ARE YOU A GOOD SPELLER?
Spelling Bee coming up at Staunton River on November 4. For more information, click here.
BITS AND BITES FOR A HEALTHY LIFE
Don't wait until your weight makes you seriously sick! Learn how to lose weight the healthy way. Join us for this free program in Brookneal beginning Tuesdays, October 26th- November 16th. Each week a guest speaker will address a weight-related health issue and give tips on losing weight. A healthy lunch is included, and children are welcome. Click here for registration information.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT @ THE RUSTBURG LIBRARY
Minute To Win It: Friday, November 5. For more info, click here.
Overdrive Audiobooks and Ebooks are coming!
Beginning in late December, the Campbell County Public Library will offer free checkouts of both audiobooks and ebooks. Both can be downloaded to your home computer or laptop and then transferred to a number of portable devices, including Nook, Ipod, Blackberry, and various mp3 players.
Keep this in mind during your holiday shopping! Click here below for details:
COMPATIBLE audio/ video devices
COMPATIBLE ebook devices
INCOMPATIBLE audio/ video devices
ELECTION INFORMATION
Click here for information about the Campbell County election coming up on November 2nd. This resource provides links to canidates' websites/ contact info, news articles about the upcoming races, links to info about the proposed amendment changes, and much more.
Intro to Ebay Class Beginning in November. Call 332-9657 to register. Certain requirements apply.
NEW BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP FORMING IN BROOKNEAL: THE WRITTEN WORD
Click here for more information!
FRIENDS FUNDRAISER
The Friends of the Patrick Henry Memorial Library in Brookneal are having a fundraiser for the library. A "bargain" table is set up with new and used gift items at low and reduced prices ($1 and up). The sale will be held during regular library hours. We appreciate your support!
Test Prep Help and MS Office Tutorials!
Learning Express Library is now available to help you prepare for tests from the GED to PRAXIS, LSATS,MCATS, as well as career tests such as EMS, Cosmetology, and Electrician. Academic help is also available for all school grades. Also, LEL offers tutorials on all MS Office 2007 products including Word, Publisher, Excel and Outlook, along with a variety of other computer applications. You will set up your own free account so that you can work on things at your own pace and LEL will save it for you. Let us know if you need any assistance!
One-on-one Computer Help
Did you know you can receive one-on-one help with computer use at the Main Library in Rustburg, Timbrook Library, and Patrick Henry Memorial Library? Stop by or call your library branch to set up a "Computer Tutor" appointment!
Basic Computer Literacy Classes Free to the Public Learn to operate a computer, move a mouse, create a document, email, and use the internet in these free, small classes. Rustburg session beginning in November. Call your desired location for more information.
Museum Pass Program
Campbell County Public Libraries are pleased to offer free passes to local museums and attractions. For more information, see a list of participating organizations (PDF), museum pass guidelines (PDF), or contact Shelley Oakley @ 332-9655 or sdoakley@co.campbell.va.us.
Coffee & Comments Book Clubs
Meet once a month to discuss a book. Clubs meet at the Main Library in Rustburg and at Timbrook Library. See the event flyer (PDF) for a schedule of meeting times or call Shelley Oakley, public services librarian, at (434) 332-9655 for more information.
Planned Giving: please consider remembering the Campbell County Public Library Foundation in your estate. To discuss opportunities, please call Director Nan Carmack or Deputy Director Coralee Tuck at 434.332.9560.
Thanks to all those who have contributed time, money and in-kind services to our libraries. Click the links for supporter recognition: Timbrook Library Supporters, Patrick Henry Memorial Library Supporters, Staunton River Memorial Library Supporters, Campbell County Public Library Supporters
