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Show 7 Three Libraries by Sheran Milius Green Sheet Staff Writer KEARNS. Salt Lake County Library system branches in the west quadrant of the valley, which includes West Valley, Kearns and Magna Libraries, will offer patrons improved access to their services as library and expansion, remodeling construction projects take place in 1988. The County Library Systems West Valley branch has recently undergone renovations including the elimination of the snack room and relocation of the personal computers, magazine collection and conference room. Where the former snack room was located is now a spacious conference room with table and chairs to seat six comfortably. There are additional chairs for larger groups. The computers have also been strategically arranged to maintain the quiet of the library in a classroom that will accommodate six students. and at West Valley to make copies of articles requested by telecopier, patrons now have greater access nearly any article they may want. This service has proven very popular with both adults and teenagers. A complete range of shelves has been added in the area allowing the library to expand the collection and books can now be retrieved much more easily. The collection of compact disc is growing in popularity at the Kearns facility. The diversified list of titles includes: classical, rock popular, and jazz, non-fictio- n music. county-wester- n The increasing circulation of these items guarantees future additions to be made to this new collection. Probably the most spectacular occurrence during the past year was the response to the Summer Reading Club program. Some 2,080 children registered and read 25,580 books. Park Center is Shopping and children alike expanded by 6500 square feet of seemed pleased with the various space soon to be available directly and the west of the present facility. The weekly programs opportunity to participate in this resulting 10,000 square foot which activity library will include an auditorium encourages children to maintain for library programs, a public their reading skills during the room, separate producsummer months while spending meeting tion area and individualized enjoyable times at the library. study bays. With the additional Story hours for both toddlers space and shelving area in place and are being offered the branchs collection capacity weekly. The ability to administer will nearly double. Circulation of both these programs has steadily increased each year simultaneously has given mothers and in 1987 totaled 179,509. of both age groups a chance to A grand celebration have more than one child involved for the newly expanded Magna in story hour at the same time. Library is projected for July 1988. The staff hopes for more children Salt Lake County Library to participate. is Systems staff and Board of required for both programs and Directors and Magna residents will continue into April. will continue to search for a Patrons of the tiny Magna suitable location on which to build Library can look forward to more a free standing library in the near room this year as their 3500 future. The busy staff at West Valley square foot library in the Arbor together Parents well-planne- w im OC7I VII y Currently 31, 1988 Area Citizens and Kearns libraries can forward to continued commitment anticipate a somewhat less hectic to the user friendly, state of the pace beginning in the spring of art library services they have 1989 when a new branch will come to expect. open in the Taylorsville area. Preparations are already in the County library system branches works for acquisition of the new are equipped with public meeting branchs books and other library rooms; "InfoTrac" periodical materials. Groundbreaking for retrieval terminals, telecopiers, the project is scheduled to take typewriters, and helpful, knowlplace late this summer. edgeable staff. Access to more Salt Lake County Library than one million books, reference System gained a new director in materials, compact discs, cassette November 1987 when Eileen B. tapes, records, educational videos, Longsworth took over the helm films and audio visual materials from Guy Schuurman, following is available through all libraries his retirement in July of last year in the Salt Lake County Library after 17 years of service. System. For those who live radius from Longsworth, who moved from her outside a post as assistant director of the their closest library branch, the Salt Lake City Public Library book mobile will continue to bring local to service System, has concentrated on library eliciting input from local citizens For information neighborhoods. and library staff concerning regarding any library in the important library issues. Under County Library System call her directorship patrons can look d two-mil- e 943-463- MEETYOUR "INVISABLE" BUSINESS PARTNERS .... Now filling the space where the computers and popular AV materials were shelved is the Periodical Center, housing the microfilm, and a microfilm printer that operates for five cents a copy. The new periodical area features attractive and convenient shelving for the Boy Scout toddler pamphlets, books, childrens magazines, bookcassettes recordcassettes, and popular adult records, compact discs, and cassettes. A Soon To Be Fo ur Thursday, March THE GREEN SHEET RSR zw "INVISABLE" BUT .. . SPENDING TIME EVERY DAY WORKING FOR YOU! concept is being self-servi- encouraged, but anyone needing assistance should not hesitate to ask for help from the periodical clerk or reference desk librarians. t. Kearns is Library scheduled to begin a major remodeling project sometime this fall. This is a highly anticipated project that promises to bring new innovations in library service and to materials the Kearns community. Right now a new roof is being installed to the building for the purpose of insuring proper of the library maintenance collection plus patron comfort for years to come. Presently, three new have been installed affording patrons the opportunity to search magazine articles on many topics. Coupled with the availability of the periodical departments at Whitmore Library The Serving WEST VALLEY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2470 S. Redwood Rd. - West Valley City - Kearns Bennion - Taylorsville 974-53- 45 KEARNS RECREATION Programs For The Working Parent YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM Year Round Day Camp Machine Pitch Baseball 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Qualified staff. Daily lunch and years Structured activities. snack. Ongoing registration. Location: Ages 5-- Fee: $30 (includes trophy) Age: 8, 9, 10 Registration: March & Games: Monday Wednesday 6:00, 7:00 Starting Date: April 11th lst-31- Kearns Recreation Center South 4800 West 5670 Pre-scho- Day Care ol Year round care for children p.m.. Qualified staff. Half day. Ongoing registration. 3-- T-B- - - Girls Softball all hat. Fee: $25 (includes Participation trophy) Age: 5,6,7 Registration: March & 7:00 & 6:00, Games: Tuesday Saturday 12th date: April Starting Game Sites: Vista, Academy Park and Jim Bridger Elementary Schools lst-31s- t. Before and after School Program grade. 6:00 a.m. 6 p.m.. Transportation to and from local Kindergarten schools. Structured activities. Qualified staff, a.m. and p.m. snacks provided. Register now! - 6th Flag Football Summer Fun Package 2, 1 For information on current programs, fee structures, or state tuition assistanAll child care programs are ce, contact Kearns Recreation Center licensed. state 947-440- 4. Gymnastics Fee: $15 per month Registration: 1st of every month Location: Kearns Recreation Gym KEARNS RECREATION AND ADULT SPORTS PROGRAM Boys Time Coed-Volleyba- Ages Wednesday 6-- 5-- 7 ll Jump Rope Fee: $10 (This includes a jump rope and a beginners certificate of completion (8 Vi hour sessions) Registration: April Womens Volleyball Fee: $85 Registration: March 1st 7 : 00, 7 : 45, 8: 30, Games Wednesday Starting Date: April 13th 9: 1 Starting date: Saturday, April 16th Location: Kearns Recreation Center Program day: Saturday 5 Time: Dress: Tennis shoes, clothes that are easy to move in 8:30-10:00a.- Coed-Outdo- Volleyball or Fee $85 27 Registration: April Games: (South Ridge( Tues. 6:00, 6:45, 7:30 Starting Date: June 7 (10 weeks) 22-M- Mens Outdoor Basketball Fee: $100 Registration: March 6:00, 7:00 Games: Mon.-FrStarting Date: June 6th 14-M- i. 20 & 8:00 1 st-3- Tennis Fee: per session (8 one hour lessons) Equipment needed: Racquet Days and Times: Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. 12 p.m. Available to all boys and girls through 18 years of age, Basic skills and court etiquette taught. Limited to eight students per class Starting Date: 5670 South 4800 West Kearns, Utah 84118 967-440- $15 -- June-Augu- Sites: Taylorsville 4 SALT LAKE COUNTY RECREATION AND PARKS DIVISION st High, Granger High, Hunter Park Track Fee: $25 (includes shirts, shorts, practice, meets) years of age Ages: Registration: April through June 8th Sites: Granger High, Kearns High 8 Kindergarten Dance & Tumbling Fee: $8 per month per class (you may register for more than one class) Ages: 2V2-- Tiny Tots Tumble Tots 6 Tap 4 3-- 6 3-- 3-- 6 Pre-Ball- et Classes taught by Miss Effie Starting Date: April 9th Kearns Recreation Center Cl. 1. Games: Wed. & Fri. 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 Starting Date: April 23rd Game sties: Vista Ball Park, 1950 West -- exercise, even and uneven parallel bars 1st Registration: March Games: Tuesday 7:00, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15 Starting Date: April 12th insurance, 12 games, participation trophy) Ages: 9 and Registration: March under - slow pitch, 12 and under - fast pitch 15 and under - fast pitch p.m. a.m. 12 p.m. Saturday Instruction on balance beam, floor 10 Fee: $85 : & Girls & Day: Fee: $30 (includes 5550 South Fee: $15 (includes participation trophy) 1st, Age: Registration: March Games: Tuesday and Friday, 6:00 & 7:00 Starting Date: April 12, 1988 Game Sites: Kearns High Fee is $300, Registration starts April 1st, Ongoing Program begins runs through August 26th, Program locations: Hunter, Oquirrh 6th and June Hills and Truman Elementary Schools. Ages st Game Sites: Kearns Jr. High School years old, Monday Friday, 6:30 a.m. 6:00 Part-tim- e and full time, enrollments accepted. 5 hat, participation KEARNS RECREATION CENTER Room Rentals $5 Small Room per hour per hourMultipurpose Room Gym Rental per hour $10 $20 Dances Banquets Parties Practices Meetings |