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Library Changes
> Book Stop books - In January the library decided to make the Book Stop books 1 week to encourage turnover of our limited resources. But in response to patron requests, we decided to allow them to be renewed up to 2 times, if patrons need that extra time. The Book Stop materials must be renewed each week and you can now renew them online as well as call the library at 412-531-1912.
> Library items on "hold"- The disappearance of the queue is a result of the new way “holds” are handled by the eiNetwork and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's shipping department (which trucks the books, etc., to libraries all over the county). The State funding cuts drastically affected CLP's budget for the shipping department, which ships millions of items every year and has experienced a colossal increase in the number of books and other items going around the county. In order to continue providing 5-day-a-week delivery to all libraries in the county, eiNetwork and CLP developed the new system for "holds" that will make the turnaround time much faster. Reserved items will be filled from a patron’s local library's collection first, then if the library doesn’t own that particular item it will be requested from other libraries. As a result of that change, the queue doesn't work the same way that it did under the old system, so holds can't be "tracked" up the ladder, so to speak. The benefit is that reserves will be filled more quickly, as the time an item spends in transit around the county is reduced considerably. This new procedure will be give a 3-month trial and evaluation.
BOOKS
Book Lists
New on Book Stop - brand new books available first come, first serve. Only 1 week checkout with 2 renewals only. Renewals must be made each week.
Resource List for Seniors Walk for Fitness
Click to access our catalog for books on Sign Language, Seeds, and Composting all featured events this month.
For you book group lovers check out our Evening Book Club Blog lead by librarian, Caroline Tibbetts.
EVENTS: *Sing, Sign & Play *Tail Wagging Tutors
*Elephant and Piggie Party *CANCELLED: A Tale of Two Mysteries: *The Lebo Walking Group: A Fitness Program for Older Adults *LEGO Club *Don't Toss My Memories in the Trash *U.S. Census Bureau
*Book Cellar Special Evening Hours! *French Language Storytime * Visions and Soundscapes:
Groups that meet regularly Book Groups: Children's: For Everyone: Language Groups: Seniors: Teens: Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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*You Have a Digital Camera-Now What? 
*An Evening with the Ortner-Roberts Duo 
BYTES
Database Corer: Helpful databases, web-related information
Home Improvement Resource Center
With all the issues everyone has been having with snow and ice in Pittsburgh/Mt. Lebanon, we can’t miss the opportunity to remind you of our great database, Home Improvement Reference Center. Many of you may have had damage to you home because of water or falling trees branches and now are forced to think about spring time repairs. Here is your answer!
In our webpage, our databases are under Research & Reference. Click on Research Tools
Choose eResearch Resources
Click on Do-It-Yourself
Here you’ll find “Home Improvement Reference Center”
Choose a subject and you’ll find you can narrow the topic by periodicals, books, videos, etc. Try tree trimming since many of us have trees with broken limbs.
Check out other articles for great tips to keeping your home in tip top shape.
LIBRARY TIPS
Specific tips on how to get the most out of your library.
Book Clubs
Because of the new change in requested items being pulled from home libraries first, book clubs may want to think about making their selection of books from titles that are not from the most popular current titles.
Check out the great list of recommended titles from our own Evening Book Club Blog.
White Ghost Girls / Alice Greenway
Rock Orchard / Paula Wall
Everything Is Illuminated / Jonathan Safran Foer
Center Of Everything / Laura Moriarty
April Witch / Majgull Axelsson
Very Long Engagement / Sébastien Japrisot
Jayber Crow / Wendell Berry
Reading Lolita In Tehran / Azar Nafisi
Accidental / Ali Smith
Omnivore’s Dilemma / Michael Pollan
Caramelo / Sandra Cisneros
The Air We Breathe / Andrea Barrett
Click HERE for the complete list.
Coming next month: What makes a book good, for a book group and more reading list selections for book groups.
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NEW for Mobil Devices
MLPL for Smartphones @ mobile.mtlebanonlibrary.org
Those of you with Blackberries, iPhones, etc., can now get a simplified version of the Mt. Lebanon Website on your mobile device. Formatted for small screens, this site offers mobile versions of the catalog, my account and google tools.
Visit and bookmark mobile.mtlebanonlibrary.org
LIBRARY TIDBITS
Tulips To Go @ Mt. Lebanon Library 
Mt. Lebanon Public Library, is one of the busiest public libraries in Pennsylvania. Severe funding cuts have heightened the need for grassroots efforts to build awareness and generate funds for the library. Tulips to Go donations will finance much needed book, CD, DVD, and database purchases for the benefit of library patrons.
Starting March 4 and continuing through April 5, ten (10) tulips may be ordered for a $10.00 donation to Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Download an order form and instructions at www.mtlebanonlibrary.org/about/tulips, or fill out a form in person at the library’s main circulation desk.
The tulip bunches will be available in several colors, but they will be sold in single color bunches. Quantities of tulips are limited, so hurry and place an order today.
Tulips that have been ordered may be picked up at the Mt. Lebanon Library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd., at the lower entrance, on April 12 between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
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Donations Needed for Baubles, Books, & Bubbly
Baubles, Books, & Bubbly are ready to take donations now for the big event in October. Please see what you may have to contribute and bring it to the Book Cellar.
The Book Cellar is working on an alphabetical list: A is for ankle bracelet, B is for box, etc. In March they are accepting suggestions for F through J. Also pick up a form at the Book Cellar for a chance to win in a drawing.
Volunteers are still needed to help work the Book Cellar; please feel welcome to give Kate Kovalan a buzz at volunteer.bookcellar@gmail.com. The Book Cellar has been a tremendous financial asset to Mt. Lebanon Public Library so any contribution in your time will be greatly appreciated.
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The Allegheny County Library Association is pleased to announce the 8th annual One Book, One Community program. One Book programs are bringing communities together for stimulating discussions, and to challenge stereotypes and generate ideas. The goal of One Book, One Community in Allegheny County is to build a better community through reading and civic discourse.
This year's selection is A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson. Great book to use in your Book Group Discussions.
MARCH CALENDARS:
Complete Information on our Current Events
March Calendar of Events
NEXT MONTH'S PREVIEW:
April 2010
Family Caregiver Series
Discover the Latin Influences in American Popular Music
Be Unique, Be You, & Live!
Meet Author David A. George
An Evening with Author Mike Roteman
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Samuel Hazo