Banner Bank and the Dayton Friends give CCRLD funds to replace worn children's books.

Amy — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:58:20 +0100

Did you know we are part of a co-op offering 24/7 online reference (question answering)?

The Columbia County Rural Library District is a member of an international co-op of librarians, who work together to make sure your questions get answered, whenever you ask them! Have a term paper due and can't find that last primary resource? Having trouble getting that ebook downloaded prop...

New Craft books for the Crafty among you!

Heather — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:44:30 +0100

We just got in a TON of brand-new craft books on a variety of topics including:

Embroidery, knitting, crochet, doll and puppet-making, furniture-crafting, painting, sewing, and much, much more!

If you have an itch to begin a new project, look no further. :)

New Books at the Library for April!

Heather — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:44:11 +0100

New Library Books for the month of April!

514 Titles added. Some highlights:

Travel the world without ever leaving home!

Amy — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:43:14 +0100

Get out of town with a good book!
Check out these travel narratives available at the library...

In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson. A funny and factual account of his...

Amy Suggests...

Amy — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:17:25 +0100

You may have seen the book recommendations in the Waitsburg Times today from Amy Rosenberg, the new branch manager. If you haven't, here they are!

The Lacuna, by Barbara Kingsolver

Heather — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:06:54 +0100

Did you know we have a HUGE selection of "Dummies" books? Topics ranging from computer help to animals, speaking a foreign language to coaching a football team. :)

(top shelf) iPod & iTunes for Dummies, Grant Writing for Dummies, QuickBooks 2011 for Dummies, Laptops for Seniors for Dummies, Kindle Fire for Dummies, Laptops for Dummies

(bottom shelf) Basic...

New Books for March 2013

Heather — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:03:06 +0100

New books for March!

371 titles added between March 1st and March 31st, including Westerns, Teen books, North West titles, and Audiobooks on CD.

Graphic Novels Galore!

Heather — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:21:04 +0100

Did you know we have an entire graphic novel collection? Comics, manga, illustrated versions of classics, and more for all ages and reading levels! Just ask at the front desk and we'll show you where. :)

Display by Sandy Dare

Featuring:

(Top shelf) A Game of Throne...

Surplus Items for March 25, 2013

Heather — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:03:59 +0100

Surplus Item list

(MS Word document)

Connect Safely.org

Heather — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:07:30 +0100

Today's Teen Tech Week bit of trivia is a shout-out to the non-profit organization Connect Safely. With all the new forms of social media floating around, it's good to know ways you can keep your data and personal information safer.

http://connectsafely.org/safety-tips-and-advice.html

Teen Tech Week Scavenger Hunt!

Heather — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:51:04 +0100

Teens: Are you computer savvy?

This week is a celebration of all things technological! Check back here for fun trivia, online privacy tips, digital services, and more!

Also, participate in our online scavenger hunt for a chance at prizes! Pick up a hint sheet at the front desk and turn in or submit your answers via email (heather@daytonwa.net) by Saturday, March 16th, at noon!

March is Women's History Month

Heather — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:06:58 +0100

March is Women's History Month! Throughout American History, women have worked in the home, in the fields, and then in the factories with the advent of war.

Featured Books:

Top shelf...

"Sarah Morgan: The Civil War Diary of a Southern Woman" by Charles East
"During the War, Women Went to Work" by The Voice of WWII Project (DVD)
"Pioneer Doctor: The Story of a Woman's Work" by Mari Gra...

New Books for February 2013

Heather — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:05:31 +0100

And we have lots more New Books for February!

Just a few days to enter the 2013 Teen Video Challenge!

Heather — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:51:56 +0100

Passing along this note from Matt Roach at the Washington State Library, regarding the 2013 Teen Video Challenge for the upcoming Summer Reading Program, "Beneath the Surface:"

Hello Everyone

Just a reminder, the Washington Teen Video Challenge ends this Friday, February 22nd. Please submit your entries by that date. If you have any ...

New Books for January 2013

Heather — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:16:32 +0100

New Books for January

We have many to choose from! :)

February is "I Love to Read" month!

Heather — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:18:21 +0100

(Book display by Sandy)

Come celebrate the Month of Love with some "lovely" reads!

Celebrate our High-Speed Internet at Open House

Heather — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:25:21 +0100

Click to see the full-size flyer:

Library Now Offers Zinio Digital Magazines!

Heather — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:31:00 +0100

Columbia County Rural Library District is very excited to offer Zinio digital magazines for library patrons!

Zinio digital magazines are brought to you by RBdigital. The library subscribes to 26 different online magazines, including: Alaska, American Patchwork & Quilting, Bicycling, Discover, Horse & Rider, PCWorld, Prevention, Rock & Gem, Rolling Stone, Successful Farming, Taste of Home, and more. These online magazines are in addition to the print magazines already ...

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