Intern Breon

Intern Breon
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We are happy to welcome our Summer Intern Breon Stephens to the Library. Already Breon has shown himself to be a valuable asset. We are happy to welcome him to our little family!!!

Summer reading program is underway - check out our pictures at: http://tinyurl.com/an26k5

Twitter - our social networking pal....

There is a great interview in Time Magazine about the growing value of "Twitter". We at the library have been utilizing this tool for awhile.

It's value was shown to me when I was in Columbia at a meeting at the State Library. During the meeting I was tweeting and that allowed my followers to add their input into the discussion. It added a second layer of discussion and brought a wider audience into what would have been a private exchange. it also gave the event an afterlife on the Web.

If you have not tried this networking tool - try it out. I only wish I new what the NEXT big thing will be!!

Visit from Headstart - Strong Partnerships = Strong Communities

Visit from Headstart
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Ms. Boyd brought her Headstart class to the Library for a visit. The youngsters were incredibly well behaved. They got to check out the children's area of the Library and had an impromptu "Story Time"

Ms. Boyd made arrangements for weekly visits during the Summer. Librarian Brenda Brisbon will be visiting the school each Tuesday during the Summer.

We hope Ms. Boyd will bring the children back soon. They loved the Library and the Librarians loved them. Extra Bonus Points - Dawn and Elizabeth each got a hug from each of the children. Kinda made our day!!

Holly Bounds Reads @ Her Library

Holly Bounds Reads @ Her Library
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Holly Bounds, Bishopville native has made quite a name for herself in the news/media world. Holly graduated from REL in 2001 and went on to USC where she majored in Broadcast journalism.

She has parleyed her education and experience to become a respected reporter for WSAV in Savannah GA. She is also Anchor of My Lowcountry 3 on My TV. Holly frequently returns home to Bishopville to visit her family.

Her last trip home, she graciously took the time to come to the Library to have her picture taken for the "Read @ Your Library" campaign.

Thanks holly.

"Friends of the Library" Book Sale

"Friends of the Library" Book Sale
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Bishopville Mayor Tom Alexander and Davis Kirkpatrick, President of "The Friends of the Library" chatting during the Book Sale Preview.

The Preview was an opportunity for the community to visit our Annex Building. The Annex will be used for activities for Children and Young Adults. It is equipped with five gaming stations featuring PS2 and Wii game software.

The Book Sale will continue through Saturday. Come down to The Annex (formerly The Garden Gate Gift Shop) and get your favorite authors. Hardbound Books are $1.00, paperback $.50 and trade paperbacks $.75.

Our youngest volunteer

Our youngest volunteer
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Beware Parents - if your child wanders behind the desk at the library - we WILL put them to work!!!

Look who wandered in....

Look who wandered in....
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We love our little people - and they know it. Novaeh Jovan felt free enough to wander behind the desk and into Dawn's office. It looks like she and Dawn are in a deep discussion - probably about the meaning of life.