Director's Corner http://hooplib.org/wordpress Director of the Hoopeston Public Library Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:22:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 “LOCAL HISTORY” read aloud by Tom at the Hoopeston Library http://hooplib.org/wordpress/?p=13 http://hooplib.org/wordpress/?p=13#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:22:15 +0000 Lou http://hooplib.org/wordpress/?p=13 Continue reading →]]> Hoopeston Public Library is pleased to present Tom Sweeney, “Illinois Arts Educator of the Year” and winner of the National Federation for “Outstanding Educator in Speech, Debate and Theatre Arts,” reading selections from books chronicling local history.  On selected Sundays during the next three months, enjoy these free programs open to the public.  Tom’s first presentation on Sunday, September 13, will feature excerpts from “Historical Sketches of the Wabash Valley.”  Join Tom on September 13, 20, and 27 from 2:30 until 4:00.  Participants will enjoy refreshments.

]]> http://hooplib.org/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=13 2 August at HPL http://hooplib.org/wordpress/?p=12 http://hooplib.org/wordpress/?p=12#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:07:22 +0000 Lou http://hooplib.org/wordpress/?p=12 We have lots of books in Board Meeting room that are for sale by donation. Stock up for winter….you never know when you might need emergency reading.

]]> http://hooplib.org/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=12 2 The Great Book Give-Away! http://hooplib.org/wordpress/?p=8 http://hooplib.org/wordpress/?p=8#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:35:32 +0000 Lou http://hooplib.org/wordpress/?p=8 Continue reading →]]> The Great Book Give-Away begins NOW!  The sale books have been in the Board Meeting Room long enough for many people to hunt for their favorites.  It is now time to clear the room of sale books.  Visit the library and get your three-bags-full (quote from ancient literature)

]]> http://hooplib.org/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=8 1 Greetings from Lou http://hooplib.org/wordpress/?p=5 http://hooplib.org/wordpress/?p=5#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:22:14 +0000 Lou http://hooplib.org/wordpress/?p=5 Continue reading →]]> Welcome to the first ever Hoopeston Public Library blog entry.  We are trying to keep up with the times and put the library news out where everyone can find it.  Many things are happening here at HPL.  The LSTA grant from the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of the Secretary of State provided funding for four classes on starting an online business and 10 NEW computers.  Microsoft Office 2007 has just been installed on all 10 of these computers as well as DreamWeaver software.  They have card readers for those of you who want to send photos along with your email correspondence. The grant provided digital cameras for lending to patrons along with a video projector and new AV presentation screen. 

April promises to be very  busy with children’s programs and movies for youth and families.  The U of I Extension will be here from 4:30 to 5:30 on Tuesday, April 14 to present a free program, Cinco de Mayo.  Be sure to call 217-283-6711 to register for this event. 

 There will be a 2 pm movie session on April 13 for kids and families.  Please call the library for additional information.  You will be surprised!

April is National Poetry Month.  Do you like to write poetry? The library would like to display your poems.  Please submit them at either the front desk or the children’s desk downstairs.  All ages are welcome to submit a poem.

National Library Week is April 12 to 18. 

SEE YOU AT THE LIBRARY!

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