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May 18th, 2011 by Jezmynne
You love your library, right? Technorati posted a great article detailing ten reasons why you should love your library. How many make sense to you?
Here’s some of our favorites -
“1. You’re surrounded by some of the greatest minds in history – at your fingertips. Walk in. The sheer amount of material is enough to inspire. Any subject, any question, and idea you may want to explore – it’s all right there. And not just the latest bestsellers; you’ll find volumes there that Barnes & Noble could never carry. Ages of wisdom! For instance, on the self-help shelves, you’ll find advice from great minds from years, decades, even centuries ago. All sounds remarkably the same as recent stuff, too. Hmmm.
4. You can take books home. For free. Uh. Yeah. You knew that, right? And not only books – CDs, back issues of magazines, DVDs (the educational ones are usually free), even artwork. For years, when my children were small, we had a special picture hook in the living room for a piece of art we’d choose together in the library, and enjoy until it was due back. Rotating art. Still free.
10. Expertise. Your librarians know a lot. Try them. Research librarians are amazing resources. Ask them questions; it’ll save time and frustration, and the answers come with a smile too.”
See all ten reasons and the full article from this link, below! And do take advantage of all your local library has to offer. We are here for you!
Read more: http://technorati.com/lifestyle/article/ten-reasons-to-love-your-library/#ixzz1MeHJMgrE
May 14th, 2011 by Jezmynne
We always have our hard working overseas troops at the back of our minds, and we always think of ways we can help them through their difficult job of protecting our freedoms. One way you can help is to send books to our troops so they’ve got something to read! Here are several ways to share books with our troops!
1. E-Books for Troops will help you share your used Kindle with our troops overseas.
2. Operation Warrior Library connects writers with military personnel.
3. Books for Soldiers mails books to troops.
4. Operation Paperback sends paperbacks overseas.
5. Books-a-Million will let you select and purchase Books for Troops in a special program.
6. Operation eBook Drop focuses on eBooks.
7. Follow this Google search to find many more options for sharing books with soldiers.
May 13th, 2011 by Jezmynne
Are you a Civil War buff? Have you ever thought, “Golly, that officer has some AWESOME facial hair!” Well, if you have, you can now vote!
The Smithsonian Museum has a GREAT online exhibit chock full of information about the Civil War, including pictures and information about Civil War officers who had some outstanding facial hair. Click on the link below, and go vote for your favorite Civil War gentleman!
Who had the best Civil War facial hair?
And check out the rest of the Smithsonian’s 150 year commemoration of the Civil War exhibit at this link.
The Civil War at 150
May 10th, 2011 by Jezmynne
May 7th, 2011 by Jezmynne
Happy Mother’s Day!!!!
Tomorrow is a very special day, a day when we thank the women who are our Mothers, or who have played significant roles in our lives Mothering us and helping us to grow into who we are. So go make sure you hug your Mom physically and spiritually, and thank her for all the hard work she did to help you and care for you. Thank those women, the teachers, the neighbors, your Grammas and Aunties, and all the other women who made an impact in your life. We can’t do it without our families and communities!
Thank you, all you wonderful Moms! We appreciate all you do!
May 5th, 2011 by Jezmynne
Happy Cinco de Mayo! What are your plans for today?
Cinco de Mayo has a very interesting history, but if you ask people on the street, they’ll usually guess or think wrong. The 5th of May does not signify Mexican Independence from Spain, which is a common mis-perception. That date is actually is September 16th. The 5th of May actually commemorates the unlikely victory of the Mexican Army over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The holiday is celebrated mainly in the Mexican state of Puebla and in the United States. Here, it’s the day we celebrate Mexican heritage and pride.
Typically, today is spent by friends and families endulging in merry making and fun, so kick up your heels with some friends and loved ones, and celebrate the impact of Mexican culture on our lives by enjoying your community, some yummy Mexican food, salsa, and some lively mariachi music!
For more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo
http://www.history.com/topics/cinco-de-mayo
May 4th, 2011 by Jezmynne
Why We Get Fat: And What To Do About It
Gary Taubes
This is an interesting book that caught my eye when it came in our door. Like many, I’m a bit on the pudgy side, and although I love my job, I know that part of that reason is that I spend a lot of time just sitting at this computer in my office doing stuff. A far cry from the barn work I did for years and years.
So, like many, I’m always interested in ways to cut back on my total body mass. I eat fairly well, and I exercise, but like many, that’s not enough to keep me slim. So what’s the answer? Well, I think that answer varies from individual to individual; we are all so different.
This particular book, though, lays the blame of today’s obesity squarely on the shoulders of refined carbohydrates. We’ve all heard about the Adkins diet that eliminates all breads, grains, and sugars, and this book talks a lot about why that works, and how those pesky carbs impact our bodies. Essentially, our bodies were not designed for the high sugar and high carbohydrate diets we have today. Our bodies were designed to eat differently, that being what we would hunt or gather. Biologically, our bodies weren’t made to eat white bread pumped out from factories or the amount of candy and soda we eat.
Author Taubes does extensive research pointing to many medical studies and articles regarding how humans react to the highly refined diets we eat, which is an interesting explanation as to why the carb free diets work for some people.
The book is quite interesting to read and offers more information than you’d expect from a diet book, but really, this is not a diet book. There are not recipes or steps or a process for making yourself thin or lean, rather, just information on how the process of eliminating carbohydrates works on the human body. As I read, I kept waiting for the magic answer, but found it came pretty late in the book. Was it fascinating? Yes. Did it answer a lot of questions on why restricting carbs works? Yes. However, if you’re expecting any structure or recipes or rules or anything of the sort typically found in diet books, you’ll not find it in this one. Once you have the information you need from this book, you do have to go forth and find recipes and other carb restricting diet structures to give the process to follow through with the information presented here.
Check out Why We Get Fat for more info!
May 2nd, 2011 by Jezmynne
April showers brings May flowers! So how many of you remember gathering bouquets of flowers to leave on doorsteps or hanging from doorknobs? Traditionally, the first day of May is known as May Day, but it means signifies different things to different people.
May Day is related to the old Celtic festival of Beltane, which is falls half the year from November first, which was traditionally the first day of the new year way back when. Beltane was the day that marked the end of winter and the turning of spring into the warmer days leading to summer. In days of yesteryear, it was common practice to leave flowers for friends and loved ones, and weave ribbons on a maypole.
May Day is also known as International Worker’s Day, commemorating the fight for the eight hour work day and other worker’s rights. People across the world will still hold political protests on May Day, fighting for economic and social achievements.
So how did you spend your May Day? We hope with friends and family, enjoying the warm sun Idaho had to offer. : )
For more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_Day
April 4th, 2011 by Jezmynne
Dirty Secret: A Daughter Comes Clean About Her Mother’s Compulsive Hoarding. By Jessie Sholl.
Have you ever watched the show Hoarders? Have you ever known someone in your neighborhood who had just too much stuff? We all have, at times, but without understanding why people held on to so much stuff.
This is a facinating journey into compulsive hoarding, seen and told through the eyes of a daughter of a compulsive hoarder. Jessie’s mother keeps stuff. She always has, and has always had difficulty keeping things organized and neat. Jessie tells the story of her mother’s hoarding as an adult, during a crisis with her mother’s health, with insights into what her life was like growing up. The author shows us how hoarders live and think, and she explains, even pointing to scholarly information and definitions, what hoarding is and how it is affected by psychology.
Dirty Secret is a great read, and you feel compassion for the author as well as her mother and other family members. The story is shocking and real, and the lessons are well learned. Jessie Sholl is an excellent author who writes a tale worth reading. The journey taken through this book is one of healing and understanding as a daughter explores her mother’s hoarding and forgives the hold the hoarding has had on her life.
Find Dirty Secret on our non-fiction new book shelf today.
March 30th, 2011 by Jezmynne
Image by *clairity*
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clairity/1356967666/
We all want our children to grow up with strong character, and we work very hard at it. Well, we’ve decided to start putting together a list of our character building books in our collections, and here’s the list!
Character Building Books
The list has storybooks as well as non-fiction books for younger readers, and the theme of each book is clearly labeled beside the author’s name, the book title, and the call number. I hope this will help you teach your youngster positive ways to think and act!
Missing a book? Let us know! We’ll add it to the list, or buy it if we don’t own it!
March 28th, 2011 by Jezmynne
Do you use Excel? Many of us to, since it’s so handy for making lists, managing money, and more. My bank register is in Excel, and so is my daughter’s chore sheet. So, I’m always on the lookout for quick tips and keyboard shortcuts for my favorite Excel features. So, I put together a list for you!
Click here to see Excel Hotkeys and Tips
March 26th, 2011 by Jezmynne
We are happy to announce that we have extended the Food For Fines initiative indefinitely! You are always welcome to bring in an unexpired, non-perishable food item in exchange for each dollar owed in fines to the library. Food For Fines, however, does not count towards billed or lost books, but you can still replace those items.
All food donated goes directly to the Idaho Food Bank, providing food to needy families and local schools. If you have a few hours to spare, the Food Bank is always looking for more volunteers!
March 25th, 2011 by Jezmynne
The Bedside Book of Bad Girls is written by historian Michael Rutter and is a historical retelling of our favorite outlaw cowgirls and madams from the Old West. Rutter’s storytelling is enjoyable and engaging, and he draws the readers into the lives of such famous western women as Calamity Jane, Belle Starr, and Little Britches and Cattle Annie. In addition to some of the more famous names, Rutter tells the tales of lesser known women with non-traditional, colorful pasts.
Rutter explores documents and histories to reveal the truth behind the women of the Wild West. So many have tangled and extensive lives, yet the truth hides behind the legend that gave them their fame. Rutter works very hard to discover the truth of the lives of these famous characters in order to set the record straight, yet explaining how the wild tales came about. The author delves into archives to find pictures to illustrate his biographies.
Rutter distills extensive research into lively tales that are only a handful of pages long, indeed making this an excellent bedside reader. One will dream dreams of our historic Wild West after reading one of these 21 stories each evening!
Find the Bedside Book of Bad Girls today!
March 24th, 2011 by Jezmynne
Are you a member of a book club? Or do you want to start a book club? We have multiple copies of certain books specifically for book clubs, and you’re welcome to borrow a set for your club! Of course we would love to invite book club groups to take advantage of meeting in our community meeting room or Idaho room. Food and drink are welcome in the meeting room, and we even have a kitchen in there!
Click here to see a webpage of our book sets for book clubs!
Don’t see a book you want? Ask, and we’ll see about getting copies for your book club!
March 22nd, 2011 by Jezmynne
photo by John Blyberg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jblyberg/4505413539/
So have you bought an ereader yet? Did you know that even a smartphone usually has an ereader app you can find?
Ebooks are usually pretty cheap, and are often way cheaper than the print ones, but our little library can’t offer a huge ebook package because they are quite expensive and the licensing and standards are still variable. So, here’s a list of our offered ebook sites, as well as some good free sites full of ebooks for you. Some of these sites let you download ebooks for your devices, others are ebooks that are on the web and require an internet connection
Portneuf Library eBook Holdings:
Ebsco eBooks
TumbleBooks
The Old Storytellers
Free eBook Sites:
Google Books
Project Gutenberg
The Online Books Page
Mobile Read
Also, ebook sellers will often have some ebooks for free. Check your seller for more info.
Did we miss a good one? Let us know and we’ll add it to our list!
March 18th, 2011 by Jezmynne
ConsumerReports.org® — the largest paid-publication subscription-based website in the world — enables consumers to make better purchasing decisions on the products they are shopping for. Whether a user is looking to find the best deal on an LCD TV, or researching the top-recommended used vehicles, ConsumerReports.orgprovides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
In addition to product ratings and reviews, users will find in-depth advice, tips and trends written by Consumer Reports experts. Frequently updated articles, blogs and video content allow consumers to peruse the latest consumer news
Use your 14 digit barcode ID to log into the Ebsco databases from home.
March 16th, 2011 by Jezmynne
So you’ve finished that last book, and it’s time to find another… well, we have some databases that will help you out! Below are library databases and some free tools that will help you learn more about the books that interest you, and future books you’ll grow to love.
Book Collection: Nonfiction
The Book Collection: Nonfiction™ series is a cross-curricular suite of databases providing a wide spectrum of non-fiction full-text content from renowned publishers. Three distinct versions of the collection allow libraries to choose age-specific databases to appropriately cater to user needs.
Use your 14 digit barcode ID to log into the Ebsco databases from home.
Book Index with Reviews
BIR includes over 5 million book titles complete with reviews. This is the perfect tool for learning about new books you might like and creating book lists.
Use your 14 digit barcode ID to log into the Ebsco databases from home.
NoveList
NoveList, a readers’ advisory service, not only provides access to information on 155,000 fiction titles, but it also offers a wide range of feature content that will expand your ability to find interesting fiction. This database includes author read-alikes, book discussion guides, reading lists and more.
Use your 14 digit barcode ID to log into the Ebsco databases from home.
Novelist K-8
NoveList K-8 contains enhanced subject access for over 60,000 fiction titles aimed at the K-8 population. Full-text reviews from sources like School Library Journal and Booklist are available for many titles.
NoveList K-8, a fiction database, is designed with a bright, appealing layout, designed especially for elementary and middle schools. The “Working with Kids” section of the Browse panel on the homepage provides a single location to access all of the curricular materials such as our Grab and Go Book Lists, BookTalks, Picture Book Extenders and more.
Use your 14 digit barcode ID to log into the Ebsco databases from home.
What Should I Read Next?
Enter a book you like and the site will analyse our database of real readers’ favorite
books (more than 75,000 different titles so far, and more than a million reader
recommendations) to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next.
(You can register for free on the results page and build your own favorites list.)
Your Next Read
Which Book
March 15th, 2011 by Jezmynne
The TumbleBookLibrary is a collection of TumbleBooks (animated, talking picture books) with fiction, non-fiction and foreign language titles, Read-Alongs (chapter books with sentence highlighting and narration but no animation), Ebooks and Audio Books which may be viewed online or downloaded for 90 days, and Tumble Puzzles & Games.
Access TumbleBooks Here!
March 11th, 2011 by Jezmynne
The Old Storytellers is a new ebook database for our library users! This great resource has 125 stories that span 2 millennia. These neat ebooks read aloud page by page so your child can read along with the audio. Reading levels are pre-school through sixth grade, and you’ll find classics from Aesop’s Fables to Mother Goose in this great collection.
March 10th, 2011 by Jezmynne
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour tonight! Yes, it’s daylight savings time again!
Daylight Savings Time came into existence officially on March 19, 1918, although it was repealed a year later, where it became a local matter. During World War II, it was re-established nationally and observed from 1942 through 1945. After that, it again became a local matter, typically observed between the last Sunday in April till the last Sunday in October.
The dates have not always been the same, however. During the energy crisis of the 70′s, Daylight Savings began in January, in 1974, and February, in 1975. In 1986, a law was passed making the first Sunday in April to be daylight savings. The last national change occurred in 2007, starting daylight savings the second Sunday in March and ending the first Sunday in November.
One of the biggest reasons we change our clocks to Daylight Saving Time (DST) is that it reportedly saves electricity. The theory is that we ‘make’ the sun set an hour later, spending more time outside and less inside running electrical appliances, therefore saving energy. However, newer studies are showing the savings to be a nominal change. Some studies show that we actually use more energy cooling our homes because of the extra hour. See the California Energy Commission website below for some really interesting data on the controversy!
So what do you think? Does it really save energy? Should we have Daylight Savings or not?
For more info:
USNO Navy Site
The California Energy Commission
March 5th, 2011 by Jezmynne
The Portneuf Free Library was established through the efforts of a group of parents who wanted to secure library services for all residents of School District 25, outside of the Pocatello City limits. Interest in the project grew through the activities of such groups as the PTA and the Friends of the Library. On July 28, 1958 a successful election was held and the Portneuf Library District came into being. The County Commissioners appointed a temporary board of trustees, which included: Floyd Barber, Helen Smith, Daisy Johnson, Boyd Neider and Mrs. Victor Warning.
The Marshal Public Library, simply called the Pocatello Public Library in those days, was asked to extend bookmobile service and borrowing privileges to the residents of the new district beginning in September of 1958. A two room shop, formally Alameda Electric, at 120 E. Walnut, was renovated and 1800 books were loaned from the Pocatello Public and The Portneuf District Library opened its doors to the public in February 1959. Three years later they were able to return the loaned materials after building a basic collection of their own.
In 1966 the library was moved to a renovated grocery store at 401 East Maple. They rapidly outgrew their building and in 1975 with revenue sharing funds from Bannock County and a construction grant from the Idaho State Library the library was able to build a new facility at 5210 Stuart Avenue in Chubbuck. The building was expanded in 1995.
For ten years, between 1975 and 1985, the library served as the headquarters of the Gateway Regional System, which administered interlibrary loans to 16 libraries in 7 counties in southeast Idaho. In 1985 the State Library ceased funding the regional system.
The Portneuf Library was at first staffed by several employees of the Pocatello Pubic Library. Anna Green, who started at Pocatello Public, became the first director of the facility and remained director until her retirement in 2000. A board of five persons, each of whom is elected for a five-year term, governs the present library. Currently they are Jim Tullis, Ranee Richman, Gail Mikesell, Dean Hazen, and Jason Mendenhall. A Director, two librarians, and ten clerks staff the library. It is supported by a tax levy from the district and is open 56 hours a week in the winter and 48 hours in the summer.
March 1st, 2011 by Jezmynne
Did you know that today is National Pancake Day? Did you also know that today you can get a free short stack of pancakes if you visit IHOP? IHOP began its National Pancake Day in 2006 and has given away more than 10.1 million buttermilk pancakes since then. But it’s more than just free pancakes; IHOP is also raising money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital today. Over the last six years, IHOP has raised a total of $5.35 million dollars for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
So if you havent got any dinner plans, or you’re up for a late night snack, stop in and get your free pancakes today! IHOP will give out free pancakes till 10 PM.
For more info see http://ihoppancakeday.com/
February 14th, 2011 by Jezmynne
Contrary to popular belief, Valentine’s Day wasn’t created by candy and card companies trying to turn a profit. In fact, it is a church sanctioned holiday, deemed as such on February 14, c.498 AD by Pope Gelasius.
Actually, there are at least three different church martyrs named Valentine or Valentinius. The most famous was a priest from third century Rome. Emperor Claudius II felt that single men made better soldiers, and he outlawed marriage for young men during his reign. The priest Valentine did not think this was just, and he married young lovers in secret. Unfortunately, he was discovered and inprisoned.
Legend has it that the first valentine was sent by this martyr himself. From History.com we read, “While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl — who may have been his jailor’s daughter — who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today.”
Valentine’s Day has been celebrated heavily since the middle ages, but it wasn’t until the 18th century that it became popular to send gifts and tokens of affection to dear friends, lovers, and family. The first mass produced Valentine’s Day card was first sold in the 1840′s by Esther A. Howland.
Read and learn more from our sources below!
Sources:
History.com
http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day
Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/14/history-of-valentines-day_n_822911.html
January 28th, 2011 by Jezmynne
Through a grant, the state of Idaho is offering access to Learning Express Library through Lili, or Libraries Linking Idaho.
Learning Express allows you to enjoy free access to interactive skill-building courses in math, reading, and writing as well as a broad range of practice tests based on official exams such as the ACT, GED, ASVAB, Firefighter, Police Officer, Paramedic, U.S. Citizenship, Postal Worker, Cosmetology, Commercial Drivers License, Dental Assistant, and many more. You can even master the most popular computer applications and operating systems, from Microsoft Office to the Adobe design suite. This valuable service is available 24/7 from any internet-enabled computer—in your library and even from your home!
The LearningExpress Library online learning platform provides over 800 of the most up-to-date test-preparation and skill-building resources, helping both students and adults prepare for a wide range of academic and career-oriented exams as well as improve basic skills in reading, writing, and math. In addition, job-skills tutorials are available to assist in creating a great resume, honing interviewing techniques, and improving business communications. Patrons also have the option of selecting from more than 150 e-book titles to help learners of all ages prepare for success. The innovative platform includes self-paced study, instant scoring, and diagnostic feedback and can be accessed from any computer that has an Internet connection.
To access Learning Express Library, you must go through the Lili Portal in order to be recognized as an Idaho resident.
Click on lili.org and click again on the Learning Express image, like the one above, to access the database.
January 21st, 2011 by Jezmynne
Did you know the Idaho Department of Labor has a site that helps you learn about apprenticeship opportunities? Well, they do, and this great site is an excellent way to see what opportunities are in your area for an exciting career. Check it out today!
Apprentice Programs in Idaho
December 23rd, 2010 by Jezmynne
Getting Mother’s Body
Suzan-Lori Parks
So while bothering some poor staff member, probably my administrative assistant, in the back office the other day I see this jazzy black bound book with old west typeface writing just sitting there all lonely and forlorn on a book truck. I pick it up. “Hmmmm… The title sounds interesting,” I think. See, the glorious reading required for my college degrees killed my desire to read anything other than the latest statuses of my friends on Facebook or perhaps the blurb on the TV Guide. But things are different now. My staff forces me to read fiction. So, I pick up this beautiful book for further investigation.
The story revolves around Billy Beede, a pregnant, unwed young woman from rural Texas in 1963. Her lover, a traveling salesman from a faraway town who goes around selling coffins, promises he’ll marry her on “Thursday.” Billy tracks him down only to meet his wife and his children. Billy is left in quite a predicament, and decides to seek out the treasure buried with her mother’s body, Willa Mae Beede, two states over in Arizona. Having no resources of her own, Billy steals her mother’s lover, Dill Smile’s truck. Her Aunt June and Uncle Teddy load up for the adventure, as well, and they all dream of the life Willa Mae’s treasure will bring them. Billy, Aunt June, and Uncle Teddy are immediately pursued by Dill and Laz, a young man enamored of Billy who has set his heart to be her husband. The ensuing adventures of the Beede family are enriching, and although they’re not always bright and sunny and funny and cute, the underlying theme is the importance of family and friends, and finding the inner strength to pursue and achieve the hopes and dreams of your heart.
Billy’s life is a hard one, and Parks does an excellent job of representing the experiences of the characters’ 1960’s rural Texas town world through their multiple points of view. As the chapters progress, they are all from a different vantage point to the story and through the eyes of all the parties involved. This unique insight offers an in-depth and multi-faceted view of the story as it unfolds.
Getting Mother’s Body is a great read, enjoyable from the beginning to the end, and will leave you with a smile and wanting more. You can find it on our fiction shelves, among other wonderful reads. : )
December 9th, 2010 by Jezmynne
So if you know me, you know I’m not a fashionista. At all. I barely see after brushing my hair and I’m loathe to take off my corral boots, and I only recently bought a jacket for myself in order to set aside the hand-me-down camo jackets my husband no longer uses for hunting. So when this book came into the library, I mostly picked it up because of the funny title. I wanted to see fashion faux pas like what you see on the People of Walmart website. However, this book was not like that, and it totally sucked me in!
Clinton Kelly does an excellent job of offering fashion advice in a funny, approachable, and sensible form. The chapters of the book are no more than a few paragraphs long and are straight to the point. Kelly states his fashion tip, and explains why the tip is relevant and why it is important. And unlike most fashion magazine articles and ads, Clinton Kelly chooses tips that are completely relevant, classic, and relate to various body styles. He explains why you want to consider skirt length style in relation to how your body looks, instead of simply stating what the fashion trend dictates.
Kelly is witty and enjoyable to read and offers style tips that even I, in my casual, helter-skelter approach to dressing myself, find relevant and valuable. I like quick and easy dressing with a minimal of fuss, but I found as I read that I made a checklist of things to think about when shopping in the future, and things that I want consider while going through my closet in order to appear a bit more put together. Kelly’s suggestions are timeless and relevant, simple and effective, and made for any body style.
You can find Oh No She Didn’t on our new book shelves with the rest of our new nonfiction materials. Come check it out today!
jez~
December 9th, 2010 by Jezmynne
Global Road Warrior is a great tool for learning more about the world, either for travel or for research!
In this great database, you’ll learn all sorts of interesting facts about countries, from the culture to the geography.
Use your library card number to log in!
December 1st, 2010 by Jezmynne
Did you know you can renew a license plate online, check for disciplinary actions against a medical care provider, or rent a backcountry yurt all online? Or maybe you need to renew a professional license or use the Business Wizard to find which regulatory requirements apply to your business? If so, then check out the many online resources available to citizens, businesses, truckers, and professionals on Idaho’s e-government site at http://www.idaho.gov/online_services/.
Resources at this site include:
Consumer Protection
Driving & Motor Vehicles
Education & History
Health, Family & Public Safety
Recreation
Taxes
Businesses
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Business Entities
General
Tax Filings & Payments
For Truckers
November 1st, 2010 by Jezmynne
The Idaho Talking Book Service loans books and magazines in audio format for people unable to read standard print material due to a physical disability. The disability can be temporary or permanent.
This free service provides the following to registered users:
- Books, magazines, and playback equipment
- Materials mailed directly to and from the user Free Matter for the Blind
- Toll free number to contact the Talking Book Service
- Resources to help select titles of interest
- Online catalog for direct ordering
- Ability to download digital titles
For more info, talk to Jeanne Farnworth at the Portneuf Library.
October 5th, 2010 by Jezmynne
It’s time to get your game on, folks! The Portneuf Library is gearing up for some frantic gaming action. Video Gaming will occur the first Friday of every month, starting this October on the first. We’ve got Wii games, Xbox games, and multiple projectors and screens.
Don’t forget Board Games night on October 15th! Our Board Games night will also be held on the third Friday of every month. We have such titles as Settlers of Catan and Carcassonne, to Apples to Apples and Connect Four, and more! We plan on a night of great fun for kids and adults alike. Everyone is welcome!
If you have any questions about these events, don’t hesitate to give the library a call at 237-2192 and ask for or leave a message for Chris Murphy!
October 3rd, 2010 by Jezmynne
Come and sing, move, and dance with our children’s librarian Amanda and our young adult librarian Jeanne. Children of all ages welcome!
Music and Movement occurs every Monday from 10:30-11 AM in our kid’s room.
September 25th, 2010 by Jezmynne
Journey Back in Time is a historical database full of some really neat things! Here, you can find maps, newspapers, books, pictures, audio, and video of historical events. See history up close and personal! This is a great resource for reports or geneology, or for history lovers! Choose your state and log in with your library barcode number.
Journey Back In Time
September 21st, 2010 by Jezmynne
Story times are here!
Bouncing Babies for ages 0-2 will be held every Tuesday at 10:30, immediately followed by Terrific Twos at 11.
Story time for ages 3-5 (all ages welcome, but geared to this age group) are held Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 and 1 p.m. All story times will include fun stories, music, movement, and various arts and crafts.
Need more info? See Amanda, our Children’s Librarian!
September 20th, 2010 by Jezmynne
Don’t you just love an encyclopedia? We do!
Search here if you’re in the library.
Search here if you’re at home, using your 14 digit library barcode number to login.
September 7th, 2010 by Jezmynne
A to Z the USA
This is our A to Z information database for all things USA!
Log in here to learn about our states and territories. Use 21234 and your 14 digit library barcode number to log into this resources.
September 6th, 2010 by Jezmynne
Winter Hours: Labor Day to Memorial Day
Monday -Thursday from 10 AM to 8 PM
Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM
Summer Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day
Monday – Wednesday from 10 AM to 6 PM
Thursdays from 10 AM to 7 PM
Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM
We are closed Sundays and Holidays
Directions:
5210 Stuart Ave. Chubbuck, ID 83202
September 6th, 2010 by Jezmynne
The library is run by a director, who reports to an elected Board of Trustees, who set the policy and budget for the library.
The Portneuf District Library is organized according to Idaho Code Title 22 Chapter 27. Elections are held each May for one board member. They are announced by two legal notices in the “Idaho State Journal” in late March.
Members of the Board of Directors are:
- Dean Hazen, Chair
- Jason Mendenhall
- Thor Conley
- Ranee Richman
- Gail Mikesell
September 6th, 2010 by Jezmynne
You may renew library materials 3 ways: in person, over the phone, or through your account in the library online catalog. The online catalog will block renewal of overdue materials. Two (2) renewals are allowed on most materials except reserved items and new books. Puppets have no renewals. Netlibrary allows 1 renew for downloaded audio books.
September 6th, 2010 by Jezmynne
Fines are 10 cents a day for books. Fines are 25 cents a day for all other items.
For lost books users are charged the replacement cost of the book plus a $5.00 processing fee.
Patrons whose accounts are sent to collections are invoiced for the cost of the book, the $5.00 processing fee and an addition 30% collections fee per book.
Parents are held responsible for children in their home under 18.
September 6th, 2010 by Jezmynne
Most circulation books* . . . . .4 weeks
New books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 weeks
Audios and Magazines. . . . . . .2 weeks
Videos and puppets . . . . . . . . 1 week
Downloaded Audio Books. . . . . 3 weeks
MP3 players . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 weeks
*Some special materials, such as holiday books, have special loan periods. Ask a librarian if you have a question.
September 6th, 2010 by Jezmynne
Did you know that libraries share materials with each other? Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a way for you to borrow books or get copies of articles that we do not own. We share resources with hundreds of libraries and use OCLC Worldcat to search other Idaho libraries online. ILL requests must be made in person. Ask for help at the reference desk.
September 6th, 2010 by Jezmynne
Come to the library with two forms of identification, one having a picture, showing your current address. After filling out an application you will be issued a card with your barcode attached. You may check out 1 book right away.
If you live in Pocatello, you first have to have a Marshall Public Library card before we can issue you a Portneuf Library card. It also works the other way; if you live outside of Pocatello, get your Portneuf card before going to get your Marshall card.
September 4th, 2010 by Jezmynne
Yes, you may check out materials at other libraries in the Library Consortium of Eastern Idaho. You just need to get your Portneuf Library card, first.
September 3rd, 2010 by Jezmynne
Anyone living in the Portneuf Library District may get a library card. The district surrounds the city of Pocatello and includes all of School District 25. Children are encouraged to have cards. Their parents must sign the application. Because of the cost, puppets and videos are checked out to adults and young adults only.
