Star Wars display at Maring-Hunt

If you are a Star Wars fan, young or old, don’t miss the incredible Star Wars display featured at Maring-Hunt Library now through January. Michael Walters, owner of Emperial Props, Inc. and a recognized prop and costume builder is sharing his personal collection which includes a full Darth Vader costume with armor pieces, utility belts, robotic arms, storm trooper blaster guns and more. He is also displaying Star Wars toys such as ships, vehicles and characters.

eReaders at Muncie Public Library

 

Explore the new eReaders you’ve been hearing about! eReaders, such as the Kindle and Sony Readers are electronic devices that contain whole books that you view page by page. 

Kennedy Library collection now has a Kindle Reader preloaded with current and bestselling fiction titles. A Sony Reader loaded with current and bestselling non-fiction is also available at Kennedy Library.

Maring-Hunt Library collection now has a Sony Reader preloaded with current and bestselling fiction.

eReaders can only be checked out by those 18 years or older and customers may want to review the handling instructions and replacement costs before checking the items out. Checkout times are for 14 days and there is sure to be a waiting list for those wishing to check out this latest technology. To reserve/hold go to the MPL catalog, enter Kindle or Sony Reader to see if the equipment is available and to see what titles have been loaded onto each device. Then use your card number to place your hold.

Muncie Public Library is proud to offer this service to our customers and we welcome your feedback with a comment card packed into each eReader package. Let us know what you think.

BSU Songwriter’s Showcase

Saturday, Nov 21, 3 pm @ Kennedy Library

Don’t miss this performance of original songs written and performed by talented BSU students of Instructor Jackie Allen. Allen is an accomplished jazz/pop singer and songwriter. Her influence is sure to be felt in this special musical showcase.

Chat with the Mayor Tonight!

Tuesday, November 17, 6pm
at LH&G @ Carnegie Library

The Mayor’s Chat on November 17 will focus on the High Power Government Foundation Program (HPG), an eight month networking program which the Mayor and City of Muncie department heads recently completed. HPG is a foundational program aimed toward building high performing organizations. Mayor Sharon McShurley and the city’s department heads worked regularly with the HPG Network in developing a city vision statement, mission statement, and organizational values which will provide clarity for the public and direction to the city’s employees. Citizens attending the Mayor’s chat will have a better understanding of how to assist the team in realizing its goals.

Volunteers Needed

We are seeking an adult or college student volunteer (this is not a paid position) with PC Computer training experience to teach in a Library computer class for adults. The adults attending will have varying degrees of computer knowledge. Classes will be held Thursdays in the afternoon or evening just a couple days each month.

 Qualifications:

• Proficient in MS Office, Windows XP OS, Internet Searching, Internet Explorer, and Irfanview (or a similar free photo editing program)
• Ability to effectively relate class material to adults
• Also need teachers for social networking, photo editing, & eBay classes (handouts are already created)

References required: Please submit 3 personal/employment references with your resume.

If you are chosen you will be subject to a background check.

If interested you can fill out a volunteer application at any MPL location and please write “Computer Class Teacher” at the top or email your resume along with a brief paragraph about yourself to jbooth@munpl.org.

MPL is now on Facebook, Myspace, and YouTube!

Come visit us on Facebook, FlickR, Myspace, Twitter, and YouTube and let us know how we’re doing! Submit stories, videos, book or movie reviews, and find out what’s going on at MPL!

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Music @ Kennedy Library

John Allen, Folk Guitarist
Kennedy Library
Sonata Sculpture Area
Sunday, October 4
At 2:30 p.m.

Folk rocker John Allen has been performing in the Muncie area for many years. Some artists John enjoys covering include Tom Petty, James Taylor, Neil Young, the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Fall into October with John Allen and his acoustic guitar.

Volunteers Strongly Needed to Help Elementary Students

 

Have you heard the buzz about the HIVE?

Volunteers are strongly needed to read to Muncie elementary students and/or help with math skills.

The HIVE is a reading- and math-oriented help center at Maring-Hunt Library for elementary students.

Youth Services staff at the Library coordinate weekly appointments between volunteers and students needing help at Maring-Hunt Library. Students bring their homework or come to the library to get extra help practicing math or reading by listening to stories read aloud or reading aloud to volunteers.

Any interested adult with at least a high school diploma who works well with children and is willing to complete a required background check will be considered.

Current/former teachers, education students, or those with some experience with children preferred. We have a waiting list of students seeking help, so please contact us right away  at 741-5150 or stop by Maring-Hunt Library to pick up a volunteer application. 

 

Building for Lease

The former Local History & Genealogy building at 210 S. Jefferson St. is being offered for lease. This is a beautiful facility featuring more than 6000 square feet in Downtown Muncie. If you are interested in a lease information packet or have questions, please call Muncie Public Library at 747-8228 or 747-8201.

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