Uintah County Library

Winter Tales Writing Contest Winners

2011-12-01T10:23:00.001-07:00

SO ... here they are; it was fun reading them, but the choosing part was a bit more difficult ~

Age Group:

PRIMARY ~ Kindergarten ~ 5th Grade - Poetry ~

1st place ~ Nicole Bustos

2nd place ~ Meghan Rasmussen

3rd place ~ Zeke Daggett

PRIMARY ~ Kindergarten ~ 5th - Short Story ~

1st place ~ KayleeJo Huber (cute little story book with pictures on each page, 7 yrs old)

2nd place ~ Emily Eaton

3rd place ~ Makayla McCurdy

YOUTH ~ 6th grade ~ 12th grade - Poetry ~

1st place ~ Liza John

2nd place ~ Kedric Reeves

3rd place ~ Cera Walker

YOUTH ~ 6th grace ~ 12th grade - Short Story ~

1st place ~ Destyni Upton

2nd place ~ Andrew James Elder

3rd place ~ kailyn Burr

ADULT ~ Young adult ~ 100 yrs old+ - Poetry ~

1st place ~ Anna Weston

2nd place ~ Kimberly Cantlin

3rd place ~ Larry Williams

and Mark Wimmer

(we couldn't decide between the 2; so they both won.)

ADULT ~ Young adult ~ 100 yrs old+ - Short Story ~

1st place ~ Diane Ackerman

2nd place ~ John Evan Jones

3rd place ~ Linna Drehmel

Winter Tales Winners may pick their prize money up at the Library.

2011-11-28T17:41:00.001-07:00

Christmas books ready for checking out. Come and get 'em.

December's Newsletter

2011-11-28T13:59:00.000-07:00

We have some fun stuff going on at the library in December. Pre School Story Time, Tot and Mom Story Time, Love and Logic, TAG Teen Advisory Group, Tech Tuesday, Zentangle Art Class, Family Story Night, Geek Speak Club, Golden Age Book Club, Library Book Club. Uintah Writer's Guild. Something for everyone.

Did You Know:

Americans go to the library three times more often than they go to the movies.
There are more public libraries than McDonald's in the U. S.
59% of adults in the U. S. have a public library card.
Librarians answer nearly 5.7 million questions weekly.
Public libraries are the number one point of online access for people without internet.
Public libraries are one of the greatest equalizers for access to information.
Public libraries provide services for job seekers.
Americans spend more than twice as much on candy as they do on public libraries.
Americans spend $34.95 a year for the public library.
A public library provides a safe, warm friendly place for families to read.

Oh! Fudge 2011 Uintah County Library

2011-11-07T09:51:00.000-07:00

Here are the Oh! Fudge recipes that we did this year. If you missed it I am so sorry, we had a great time. We had over 70 people to this years event. A little crowded for our small Library, but next year we will be in our new building and there will be lots of room. So tell your friends they will not want to miss this event

April and her famous Popcorn.

Barbara making the fudge that started this Oh! Fudge @ the library 7 years ago.

Very large crowd, we had over 70 attending. Looking for a sugar fix.

In preparation of the big event.

The End, Sampling the leftove

Why Your Library Is the Most Important Place in Town

2011-11-03T14:14:00.000-06:00

I know why our Library is the most important place in town, but do you?

As librarians, we know the value of our community services, and our patrons appreciate their importance as well. In the magazine Public Libraries Volume 50 Number 5, was an article by Julie Biando Edwards, Melissa S. Rauseo, and Kelley Rae Unger. that took a look at some of the specific ways in which libraries add value to our communities and serve as cultural centers for our patrons. They separated library services into five very broad categories:

Libraries as Community Builders
Libraries as community centers for diverse populations,
Libraries as centers for the arts.
Libraries as Universities.
Libraries as champions of youth.

I would like to share with you 21 Reasons why your library is the most important place in town.

Libraries as Community Builders

Libraries help revitalize struggling or depressed neighborhoods and down towns.
Libraries are important partners in sustainability.
Libraries' special collections grow out of specific community needs.
Archives preserve historic artifacts, oral histories, digital history projects, relevant to the community.
Libraries are places where people come to know themselves and their communities.
Libraries serve as catalysts for addressing social problems.
Libraries, which champion, promote, and reflect important democratic values,are a part of the community's political life.
Library buildings as architectural structures are culturally relevant.
Libraries provide important business resources, especially for small local businesses.

Libraries as Community Centers for Diverse Populations.

Libraries help to ensure that non-English speakers see themselves represented in their communities.
Libraries provide immigrants with helpful information about, and opportunities to connect with, their new communities.
Libraries provide information, resources, and support for patrons with disabilities.

Libraries as Centers for the Arts.

Libraries provide access to non mainstream points of view and give voice to local artists.
Libraries provide opportunities for free classes that encourage art appreciation as well as art participation.
Libraries provide access to the arts for all, not just those who can afford them.

Libraries as Universities.

Libraries serve as the "people's University"
Libraries offer opportunities for remote access, making it possible for those who can't get to the library to still access the library's cultural and education offerings.
Libraries go beyond providing content to enabling patrons to create their own content.

Libraries as Champions of Youth

Libraries teach teens important life skills
Free tutoring, homework help programs, and summer reading programs for kids and teens help bridge the economic divide that impacts students' academic performance.
Libraries are important partners in child development.

These examples are just a few of the many amazing things that your public library is doing to build and maintain strong community connections.Check us out and see for yourself.

Food For Fines @ Uintah County Library

2011-11-01T10:17:00.000-06:00

Food for Finds begins November 1, and ends November 23, Each donated can of food will pay $1 for your overdue fine. This will not cover lost item charges or processing fees.

All food collected will go to the Local Food Pantry.

Halloween Parade

2011-10-24T12:47:00.000-06:00

It is that time of year, Preschool Story Time Halloween Parade at the Library. October 26, you can bring your preschool child to the library for a fun Halloween Parade. 10:00am and 11:00am.

Coupon Class

2011-09-13T15:10:00.000-06:00

Are you Grocery Smart

Are you grocery Smart?

Come to a Free Grocery smarts Coupon Class September 15, 7:00pm

Is shopping with coupons worth your time?

Don't answer this question until you've attended this FREE Class!

Please come and bring your spouse and friends.

We'll have fun, enjoy refreshments and be inspired!

Uintah County Library Tech Lab

I love My Librarian Award

2011-08-30T11:25:00.000-06:00

Nominate your librarian for the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award!

Nominations for 2011 stay open through September 12.

It would be fun to see one of our local Librarians win this award. All you need to do is tell Carnegie how you feel about your librarian.

Just click on the link and tell your story.
http://www.atyourlibrary.org/ilovemylibrarian

Are you Grocery Smart

2011-08-09T13:16:00.000-06:00

Are you grocery Smart?

Come to a Free Grocery smarts Coupon Class August 10, 6:45pm

Is shopping with coupons worth your time?

Don't answer this question until you've attended this FREE Class!

Please come and bring your spouse and friends.

We'll have fun, enjoy refreshments and be inspired!

Uintah County Library Tech Lab

Come In Lib To See New Bldg Pics

2011-06-15T16:14:00.000-06:00

Stop by the library to see some updated renderings--still a work in process-- of our new building.

"When I look at some of these renderings," says one of the librarians, "it makes me feel like I'm inside the new building and looking down from the second level."

Visit the library and see for yourselves. For comments or questions about the new library project please contact Sam Passey, Library Director, at passey [at] co.uintah.ut.us

Tech Tues in June

2011-06-15T12:14:00.001-06:00

Tech Tues in June. 5:30pm-7:00pm.

We apologize that this announcement is late.

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS (6/7/2011):

Please bring a set of headphones/earbuds to watch videos.

You may not be interested in this class, but maybe a

friend or family member would be.

DOWNLOADING EBOOKS (6/14/2011):

You will need your library card.

This workshop covers both eBooks (for reading)

& eAudioBooks (for listening to).

USING JOBS.UTAH.GOV (6/21/2011):

Search job postings.

Build your resume.

USING PICASA TO ORGANIZE & EDIT

YOUR PHOTOS (6/28/2011):

The title explains it all!

BLOG: uintahcountylibrary.blogspot.com

FACEBOOK PAGE: facebook.com/uintahcountylibrary

QUESTIONS: Christopher 789-0091 ext.11 or cgdavis@co.uintah.ut.us

Posting to Facebook and Twitter

2011-06-08T10:09:00.000-06:00

Just testing to see if this posts from uintahcountylibrary.blogspot.com to facebook.com/uintahcountylibrary & @uintahlib . Thanks

Groundbreaking May 16th at 4:00 p.m.

2011-04-06T12:17:00.000-06:00

The groundbreaking for the new library is on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Please save the date for this historic community event and be a part of this project. The whole basin is invited!

Ancestry Library Edition Update from Christopher

2011-03-31T10:02:00.000-06:00

Good news: I just received this message from Ancestry Library Edition (ALE). ALE is one your library's online genealogy search databases:

Dear Ancestry Library Edition Subscriber:

Release of the new Ancestry Library Edition search interface,
with a clean and crisp design that improves the overall user
experience is scheduled for release on April 13, 2011.

Please share the news about the new Ancestry Library Edition
search interface with your colleagues, including these noteworthy
highlights:

-Improved look and feel for a more intuitive user experience
-Location filters allow searching across adjacent counties
-Map filters
-Name filters with Soundex
-Type ahead features
-Improved country and state pages

Browser Support

In the previous email you received from ProQuest, we advised that
the new Ancestry Library Edition requires Internet Explorer
version 7 or higher. Firefox version 3.x will also be fully
supported.

Training and Technical Support

Watch for additional information about the new Ancestry Library
Edition search interface, updated training materials, and new
training webinars.

You can use Ancestry Library Edition for FREE on one of the library's Public Access Computers (PACs) or when you bring you laptop, netbook, iPod Touch, etc. into the library and use our FREE WiFi connection. Make sure that you bring your library card with you when you come to the library or else you will not be able to access ALE. Once you're the library, go to www.uintah.lib.ut.us/Reference.html and then click on the "Genealogy" link near the top of the page

Send us your questions or comments to Christopher at cgdavis@co.uintah.ut.us or (435) 789-0091. You can also add a comment to this blog post & I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

New Library Community Resource Center.

2011-03-11T14:03:00.006-07:00

We are very excited for our new community library resource center facility! The ground breaking ceremony for the new library will be on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Please join us for this momentous occasion! The first 400 kids to arrive will receive a special keepsake! We expect the facility to be 30,000 square feet. It will feature a children's library, learning labs, an awesome book sorting machine that your kids will love to watch in action, computers for kids, teens, and adults. There will be quiet reading/studying spaces, and a few collaboration rooms discussions, book clubs, computer training, and more! Thanks to everyone who made this day possible!

Samuel Passey, Director
Uintah County Library

Quilting Class At the Library

2011-02-22T15:34:00.000-07:00

Look what you missed a the library in February.

Quilting Class is the second Saturday of the month.

Next class is March 12, we will be making three more blocks in the Patchwork Party Quilt.

This is the finished quilt with the setting blocks.

Working to get the fabric cut for the templates.

Setting the Five Geese Flying block together.

Look at this block by Janet, Ladies Sashay.

Quilters all busy at work.

Rocky Mountain Chain in two different colors wonderful quilt blocks.

Pick up your fabric requirements and supply list at the library and join us in the next three blocks.

February Calendar & Newsletter

2011-02-11T12:32:00.001-07:00

February Calendar & Newsletter

Do you want to know what's going on at your library this month? Click the picture below to view our February Calendar and Newsletter

Click to view (requires Adobe Reader)

If you have any questions or comments, please telephone us at (435) 789-0091, email us at uintahlib@gmail.com, or visit us at 155 E. Main, Vernal, UT 84078.

On-Shelf Holds

2011-02-03T15:44:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, We are "beta testing" a new service it is called on-shelf or available holds. Here's the run-down. Normally you can place a hold on something that this currently checked out. Then the library calls you when your item arrives.

We are expanding the service a bit. Now you can place a hold on items that are checked in and we will pull those items for you and give you a call when they are ready. We will work in an e-mail notification system for those who prefer e-mail contact with the library.

Some Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: If I place a hold on something that says it is checked in, when will it be ready for me?
A: We'll pull those items at library closing time and have them ready the following day, typically--however, wait for that call or e-mail message confirming it is ready so you don't waste your gas getting here only to find out it isn't ready for you yet.

Q: If someone puts a hold on the item at or around the same time I grabbed it off the shelf who gets it first?

A: The patron in the library may check out the item. The online hold will remain in effect until we are able to fill it.

Q: Why does the patron in the library get preference?

A: Because our system will not notify staff to pull the hold until closing time.

Q: Who should I contact with feedback?

A: Call Sam or Christopher at 789-0091

Thanks for helping us test out this new service. For a while it will be buyer beware. Once we get all of the wrinkles ironed out we'll let you know.

Thanks, Sam Passey, Library Director passey AT co.uintah.ut.us

Uintah County Library Patchwork Party Quilt 2011

2011-02-01T15:30:00.000-07:00

February 12, Blocks Ladies Sashay, Five Geese Flying and Rocky Mountain Chain. Please bring your own fabric, cutting mat and ruler, sewing maching and sewing kit.

Fabric used in the blocks you see are from Marti Michell and Maywood Studio, "Wild Rose Fabrics".
You will also need marti Michell template M and S avabile at her web site.

Class will start at 1:00pm see you at the library.

Fabric Key is for blocks only add more fabric for borders and sashing.

A-1 1/2 yards

B- 3/4 yard

C- 3/4 yard

D- 1/4 yard

E-1/2 yard

F- 1/8 yard

G- 1/8 yard

H- 3/8 yard

I- 1/4 yard

J- 1/4/ yard

K- 1/8 yard

Teen Advisory Group @ Uintah County Library

2011-02-01T14:22:00.000-07:00

Teen Advisory Group is it for you?

What, Why, Who, When and How.

If you thinks this is for you call the library and ask for Melinda.

What:

Help shape the future of the Uintah County Library Teen Advisory Group by:

􀃠 Developing programs and services

􀃠 Designing contests

􀃠 Promoting the library

􀃠 Helping with children’s programs

􀃠 Eating food, having fun, etc.

Why:

Because you can:

􀃠 Make a positive difference

􀃠 Hang out with other teens

􀃠 Tell others what to do for a change

􀃠 Gain skills and experience for your future

Who:

Innovative, energetic teens:

(Ages 12-18)

When:

Regular meetings are the 1^st Monday of each month, 4:00 p.m., Uintah County Library and one to two additional volunteer days each month at the library.

How:

􀃠 Fill out an application form.

􀃠 Return application, along with one letter of recommendation from a teacher, civic or church leader.

Now is this for you? If so call Melinda @ the library.

EFT Tapping into Emotional Healing

2011-01-25T14:55:00.000-07:00

Emotional Freedom Technique is a simple way of tapping on the body's natural comfort points, located on the same meridian that are used in acupuncture. For this reason, EFT is often referred to as emotional acupuncture or tapping. EFT basics are simple to learn and the results can often be seen immediately.

Want to stop smoking, or release other addictions like caffeine or chocolate?
Do you have fear of heights, water or public speaking that is holding you back from fully enjoying life?
Are you looking for a tool to enhance peak performance in sports or in your career?
Do you suffer from anxiety, or insomnia?
do you do poorly on test?

EFT can help!

Introduction to EFT, Feb 5, 1-3pm

Free.

Bring your friends and family. You will learn:

The Basic Tapping Points
Borrowing Benefits
How to recognize and work with psychological reversal and energy toxins
The Importance of Being Specific
Explore the Personal Peace Procedure

EFT for Hard Times, Attracting Abundance

February 19, 1-3pm

Suggested donation, $35.00

Release of patterns of not enough
Learn to recognize opportunities
Create a Abundance Attitude
Explore living in Gratitude

EFT for Parents and Kids

March 5, 1-4pm

Suggested Donation $35.00

Find the peace within yourself before working with your children
Diffuse a potentially difficult situations before they happen
Work with special needs children
Help your child increase test score by up to 30%
Fill each child's need for attention and diffuse sibling rivalry
Help shift your child's emotional energy
For the Children: there will be very special visit from Tappy Bear, that lovable teddy bear who teaches EFT to children. Tappy Bear will teach to deal with difficult situations such as bullying, name calling, and being stressed about taking tests in school.

More info: 541-515-2570 or www.walkraw.com/classes

Quilting @ the Library Saturday January 15, 2011

2011-01-17T09:37:00.000-07:00

See what you missed at the Library on Saturday.

Join us next month for another great quilting class.

February 12, 1:00-5:00pm

Get your supply list and instructions at the Library.

Uintah County Library Ground Breaking Flashmob

2011-01-12T21:21:00.000-07:00

Join the TAG members of Uintah County Library in a flashmob at the ground breaking for the new Library. Learn the dance and join us. TAG members hope to have over 600, Teens, Adults and Children in the Flashmob.

If you have any questions see Melinda at the Library.

Gotta Keep Reading Choreography for Flashmob

2011-01-12T21:11:00.000-07:00