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It's
a Book, It's a Movie at the Fairfield Lane Library |
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The
Fairfield Lane Library presents It's a Book, It's a Movie! on Saturday,
May 10 from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. for adults 18 and over. Join
us for a screening of a popular book-based film, with lively discussion.
The May selections is a 1982 sci-fi classic starring Harrison Ford
based on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K.
Dick. Reading the book ahead of time is encouraged, but not mandatory.
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The
Lane Libraries Present Sixth Annual Teen Art Contest |
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Calling
all teen artists 13 - 18! Do you enjoy drawing, sculpting, photography
or other types of art? Here is your chance to show off your artistic
talents. Enter the Lane Libraries' sixth annual Our Own Art teen
art contest beginning Friday, March 28. Entry forms and details
are available at all Lane Library locations and online
here. Entries may be delivered to
any Lane Library location no later than 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May
2. Winners will be announced at the awards celebration on
Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fairfield Lane Library, 1485
Corydale Dr. For more information, call (513) 894-6557.
Entries may be 2D or 3D and no larger than one person can carry.
You may enter up to two pieces of work but will be considered for
one award only. Art will be judged on composition, originality and
overall presentation. Prizes will be awarded in two age divisions
(13 – 15 & 16 – 18). All artwork becomes property
of the Lane Libraries during the contest. Winning pieces will be
featured on the Lane Web site and will be displayed in the Fairfield
Lane Library meeting room after the contest concludes.
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Value
Line Investment Survey now available remotely from your home or office
computer |
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The
Lane Libraries are pleased to announce that The
Value Line Investment Survey database is available for remote
access from our Databases
page.
The Value Line Investment Survey is a comprehensive source of information
and advice on approximately 1,700 stocks, more than 90 industries,
the stock market, and the economy.
Morningstar.com
is another popular source that is also available via remote access.
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Interested
in picking up materials on the Bookmobile? |
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You
can now choose Bookmobile as a pickup location in the online catalog.
If you are a new Bookmobile patron, a staff member will contact
you after your online requests have been made to verify the specific
Bookmobile stop. Please call 829-8370 if you have any questions.
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Adult
Knitters Welcome at the Oxford Lane Library |
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The
Oxford Lane Library welcomes adult knitters ages 18 and over to
join us on Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. – noon.
Learn to knit, show off your skills or just enjoy the camaraderie
of shared interest while you work on your project. Beginner knitting
kits will be provided. All levels of knitters are welcome! Call
523-7531, ext. 215 for details.
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Navigating
the Social Security Web Site at the Fairfield Lane Library |
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Adults
18 and up are invited to the Fairfield Lane Library for Navigating
the Social Security Web Site on Tuesday, May 6 from 6:30 –
8:00 p.m. Attend this hands-on computer class and learn how
to file for Social Security benefits online. A Social Security representative
will guide attendees through the Social Security's services available
on the Internet. Registration is required and seating is limited.
To register, call 858-3238, ext. 358.
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Spring
Programs in the Fast Lane |
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The
Spring Fast Lane newsletter and events
calendar gives you information about what's happening at
the Lane and programs for all ages during March, April and May.
Find out about story times, book discussion groups, knitting programs,
art and reading contests, and more! All Lane programs are free.
Pick up a Fast Lane at any Lane Library.
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Hamilton
Drive-thru Closing Temporarily |
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 The
Hamilton Lane Library Drive-thru is currently closed for
Phase 1 of a building renovation. "Drive-thru - Hamilton"
is not an option as a pickup location in the catalog during this
time. The Drive-thru is expected to reopen at the end of Phase 1,
in early May.
The bookdrops at Hamilton's Drive-thru will be closed for the duration
of the renovation, ending early October 2008. During this time,
a temporary bookdrop is located on the north side of the building
on Linden Street, across from the library parking lot. We apologize
for any inconvenience during this time of change and thank you for
your patience.
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Economic
Benefits of Public Libraries |
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A
new study released on November 29 shows that nine public library
systems in Southwest Ohio create an annual economic impact of nearly
four times the amount invested in their operations. Learn
more...
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| Hamilton
and Oxford Now Wireless "Hotspots" |
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 Hamilton
and Oxford Lane Libraries recently joined Fairfield Lane Library
as providers of wireless Internet "hotspots". The service
is free and allows users with properly configured 802.11b/g wireless
devices to connect to the Internet. Please see our wireless
page for further details.
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| Lane
Library Catalog Cummins Photographs |
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Click
here for easy access to Lane's extensive collection of Cummins
Photographs from the mid-19th to early 20th century.
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We
are pleased to announce the availability of 2 new local history
resources provided by noted local historian Jim Blount: an 
