Five things we learned from books this month

Everyone is always surprised when they find out working in a library is not about reading books all day. In fact, because we do love books, most of us usually regret not having more time to read in our busy lives. So when we get a few minutes to sit down and relax with the written word, it's time to celebrate!

Here is a roundup of some things JCPL staff learned from books this month:

“I learned that a pigeon is in the dove family.” National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds
PW @ R

“There are lots of things to do and places to go after you think everything is closed.” Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
EB @ D

“The drunkest city in the United States is Denver, Colorado. In fact, this book is full of crazy facts.” Don’t Go There: the Travel Detective’s Essential Guide to the Must Miss Places of the World by Peter Greenberg
JJ @ R

“Toward the end of Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin, Greg said that he is convinced that Osama Bin Laden is no longer living. He has seen no evidence while he has been in Pakistan and Afghanistan, to make him think that Bin Laden is still alive. This was from the 2007 edition of the book. I found that to be very interesting.”
DK @ W

“There has been a serial killer on the loose in Juarez, Mexico for 17 years.” Daughters of Juarez by Theresa Rodriguez
ED @ R

DeMotte Library to close For Town And Country Day

The DeMotte Library will be closed on Saturday, August 8 for the Town and Country Day festival in DeMotte.

The library’s lobby and restrooms will be open to the public from 8-4 that day. For more information, visit or call the DeMotte Library at 987-2221.

Movies at the Library

Did you know the Library doesn't just provide movies on DVD and VHS for you to check out, but that we also show movies throughout the year?

Wheatfield and DeMotte Library both offer monthly movie programs during the day aimed at seniors and adults.

Rensselaer offers an evening movie program on the second Tuesday of the month with titles that appeal to a variety of ages.

Other movies are offered from time to time during reading programs or just as special treats. Rensselaer Library also shows movies on the lawn, where friends and family can spread a blanket or bring chairs and have an old-time outdoor experience.

Stop in at your library and ask about upcoming titles, or check out what's going on at www.myjcpl.org/events

North End Yearbooks Wanted!

The Jasper County Public Library houses local high school yearbooks in our collection for public reference. Can you help us complete our collection?

The DeMotte Library is seeking yearbook donations of the Kankakee Valley High School years 1973, 1976, 1977, 1986, 1993, 1996, 1998 and 1999, as well as any other yearbook donations.

The Wheatfield Library is seeking Kankakee Valley High School yearbooks 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1992, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, Keen Keener High School yearbooks prior to 1941, and the years 1942 and 1952, as well as Wheatfield High School yearbooks prior to 1951 and any yearbooks from Tefft High School with the exception of the years 1962 and 1964.

For more information, please contact the DeMotte Library, 987-2221, or the Wheatfield Library, 956-3774.

Summer Reading still going strong

There have been some great programs this year for the kids and teens summer reading at the libraries. You can see some of the photos from these events online at our Flickr site. You can also see the video we took today of the RCHS Color Guard performing at the Rensselaer Library.



Summer reading is more than a relaxing pastime here at the library. We encourage you to sign up today and get involved in our full-contact sport of reading!