tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14892592828791193512024-03-14T04:44:22.962-05:00Books and Bytes @ the Eldorado LibraryLibrarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981142678740708258noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489259282879119351.post-85165433430577039802013-08-09T19:00:00.001-05:002013-08-09T19:02:38.820-05:00What's Happening!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sorry it has been so long since this blog was updated. We have been very busy here at the Eldorado Memorial Library. This year we have upgraded our circulation system. The new SHARE catalog now encompasses The entire Illinois Heartland Library system and is the largest library consortium in the United States.<br />
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Illinois Heartland Library System covers 28,141 square miles and serves a population of 2,248,634. There are 585 member libraries: 41 Academic, 229 Public, 259 School and 56 Special.<br />
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We also have added a new Teen Zone and a lot of new books to appeal to this age group. <br />
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This is a work in progress and is still evolving, so stop by often and see whats new!</div>
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We had a great turnout for the summer reading program called Have Book Will Travel! Our Summer Reading Mascot, Jerry Giraffe kept us guessing as the traveled all around the town.</div>
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We held a first ever Family Movie Night in June and a Teen Movie night in July. Other programs included Ag in the Classroom Storytimes, Kid in the Kitchen, Game Nights and The Shakespear Reading Group</div>
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The Eldorado Library also purchased a subscription to Zinio digital magazines and continues to provide 10 Gale databases and Southern Illinois Libraries on the Go (downloadable e-Books, Audio Books, Music and Movies) . Visit our website, <a href="http://www.eldorado.lib.il.us/">www.eldorado.lib.il.us</a> for access to these and other online resources.<br />
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Come visit your Eldorado Library and see all the exciting new services we have for you!<br />
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Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981142678740708258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489259282879119351.post-39189134890582040382012-09-13T13:09:00.000-05:002012-09-13T13:09:15.610-05:00What's Happening at the Eldorado LibraryThis is a busy time at the Eldorado Library. Summer Reading was a resounding success and the end of program ice cream party was enjoyed by all. <br />
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<strong>UMIGO</strong><br />
Saturday, September 8th, some eager preschoolers and their parents, got to sample the new UMIGO math products. In an ongoing cooperative effort, the Eldorado Library, WSIU Public Television's Beth Spezia and her helpers introduced the world of hands on math activities. On Monday, October 1st, Children ages 6-8 will get their chance to try out the new games. The program will be held from 3 to 4:30 and registration is necessary. Call (618) 273-7922 to register.<br />
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<strong>STORY HOUR</strong><br />
School is back in session and that means it's Time for Story Hour to resume meeting. Teacher Betsy Oldham had more than 25 eager young listeners at the first session. Story Hour meets Thursday mornings from 10 to 11 am.<br />
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<strong>TOWN & COUNTRY DAYS</strong><br />
Eldorado Town and Country Days is this weekend and the Friends of the Library are sponsoring the Annual T & C Days Art Contest. They have an exciting variety of art on display. Visit anytime during library hours, and stop in Sunday afternoon at the reception from 2-4 to meet the artists.<br />
The Friends of the Library will also be participating in the parade, so watch for us!<br />
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<strong>COMPUTER CLASSES</strong><br />
Free computer classes are back. They meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Morning sessions meet from 10 to 12 and afternoon session meet from 2 to 4. Open lab times are 9 to 10 am, 1 to 2 pm and 4 to 5 pm. Call or visit the library for more information.<br />
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Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981142678740708258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489259282879119351.post-76034468498884330122011-10-14T16:02:00.002-05:002011-10-14T16:35:39.243-05:00What's Happening at the LibraryThis is an exciting time at the Eldorado Library. In September, during Town and Country Days, the Friends of the Library had a float (the took second place in civic organizations) and an Art Show & Contest.<br /><br />The <strong>FREE</strong> Computer classes continue, with new classes and schedules each month. If you could benefit from an evening class let us know. If there is enough interest one can be scheduled.<br /><br />Story Hour is meeting on Thursdays, from 10 to 11 am. A Special Thanks to Betsy Oldham, for planning and leading this wonderful activity for parents and preschoolers ages 1 to 4.<br /><br /><strong>BIG NEWS</strong>--Southern Illinois Libraries on the Go (downloadable eBooks) are now available for the Kindle! Visit <a href="http://www.eldorado.lib.il.us/">www.eldorado.lib.il.us</a> to try our this exciting new service. These books are also compatable with most other ereaders. Audiobooks, movies and music are also available to download. This service is open 24/7 and <strong>NO LATE FEES!</strong><br /><br />This week we are getting a new roof as ours was damaged in April and needed replaced. Please excuse the ratta-tat-tat overhead, it shouldn't last much longer.<br /><br /><strong>Monday, October 17, at 10 am</strong>, Owen Brill will be speaking about the book "Dapper and Deadly" by Taylor Pensoneau.<br /><br /><strong>On Sunday, October 30th,</strong> <strong>(from 2-4 pm)</strong> there will be a reception for the SIC Senior Art Class and two local authors will be autographing their books. Rosalie Murray will be selling her new children's picture book "Yum Yum and Her Christmas Mouse" and Jean Pollack will have two local history books for sale, Eldorado High School Graduates (updated to include 2011 grads) and Averill Mathis' History of Eldorado.<br /><br />Today, October 14, is Winnie the Pooh's 85th birthday, so Happy Birthday, you lovable old bear!Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981142678740708258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489259282879119351.post-9667717613750452432011-05-24T16:49:00.005-05:002011-05-24T18:54:30.534-05:00June is going to be busy!<strong>Wednesday, June</strong> <strong>1.</strong> <strong>Summer Reading Program Begins</strong><br />A Midsummer Knights Read is the theme. Children of all ages can register <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">begining</span> June first. This year you are asked to read 9 books by July 31st to complete the program and qualify for the Grand Prize Drawing that will be held on August 1st.<br /><br /><strong>Saturday, June 4.</strong> ( 10 to 11:30 ) <strong>DART into savings, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Couponing</span> 101 </strong><br /><strong></strong>Hosted by Rachel Taylor and Donna Ashtiani<br /><br /><strong>Monday, June 6.</strong> (1 to 3 pm) <strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span> class</strong> taught by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Annalese</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rachter</span><br /><br /><strong>Tuesday, June 7.</strong> (1 to 3 pm) <strong>Microsoft Word class</strong> taught by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Annalese</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rachter</span><br /><br /><strong>Wednesday, June 8.</strong> (12 to 8 pm) <strong>Open Computer Lab.</strong> One on one computer help with Pat <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kittinger</span><br /><br /><strong>Friday, June 10.</strong> (9 to 11:30) <strong>Beginning Computers</strong> with Pat<br />(1 to 3:30) <strong>Intermediate Computers</strong> with Pat<br /><br /><strong>Monday, June 13.</strong> (10 to 11 am) <strong>Friends of the Library Book Review</strong><br />Keith <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">McCoy</span> will be presenting his short story "Castles Burning"<br /><br /><strong>Wednesday, June 15.</strong> (9 to 10 am) <strong>Stories and More with Ms. Joy</strong><br />Children will enjoy exciting adventures while learning about healthy foods<br /><br /><strong>Friday, June 17.</strong> (9 to 11:30 am)<strong> Beginning Computers</strong> with Pat<br />(1 to 3:30 am) <strong>Intermediate Computers</strong> with Pat<br /><br /><strong>Monday, June 20.</strong> (12 to 8 pm)<strong> Open Computer Lab</strong> with Pat<br /><br /><strong>Wednesday, June 22.</strong> (9 to 10 am) <strong>Stories and More with Ms. Joy</strong><br /><br /><strong>Friday, June 24.</strong> (9 to 11:30 am) <strong>Beginning Computers</strong> with Pat<br />(1 to 3:30 pm ) <strong>Intermediate Computers</strong> with Pat<br /><br /><strong>Monday, June 27.</strong> (12 to 8 pm) <strong>Open Computer Lab</strong> with Pat<br /><br /><strong>Wednesday, June 29. (</strong>9 to 10 am) <strong>Stories and More with Ms Joy.</strong>Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981142678740708258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489259282879119351.post-54182446548000000532011-03-01T16:44:00.002-06:002011-03-01T17:28:09.126-06:00A New Service at the Eldorado LibraryDo you like to listen to audio books? What about reading e-books? Wish you could download some for free? All you need to get started.is a valid <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Eldorado</span> Library card, A pin number (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">available</span> by calling or visiting the library) and a computer. In order to download you will have to install some free software that is available on "Southern Illinois Libraries on the Go" website. Titles can be enjoyed <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">immediately</span> or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">transferred</span> to a variety of devices, including, Nook, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">iPod</span>, Sony Reader and many <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">other</span> e-book readers and mp3 players. Some <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">audio</span> titles can also be burned to CD to listen on-the-go. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the loan period. There are no late fees!<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Eldorado</span> patrons who download an audio book or an e-book or watch a demo of this new library service (between March 5<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> and April 12<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>) will be entered in a drawing to win a NOOK Color or an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">iPod</span>. The Friends of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Eldorado</span> Library are providing the prizes (one of each device.) The drawing will be held during National Library Week on Wednesday, April 13<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>.<br /><br />"Southern Illinois Libraries on the Go" is a growing consortium of 11 public libraries that have joined forces to bring <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">downloadable</span> audio and e-books to the patrons of our communities. The consortium has chosen Overdrive, a Cleveland, OH based company as the vendor for this service. Overdrive is a leading full-service digital <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">distributor</span> of e-books, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">audio books</span>, music and videos for libraries and other resource providers. Additional titles will be purchased as funding permits,Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981142678740708258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489259282879119351.post-85570300392669624672011-01-28T18:27:00.003-06:002011-01-28T18:56:20.429-06:00Love Your Library Month!<p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 176px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567398913638591394" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TUNf0IpS66I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/8Y5EJrbMZAo/s320/460_345_resize.png" /></p><p> </p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 66px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567399091040092210" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TUNf-dhHADI/AAAAAAAAAFY/XHKrMMc1X90/s320/areyoua1.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">February is Love Your Library Month. A time to celebrate what libraries of all kinds mean to their communities. Public libraries are great equalizers. People of all ages, education levels and economic standings have access to all that the public library provides. If you would like some ideas of ways to show your love for the library visit this <a href="http://librarysupport.net/librarylovers/how.html">page</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">The Eldorado Memorial Public Library provides a wide range of resources and services. In addition to books and magazines for all ages, we have large print books and magazines, newspapers.music cd's, audio books (both cassettes & cd's), movies in VHS and DVD, and coming soon downloadable e-books and audio books. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">The library has 8 computer/internet workstations, a digital microfilm reader/scanner, access to computer databases like Heritage Quest and Novelist, free WIFI and much more. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">February's activities include: </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">Free Computer Classes on the 7th & 8th at 1 pm</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">Book Review on the 14th at 10 am</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">Friends of the Library Meeting on the 28th at 10 am</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">The Library will be closed on the 21st in honor of the President's Day Holiday</span></p><br /><br /><div></div>Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981142678740708258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489259282879119351.post-3796051628968847192010-12-06T15:42:00.006-06:002010-12-06T16:13:47.446-06:00Deck the Halls with...Books<div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TP1fuM-ZafI/AAAAAAAAAE0/YG0eJrHGPuc/s1600/Christmas%2B10%2B003.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547695563351878130" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TP1fuM-ZafI/AAAAAAAAAE0/YG0eJrHGPuc/s200/Christmas%2B10%2B003.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TP1egpu6pBI/AAAAAAAAAEk/eG09WKY_U6o/s1600/Christmas%2B10%2B009.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547694231041778706" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TP1egpu6pBI/AAAAAAAAAEk/eG09WKY_U6o/s200/Christmas%2B10%2B009.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TP1f49Sv1HI/AAAAAAAAAE8/jcoEpxwDIp8/s1600/Christmas%2B10%2B006.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547695748120826994" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TP1f49Sv1HI/AAAAAAAAAE8/jcoEpxwDIp8/s200/Christmas%2B10%2B006.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TP1egpu6pBI/AAAAAAAAAEk/eG09WKY_U6o/s1600/Christmas%2B10%2B009.jpg"></a></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">Merry Christmas!</span></div><br /><div></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">It's Begining to Look Alot Like Christmas...</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">at the Eldorado Library.</span></div><div><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000000;">Come see us at the library and find a good book to put you in the Christmas spirit. We also have Christmas music, audio books and movies to brighten your holidays. While you are here you can pick a candy cane off the Christmas Tree!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TP1fKBOE-1I/AAAAAAAAAEs/3MQqPhmtYo0/s1600/Christmas%2B10%2B001.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547694941721131858" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TP1fKBOE-1I/AAAAAAAAAEs/3MQqPhmtYo0/s200/Christmas%2B10%2B001.jpg" /></a></p><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000000;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div></div>Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981142678740708258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489259282879119351.post-75200362365920994692010-11-23T18:36:00.010-06:002010-11-23T19:22:48.614-06:00Going Green with the Eldorado Library<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxhpmwRpJI/AAAAAAAAADM/qEHR1Tq_L8o/s1600/angreenrecyclesm.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 166px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542912608791798930" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxhpmwRpJI/AAAAAAAAADM/qEHR1Tq_L8o/s200/angreenrecyclesm.gif" /></a> <span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;">Libraries are the ultimate recyclers! </span><br /><p><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"></span> </p><p><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"></span> </p><br /><br /><div><div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;">Books, magazines, audios and videos all get recycled daily at the library. This month the library has been focusing on being more environmentally responsible. Have you noticed the recycle bins that have popped up in the lobby? </span></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxiDFbthKI/AAAAAAAAADU/Wo7egwQZq3Q/s1600/november%2B2010%2B010.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542913046523774114" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxiDFbthKI/AAAAAAAAADU/Wo7egwQZq3Q/s200/november%2B2010%2B010.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxiFzYIA9I/AAAAAAAAADc/qq8oE2ARvOE/s1600/november%2B2010%2B009.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542913093216502738" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxiFzYIA9I/AAAAAAAAADc/qq8oE2ARvOE/s200/november%2B2010%2B009.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;">The library is collecting plastic bags and clean plastic bottles and aluminum cans for recycling.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;">We have some good books about living green also.</span></div><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxjVKlLYGI/AAAAAAAAAD0/sm_RM2FWiZg/s1600/GREEN%2BCLEAN.bmp"><img style="WIDTH: 140px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542914456654930018" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxjVKlLYGI/AAAAAAAAAD0/sm_RM2FWiZg/s200/GREEN%2BCLEAN.bmp" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxjUxvAx1I/AAAAAAAAADs/XeL2e2PwAEE/s1600/GROWING%2BUP%2BGREEN.bmp"><img style="WIDTH: 128px; HEIGHT: 203px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542914449985292114" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxjUxvAx1I/AAAAAAAAADs/XeL2e2PwAEE/s200/GROWING%2BUP%2BGREEN.bmp" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxjWRhNB2I/AAAAAAAAAEE/gfAFCsFvEDw/s1600/LIVING%2BGREEN.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 128px; HEIGHT: 201px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542914475697178466" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxjWRhNB2I/AAAAAAAAAEE/gfAFCsFvEDw/s200/LIVING%2BGREEN.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxkxp4KE3I/AAAAAAAAAEU/OUExqPdc9IM/s1600/ENVIRONMENTALISM.bmp"><img style="WIDTH: 138px; HEIGHT: 197px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542916045604000626" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxkxp4KE3I/AAAAAAAAAEU/OUExqPdc9IM/s200/ENVIRONMENTALISM.bmp" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxkxcyRsTI/AAAAAAAAAEM/WuJkg0P2MGo/s1600/EARTH%2BFRIENDLY%2BCRAFTS.bmp"><img style="WIDTH: 145px; HEIGHT: 196px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542916042089673010" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxkxcyRsTI/AAAAAAAAAEM/WuJkg0P2MGo/s200/EARTH%2BFRIENDLY%2BCRAFTS.bmp" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxjVbdvAsI/AAAAAAAAAD8/bR46O5XntV4/s1600/GOING%2BGREEN.bmp"><img style="WIDTH: 125px; HEIGHT: 202px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542914461187113666" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/TOxjVbdvAsI/AAAAAAAAAD8/bR46O5XntV4/s200/GOING%2BGREEN.bmp" /></a></div><div> </div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#006600;">Join the Eldorado Library in helping "Green" the planet!</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"></span> </div><div></div><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;">Interested in more information? Try these websites:</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://www.greentopsites.com/">http://www.greentopsites.com/</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://www.thegreenguide.com/">http://www.thegreenguide.com/</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://greenlivingideas.com/">http://greenlivingideas.com/</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://www.greenlivingtips.com/">http://www.greenlivingtips.com/</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"></span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;"></div><div><br /></span><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"></span></div></div>Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981142678740708258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489259282879119351.post-1211340040647668222010-11-19T13:46:00.002-06:002010-11-19T14:23:31.526-06:00Change is in the blogosphere<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">This blog is evolving into something we hope you will find more useful. Please be patient with us as we learn what you would most like to see. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">Upcoming Events:</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">December 6 & 7 : Free Beginning Computer class. This months topics are Word Processing (Typing) and Internet Browsing. Class meets from 10 to 11 am. Taught by Annalese Rachter of the SIC Workforce and Small Business Center. Register by contacting the library the week before class. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">December 13: 10 am - Friends of the Library Book Review</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">Marty Baker will be reviewing the book <em>Safe Haven</em> by Nicholas Sparks.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">December 19: 2 to 4 pm - SIC Senior Art Class Reception</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">The library will be closed on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">Be sure to visit often for more news.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"> </span>Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981142678740708258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489259282879119351.post-6961869144346665512009-12-15T13:32:00.005-06:002009-12-15T14:06:43.025-06:00Doing genealogy online.<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/SyfnDLthfrI/AAAAAAAAABU/zK3Uv7PbTeo/s1600-h/genealogy+basics+online.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 94px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 122px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415551118805663410" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/SyfnDLthfrI/AAAAAAAAABU/zK3Uv7PbTeo/s320/genealogy+basics+online.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/SyfmdJGkHKI/AAAAAAAAABM/OZjggQIuTEw/s1600-h/genealogy+basics+online.jpg"></a><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div>Have you tried using the internet to do genealogy research? There are many sites available to help with the research. The Eldorado Library has books such as <em>Genealogy online for dummies </em>and <em>Genealogy basics online </em>to help guide you on </div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/SyfnKrwmslI/AAAAAAAAABc/ewlIsW9jxaE/s1600-h/genealody+dummies.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 87px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 119px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415551247667606098" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/SyfnKrwmslI/AAAAAAAAABc/ewlIsW9jxaE/s320/genealody+dummies.jpg" /></a>your search. </div><div> </div><div>The <a href="http://www.eldorado.lib.il.us/genealogy/genealogy.html/">Library's web page</a> also has several websites bookmarked for your convience.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>We would like to feature just a few:</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The <a href="http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/w/e/s/Darrell-K-Wesley/GENE2-0001.html">Decendents of Samuel Elder </a></div><div><a href="http://www.findagrave.com/">Find a grave </a>has a partial listing of Wolf Creek Cemetery<br />The <a href="http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases.html">Illinois State Archives</a> has several useful databases</div><div><strong>HeritageQuest </strong>is a subscription database the you need to access through the <a href="http://www.eldorado.lib.il.us/genealogy/genealogy.html/document_view?None&month:int=1&year:int=2010&orig_query=None">library's web page.</a> You will need your library card barcode to access this useful tool.</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Do you have a favorite genealogy website? Care to share it with others? Just leave a comment!</div><div> </div><div>Do you Facebook? Visit our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/business/dashboard/#/pages/Eldorado-IL/Eldorado-Memorial-Public-Library-District/199014572507?ref=search&sis=10000013249257.3556598242..1">Fanpage</a></div></div>Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981142678740708258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489259282879119351.post-87809775689392124872009-07-23T13:21:00.002-05:002009-07-23T17:57:49.288-05:00A Guest article by Leonard Baldwin<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/Smjq3ak4F9I/AAAAAAAAABE/KWvubFlZtE0/s1600-h/old+city+hall.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361793594132273106" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1dMEQGTdAOA/Smjq3ak4F9I/AAAAAAAAABE/KWvubFlZtE0/s320/old+city+hall.jpg" /></a><br /><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div><strong>Recollection of the Old City Hall and Lincoln School, 1936-1940</strong><br /><br />My Dad, Carroll Baldwin, was the janitor and fire truck driver who lived in three rooms provided on the second floor. The three rooms were kitchen, living room and bedroom. The fire pole was next to the bed in the corner leading to the fire truck. My Mother was Freda. She had two children, my sister Betty age 7 and me, Leonard age 6.<br />The mayor at the time was Aubry Giles. He ran a grocery store about three blocks away from the hall. We got our food there on credit, paying once a month. One day I found a dollar on the floor next to the check out. I gave it to Mr. Giles to find the owner.<br />From the first floor of the hall you could see where the tracks had been for the interurban to Harrisburg and Carrier Mills. It had been replaced by bus service.<br />Several personalities were in and out at the hall. Sebe Kelly was the main clerk assisted by Susan Schrader. As I recall, the Police Chief was Oscar Richy and the court Judge was Harry Flanders (children were Mary Ann and Jay).<br />Paul Massey was a patrolman. One time I was across the street in front of Nameth and Myrna Grocery looking at some baskets of assorted fruit. Paul walked up behind me and said something like “you plan to sneak off with an apple?” he scared me a little until I saw who it was.<br />The floor plan of the City Hall on the second floor, in addition to the living quarters, also included the Police Office and an area enclosed by banisters with a table in it for council meetings. The first floor had the City Clerk’s Office, the jail and the fire trucks. O.S. Young was the Fire Chief, he ran a hardware store next to the Nox Theater. Two other movie theaters were a block away, the grand and the Orpheum, with the Nuway Mercantile across from the Nox. We had everything we needed in walking distance, including Lincoln School where Betty and I attended.<br />I once read that someone said, “All I needed to know I learned in Kindergarten.” Well it took me a little while longer than that. However I will say this, Lincoln School had a very well qualified facility from Kindergarten through 6th grade. Not only were they good teachers, but also they specialized in certain areas that might be expected on the high school level. The teachers I remember were: Ms Grant, Kindergarten; Nell Reed, first grade was exceptional in reading and math; Gladys Barnes, second grade taught lots of music; Celeste Hemphill, third grade was good in art; Grace Lyon, fourth grade, taught the paintings of the masters. Our first male teacher was Robert Leavell, who specialized in Health Education and Physical Education. I recall Mr. Leavell went so far as to show us how to walk correctly, one foot directly in front of the other for good balance. Louis Aaron was the drama person who directed a lot of plays. I think we were in at least one play from 3rd through 6th grades (Tom Thumb’s Wedding & A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream with a character named “Puck”) so, with all this, I might say I learned most of what I needed to know at Lincoln School!<br />The 1937 flood occurred while we were living in the city hall. The big area on the 2nd floor became a staging area for clothing donations and distributions to flood victims.<br />Some other occurrences of historical note include:<br />My mother cooked meals for the prisoners that were in the jail downstairs for which she was paid 10 or 12 cents.<br />One time when the jail was empty, my sister Betty went in there and I may have locked her in, at least she thought I did, I’m not sure it was really possible.<br />About that same time some gypsies used to come through the area and for some reason some of the children were brought to the city hall. I remember my mother gave some of the younger ones a bath and put clean clothes on them, with a great deal of protest them the kids.<br />During this time, we were fortunate to have a band director in the Eldorado School District. Mr. Fred Cook (in my mind he was Eldorado’s own John Phillip Sousa) I began my trumpet lessons in 3rd grade. He taught me through 8th grade. We marched as a grade school band and when I was in 4th grade the band to a trip to St Louis (people tell me it was to a ball game.) Three 8th grade girls were assigned to watch over me as I was only in the 4th grade. They included Regina Burnett (Bruce?) and Margaret Ann Jackson (Ado?).<br />The 3rd floor of the Hall had the Judge’s Office with a secretary. The largest area up there was the courtroom with another banister-enclosed area like on the 2nd floor. The banisters were all similar and most still<br />Exist in the museum. The steps in front leading to the 2nd floor provided play space (since remodeling to the two way entrance). In those early days a child could slide slowly from the side area down to the old fashioned light fixtures. One time a girl from the neighborhood came to play with Betty, her last name was Cuttrell, she might have been Claude’s sister. Before we knew it, she jumped from the entrance on the second floor to the lawn below without being hurt (as far as we know).<br />The First Baptist Church was visible from the second floor of the hall. Rev. I. E. Miller was the pastor and I remember when the wooden structure burned to the ground. Of course my Dad drove the truck to fight the fire but the volunteer fireman ere not successful. A new building replaced it.<br />The Eldorado museum has many pictures of these events including the school band at the railroad station ready to board the train to St. Louis. Also many of the people mentioned above are in the 1939 video taken by the Lion’s club members. (Available to borrow from the Eldorado Library)<br />Librarians Note.<br />Don’t forget to share your memories of Eldorado either by leaving a comment or by contacting the library.</div>Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981142678740708258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489259282879119351.post-38754860025033860882009-03-19T15:59:00.001-05:002009-03-19T16:01:47.269-05:00March MadnessIn March our thoughts just naturally turn to basketball. The term “March Madness” first appeared, in print in 1939, in an essay by Henry V. Porter. He used the term to describe the excitement that surrounds the Illinois state high school basketball tournaments held each year in March.<br /><br />Basketball is an important part of Eldorado History. Share your memories with us. Do you remember when the Duff-Kingston Gym was built (1957)? Who were some of you favorite players?<br /><br />For more information on “March Madness” visit: <a href="http://www.marchmadness.org/exp/">http://www.marchmadness.org/exp/</a><br /><br />Books about High School Basketball in Illinois:<br /><br /><br />Glory days Illinois : legends of Illinois high school basketball by Taylor Bell<br />Illinky : high school basketball in Illinois, Indiana, and KentuckyMarch madness : the story of high school basketball in Illinois by Jim EnrightLibrarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981142678740708258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489259282879119351.post-80346972155181009952009-02-03T21:01:00.000-06:002009-02-03T21:03:44.645-06:00When Truman Visited EldoradoIt was announced on September 20, 1948 that President Truman would visit the city as a part of his Southern Illinois motor tour.<br /><br />His visit, on September 30th, caused a great deal of excitement. Businesses were closed and school children were let out to witness this historic occasion. The crowd, estimated at several thousand, gathered on the streets, in the windows and on the rooftops. Judge Harry C. Flanders was the Master of Ceremonies. The high school buglers played “The Star Spangled banner” and Dr John C. Burnett sang “America.”<br /><br />The Presidential caravan arrived over an hour late and was greeted with a 21-gun salute. Mrs. Truman and their daughter Margaret accompanied the President. After a 5-minute speech the President and his party continued on to Carmi.<br /><br />Although Mr. Truman was the first president to visit Eldorado, the record shows that two presidential candidates had visited in the past. In 1892, Grover Cleveland was driven down Grand Ave. on his way to the old railroad station and in 1908, Williams Jennings Bryan addressed a crowd from the porch of the Murray Hotel.<br /><br />The original articles of President Truman’s visit can be found in the Eldorado Daily Journal on September 21, 1948 and September 30, 1948. We’ve given you the basic facts, now you tell us your story… what do you remember about “When Truman visited Eldorado.”<br /><br />Another President Visits Southern Illinois<br /><br />On October 3, 1960, then Senator John F. Kennedy visited Harrisburg on a campaign swing through Southern Illinois. Following President Truman’s route, Senator Kennedy made what he claimed was a record breaking 15 speeches in one day. A large crowd was assembled on the courthouse square to meet the Senator’s party, which arrived 2 hours later than expected.<br /><br />The original articles of President Kennedy’s visit can be found in the Eldorado Daily Journal on October 3rd and 4th, 1960. Were you in that crowd? What do you remember about the visit?<br /><br />Come on Add a comment.Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981142678740708258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489259282879119351.post-83471940002531926002009-01-06T16:00:00.003-06:002009-01-06T16:14:42.463-06:00What Window? Where?Opening a New Window into the Past @ the Eldorado Library<br /><br /><br />The Eldorado Memorial Public Library is proud to announce a new service and new equipment. With the help of an LSTA grant from the Illinois State Library and the support of many community groups, the Eldorado library has purchased a microfilm reader scanner and 3 new public access computers. In addition, several new programs will take place. For instance this blog has been created to focus on the genealogy and local history resources of the library and to involve you the reader in creating REMEMBER WHEN …ELDORADO a record of Eldorado history.<br /><br />The new microfilm reader/scanner is a state of the art piece of equipment that can print directly from the microfilm or can scan the microfilm so that it can be saved and or emailed. We will now be able to answer email requests for obituaries and other newspaper articles by email the actual article back to the person requesting the information, saving paper, postage and time. Also purchased with grant funds were 3 new computers and a new microfilm cabinet.<br /><br />You are invited to a demonstration of the new equipment at the Eldorado Memorial public Library on Thursday, January 29th, any time between 5:30 and 7:30 pm. If you are unable to visit the library during that time, please contact the library to arrange a convenient time when staff will be available to show you the scanner.<br /><br />We will soon be having a program on blogging, and hope to start collecting local historical photographs to publish on our website.<br />Come back and visit this blog often, and be sure to share your memories.Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981142678740708258noreply@blogger.com0