middle School Assistant Principal Jon Henson, author of "Getting Our Ducks in a Row", will be selling and signing their new books at the Shelby County Public Library Saturday. The signing is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.)
Shelbyville Sentinel News. May 14, 2004
http://www.shelbyconnect.com/articles/2004/05/14/news/news04.txt

Take advantage of the many, varied summer activities (Don't forget about all the programs at the libraries. No matter where you live, you should be able to use your nearest branch library and sign out books. For free, keep yourself busy for hours reading about the world of imagination, history, science or humor - whatever delights you. Ask the librarian to recommend some books for you based on your areas of interest. This may be the year you find out what you'd like to be when you grow up - who knows?)
Henderson Gleaner. May 18, 2004
http://www.courierpress.com/ecp/community/article/0,1626,ECP_737_2892943,00.html

County invited to 'read' (The entire county's invited. It's a celebration of reading. The celebration, called "Race into Reading," will feature an appearance by MacKenzie Mayes, Miss Kentucky 2003. She will be presenting the Accelerated Reading awards to students at 5:30 p.m. Several Kentucky authors will be there, including Jackson County's own Rob Williams, Roger Williams, Jess Wilson and his daughter Gail Chandler, Berea writer and publisher George Brosi, and several others. There will be free food, T-shirts and of course -- books. The event will be held at Tyner Elementary from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 25. The event is being sponsored by Title I, 21st Century Learning, Jackson County Community Education, the Jackson County public schools and all five school librarians, as well as the Jackson County Public Library.)
Jackson County Sun. May 18, 2004
http://www.jacksoncountysun.com/pages/front/

LIBRARY EVENTS (The Lexington Public Library will host the following events: 1) "Be an Artist: Alexander Calder. For ages 7 and older at the Central Library; 2) "World Crafts: Make Guatamalan Bird Puppets From Clay and Feathers," For ages 7 to 12 at the Beaumont Branch.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 19, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8691651.htm

Children's author to give reading (The Scott County Public Library will host award-winning author Jan Wahl. The author of more than 100 books for children will read aloud from his favorites. Dancers from the Lexington Ballet will also be present to talk about their upcoming performance, Cabbage Moon.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 19, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8678801.htm

Summer Reading program kicks off (Jessamine County Public Library's Summer Reading program began Saturday and will continue through July 31. Students may visit the library to pick up bookmarks to track time spent reading. After recording at least 15 minutes of reading time for five days, students may turn in their bookmarks and participate in weekly drawings for coupons from local merchants. Grand prizes, including an autographed Lexington Legends baseball, and a $50 gift certificate from Joseph-Beth Booksellers will be awarded at the end of the program.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 19, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8684592.htm

CHEF TO SPEAK (Jessamine County Public Library's Live at Your Library program will present Chef Patt Brower. Brower will share recipes and ideas for quick and easy healthful cooking.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 19, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8684592.htm

Library design to be unveiled today (The design of the new Daviess County Public Library will be unveiled today the library. The library board will meet at 4 p.m. for its regular business session with a presentation by Tuck-Hinton Architects at 5 p.m.)
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer. May 19, 2004
http://www.messenger-inquirer.com/news/kentucky/7176244.htm

The Patriot Act and Me (Letter to the Editor about the Patriot Act. Re "Security With Liberty," by William Safire (column, May 17): Every visit to the Orange County Library reminds me why I hate the Patriot Act and how my right of privacy can be officially violated. A big sign in black and white is posted at the book checkout desk reminding me that the Federal Bureau of Investigation can get a list of every book I've read and doesn't have to tell me that it asked for my list. A secret investigation. This "police state" license of the Patriot Act could affect me, to the extent that my choice of reading material is adversely interpreted by law enforcement. No, I do not feel more secure; I feel threatened, and more than a little terrorized whenever I see that sign at my library. This is from a woman who tells her grandchildren, "My library card is my most valuable possession." ARLENE ROSSO-BARON. Orlando, Fla., May 17, 2004)
New York Times. May 19, 2004
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/19/opinion/L19SAFI.html

Classes/Workshops (The Buzz About Bees. Lexington Public Library Eagle Creek Branch. Local beekeeper Abigail Keam will talk about the importance of honeybees, and there will be hands-on activities.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 20, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/people/8700264.htm

Windsongs: Lexington Philharmonic comes to Nicholasville (The Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra's wind quintet concert, held at the Jessamine County Public Library Thursday night, included pieces ranging from Joseph Haydn to Ludwig von Beethoven to Scott Joplin.)
Nicholasville Jessamine Journal. May 20, 2004
http://www.jessaminejournal.com/PageDisplayer.cfm?Mode=SearchResults&ArticleID=EBD2804A-BABD-463C-BF8C-
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Library design draws praise: Architects' plan stirs excitement (The Daviess County Public Library Board made public the architectural plans for a new library that board members hope will be at Frederica Street and Ford Avenue. The visitors appeared to like what they saw. The site drawings and presentation from Tuck-Hinton Architects drew questions, excitement and praise.)
Owensboro Messenger Inquirer. May 20, 2004
http://www.messenger-inquirer.com/news/kentucky/7180606.htm

Execs Choose Variety of Business Books (An unscientific survey of small company owners by The Associated Press found that they turned to a rather varied selection of titles, ranging from books that are becoming standard small business reference volumes to some more offbeat choices, such as children's books. Owners relied on some of the books for nuts-and-bolts advice on marketing, and turned to others for solace and comfort as they struggled with being an entrepreneur.)
New York Times. May 20, 2004
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/business/AP-Small-Talk.html

After-school program is helping kids (Editorial. Concerned Citizens of Logan County in Russellville is helping youths who need a little extra help excelling academically. The group offers free, after-school tutoring to 22 pupils in grades one through six, grouped according to grade level. There are also a few middle and high school students. With the planned move from the Logan County Public Library to K.P. Hall, an even greater number of children could be served by this innovative program.)
Bowling Green Daily News. May 20, 2004
http://www.bgdailynews.com/articles/stories/public/200405/20/0dsL_editorials.html

More library money, books urged: Metro Council writes to mayor, stressing wish list in tight budget (All 26 members of the Louisville Metro Council signed a letter asking Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson to increase funding for the Louisville Free Public Library and urging that the greatest emphasis be placed on book purchases. In response, Abramson told the council members Monday in a letter: "Be assured that my commitment to libraries ... is unwavering. You will see that commitment" in the proposed 2004-05 metro budget that he will unveil Thursday. The council was lobbied heavily in the past 18 months by library supporters, including a new group called the Library Lovers Political Action Committee.)
Louisville Courier Journal. May 21, 2004
http://www.courier-journal.com/localnews/2004/05/21ky/B1-library05210-7102.html

Budget issue headed in ‘right direction’
Bowling Green Daily News. May 23, 2004
http://www.bgdailynews.com/articles/stories/public/200405/23/0dtP_news.html

Knox, Corbin public services enjoy fresh funding (Knox County Fiscal Court officials said the Knox County Public Library received $15,000. Director of Barbourville Public Library Lana Hale said the funding will help bring the library up to date. The $15,000 will be spent in the near future on computer hardware which will be used to automate the facility's check-out and reservation system. "This helps us immensely. Because of this funding we will get this project done a lot sooner than we expected," she said.)
Corbin Times Tribune. May 22, 2004
http://www.thetimestribune.com/articles/2004/05/22/news/news03.txt

Library reading program (Boyle County Public Library. Dates: June 8-July 22. Themes: "Travel with Us," with visits changing from week to week. The order is: Africa, Japan, Around the World, United States, Mexico, surprise location and Italy. Special events for which tickets are needed are Ronald McDonald June 16 and Rainbow Puppets June 23. A kite workshop will be held 10:30 a.m. July 9.)
Danville Advocate Messenger. May 23, 2004
http://www.amnews.com/public_html/?module=displaystory&story_id=6981&format=html

Magistrates review plans for new jail (Fiscal court approved the appointment of Debbie Williams, of Loyall, to the Harlan County Public Library Board of Trustees)
Harlan Daily News. May 21, 2004
http://www.harlandaily.com/reader.cfm?si=1&sd=4191

Jim Smith: have doctorate, will paint (Jim Smith may not consider himself an artist but put a brush in his hand and an empty canvas before him, and magic seems to happen. Some of Smith's paintings are presently on display at the Logan County Public Library.)
Russellville News Democrat & Leader. May 21, 2004
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Teen reading program to be introduced at Clark library (The Clark County Public Library will introduce for the first time this summer a Teen Summer Reading Program. The program, which will be held throughout July, will be for teens ages 12-19. The library will offer activities including stepping stones, book making, basket making, mask making and CD clock making. The library also is looking for youth to join its new Teen Advisory board. Teens who participate will be a part of monthly meetings and able to voice preferences on library activities for their age group. The library is kicking off its annual Summer Reading Program for local children at 10 a.m. Saturday. Both children and teens who participate in the two programs will receive book prizes of their choosing for reading completed. Participants will be eligible for drawings for grand prizes at the end of the programs.)
Winchester Sun. May 21, 2004
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Couple sentenced in child porn case (Terry and Jane Adkins were sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court to 75 and 30 years in prison, respectively, and Commonwealth's Attorney Richard Bottoms said those federal sentences, which do not carry parole eligibility, were severe enough. In Boyle County, a boy less than 12 years old was allegedly assaulted while playing at the Boyle County Fairgrounds July 13, 2003. In Mercer County, a 10-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted in the Mercer County Public Library the same day.)
Danville Messenger Advocate. May 25, 2004
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In Christian book battle, ‘Davids' say they're fending off ‘Goliaths' (As Christian books rise in popularity, a national trend for Wal-Mart, Target, Barnes & Noble and other large chain stores to carry popular Christian titles doesn't have many local Christian booksellers worried. Booksellers say they have a selection with variety that large chain stores can't rival.)
Elizabethtown News Enterprise. May 26, 2004
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Library automation not off the ground yet (The Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library was scheduled to be fully automated by May 1. Ron Brassell, a consultant hired by the library to oversee the automation project, said he understood the board's desired date for project completion to be June 1. The original contract between the library and TLC, a West Virginia-based company specializing in library automation, did not list a completion date. The contract was amended to include a completion date of Aug. 31, but it also included a stipulation based on how long it took to computerize the library's records. The basic problem is a third party being involved in automation. That third party is Marcive.
Glasgow Daily times. May. 25, 2004
http://www.glasgowdailytimes.com/articles/2004/05/25/local_news/news02.txt

School selected for grant (Of more than 1,200 applications submitted for the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries grant, only 136 were accepted. One of those was Hall Elementary School of the Harlan County Schools, the only school in Kentucky to receive the $5,000 grant. In order to receive the award, a school had to have 90 percent of its students to qualify for free or reduced lunches. The vast majority of the grant to purchase two sets of books. The American Association for the Advancement of Science offers a set of 149 books for just a little more than $2,350 and the Notable Social Studies tradebook for young people, which is a collection of 131 books for $2,043. )
Harlan Daily Enterprise. May 24, 2004
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Library gets death certificates (The Henderson County Public Library recently acquired microfilm containing Kentucky death certificates issued between 1911 and 1953. Death certificates contain such valuable genealogical information as the parents of the deceased, their places of birth, the cause of death, as well as much more.)
Henderson Gleaner. May 26, 2004
http://www.courierpress.com/ecp/gleaner_news/article/0,1626,ECP_4476_2913759,00.html

MOVIE NIGHT (May's movie night feature at the Clark County Public Library is Animal Crackers at 7 p.m. Thursday. Groucho Marx stars. The evening also is the kickoff for the Adult Summer Reading program. Also, a woodcarving class for beginning or experienced carvers will be 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, at the library. Bring a knife to carve a miniature ax, log and mailbox. Class size will be limited to 10.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 26, 2004
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STARS NOMINATIONS DUE BY TUESDAY (Tuesday is the deadline for 2004 nominations for the Kentucky Stars Project. The project is an opportunity for Kentucky celebrities to be recognized by having markers with their autographs placed along downtown Lexington's Main Street. Plaques will be installed in front of the Central Library, the Downtown Arts Center and at the Kentucky Theatre.)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 26, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/community/8752522.htm

ON THE LOOKOUT (Appalachian Heritage Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 5. Central Library)
Lexington Herald Leader. May 27, 2004
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/living/people/8760876.htm

A charming small town on riverfront with that big-town feel (A community profile of Henderson. It's a town that still has a vibrant downtown, where you can find a Downtown Diner serving fried green tomatoes, a hardware store known as Homefolks, a farmers market, a library built in 1904 and a shady, inviting Central Park laid out in 1797 after the town was founded. )
Henderson Gleaner. May 27, 2004
http://www.courierpress.com/ecp/ag_entertainment/article/0,1626,ECP_10622_2886373,00.html

Lawrence court takes ownership of Pine Hill: Judge-executive casts tie-breaking vote (Also during Thursday's meeting Elsie Jones was appointed to a four-year term on the Lawrence County Public Library Board. Jones will begin her term in June.)
Louisa Big Sandy News. May 26, 2004
No available online. Contact the FIVCO/Big Sandy Regional Library office for a copy of the article

Magoffin payroll tax apparently dead (In other business, court members approved Theda Watkins, Greg Conley, David May, Janelle May, and Tom Frazier as the new library board)
Louisa Big Sandy News. May 26, 2004
No available online. Contact the FIVCO/Big Sandy Regional Library office for a copy of the article

Callaham says county has no extra money to give cities (In other business, a petition was presented to the court to re-open the Rufus Reed Memorial Library in Lovely.) Louisa Big Sandy News. May 26, 2004
No available online. Contact the FIVCO/Big Sandy Regional Library office for a copy of the article

Changing library has more than just books: @ Your Library (Article promoting the services of the Daviess County Public Library.)
Owensboro Messenger Inquirer. May 26, 2004
http://www.messenger-inquirer.com/features/education/7200038.htm

Book on hell gets its second printing (Twenty-five thousand copies of a book written by local pastor and author Bob Evely have been printed by Jesus Your Savior Ministries in Carmichael, Calif., for distribution.
At the End of the Ages ... the Abolition of Hell was first published in 2003 by 1st Books Library in Bloomington, Ind., and is available at Joseph Beth Booksellers, Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, or directly from Evely's Web site at www.graceevangel.org.)
Nicholasville Jessamine Journal. May 27, 2004
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LIVE! @ your library (Live@ your library will present Chef Patt Brower at the Jessamine County Public Library. She will share recipes and ideas for healthy, quick and easy, and tasty cooking.)
Nicholasville Jessamine Journal. May 27, 2004
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Piece Quilters present work (Piece Quilters, a quilting group started in 1997, held its first show Friday at the Clark Building in Nicholasville. There were 40 pieces on display, some new and some old, passed along to the members from their mothers and grandmothers. The next show will be on display at the Jessamine County public library through August.)
Nicholasville Jessamine Journal. May 27, 2004
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Getting to know your neighbor: Rosie Cooper: Artist finds inspiration in and around her town (Rosie Cooper of Wilmore, whose solo exhibit opened at the Jessamine County Public Library last week, finds her inspiration in small-town and countryside scenery.)
Nicholasville Jessamine Journal. May 27, 2004
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Thanks to Scout's efforts, inmates are booked solid: Student's campaign nets 2,900 paperbacks for jail (Owensboro Catholic Middle School student David Gruenewald has helped hundreds of Daviess County Detention Center inmates by collecting 2,900 paperback books for them.
Before the book drive, the jail had perhaps 30 books to share between nearly 600 inmates. Now, women inmates can check out five or six books each Sunday in a small library in Building No. 2, while men in another building have access to the books by mobile carts that are pushed by their cells each week.)
Owensboro Messenger Inquirer. May 27, 2004
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'No surprises' in Simpsonville budget (Simpsonville City Commissioners, in a special meeting Monday, heard first reading on the city's 2004-05 budget. Absent from the proposed budget is about $11,000 the city spent last year to maintain the library. This year, volunteers will man the library, which will be open Monday through Thursday from 1-5 p.m. Earlier this year, city commissioners had decided to close the library if volunteers could not be found to staff it. The commissioners felt the library was too little used to justify public expense. Several volunteers have since come forward to take over management of the library.)
Shelbyville Sentinel News. May 27, 2004
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Flips and Flops of the week (Editorial. Going a long way: Several Knox County and Corbin charities and emergency services received a major boost with more than $138,000 pumped into their coffers last week. The beneficiaries include the Knox County Public Library, the Knox County Ambulance Service, the Knox County Health Department and the Corbin and Barbourville senior citizens centers. These organizations are vital to the community and its good to see them get some much-deserved new funding.)
Corbin Times Tribune. May 26, 2004
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What's Happening (EXHIBITS. Varied works by Nancy Beresford, through June, Boyle County Public Library. Open to the public during regular business hours.)
Danville Advocate Messenger. May 27, 2004
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OPINION: LOWE LINES - Portraying Jesse Stuart (Jimmy Lowe of the Glasgow Daily Times impersonates Kentucky author Jesse Stuart in a monologue program based on his books called "Yours Respectfully, Jesse Stuart.")
Glasgow Daily Times. May 27, 2004
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Sponsors needed for Dolly's Imagination Library (Kaythe Greene, Librarian of Middlesboro Middle School, has brought the idea of adopting Dolly Parton's program called Imagination Library, a fast growing reading program, to the school. The program was launched back in 1996 for preschoolers in Sevier County, Tennessee, as a gift of encouragement for the children of Dolly's homeland. In that county from which it has originated, the program works from the day the child is born. Children who are registered for the program receive a book every month until their fifth birthday. Preschoolers currently living in the community may enter the program at any time and begin receiving an age-appropriate book every month until their fifth birthday. Families with preschool children who have just moved into the community can also register with the program. A committee made up of individuals from education, child development, academia, and early childhood literacy select books for the Imagination Library. In addition to these books, each child is given a distinctive, adjustable bookcase that are specially designed. The children's classic The Little Engine that Could TM is the first book of each library. Greene is enthusiastic about the program and hopes to get it going in the Middlesboro area by the start of 2005. This would be one book each month, per child, for five years.)
Middlesboro Daily News. May 27, 2004
http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2004/05/27/news/997imaginationlibrary.txt