Logan Library - Check It Out!

Staff Reading Pick

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:44:21 GMT

Here is another reading pick from the Logan Library Staff.

Book: Mistaken Identity by Don & Susie Van Ryn and Newell, Colleen & Whitney Cerak
Recommended by: Jason, Librarian
On the one side disturbing and shocking and on the other spiritual and encouraging. This is the story of two families who overcame tremendous challenges in a way that I found inspiring.

Want more reading suggestions? View previous staff picks.

New Genealogy Database

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:55:11 GMT

The Logan Library is now offering access to World Vital Records. This database has family history, genealogy information and genealogy research training. Learn more about your family history and genealogy by searching through more than 1 billion records, including vital records. World Vital Records is available only on computers in the library.

Other databases that can help you research your genealogy include:

Ancestry Library Edition is similar to the ancestry.com website available to individual subscribers. It contains census records; birth, marriage and death records; immigration records; military records; court, land, and probate records; photos, maps, and more. Ancestry Library Edition is available only on computers in the library.
HeritageQuest provides access to many resources including census records, books and periodicals, revolutionary war records, and Freedman's bank records. A library card number and pin number are required to access HeritageQuest outside of the library.

For more help researching your roots, visit our Genealogy Research page.

Staff Reading Pick

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:47:00 GMT

Here is another reading pick from the Logan Library Staff.

Book: The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon
Recommended by: Debbie, Associate Librarian
In a future world where a cure for adult autism has been discovered, the hero of this book has to decide whether or not he wants to be "cured". This book, while written as fiction, gives a good insight to how people with autism think and function in a society of "normal" people.

Want more reading suggestions? View previous staff picks.

Permanent Lists in e-Library

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:29:29 GMT

If you have used the e-Library catalog in the past few days you have probably noticed that things look a little different. This is because we recently upgraded our software and installed some new features.

One of the most exciting and most requested new features is called Permanent Lists. Permanent Lists allows you to save a list of library items that you would like to come back to later without putting those items on hold. Visit the e-Library help to learn more about Permanent Lists. Remember, you must be logged into your account to use any of the Permanent List features.

Staff Reading Pick

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:18:41 GMT

Here is another reading pick from the Logan Library Staff.

Book: Darkness Over Denmark by Ellen Levine
Recommended by: Barbara, Library Technical Assistant
This is the wonderful story of the people of Denmark who during one night helped rescue more than 1,000 Jews by ferrying them to neutral Sweden. Almost all of the 8,000 Jews living in Denmark survived because of the bravery of the Danes. It is good to know that some stood up when they were needed. Instead of watching, they chose to act.

Want more reading suggestions? View previous staff picks.

Library Closed and Software Upgrades on Presidents Day

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:04:14 GMT

The library will be closed on Monday February 15 for Presidents Day. We will also be upgrading our software on this day. Due to the upgrades, our website and the library catalog may be unavailable for part of the day on Monday. We will try to get everything back up and running as quickly as possible. Enjoy your holiday!

Storytime Registration

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:11:54 GMT

Registration for the next block of Storytime starts Monday, February 8, at 10:00 AM. You can register online, by phone, or in person at the library. This block of Storytime runs six weeks from February 23 to April 1. For more information, visit our Storytime page.

Staff Reading Pick

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:50:03 GMT

Here is another reading pick from the Logan Library Staff.

Book: The Society of Unrelenting Vigilance by Glenn Dakin
Recommended by: Katrina, Library Technical Assistant
Theo is a lonely teenager with a mysterious illness who only knows three people in the world. When that suddenly changes, societies of good and evil vie for the mysterious power he harbors. This is a fast paced adventure through modern and Victorian London and the secret underground world beneath it. It is the first book of The Candle Man series, and I can't wait for the next one!

Want more reading suggestions? View previous staff picks.

ALA Literary Awards

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:22:22 GMT

The American Library Association announced their book award winners yesterday. The winners of the children's book awards are:

John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature.
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead.

Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children
The Lion & The Mouse by Jerry Pinkney

Robert F. Sibert Medal for most distinguished informational book for children:
Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream by Tanya Lee Stone

Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults:
Going Bovine by Libba Bray

YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award for excellence in informational books for young adults:
Charles and Emma: The Darwins Leap of Faith by Deborah Heiligman

Visit the ALA website for a more complete list of awards and honor books.

Library Closed for Martin Luther King Day

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:45:30 GMT

The Library will be closed on Monday, January 18 in honor of Martin Luther King day. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, January 19. Enjoy your holiday.

Stortyime Registration

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:46:34 GMT

It's not too late to register your 3-to-5-year-old for storytime! There are still spots available on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 1 p.m. You can register online, by phone, or in person at the library. For more information, visit our Storytime page.

Updates to the Magazine Collection

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:11:51 GMT

Last spring, we conducted a survey regarding magazines in the Logan Library. Based on the results of that survey, we have made a few changes to our magazine collection.

We've updated the list of magazines we subscribe to. We've added some frequently requested titles such as Mental Floss and Dwell and eliminated some lesser-used titles.

You can now check out magazines. We keep one year of back issues for all magazines. All issues except the current issue can be checked out for one week. Magazines cannot be renewed and they cannot be put on hold.

As always, we continue to provide access to thousands of magazines online through our EBSCO subscription. Simply log in with your Logan Library card number and Pin.

Let us know if you have comments or questions.

Staff Reading Pick

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:17:34 GMT

Here is another reading pick from the Logan Library Staff.

Book: What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell
Recommended by: Kara, Young Adult Services Librarian
This National Book Award winner is part murder mystery, part historical fiction, and part coming of age story. It's targeted at young adults, but its film noir vibe and enticing story will keep adults turning the pages too.

Want more reading suggestions? View previous staff picks.

Holiday Hours

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:43:40 GMT

The Logan Library will observe the following hours for the Christmas and New Year's holidays:

Christmas Eve - Thursday December 24: Open 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Christmas Day - Friday December 25: Closed
Saturday December 26: Closed
New Year's Eve - Thursday December 31: Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
New Year's Day - Friday January 1: Closed
Saturday January 2: Closed

Happy Holidays!

Staff Reading Pick

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:36:02 GMT

Here is another reading pick from the Logan Library Staff.

Book: Peace Like a River by Leif Enger
Recommended by: Lois, Associate Librarian
Published in 2001, this beautifully-written novel is about a father raising three children in 1960s Minnesota. Through the voice of eleven-year-old Reuben, it tells about the Land family's cross-country search for Reuben's outlaw older brother, who has been controversially charged with murder. Not to be missed.

Want more reading suggestions? View previous staff picks.