Beginning May 19'th, the library will switch to our new Summer schedule, as follows:

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

FRIDAY: 8 a.m. - NOON.

Additionally, the library will have special hours on the following dates:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 8: Closed for Graduation

FRIDAY, MAY 9: 8 a.m. - NOON

MONDAY, May 12'th - THURSDAY, May 15'th: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, May 16'th: 8 a.m. - Noon

MONDAY, May 26'th: Closed for Memorial Day.

MONDAY, June 30'th - THURSDAY, July 3'rd: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, July 4'th: Closed for Independence Day. 

We'd like to thank everyone who participated in National Library Week, and helped make it such a success.  It was great to interact with members of the CCC community, and the community as a whole.  They learned about the many resources and services we have to offer, and we got feedback from them about what they're looking for in a library.  It was a rewarding and enlightening experience all around.

As part of National Library Week, library users could bring back any overdue materials, fine free, no questions asked.  While we have offered a fine free week for several years now, our circulation department reports that this year was the most successful by far, with several dozen items being returned.  Some of these items had been overdue for a year or more!

The library also partnered with Lori Blaney and Sherry Forrest from the Early Childhood department for three special storytimes. 

Children and adults alike gathered to watch these special events, and a good time was had by all. 

Ms. Blaney's and Ms. Forrest's classes put on programs as good as any professional storytime, and seem to have a bright future ahead of them in the field.  We thank them very much for their participation.

We would also like to thank the following contributors:

Steve Carter and Lee Gardner for assisting with parking and directional signs.

Marsha Daugherty for assisting with printing.

Larry Henderson and the Maintenance Department for placing and removing our Library Week banner.

Rebecca Shelby and her students, for creating the National Library Week banner.

Sandy Wall, for aiding us in publicizing the event.

Velda Whitfield, for posting flyers around campus.

You're all stars in our book!

Thanks again to everyone who made National Library Week 2008 so memorable.

 EARTH DAY BOOKS @ YOUR LIBRARY!

Here's a list of new books on the environment, available right now at your eco-friendly library!  Remember: when more people borrow books from the library instead of buying them, more trees get saved!  So, be an eco-superstar and visit the library today! 

To download a copy of this list in Word format, click here.

	Featuring over 90 self-contained projects, from growing your own food organically, cooking home-grown produce, keeping selected livestock, and leading a more sustainable lifestyle, this down-to-earth, yet practical guide is the perfect start for someone looking to go "green." The team of experts offer options for city dwellers with little space, for those living in the suburbs with a bit of land, and for those who have acres of land and no ideas on how to use them.
	Want to learn more about organic food? Curious about alternative power sources? Want to do your part for the environment? The way that you live, work, travel, eat, drink, and dress affects the earth and the environment-and this concise, eye-opening book gives you all the tools you need to live a "green" lifestyle.
	Did you know that up to two-thirds of most household trash can be composted? That composting reduces the need for more landfills? Composting is fun and easy! And you can make compost even if you live in an apartment and don't have access to a garden. This book provides all the information you need for successful composting-a satisfying way to live lightly on Earth.
	Explaining the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable garbage, this book shows how glass, metal, and wool can be easily recycled. How Can I Help? boxes give suggestions for the young environmentalist who wants to recycle at home.
	Southern gardeners will welcome this informative guide to selecting landscape plants that not only survive but also thrive in the humid summer conditions found in the southern United States. The down-to-earth advice takes the guesswork out of what plants will work where and provides imaginative techniques for both the traditional and more ecologically oriented gardener. Plant materials and their characteristics are discussed in relation to their heat zones, and readers can refer to the included American Horticultural Society Heat Zone map.
	Because of current events, geopolitics, and natural disasters, the cost of fuel is front and center in our lives. This book provides a concise look at all forms of energy, including fossil fuels, electric, solar, biodiesel, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and renewable fuel cells. You will get explanations, definitions, and analysis of each alternative energy source from a technological point of view.
	This New York Times bestseller presents the concept that global temperatures have been rising mostly or entirely because of a natural cycle. Using historic data from two millennia of recorded history combined with natural physical records, the authors argue that the 1,500 year solar-driven cycle that has always controlled the earth's climate remains the driving force in the current warming trend.
	This book presents sixteen articles that reveal how politics and the environment intertwine on issues such as free trade, international treaties, and regulations.
	This book argues that climate change is the single biggest problem that humankind has ever had to face, as we continue with lifestyles that are way beyond the planet's limits.  It explains the real issues: what role technology can play, how you and your community can make changes, and what governments must do now to protect our planet for future generations.

Celebrate National Library Week

With Special Presentations of Story and Song

By Craven's Early Childhood/Education Department

Enjoying Literature with Music & Movement

Mon, April 14th:    6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Four separate half-hour sessions.  Each session brings a classic children's story to life, enhanced by music and a related activity.

Using Children's Literature to Enhance Development

Tue, April 15th:  10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

A fun morning of story and activities.

Using Children's Literature to Support Emotional Literacy

Wed, April 16th:  6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Five separate sessions.  Each session will feature a rousing presentation of a classic children's story about a different feeling or emotion, along with a related activity.

                         Where:    Godwin Library

                               Barker Hall (Building A)

                               Craven Community College

These sessions are open to staff, students, and the general public.