Applebees Supports Summer Reading

This summer children ages 13 and younger will have a reading partner at the Destin Library thanks to local Applebee’s Neighborhood Restaurants. Concord Neighborhood Group, of Lincoln, Nebraska, has supplied the Destin Library with Summer Reading Program coupons that can be redeemed at local Applebee’s restaurants (Destin, Pensacola and Crestview) for a free Kid’s Meal.

According to Will Rogers, Reference and Youth Services librarian at the Destin Library, “children participating in the program must read 10 books during the summer-time period and then complete a special 2009 Summer Reading Log (Click here to download) before receiving their coupon.” 2009 Summer Reading Logs are available at the circulation desk at the Destin Library.

“Support for summer-time reading programs for children and young adults is a welcomed gift from our local businesses” Rogers said.

Area businesses interested in supporting summer-time or event specific programming for children and young adults at the Destin Library are encouraged to call Will Rogers at 837.8572.

Selling on E-Bay & Craigslist

The Friends Guild of the Destin Library will sponsor an “Online Entrepreneurs: How to Sell on E-Bay and Craigslist” presentation on Saturday, May 9th, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the library’s Calhoun Room. The event is free and open to the public.

Sue Christie, a resident of Destin and an avid online entrepreneur, will share her expertise and ideas on successfully using internet resources to present and sell items on the internet.

Bazaar & Book Sale May 9th!

The Friends Guild of the Destin Library will host a Used Book Sale and Bazaar on Saturday, May 9th, (8:30 am to 12:00 Noon) at the library (150 Sibert Avenue). Local residents and visitors are invited spend a delightful spring morning under the spreading live oaks of old Destin browsing through used books, videos and white elephant tables. Proceeds benefit the Destin Library.

Other nearby activities on this date include an “Online Entrepreneurs: How to Sell on E-Bay and Craigslist” presentation at the library (10:00 am) and the City of Destin’s Annual Founders Day Program and Fish Fry (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) at the Destin Community Center (101 Stahlman Avenue).

For further information about this event please contact Tina Kaple at the Destin Library (850.837.8572).

National Library Week: April 11 - 18

National Library Week, April 11th – 18th, is a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide – and the perfect time to connect to the world @ your library.

The Destin Library will celebrate National Library Week by asking patrons to submit their all-time favorite authors or book titles. The tally of ballots submitted will be announced April 17th.

“Every day libraries in cities, small towns, colleges, schools and in businesses help transform their communities,” says Jurate Burns, Director of the Destin Library. “At our library, people of all backgrounds can come together for community meetings, lectures and programs, to do research, to look for a job or check out books, DVD’s, books on tape or read area newspapers”, Burns says.

First celebrated in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.

Art & Photography Show Till May 7th

An art show featuring paintings and photographs by two local artists will be on display at the Destin Library between April 8th, and May 7th. The display is open to the public during library hours.

The show features artwork by Kay Housh and photography by Larry Beat. Ms. Housh’s work includes pastel and watercolor. Her subjects include the Blessing of the Fleet, flowers, beach scenes, and more.

Mr. Beat will be discussing his photography and providing tips and ideas during Digital Photography for Beginners at the Destin Library on April 10th at 10:00 a.m.

Celebrate Earth Day at the Library

On Wednesday, April 22nd, the Destin Library invites all patrons to observe and explore the history of Earth Day by commemorating the 39th annual celebration of this day through print and electronic resources that are available at the library.

In 1970 Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, proposed the first nationwide environmental protest “to shake up the political establishment and force this issue onto the national agenda.”

On April 22nd, 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment.

The first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species acts.

This year over a billion people worldwide will convene at events in communities, schools, parks, and churches from Beijing, China to Tokyo, Japan to Sao Paulo, Brazil to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to let local and national governments know that action must be taken immediately on global warming.

In addition, citizens of all ages within our community are encouraged to join in on the Green Generation Campaign (www.earthday.net/greengeneration) that will culminate on the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day in 2010.