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This document is a newsletter from the Ozark-Dale County Public Library in Ozark, Alabama. It provides information about library staff, statistics from July 2012, upcoming events including a movie showing and dessert fundraiser, new materials available, and a message from the library director about services offered to students.

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ODCPL Information: 416 James Street Ozark, Alabama 36360

This document is a newsletter from the Ozark-Dale County Public Library in Ozark, Alabama. It provides information about library staff, statistics from July 2012, upcoming events including a movie showing and dessert fundraiser, new materials available, and a message from the library director about services offered to students.

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The Library...where all you need is imagination and a Library card to enter a world of information.

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416 James Street Ozark, Alabama 36360


Phone (334) 774-5480 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.odcpl.com Facebook.com/ozarklibrary
Board of Directors Earl Hyers Marie Black Imogene Mixson Beverly Raley Mary Stewart Library Staff Sandra J. Holmes Jocelyn Rayford Donna Crescenzi Elaine Land Karen Speck Darnell Johnson Minta Forester Kathryn Clark Joni Mize Angela Olivier Patrick Clark Frank Crescenzi

September 2012

Volume 14 Issue 09

Full Time Staff Director Part Time Staff Genealogy/Reference Librarian Circulation Librarian Admin. Assist/ILL Librarian Processor Circulation Clerk Cataloger Marketing & Media WebMaster Childrens Librarian Circulation Clerk Custodian

Statistics for July 2012


Circulation Attendance New Materials Site Visits Borrowers on roll Employment searches Internet Users Genealogy Users 8,597 9,597 313 201,300 12,548 2,820 2,281 1,231

Quote of the Month


When I am in a strange city or town with some time to spare, I head for the library. Its a place where I know Ill find peace, refuge, friendly faces, and of course, wonderful books. The time I am there is always well spent.
-- Warren Berger, Author

LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday & Monday

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FROM THE DIRECTOR


All children are now back in school and the Library has much to offer. The Alabama Virtual Library (AVL), made possible by our State Legislature, is an outstanding resource for our students with over 10,000 databases of educational sources. All you need is an AVL card from the Library to have access. We also offer Homework Alabama online through tutor.com daily from 3:00 to 12:00 p.m. in the areas of math, English, history, and social studies. The help is live and experts are there to help you with difficult problems or questions. The Library also has multiple copies of books selected by the schools in our county for required reading. If you need to score high on standardized tests such as the SAT, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, and ASVAB, we have those materials too. Another great service we offer is Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services. If you are looking for a particular book and we dont have it, we can get the book through our ILL services free of charge. Just stop by the Library to see what all we do have for you. Visit our Web Page at www.odcpl.com to get a full listing of our services. September is Library Card Sign up Month, and your Library is the best friend you could ever have. And remember, everything is free of charge. In these tough economic times, take advantage of the free services we offer. Our motto is stated on the first page of our monthly Newsletter: The Library. . . where all you need is imagination and a Library card to enter a world of information. If you dont have a card, get one today.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY


Friends of the Library, put this on your calendar: Not Just Desserts will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012, from 5:30PM until 7:00PM. This event will be held at the Ozark-Dale County Public Library, Alice Doughtie Wing. Entertainment will be provided by one of our own Friends of the Library members, Ms. Lynn Ivey. It is sponsored by The Friends of the Library and The Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce. Please plan to come and bring a friend. Enjoy getting acquainted with Chamber members, good food, entertainment, and fellowship.
Back To School Book Sale-Buy 1 Get 1 Free (of equal or lesser value)

Dale County Genealogical & Historical Society The Society will meet Monday, September 3, Labor Day at 6:00 in the Alice Doughtie Wing of the Library. The program, The Battle of Newton, will be presented by Charles Zeigler. Please join us.

From the Creel Richardson-Val McGee Room By Jocelyn Ross- Rayford The Ariton Universalist Church was declared an Alabama Historic Site and Landmark on March 23, 1990. This was three years before it was deeded to Ariton to be used as a Community Center. According to Ms. Mary Vic Paramore, acts of vandalism turned the beautiful old church into a place which was no longer enjoyable for the meetings, filled with the love and fellowship we had known. Deeding the church to the town was the decision of it members. This very beautiful, old style brick building is located on Atlantic Street, a quiet side street, near the school, in the downtown area within easy walking distance from most places in the community of Ariton. Fortunately, this church has been lovingly looked after, and written about through the years by Ms. Paramore, a retired Dale County teacher and local Historian. She wrote several articles about Aritons history. In Heritage of Dale County, she wrote, A few friends of Gods Universal love met at Mossy Grove Church, January 1, 1876 and organized themselves into a churchThe church was moved to Ariosta soon after the town was founded in 1890, and remained until a storm destroyed the building. According to The Ariton Alliance, a newspaper established in 1991 by Dr. Charles W. Gann, The first church was built just off Highway 11 in the Peters settlement of Mossy Grove. The (Universalist Church) old Cemetery is still there between County Highway 11 and Highway 231 SouthIn 1891, the church was moved to Ariosta near the site of the Universalist Cemetery. In 1913, after A storm blew this church down, a brick church was erected in the newly formed town of Ariton. It was dedicated December 7, 1913. The first minister was A.J. Strain, whose wife was the first postmaster of the new town. The church served the community until October 1984 when the minister Leonard Prater, retired because of failing health. After a group of interested citizens organized, raised funds, and repaired the church, it was again dedicated to service on December 7, 1993. Ms. Paramore wrote, Former members of this Church hope it can be made into a lovely place for the community to enjoy for many years to come. They will contribute when and as they can for the upkeep of the building. In the Heritage book she wrote, Due to the efforts of Dr. Sara Mac (Weed) Buttram and her husband Glenn, the church was placed on the Alabama Registry of Historical Buildings. Sources for Ms. Paramores writings are the Universalist Church Records, 1876-1984 and the Ariton Advertiser, 1913. Both are available in the Genealogy Section of this library; they contain valuable genealogical, as well as historical information.

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NEW MATERIALS BEST SELLERSFICTION Bannon Brothers: Honor by Janet Dailey Black List by Brad Thor Breaking Silence by Linda Castillo By Starlight by Dorothy Garlock Cat in a White Tie and Tails by Carole Nelson Douglas Close Your Eyes by Iris Johansen Coup DEtat by Harry Turtledove Criminal by Karin Slaughter Fallen Angel by Daniel Silva Fate of Worlds: Return From Ringworld by Larry Niven Fifty Shades Darker by E. L. James Friends Forever by Danielle Steel Haven by Kay Hooper I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson Inn at Rose Harbor by Debbie Macomber Judgment Call by J. A. Jance Kill You Twice by Chelsea Cain Last Victim by Karen Robards Line of Fire by Stephen White Queen of Wands by John Ringo Sneaky Pie for President by Rita Mae Brown So Much Pretty by Cara Hoffman Spymasters by W.E.B. Griffin Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood Time Untime by Sherrilyn Kenyon Twelve Rooms of the Nile by Enid Shomer You Dont Want to Know by Lisa Jackson BEST SELLERSNONFICTION Area 51: An Uncensored History (358.4 JAC) Belly Melt Diet: 6-Week Plan (613.7 PRE) Bullied: What Every Parent Teacher & Kid Needs to Know (302.34 GOL) Does the Noise Inside My Head Bother You--Steven Tyler (782.4 TYL) Dreamland: Adventures in the Strange Science of Sleep (612.8 RAN) Fool Me Twice: Obamas Shocking Plans(973.93 KLE) Heretic Queen (942.05 RON) Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports (910.09 STE) Storming the State House: Campaign That Liberated AL (324.97 HUB) 25 Principles of Martial Arts (796.8 MOS) BEST SELLERSLARGE PRINT A Texans Honor by Shelley Gray Beyond the Farthest Star by Brodie Thoene Black Amber by Phyllis Whitney Bring on the Blessings by Beverly Jenkins Cooking the Books by Bonnie S. Calhoun Criminal by Karin Slaughter Gone Missing by Linda Castillo

MEMORIAL/HONORARIUM GIFTS In Honor of Donor Carol Ball Sara Carroll Tommy Cutchen George & Mona Wright Sheriff Wally Olson Dale County Genealogical & Historical Society Other Donors Wiregrass United Way Jack Cumbie Friends of the Library Jerry Forester Tony Southerland Marjorie Sorrell Sue Switzer Mary Ann Wallace Deann Medley Deirdre Kennedy Judy Tarter Ozark Rotary Club Jewell Hunter Sue Quick Elizabeth Hunt Skipperville United Methodist Church Building Improvement Fund Donations Harry and Elisabeth LeMonte, Jr Bridlewood Chapel Mark & Susan Pearson HUNGER GAMES MOVIE The Library will have a special showing of Hunger Games on Saturday, September 8 beginning promptly at 1:00 p.m. Popcorn and a drink will be served from 12:45 until show time at 1:00. This movie is 142 minutes and PG-13. Come see what all the hype is about.

NOT JUST DESSERTS This month the Friends of the Library will present Not Just Desserts in conjunction with the Ozark Chamber of Commerce. It will be held on Thursday, September 20th at 5:30.
VOTE Dont forget to vote on Tuesday, September 18. There is an important amendment on the ballot that you need to study. Polls open 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Remember that elections sometimes are decided by very small margins. Make your voice heard by casting your ballot.

HARRY POTTER Our Harry Potter marathon continues Thursday September 6th with the second movie, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Popcorn and a drink will be served from 4:15 until show time at 4:30. This movie is 152 minutes in length and is PG rated.

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U. S. POSTAGE PAID OZARK, ALABAMA PERMIT NO. 16

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

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