The new library is fifty percent finished and right on schedule. Masonry work on the exterior continues and the finishing touches to the roof are coming soon. The ceiling is a very impressive sight with height and exposed beams, and natural light will flow in from the upper windows. The exterior of the children’s area and different exterior sides are shown below as well as the main long view of the interior and some interior details.
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Drop by the Dinwiddie Library Wednesday, October 6th at 4:00 pm to make an autumn scarecrow craft. This fun foam craft won’t take too long, so stop by and spend some time getting crafty with your kids!
Also, don’t forget about upcoming events including a South American Dream Doll craft in Hopewell on October 12th. We’ve also got author visits, spooky stories and Clever Canines coming to the Appomattox Regional Library System, so check back for more information!
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“For every organization aspiring to greatness, here is the very best how-to book from the most effective can-do consulting team I know.”
…Marguerite W. Kondracke, President and CEO, AMERICA’S PROMISE ALLIANCE
“Sagawa and Jospin do not suggest that nonprofits operate more like businesses; nor do they create false trade-offs–like the need to be mission-driven or data-driven. Instead, they chart a new path, by identifying the ideas and practices that high-impact organizations are using to change the world.”
…Jeffrey L. Bradach, Managing Partner and Co-founder, THE BRIDGESPAN GROUP
“The Charismatic Organization draws an authoritative blueprint for using social capital to transform good intentions into concrete results.”
…PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON
Shirley Sagawa, co-founder of the Sagawa/Jospin consulting firm, was named a “Woman to Watch in the 21st Century,” by Newsweek, and one of the “Most Influential Working Mothers in America” by Working Mother. She is currently a fellow with the Center for American Progress. Shirley has served as a presidential appointee in both the first Bush and Clinton Administrations. Ms. Sagawa is a graduate of Smith College, the London School of Economics and Harvard Law School, where she served on the Harvard Law Review.
Join us and participate in a lively community discussion:
DATE/Time: Thursday, September 30th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
LOCATION: Sycamore Rouge Theatre, 21 West Old Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
FREE REGISTRATION: www.connectsouthside.org
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Looking for a job?
Don’t know where to start?
How about starting with your most recent job?
mySkills myFuture is a new Web site that enables job seekers to search for jobs based on their previous employment. Simply type in a job you have had in the past and begin searching jobs in your area that fit your unique skills and experience. Job seekers can view results by location, including salary/wage information, as well as training requirements. The simple and easy-to-navigate mySkills myFuture is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. It is part of the larger CareerOneStop suite of online job seeking tools, which includes links to local service providers, resume writing assistance, career assessments, and education opportunities. myskills myFuture is completely FREE to users and features access to thousands of local and state jobs.
Want to learn more? Check out these titles:
Knock ‘em Dead, 2010: The Ultimate Job Search Guide by Martin John Yate
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Internet Your Way to a New Job: How to Really Find a Job Online by Alison Doyle
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Resumes for Dummies by Joyce Kennedy
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The Everything Resume Book: Create a Winning Resume that Stands Out from the Crowd by Nancy Schuman
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.arls.org/2010/09/best-on-the-web-new-site-for-job-seekers/
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The Hopewell Library will be closed on Saturday, September 18. Other branches of ARLS will observe regular hours.
Hopewell/PG Friends of the Library Book Sale moved to Saturday, September 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.arls.org/2010/09/library-closure-and-book-sale-info/
Join Scott Firestine, director of the Appomattox Regional Library System, and all the staff at ARLS for Pirate Week September 20th - 25th.
The Appomattox Regional Library System invites you to celebrate “International Talk Like a Pirate” day all week at our libraries.
We’ll kick off the celebration on Monday, September 20th as we invite families to enjoy a pirate movie in Hopewell at 4:30 pm. Also on that day stop by any of our branches to see our library staff do their best pirate impressions!
Next, we welcome living history performer Dennis Farmer who will tell audiences about the life of pirate Bartholomew Roberts. Catch this presentation
Dennis Farmers shows library visitors some of the weapons used on the sea.
Tuesday, September 21st at 4:30 pm in Dinwiddie or Wednesday, September 22nd at 4:30 pm in Hopewell.
Thursday, September 23rd youth have THREE chances to customize a pirate flag. Stop by one of these libraries: Carson, Hopewell or McKenney at 4:30 pm and you can bring home your own Jolly Roger!
Permanent link to this article: http://www.arls.org/2010/09/ahoy-mateys-get-ready-for-pirate-week/
Don’t let the idea of diving into the world of social media intimidate you. This 200-page book breaks the process into 30 very brief chapters. Topics include creating an action plan, finding your true voice, blogging for business, and lots more. Chapter 21 is particularly focused on nonprofits. Certain sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Squidoo, Digg, YouTube, and Flickr are explained and analyzed in separate chapters. If your organization doesn’t yet have a presence on social media sites, it needs to. This book will help you. Check it out.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.arls.org/2010/09/sharis-nonprofit-pick-30-days-to-social-media-success/
Thank you to everyone who helped us have a successful 2010 Adult Summer Reading Program. A total of 168 adults received a “Water your Mind” mug as a prize and read almost 1500 books over the summer! We had a great time getting to know all of you who joined us for our Reading Teams. The Literary Lite team came in first place for the most participants, and Beach Babes had the most books checked out.
The winners of the prize drawing were:
Teresa McCaffrey $100 gift card
Mary Berg $50 gift card
Renee Broxie $25 gift card
Permanent link to this article: http://www.arls.org/2010/09/adult-summer-reading-success/
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