September 2nd, 2010

In recognition of National Library Card Sign up month in September, Lake Cities Library, Little Elm Public Library, and The Colony Public Library, are having a friendly tri-city competition to see who can sign up the most new library patrons. The newest twist is each of the Friends groups for those libraries are having a competition of their own to see which Friends group can sign up the most new members. If you would like to meet the Little Elm Friends in person, they are meeting Thursday, September 9th at 7pm. If you have not gotten a library card or joined a library Friends group yet, September is a great month to do it. If you only have time to join one, join Little Elm in September, then join the others as soon as you have time during the year ? But seriously, libraries and being a friend of libraries is the best investment you’ll ever make so we all look forward to seeing you.

Another incentive to have a Little Elm library card is that if you show your card at Camelot (sells books, music, and games) in Little Elm you can receive 10% off your purchase. Camelot is located at 407 W Eldorado Pkwy in Little Elm and can be reached at (972) 987-4500. If other businesses would be interested in this or other library partnerships, contact the library at 214-975-0430 and ask for Tina.

Speaking of books, the Little Elm Library Fall reading club for all ages runs from September 1st through October 30th. Pick up the reading form, read or listen to seven books, then return the form for your reading rewards. Hot new reads added this week to get you started include “The Vigilantes” by W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV; “Tough Customer” by Sandra Brown; “Veil of Night” by Linda Howard; and “Star Island” by Carl Hiaasen. New large print western titles include “Double the Bounty” by Robert J. Randisi; “The Last Gunfighter: Winter Kill” by William W. Johnstone with J.A.Johnstone; “Westward the Monitors Roar” by Todhunter Ballard; “Gun Work” by J. Lee Butts; and “The Dangerous Dawn” by Frank Leslie.

Some programs of interest this week include Tanesha with Capital Accounting Sagacity giving a presentation on Finances 101 to members of the Teen advisory group at 5:30 on Thurs., Sept. 2nd. That same evening Ms. Terri will be giving free dance instruction to youth ages 11-19 at 6pm and Little Elm Toastmasters meet at 7pm. Recently the Little Elm Toastmasters club brought home a couple of awards from the District 25 Awards Banquet held Sat., Aug. 28th. The club won the Super 7 Award for having all seven officers attend district sponsored training during fall 2009; and club member Tina Hager received the Competent Communicator award. For more information about Little Elm Toastmasters, contact the library at 214-975-0430 or visit the L.E.T. site at http://littleelm.freetoasthost.ws/. Upcoming programs at the library on Sat., Sept. 11th that require registration include an Early Childhood Education Training workshop at 10:30am ($50 to cover cost of materials) and a Jewelry making workshop conducted by members of the Little Elm Crafters Guild at 11am ($10 suggested donation for supplies). Remember the library will be closed Fri., Sept. 3rd through Mon., Sept. 6th in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

To register for programs or ask questions about anything, please call 214-975-0430; email ; or visit the library webpage at www.littleelm.org/library. You can also become a fan of the library on Facebook.  We look forward to seeing you soon and thanks to all the people who have already became fans!