A FEW NEW TITLES

As summer begins, long bright days beckon you to relax and read. Our shelves are teeming with books to satisfy every imaginable curiosity or simply to entertain. Here are a few new books which may capture your interest:
The DNA Detectives: How the Double Helix is Solving Puzzles of the Past
by Anna Meyer [660 MEY]
Could Jurassic Park ever be a reality?...What caused the Black Death?...Could the unnamed victims of the Titanic be returned to their families?... The DNA Detectives provides a fascinating real-life glimpse into one of the newest and most intriguing areas of scientific research. (From the back cover.)
Abraham: The First Historical Biography
by David Rosenberg [222 ROS]
The co-author of The Book of J devotes this book to the Biblical ancestor shared by Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. "Rosenberg cuts through the layers of mythology surrounding Abraham to paint a portrait of the man in his time and culture." (From the inside flap.)
It Doesn't Take A Genius: Five Truths to Inspire Success in Every Student
by Randall McCutcheon and Tommie Lindsey [371.1 MCC]
Though the school year is over, another one will soon begin. This book will help you guide a loved one toward success. "Life lessons from Award-Winning Educators and the Students Who Learned from Them." (From the cover.)

Looking for something else? We have thousands of books, magazines, movies, and CDs! Stop in and find what you're looking for!

REQUESTING a New Book

In a bookstore...reading a review...surfing the net...have you ever seen a new book you just had to read? But when you check the Osterhout catalog, it seems the book is not to be found on our shelves.
We do accept suggestions from all of our patrons when considering which new books to add to our collection. Feel free to call, stop in, or send an email with the title you're requesting. We will review the suggestion, and if the book is purchased, you will be the first to check it out!

In addition, through our interlibrary loan program, we can obtain any books in the Luzerne County Library System for you to pick up at the library nearest you. We can also obtain hard-to-find titles from other libraries in the state. Just ask at the Information Desk.

Spanish Computer Books

The library's collection of books in Spanish continues to grow.
Here are a few recent computer-related titles you may want to check out:

• Windows 98/Me para Todos S005.4 RES
• Computadoras para Todos S004.16 RES
• Microsoft Office 2003 para Dummies S005 WAN
• La Internet para Dummies S004.678 LEV
• PCs para Dummies S004.165 GOO
• Fotografia Digital para Dummies S775 KIN

Clases de Computadora Gratis

The Library will be offering a basic computer course geared toward Spanish speakers. The instructor is bilingual English-Spanish.
To register, or for more information, please cal 823-0156, ext. 214

Clase basica de conocimiento practico: En esta clase UD aprendera las partes de la computadora y los diferentes terminos relacionados al usar la computadora. UD aprendera a mover el puntero o el indicador, y a abrir imagenes, como reducir y aumentar programas, como entrar una direccion en la Internet y como hacer una busqueda simple. La maestra es bilingue en Ingles-Espanol.
June 12 and June 19
junio 12 y junio 19
6 pm - 8 pm
Osterhout Free Library
Biblioteca de Osterhout
Llame por telefono para informacion adicional o para registrarse al telefono 823-0156, ext. 214.

PETER ROBINSON: Meet the Author

Mark your calendar,

and plan on stopping by the Osterhout Free Library

to meet author Peter Robinson on

Sunday, June 4, 2006 at 1 pm.

The event will be held in the Reading Room, and admission is free.

Robinson is the author of such books as

Gallows View, In A Dry Season,

Close to Home, and Piece of My Heart.

To register, or for further information,

call Information Services at 821-1959.

Memorial Day: Library Closed

In observance of Memorial Day, the library will be closed on
Saturday, May 27
and
Monday, May 29
The library will re-open at 8:30 am on Tuesday May 30.

This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women

who died in military service for their country.

Overdue Notices By Email

If you should happen to keep a library item past the due date, you receive an overdue notice in the mail. Now the library is offering patrons the opportunity to receive these overdue notices via EMAIL. If you sign up for this quick, convenient service, we will no longer send a printed notice, but will send an email instead. You will be responsible for keeping your email address updated with the library, as well as checking your email.

You may choose one of the following 3 ways to begin the service:

1. Send an email to the Coordinator of Reader's Services, and put email notices as subject: eschall@osterhout.lib.pa.us
2. Call Circulation at 570-823-0156 ext. 210 and do it over the phone.
3. Visit the Circulation Desk and do it in person.

Vacation Loan...Have A Nice Trip

The Osterhout Free Library hopes you'll include books and other library materials in your travel plans this summer. Our VACATION LOAN option makes worrying about deadlines disappear! When you're checking out at the Circulation Desk, just ask the clerk for a vacation loan and let them know how long you'll need the materials for. All books, CDs, and audiobooks can be taken out on extended loan EXCEPT:

• NEW titles can only be checked out for the regular loan period.
• DVDs and VIDEOs can only be checked out for a week (as usual).

So wherever this summer finds you--at the lake, the shore, visiting relatives in far-flung locales, or exploring a new city--take along a book to relax with, an audiobook to make the auto trip more interesting, or an armload of children's books to keep the kids amused and learning at the same time. (This program is available for any vacations year-round--just ask!)