November Snippets from Johnye Fisher of the Sevier County Library System

Sevier County Library System’s annual Mister Roger’s Neighborhood Sweater Drive and Food for Fines month begins November 1st and ends November 30th.  

Let’s find some gently used items that someone can use for the winter to help keep them warm. Coats, hats, sweaters, gloves, scarves, etc. also patrons can bring any nonperishable food item to the library for a one-dollar reduction per item in existing overdue fines. Food accepted for fines on returned library materials only, not for replacement fees or lost or damaged items. Each community library will help their community with items taken. Also donations are always welcome for both clothing items and food items

Thanks to the communities for helping your community!

De Queen will host a Thanksgiving Story Time with Turkey Bingo on November 16th at 4 pm. There will be bingo prizes, treats for the kids and lots of fun. Make sure to tell all the kids and come enjoy a fun game of Turkey Bingo.

Remember we have the LIBBYAPP if we do not have a book on our shelves. You can follow the instructions to download the libbyapp from our Facebook.com/seviercountylibrary or simply go to your play store on your device. Remember you must search “Arkansas Digital Library Consortium” and hold a valid library card to browse our selection. For more information, you can call 584-4364

Catherine at Horatio Library says that Fall is beautiful and the weather is finally cooling off. The library is getting ready for Thanksgiving. We are changing our children’s program time to 4 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. We will have special guests, treats and activities so make sure to mark your calendar. For adults, we are considering beginning a craft program featuring different craft each Saturday at 10 am beginning the first Saturday of November.

In the meantime, come and take a look at our new books plus check our sale tables. We have something for everyone. For more information, you can call Catherine at 870-832-6882. I’ll be looking for you.

Here at the Lockesburg Library the special activity programs that are planned for children during the month of November will be our homeschool STEM subjects and on Saturday, November 5th from 10-11:00 our new Pokemon Club. According to librarian Wendy Clay, officers have been elected and mission/ goals planned. If you are 12 or under and enjoy all things Pokemon come meet with us. Call 289-2233 or consult our Meta Facebook page Lockesburg Library for weekly updates about everything that is going on at the library.

Rhonda at Gillham Library says Gosh this year has gone by really fast. We have Thanksgiving is coming up soon. Come on by and find out How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace! See how Charlie Brown celebrates Thanksgiving on DVD and book. John Sandford and Virgil Flowers are after killers in Righteous Prey, David Baldacci’s Amos Decker is so very smart with a remarkable memory or Danielle Steel’s Iris Cooper is a singing sensation. Dominoes and coffee on Tuesday’s if you like to play or just want to learn how.  Remember we are Open Tuesday 9-1, Friday 1-5 and Saturday 10-2. Call Rhonda, Freda or Mr. Bob at 386-5665 for more information.

Library Snippets from Johnye Fisher of the Sevier County Library System

School is back in session, and we have finally gotten some much-needed rain. We hope to be moving into fall soon, so don’t be surprised if you come in and see lots of fall decorations in the library. We just love fall!

September is Library Card Sign-up month, so if you don’t have a library card, stop in and get one. We will tell you just what you have to have. This card entitles you to Books, DVDs, Audio Books, as well as the Libby App to read or listen to books online on your phone, kindle, or tablet. 

Ms. Catherine has moved to Horatio Library, and we miss her but are glad she is still with our system. We will sure miss Kelsie, so please give her a big send-off on her new journey in Dentistry. Also, please welcome Carolyn and Freda. These ladies have been training for a few weeks and are learning to take care of our patrons. Thank you all for your patience. 

This month there will be only one storytime since school has started, and everyone is getting back in the groove of things; it will be September 21st at 4 pm. It will be on Grandparents since Grandparents day is this month.

We still have seeds for checkout to plant. However, we do ask that if you have seeds from your harvest, you share them with us so we can keep our seed program going.

And don’t forget you can access our card catalog anytime at: 

www.seviercountylibrary.com/county-card-catalog.

Don’t forget we have the LIBBYAPP. You can follow the instructions to download the Libby app from our Facebook.com/seviercountylibrary or simply go to your play store on your device. Remember you must search “Arkansas Digital Library Consortium” and hold a valid library card to browse our selection. For more information, you can call 584-4364 

Catherine says so many exciting things are going on at the Horatio Library! We are having our new library dog, Dusty, on September 10th at 10:00 am. We will learn about therapy dogs and what they do, plus the kids will hear a story about another library dog.  Our gigantic book sale is still going on, and you can find some wonderful books that need new homes. Our new outside little free library box has been installed and is just waiting for you. We are continuing to do some rearranging inside, and we hope you will like the changes.  Be sure to check out our new DVD section plus our series DVDs.  Tuesdays are open if your group would like to get together to play cards or games. Just give us a call. We would love to see you check out books or just say "howdy." 

Have you peeked into the Lockesburg Branch Library lately? A new project is underway.  Mz. Wendy is refurbishing the older juvenile hardback books.  “New and clean” or “old and tired-looking,” which would you choose?  By creating new dust jackets with updated fonts and graphics, a new life is being given to these books.  Who knows what real gem may now be discovered that was overlooked because the book looked old and used.  It is an inescapable fact of life; “we do judge a book by its cover.”  If you haven’t visited the Library recently, you need to do so now that school is back in session and find a good read for yourself. Our library is amazing and getting better all the time. Call Mz Wendy at 289-2233 

Hello from Gillham Library!  We want to welcome Mz. Freda Kyles to the Gillham Library. She will be working on Friday afternoons. We hate to lose Kelsie, but you can see her at Smile’s Dentistry. As always, we have some good books for you to check out. David Baldacci’s 6:20 Man, James Patterson’s Shattered, and Catherine Coulter’s Reckoning. For the kids, we have Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sing DVDs. We are busy playing dominoes on Tuesday mornings 9-12 if you like to play, come on by. We have Notary services available on Tuesday’s and don’t forget you can make copies.  

Sevier County Library Snippets with Johnye Fisher

School starting is just around the corner and we hope that you have had a marvelous summer.

Well, the Summer Reading Program has come and gone but the Contest will be until July 31. So make sure you turn in your reading records in time. Those Children wishing to participate can stop by and pick up a reading record to record the books they have read and whoever reads the most books in their age group will win a backpack with school supplies.

The programs in July at 11:00 a.m. are as follows:

July 6th Seas’ your future Program

July 13th Snakes with AGFC

July 20th Story and Fun with Kelsie

July 27th Delta Dental Program

We would like to thank Klondike and Saybra with Healthcare Express, Casey and Friend with AGFC, De Queen Fire Department,  The De Queen Bee, KDQN, and all parents, children and volunteers who helped make this year’s program a success.

We still have seeds of all kinds for checkout to plant. However, we do ask that if you have seeds from your harvest, you share them with us so we can keep our seed program going.

And don’t forget you can access our card catalog anytime at: 

www.seviercountylibrary.com/county-card-catalog.

Don’t forget we have the LIBBYAPP. You can follow the instructions to download the libbyapp from our Facebook.com/seviercountylibrary or simply go to your play store on your device. Remember you must search “Arkansas Digital Library Consortium” and hold a valid library card to browse our selection. For more information, you can call 584-4364

Horatio Library Summer is in full force. It is so hot outside. What better thing to do than to sit at home and read a good book.   We have a lot of good books this month.  We have new books that are for everyone in the family.   Summer is a good time for the kids to do some extra reading.  We will be having our children’s program on July 16th at 10 a.m. Please make plans to come out and join us.   If you haven’t you need to stop by and look at our new interactive sidewalk.   Bring the kids, they will love it, come on in and see what Horatio Library has to offer you.

Kids come to the Lockesburg Library for Shark Week, July 6,7 and 9. It is s part of our summer of learning about the Ocean. The next two weeks we will explore the ocean lives of Whales and then Octopus. There are activities, books, treats and games. We will have our drawing for Summer Reading Program winners to be announced and awarded August 3rd. Also in August Mz. Wendy is continuing to providing Summer Page scheduling. Speak to her about learning some basis library science and working some at the library if you need service or volunteer hours. Wendy Clay, 870-289-2233.

Hello from Gillham Library! The Summer Reading Program has been a success this year! We are so glad the kids enjoyed the programs and we plan to have some more things for them so watch our Facebook page. Sure want to thank Arkansas Game and Fish for coming and bringing the little alligator and having the fish program too. We want to thank Rick and Tina Robinson and Freda Kyles for supporting our program this year. It sure helps our small library to be able to provide snacks and treats for the kids. Come see us and get a library card if you don’t already have one and check out a great book or DVD. Remember we are Open Tuesday 9-1, Friday 1-5 and Saturday 10-2. Call Rhonda, Kelsie or Mr. Bob at 386-5665 for more information.

Snippets with Johnye Fisher from the Sevier County Library System

April is here and it is the fourth month of the year that brings us Earth Day, April Fool's Day, and Easter, just to name a few. Hibernating animals come out of their winter sleep, birds fly back to settle, and in some parts of the world, the harvest season begins. Speaking of Easter, On April 6th at 4 pm, Kelsie will have Easter storytime and activities for the kids. It has been said that April showers bring May flowers, so we will be giving away flower seeds for the kids to plant.  

Kickin’ it with Klondike is April 20th at 4 pm. Come play games and have fun with Klondike.

Don’t forget now that spring is here. We have seeds of all kinds for checkout. Remember these are the only items you can check out and not bring back. However, we do ask that if you have seeds from your harvest, you share them with us so we can keep our seed program going.

And don’t forget you can access our card catalog anytime at: 

www.seviercountylibrary.com/county-card-catalog.

Don’t forget the LIBBYAPP. You can follow the instructions to download the libbyapp from our Facebook.com/seviercountylibrary or simply go to your play store on your device. Remember you must search “Arkansas Digital Library Consortium” and hold a valid library card to browse our selection. For more information, you can call 584-4364

Amy at Horatio Library says, Happy April Y’all.  Come check out the front of our building and let your children play.   We have a caterpillar and an alligator out there.  No that's not an April Fool’s joke either, we really do.  We have lots of new books and DVD's that have come in this month.   Come by and see what we have.  We will be having a children's program on the 9th and 23d both will be at 10 a.m.   Don't forget we also have a domino game that goes on Thursday's.   We need to get these guys some more competition.  Come out and join them.  We hope to see you soon.

“Art at the Library” kick-off will be the week of April 6,7 and 9, patrons may come to the Lockesburg Library and prepare to start an art project for the library art show in May. All supplies will be provided and the theme is READ. On April 20, 21, and 23 in honor of Earth Day, Mz Wendy and the Lockesburg Library will celebrate by providing some STEM Earth Science activities around that theme. We will do some outdoor planting in the library flowerbeds and create a garden pot craft and al always a game will be included.  Lockesburg Library designs programs for fun and learning. Homeschool groups are welcome and encouraged to participate during the hours the library is open at their convenience. Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:30 – 5:00 and Saturdays mornings. For more information, call Wendy Clay at the Lockesburg Library at 289-2233 or follow us on facebook on the Lockesburg Library page.

Hey from Gillham Library. We are still in the process of moving and almost done so please bear with us a little longer. The new building is really nice; we can’t wait for everyone to see it. While we are waiting there are still new books and DVD’S to check out. We have James Patterson and Dolly Parton’s Run Rose Run, Harlen Coben’s, The Match, David Rosenfelt’s Citizen K-9 and CJ Box’s Shadows Reel. We also have a new author that everyone is enjoying Jana Deleon, she writes about escapades in Louisiana.  We have new DVD’s, Space Jam, The Addams Family 2, and Ghostbusters Afterlife.   Come see us and check one out. 

Sevier County Library Snippets

Wow what an eventful month January was. Let’s hope February will be a lot better!

We have added new books and DVD’s to the circulation system. You can access our card catalog at www.seviercountylibrary.com/county-card-catalog.Kelsie will be having two story times on February 9th will be make Valentine’s for our Seniors at Bear Creek at 4 pm, and February 23rd at 4 pm will be “Wintertime Fun”. If we are still at curbside she will have “Take and Make” activities for the children on the day of the story time.

Thanks to Tri-County Regional Library System for allowing our patrons the opportunity of E-books, via the Libbyapp by Overdrive. You can follow the instructions to download the libbyapp from our Facebook.com/seviercountylibrary or simply go to your play store on your device. Remember you must search “Arkansas Digital Library Consortium” and hold a valid library card to browse our selection. For more information, you can call 584-4364.

Amy at Horatio Library says, Boy how time flies. It’s hard to believe it’s 2022. I have some good news for you A.J. Rivers fans. We have a new series, “Ava James Mystery” series. The first book is “Ava James and the Ivy Grove.” It is about a detective named Ava James she shadowed Emma Griffin during the Windsor Island investigation. Jayne Ann Krentz has written a third Foggy Lake novel called “Lightening in a Mirror”. We also have new books by Danielle Steel, Diane Chamberlain, Jodi Thomas, Lisa Regan and James Patterson's “The Horsewoman.” We have several new DVD this month.   We have Season 1 and 2 of Wanted Dead or Alive, Season 1 of Gunsmoke, new seasons of The Walking Dead, we have ordered the entire season of Hee Haw. Call Amy at 832-6882 for more information. Remember you can always go on Libby and check out books. Stay safe and Healthy.

Here at the Lockesburg Library a special invitation is extended to “Take Your Child to the Library” during the month of February for families in our community, according to librarian, Wendy Clay. “Take Your Child to the Library” is a wonderful way for people in our community to learn about the early literacy programs, educational resources and fun events that are provided for free to the community every day of the year. For more information about “Take Your Child to the Library” and upcoming library activities, please contact: Wendy Clay at the Lockesburg Library at 289-2233 or visit our Facebook page: Lockesburg Library.

Hello from Gillham Library. We have been busy getting things done for our move into our new place. We will be moving across the street from our present location soon and hope to have a few surprises for our patrons. A huge shout-out and thank you to the Gillham Alumni and DMESC for helping us out with the new space. We are at curbside at the present time but just call or come knock on our door and we will get you books or DVD’s. We have some great new reads: James Patterson’s “The Horsewoman”, P.J Tracy’s “Desolation Canyon” Danielle Steel’s “Invisible” and RBP’s “Bye Bye Baby” to name a few. New DVD’s are The Addam’s Family 2, Space Jam, Respect, and Cry Macho. Rhonda, Kelsie and Mr. Bob thanks each of you who have been patient with us and will continue to be patient as we make our move.

Johnye Fisher Head LibrarianSevier County Library System200 W Stilwell Ave
De Queen, AR. 71832
870-584-4364 (Phone)870-642-8319 (Fax)www.seviercountylibrary.com

Sevier County December Library Snippets

Merry Christmas Y’all! We hope you all have safe travels and enjoy this Christmas season.

Our Annual Sweater Drive and Food for Fines in November was a success as always. Thank you to all who donated to help your community members. There will be lots of warm folks and full bellies for the holidays we hope.

Beginning December 1st your children will be able to write letters to Santa at the De Queen Library. Since we are not able to hold our 10th Annual Christmas Program due to COVID, we became creative. Area children can come in, receive a paper and envelope, write their letter to Santa, drop in our special mailbox and raise the flag. There is a trick to this so read carefully, your child’s name and address needs to be on the envelope in order to receive a reply from the north pole(wink).

The first 30 children that come in to fill out and mail their letter to Santa, will receive a craft to put together with Kelsie on December 16th during our Christmas virtual story time on facebook.com/seviercountylibrary.

Kelsie will have our regular scheduled virtual story time December 2nd she has got something good up her sleeve so you don’t want to miss it.

Ho Ho Ho and a big Merry Christmas from the Horatio Library. This year has been much different than the ones we have seen in the past. Unfortunately, Covid doesn’t care if its Christmas or not. Our priority has to be the safety of our patrons so we will not be having our annual Christmas Party. On December 12th, on our Facebook page, we will have our online Christmas Story and activities for you to do with your kids. Come by the library and check out our Christmas selection. We have DVD’S such as The Polar Express. Children’s books like How to Catch an Elf and The Dog Who Thought He was Santa. We have adult authors suchs as Diana Palmer, Shelly Shepherd Gray and Fern Michaels. We have Jingle all the Way by Debbie Macomber which is currently on the Bestseller List. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and safe and Happy New Year. We pray for a much better 2021. We hope to see you soon. Call Amy for more information at 832-6882

Ms. Wendy and the Lockesburg Library wants their patrons to know that it has been a pleasure to provide you library services this year. We know that this probably won’t go down as your best holidays ever, but know that we are thinking of you and wishing you the best for the new year. Thank you for your support. For your convenience our book collection can be accessed at: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/lockesburg

The Lockesburg Library is open Wednesdays, Thursdays 8:30-5:00 and Saturday mornings 8:30-12:30. Call Ms. Wendy for more information at 289-2233

Merry Christmas from the Gillham Library. Our Christmas Virtual Story will be December 12th on facebook.com/gillhamlibrary. Come and see us and check out a good book. Danielle Steel’s “All That Glitters”, David Baldacci’s “Daylight” or Michael Connelly’s “The Law of Innocence” just to name a few. We are adding great books and DVD’S all the time. We will have a display of good Christmas books for checkout in the month of December. Wishing everyone a Great Christmas!

Johnye Fisher

Head Librarian

Sevier County Library System

200 W Stilwell Ave

De Queen, AR. 71832