Princeville Railroads - June 6th @ LME Library

Don't forget that we will be offering our first of two programs honoring Princeville's 175th anniversary next week.  Those interested should reserve a seat by calling the library at 309-385-4540 or by registering  online through the library’s website.

Princevillle's Railroads Wednesday, June 06, 2012, 6-7pm

Princeville was once served by 2 railroad lines—the Rock Island and the Santa Fe.  Before the 1950s, railroads provided transportation of people and goods throughout the US and linked small towns like Princeville to the rest of the country.  Please join us at the Lillie M. Evans Library on June 6th at 6pm for a railroad program by Jim David.  Mr. David author of the book, The Rock Island Trail: Echoes From the Past, will take us on a journey to an era when railroads provided fast, reliable transportation and describe how an abandoned railway line became the Rock Island Trail. 

June Programs at the LME Library

In addition to our Summer Reading programs for children grades K-12 (starts May 29!), the Lillie M. Evans Library also offers programs for adults.  In June, visit us for help with technology, for fitness activities, or to celebrate Princeville’s 175 years.  All programs are free and open to the public.  Here are the details:

Drop-In Tech Help EVERY MONDAY IN JUNE 10am-noon

Are you new to computers and have lots of questions still left unanswered?  Join us at the Lillie M. Evans Library on Mondays during June for individual assistance.  From 10-noon we will be offering a series of open lab times where anyone can drop in to ask questions or get lessons on computers or technology.  Open labs are on Mondays from 10-noon in the month of June (June 4, 11, 18, 25).  Appointments are not necessary; just stop in anytime between 10am-12pm on Mondays.  Laptops will be set-up in the meeting room or bring your own device—we’d love to see you there!

Princeville Walks 2012 May 29th-July 27th

Join us May 29th – July 27th and see how far Princeville can walk!  Register free at the LME Library or online through the library’s website.  You record your own steps and mileage and then report them to us. Walk, jog, run, bike and get moving; it all counts! Check out Purdue University’s site at http://www.purdue.edu/walktothemoon/activities.html to convert other activities into steps. You can join us anytime starting May 29^th. Check in at the library at your convenience to have your mileage added to the total throughout the program.

Princevillle's Railroads Wednesday, June 06, 2012, 6-7pm

Princeville was once served by 2 railroad lines—the Rock Island and the Santa Fe.  Before the 1950s, railroads provided transportation of people and goods throughout the US and linked small towns like Princeville to the rest of the country.  Please join us at the Lillie M. Evans Library on June 6th at 6pm for a railroad program by Jim David.  Mr. David author of the book, The Rock Island Trail: Echoes From the Past, will take us on a journey to an era when railroads provided fast, reliable transportation and describe how an abandoned railway line became the Rock Island Trail. Those interested should reserve a seat by calling the library at 309-385-4540 or by registering  online through the library’s website.

Auten Peonies Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 6-7pm

Are you interested in Auten peonies?  Princeville was once known as the “Peony Capital of the World” due to the industrious Edward Auten, Jr.  From 1925 until his retirement in 1963, Mr. Auten hybridized over 300 varieties of peonies.  Join us at the Lillie M. Evan Library on June 13 at 6pm.  Kathy German will be presenting a program on the Auten peonies and the legacy of Edward Auten, Jr.  Those interested should reserve a seat by calling the library at 309-385-4540 or by registering  online through the library’s website.

Find a Book online search tool

 

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is joining Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch in urging librarians, educators and families to use the free online “Find a Book” search tool to ensure students continue reading while they are out of school this summer.   “Find a Book” provides a way for librarians, parents and children to quickly and easily search for books that match a child’s reading level and interests.  “Find a Book” also helps locate a local library carrying each book title.  “Our Illinois libraries have long promoted year round reading and the `Find a Book’ search tool complements such efforts,’’ said Secretary White. “I encourage parents to read with their children every day to ensure a lifelong love of reading. When children begin reading independently, they are not only making academic gains but opening themselves to new worlds.”

Many studies have indicated that struggling learners score significantly higher on standardized tests taken at the beginning of the summer than they do on the same tests taken at summer’s end. The academic loss is particularly evident in reading, and most pronounced among students from low socioeconomic families who may not have access to books. Studies also show children who read through the summer months maintain more of their academic skills and are better prepared when school resumes.  “Families can prevent the summer reading slide by checking out the free ‘Find a Book’ site and building a summer reading list today,” said State Superintendent Koch. “The more parents help their children make time for reading, the more likely they’ll see successful students.”


 “Find a Book” uses a student's reading score, reported as a Lexile® measure from state standardized tests, including the ISAT, to provide a Lexile range and corresponding list of texts within that range. The Lexile range for a reader is from 50L above his or her Lexile measure to 100L below. If a student attempts to read material above their Lexile range, the text may challenge the student and his or her ability to construct meaning from the reading, and the experience may decrease. Likewise, material below a reader’s Lexile range will provide him or her with little challenge in comprehension.


Users of the “Find a Book” search tool can also find appropriate books without a Lexile measure through a search using the child's grade level and comfort with the typical reading materials at that grade level. The search utility will produce a starting Lexile range that can be further refined. “Find a Book” also offers a Spanish option that allows users to search all of the titles with Spanish Lexile measures. 

Friends Collecting Inkjet Cartridges

The Friends of the Lillie M. Evans Library are now collecting empty inkjet cartridges for recycling. We receive up to $4.00 for each cartridge recycled. Cartridges can be deposited in our collection bin at the Lillie M. Evans Library in Princeville.

Simply place your old cartridge in a plastic sandwich bag and deposit it in our collection bin. Most businesses simply throw their empty cartridges in the garbage so check at work to see if they would donate their would be garbage. The acceptable cartridges are listed below. NOTE:  Epson cartridges are now being accepted for recycling but are NOT paid for. No large laser cartridges are accepted with this program and will not fit through the holes on our collection box.

In addition to raising money for Friends of the Lillie M. Evans Library, recycling inkjet cartridges has a positive impact on the environment. Consider the following: Nearly 1 million inkjets are thrown into our landfills everyday. Less than 5% of the cartridges produced are recycled. It takes 1000 years for the plastic to decompose. 


Thanks for assisting our Friends and our Library through this program!  Our next Friends meeting will be coming up shortly.  Please watch the LME Library website at http://lmelibrary.org  for more details.

Apple M3240G/C	Dell M4646 COLOR	HP 901 Black XL
Apple M8041G/C	Dell 7Y745	Lexmark 1
Canon PG40	Dell 7Y743	Lexmark 2
Canon CL41	HP 21 (C9351AN)	Lexmark 3
Canon PG50	HP 22 (C9352AN)	Lexmark 4
Canon CL52	HP 93 (C9361W)	Lexmark 5
Canon PG30	HP 92 (C9362W)	Lexmark 10N0016 (16)
Canon CL31	HP 94 (C8765NW)	Lexmark 10N0026 (26)
Canon CL51	HP 95 (C8766W)	Lexmark 12A1970/5 (70)
PG210	HP 96 (C8767W)	Lexmark 12A1980/5 (80)
PG211	HP 97 (C9363W)	Lexmark 15M0120 (20)
Canon BC01	HP 98 (C9364W)	Lexmark 17G0050(50)
Canon BC02	HP 99 (C9369)	Lexmark 17G0060(60)
Canon BC05	HP 100 (C9369)	Lexmark 18C1428(28) (A only)
Canon BC06	HP 51645A/G (45)	Lexmark 18C1429(29) (A only)
Canon BC20	HP 51626a/g (26)	Lexmark 18L0032(82)
Canon BX3	HP C1823D only	Lexmark 18L0042(83)
Compaq 337709	HP C6578A/D (78)	Lexmark 17
Dell A920 BLACK	HP C6614A/D/N(20)	Lexmark 27
Dell A920 BLACK (Trial)	HP C6615A/D (15)	Lexmark 23 Black (A only)
Dell A920 COLOR	HP C6625A (17)	Lexmark 24 COLOR (A only)
Dell A920 COLOR (Trial)	HP C6656 (56)	Lexmark 31 PHOTO
Dell J4844 PHOTO	HP C6657AN (57)	Lexmark 32 18C0032
Dell J5556	HP C8727 (27)	Lexmark 33 18C0033
Dell J5557	HP C8728AN (28)	Lexmark 34 18C0034
Dell J740 COLOR (TO602)	HP 54	Lexmark 35 18C0035
Dell J740 BLACK (TO601)	HP 74 (C8335W)	Lexmark 43
Dell JF333 (Series 6)	HP 74XL (C8336W)	Lexmark 44
Dell Series 7 BLACK	HP 75 (C8337)	Lexmark 43/45
Dell Series 7 COLOR	HP 75XL (8338W)	Lexmark 71 BLACK
Dell Series 8 BLACK	HP 60Black	Lexmark 88 (18L0000)
Dell Series 9 BLACK	HP 60Black XL	Lexmark 1990/5
Dell Series 9 COLOR	HP 60Color	Sharp UX-C70 BLACK
Dell Series 11 BLACK	HP 60Color XL
Dell Series 11 COLOR	HP 901Black
Dell M4640 BLACK	HP 901Color

Mom's Night Out at LME Library - May 18

Join us on Friday May 18, 2012 for a Mom’s Night Out at the Lillie M. Evans Library. In addition to the relief of letting down your hair (without someone pulling it!), getting out with your girlfriends is a wonderful way relax and enjoy a break from your Mommy role. Mom’s Night Out starts at 6pm and continues until 9pm. We’ll be using the Nintendo wii to “Just Dance” before settling down for a chick flick and munching on snacks (of course, there will be chocolate!) What better time to celebrate a well deserved night out than during a time when motherhood is recognized on a national level. Feel free to bring a friend!
• No Kids 
• No Spouses
• Just Fun! 
This is a free program, but sign-up is requested. Those interested should reserve a seat by calling the library at 309-385-4540 or by registering online through the library’s webpage.