Brundidge public library Alabama
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Regular hours -- Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.     Sat. 9:00 a.m.-noon
334 735 2145              tupperlightfootbrundidgelib.org               fax 334 735 2147
164 S. Main St. Brundidge, Alabama  36010             tlmldirector@troycable.net
NOTE:  Last Monday of each month-Opening at 10:00 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m. for staff training. 
​Holiday/Weekend Observances--Please, call for verification.  Closing Dates for holidays/weekends-- New Year's; King/Lee; Good Friday & Easter; Memorial; July 4th; Labor; Veterans ; Thanksgiving (Thurs.,Fri., Sat.); Christmas. 
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Want to know if TLM LIbrary has the books, dvds, etc., that you want?
Ask us about eBooks !  
Digital books on your computer, Smartphone or eBook Reader.
​Free with your library card !
or
look for Libby or Librista in your app store

 At Tupper Lightfoot Memorial Library unless other location given.  
READING                          ACTIVITIES                                SNACKS
Jennifer Amlong, who has worked at the Tupper Lightfoot Memorial Library with children since 1997, is leaving to become library director at the Elba Public Library.  We congratulate her with heavy hearts.  She will be missed !!!!!
Each Tues.at 10—Pre-School program (Starts back in January) 
Each Thurs. at 10—Home-School program (Starts back in January)
Last Sat. at 10--Movie Morning (Starts back in January)
 

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IN READING
Tudoring in Reading--Teacher-referred students only.  Tuesdays--Grades K &1.  Thursdays-Grades 2 & 3.  Tutoring does not take place during school holidays.
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TEEN MARVELOUS MONDAY PROGRAMS--
Each Monday  4:00 p.m.  at library during school year (unless otherwise noted)-- (Starts back in January)
At Tupper Lightfoot Memorial Library unless other location given. ​

Brown-Bag Program-3rd Thurs. at noon-Bring your lunch & enjoy !

Government Programs by LaVentrice Terry

        Low Income          Elderly              

Unemployed                 Disabled
                                                          
​Learn about government programs that provide services to low income families, elderly, unemployed, and disabled individuals.  Find out about the qualifications and the criteria required.
 

East Central Mental Health / Pike Activity Center's Library Lion Club

3rd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 9:30 except Dec.
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Link to Online Computer lessons for free [provided by the Public LIbrary Assn.]

​Contact us if you need help with eBooks, smartphones, Facebook and/or other technology issues.  Call 334 735 2145.

Great American Read
Alabama's Harper Lee--To Kill a Mockingbird voted top Great American Read in U.S. poll !!!!!!!!!!!!!  From PBS--To Kill a Mockingbird Voted #1 Best-Loved Novel

To Kill a Mockingbird was voted by viewers as America’s best-loved novel during The Great American Read “Grand Finale” on Tuesday, October 23. The final episode, taped in front of a live audience at the Masonic Hall in New York City, counted down all 100 novels. 

BOOK CHARACTER PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST 
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1st Place: Andrea Pack & Family (There's A Monster In Your Book "Monster")
2nd Place: Temeka Teague & Family (The Smurfs "Papa Smurf")
3rd Place: Payton Adams & Family (Clifford's ABC "Clifford")
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Tupper Lightfoot Memorial Library
​Family Event

Tupper Lightfoot Memorial Library hosted a 1st Annual Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest this year.  The program was coordinated by staff member Garneshia Lampley.  There were 6 participants who all did amazing jobs. The participants each had a registration form with contest rules and entry deadlines. A few of the rules consisted of no carved , punctured or cut pumpkins. No candles, or vulgarity and pumpkins had to be accompanied by an entry form and photo or hard copy of the book used for their character. Friends of the library were asked to vote on the winning pumpkins. The winners, who are listed below, will get prizes!!   First place is a movie gift basket.


Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Get into Fall by participating in our Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest beginning October 20th through October 31st.   
Contest Rules:
  • The library will not accept carved, punctured, cut or hollowed pumpkin submissions.
  • No candles, electrical devices, or vulgarity of any kind are permitted.
  • Do not put your name on your pumpkin.
  • No submissions before October 20th.
  • All submissions must be accompanied by an entry form and photo of the book used for your character. (Copies may be printed at the library for free)
  • Submissions must be turned in by October 26th. No LATE ENTRIES accepted.
  • Only “1” entry per family.
  • Friends of the Library will vote on a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner. Prizes will be given.
  • Winners will be announced October 31st at noon. You do not have to be present to win.
All pumpkins must be picked up by noon on November 3rd. Pumpkins not picked up will be disposed ​of.

Job Announcement

Best wishes to Jennifer Amlong who will become library director at Elba Public Library !! We will miss you!! Tupper Lightfoot Memorial Library now has a position open for Library Assistant for Children & Teen Services.  Send resume to Theresa Trawick,  Library Director, City of Brundidge, 164 South Main Street, Brundidge Alabama  36010 or email tlmldirector@troycable.net.  All responses received by 5:00 p.m. November 16, 2018, will be considered. Phone calls not accepted.

JOB ANNOUCEMENTLibrary Assistant for Children & Teen Services
​Reports to Library Director
Maintains and develops the children and teen collections, including selection, ordering and processing.
Catalogs books or other items (puzzles, etc.) to be added to the children and teen collections.
Orders and maintains materials (paper, crayons, etc.) to be used for children and teen programming.
Plans and conducts weekly programs for a particular age group or to address a particular need, etc., tutoring.
Plans and conducts special crafts and reading programs, including Summer Reading programs.
Designs and assists in publicity, including book displays and bulletin board displays.
Performs public services desk duty, assisting patrons with check out and answering reference questions.
Maintains social media, including Facebook and the Children and Teen Collections & Services pages of the Library's website.
Performs outreach, including working with Head Start and schools.
Attends/participates in meetings and training, including Summer Reading kickoff program.
Supervises support staff and volunteers who are working with children & teens services.
Performs other duties as required to insure the smooth operation of the Library and its children & teen services.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Shows comfort & ease working with children and parents, grandparents and schools
  • Strong oral and written communications skills
  • Can interact courteously, effectively and in an open manner with the public, with the library's contacts, and with other staff
  • Organizes work for efficient and effective use of time
  • Operates computers and other library equipment and technology efficiently and effectively.
  • Moves and/or lifts materials up to 25 pounds.  Can stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, climb, balance, and sit for activities.
 
Education & training: A solid general education and, preferably, familiarity with children's and teen’s literature and resources and/or library resources and services.  Experience in working with and presenting programs for children and teens.
 
Interested persons should either mail or email a detailed resume.  If by mail:
Theresa Trawick, Library Director
City of Brundidge
164 South Main Street
Brundidge, Alabama 36010
OR
via email:
tlmldirector@troycable.net
All responses received by 5:00 o’clock p.m. November 16th, 2018 will be considered. Phone calls not accepted.

Alabama's ​​Bicentennial Commemoration 2017-2019
http://www.alabama200.org/

Friends promote, on an on-going basis, the fact that our library is the cornerstone of the community.  The Library provides opportunities for all to engage in the joy of life-long learning and to connect with the thoughts and ideas of others from ages past to the present;
 
Friends understand the critical importance of well-funded libraries.  They advocate to ensure that libraries get the resources needed, in order to provide a wide variety of services to all ages.
 
Friends’ gifts of their time and commitment to the library set an example for all in how volunteerism leads to positive civic engagement and the betterment of our community;
 
Think about joining the Friends of the Library.  Meetings are on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30.  Thank the current Friends for all that they do to make the Library and community so much better.
 

Ornaments for Sale

Ornaments are $15.00 each.   Come by the library to purchase.  Will make great gifts.  Bulldog ornament has the state championships listed.  The other ornament has the image of the front building of the library.

Meetings
Growing Words-1st Monday of each month at 6:00
​TLML Board--2nd Monday of each month at 12:30.  NOTE:  Meeting this month on Nov. 5
Friends--Twice a year--2nd Monday of January and July--food and entertainment provided
Kids and Kin--Nov. 7 & 14 at 10:00
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Help your Local History & Genealogy department . Share your photos & documents to help us build a great local history & genealogy collection !
         HOW DO I ? ...
          Get a free library card
          Renew checkouts
          Use a computer
          Connect to wifi
 [WHAT KIND OF EVENTS ? ... [See Special Programs Schedule above]

Annual Events
Young adult programs
Kidz programs
The library has the following for you --
  • Children's book collection
  • Young Adult book collection
  • Adult fiction collection
  • Christian fiction collection
  • Alabama authors collection
  • Large print collection
  • Alabama collection
  • Local history and genealogy collection
  • Movie collection
  • Fax; copies; computers
  • ​Ebooks

LIBRARY EARNS STATE AWARD !!!

​The Tupper Lightfoot Memorial Library in Brundidge, Alabama, has received the Alabama Public Library Standards of Achievement Award at the Bronze Level.  The award is attained by exceptional public libraries in Alabama, in recognition of superior planning and levels of excellence.
The award signifies the hard work of community members for many years, since the founding of the library in 1959.  It is especially in honor of the former director Jean Carroll, who retired as library director in 2015.   
This honor is the result of dedication and support from the City of Brundidge, the Library Board (Sara Bowden, Chair; Ann Andrews;Willa White), and former board members, staff & patrons. The award was presented at the Alabama Library Association Convention in Gadsden, Alabama, on April 14, 2016, to Theresa Trawick, Library Director and Jennifer Amlong, Assistant Director. 
The Alabama Public Library Standards consist of criteria that measure facilities, administration & governance, planning, budgeting, staffing, continuing education, promotion & partnering, collections, services and technology. The Tupper Library was one of four Alabama libraries that received the award this year. 
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