| OCR Text |
Show rrffly Pleasant Grove Library Hosts Night of Discovery ? ; - .,V,; i . ' x I by Geri Taylor Last Wednesday evening the Pleasant Grove Library hosted a "Night of Discovery" to celebrate National Library Week. The goal was to educate the public of how the library is so much more than just books. With the support of staff, board members and volunteers, the event featured mini booths illustrating available services, drawings for numerous door prizes priz-es donated by local businesses, and story book readings by the mayor and city council members. There was a concern that the rain would deter people from coming, but the steady stream of patrons throughout the evening was proof that our community will support a good cause, come rain or shine. While the door prizes were a hit and the mini cakes from Simply Splendid were divine, the highlight of the evening was kids of all ages listening to Mayor Call and three council members reading stories in the alcove. The mayor, along with Cindy Boyd, Val Danklef and Kim Robinson, engaged the children in an hour-long hour-long story time, interspersed with the prize drawings. It is always a plus when children see the elected elect-ed officials up close and personal, and their rapt attention was proof they did an excellent job. Whether you're a bookworm, movie junkie, or have the genealogy geneal-ogy bug, the Pleasant Grove Library Li-brary is the place to satisfy these and many other interests. During the open house, staff members were available to answer questions ques-tions and explain various resources resourc-es offered, and someone is always on hand to give assistance. Staffer Cindy Bjerregaard created pamphlets for the library, outlining ways to download audio or e-books to various devices, including in-cluding iPods. The step-by-step information will guide even those who are electronically challenged to access the Utah State Library and all other Net destinations. For those interested in genealogy, gene-alogy, one can log on to Ancestry, com through the available computers com-puters or one's own laptop. Also available through the State Li- Mayor Bruce Call not only reads; but judging by his facial expressions, relates the story to young libraiy goers during the library's "Night of Discoveiy." Photo courtesy of Geri Taylor brary is HeritageQuest, a premier on-line research tool. From the highly successful literacy programs, storytelling time, and summer programs for children, to the online databases, da-tabases, Pleasant Grove residents resi-dents have access to a wealth of resources and knowledge. Librarian, April Harrison has said "The library is a happening happen-ing place, where fun, exploring and the possibilities are endless." end-less." Her passion for constant improvement and new services is evidenced through all those who work and serve in the library. li-brary. The grand prize, a Sony Reader graciously donated by Wal-Mart, was won by Tay Gudmundson of Pleasant Grove. Tay was chosen randomly ran-domly after "liking" the library on Facebook. To receive information infor-mation on upcoming events, classes and other library news, go to www.plgrove.orglibrary and sign up for the e-newsletter. |
