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PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

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All programs are supported by the Putnam County Public Library and the Friends of the Library.

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PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
103 East Poplar Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2755
fax (765) 653-2756
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Help shape the future of the Putnam County Public Library

The Board of Trustees is developing a new Strategic Plan and is seeking input from the community. Join the planning team at a community input session Thursday, May 17, at Cloverdale Town Hall, or Thursday, May 24, at the library in Greencastle (103 E. Poplar). Both start at 6:30 PM and last for one hour. Or, complete a short survey.


Position Opening

Bookmobile Driver/Clerk

The Putnam County Public Library has an opening for a part-time bookmobile driver/clerk. Duties include but are not limited to: driving the bookmobile to regular stops and special events, loading and unloading materials, checking materials in and out at stops, maintaining driver’s log, performing routine minor weekly maintenance on vehicle, scheduling and taking bookmobile for routine maintenance and repairs, related clerical tasks before and after daily run.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent
                        Eligibility for chauffeur’s license
                        Excellent driving record
                        Experience driving oversized vehicles, eg bus or RV
                        Good public service, interpersonal, and communication skills
                         Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. minimum

Salary Range: $9-11 hourly. Occasional evening and week-end hours are required.
Apply at the library, 103 E. Poplar St, Greencastle, or send letter of application and resume to director@putnam.lib.in.us.
Preference will be given to applications received by April 27, 2012
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Imagination Library logo         IMAGINATION LIBRARY 

ARRIVES IN PUTNAM COUNTY    PCPL logo

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a set of books available free of charge to any child living in Putnam County, between the ages of birth-5, regardless of family income. Started in 1996 by Dolly Parton in Sevier County, TN, the program is now offered in 1350 communities throughout the United States, Canada and Great Britain; over twenty are in Indiana. 7.1 million books were distributed in 2010. The local community pays its share of the cost through grants, sponsorships and donations.

Partners in bringing Imagination Library to Putnam County include the Putnam County Public Library, Friends of the Putnam County Public Library, Putnam County Community Foundation, Family Support Services, and Putnam County Head Start.

Who is eligible? Any child living in Putnam County between ages of birth to age 5. The last book will be mailed during the month of the child’s fifth birthday.

Is there a cost? No. It is totally free to the family. Costs are paid by grants, sponsorships, and donations in the local community.

How to register:

  • Parent/Guardian completes registration form (up to 2 children in the same household on each form).

  • Registration form can be dropped off at any participating agency (see list below) or mailed to Putnam County Public Library PO Box 116 Greencastle IN 46135
  • Registration forms are available at
    • Putnam County Public Library and bookmobile

    • Roachdale-Franklin Township Public Library
    • Family Support Services
    • Head Start (Cloverdale and Greencastle)
    • Johnson Nichols Health Clinic

Other locations will be added.

On-line registration is now available at 

www.putnam.lib.in.us

www.imaginationlibrary.com

Names and addresses are used only for the program, not for any other purpose.

When will the books arrive? The first book, The Little Engine That Could, will arrive in the mail addressed to the child, 8-10 weeks after registration. Books are mailed by the Dolly Parton Foundation during the 3rd week of the month and should be received late that week or during the following week. Since books for different ages are mailed on different days, it is possible that two children in the family will receive books on different days. The last book in the program, Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come, will arrive during the month of the child’s 5th birthday.

What if the child moves? Books cannot be forwarded by the post office. Please send a change of address to imaginationlibrary@putnam.lib.in.us or Putnam County Public Library Circulation Desk.


eAudiobooks at the library

Electronic audiobooks (or eAudiobooks) are audiobooks that are available electronically.  
Putnam County Public Library audiobooks.

OneClickDigital ebooks

Downlable audiobooks are now available through our vendor's new interface, OneClickdigital. You will need to set up an account using your library card number. There is no need to stop in at the library to set up your account, but if you have any problems or would like to schedule a how-to session with a staff member, please call the Reference Desk at 653-2755, ext. 115.


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ReferenceUSA

With support from the Greencastle/Putnam County Development Center

ReferenceUSA Search for U.S. business and residential phone numbers. In addition to basic business names and addresses, find valuable details, including: geocodes for mapping, fax and toll-free numbers, websites, franchise and brand information, headline news, liens, judgments, square footage, and much more. The New Business database includes businesses that have formed within the last two years from across the entire U.S. Updated monthly. (Outside the library you will be prompted to provide your 14 digit library card number with no spaces.)

Global Road Warrior
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Global Road Warrior is an online database containing culture, communications, travel, business, and maps for 175 countries and territories. Available at library computers or grab your library card and use it as your boarding pass from home!



TumbleBooks

Tumblebooks An online library of animated talking picture books that teaches kids the love of reading in a format they will love. The storybook collection contains many favorites. Tumblebooks are visible online. Books are also available in French and Spanish. Check it out!


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New resource for book discussions!

The library in conjunction with BookLetters is making available an online Book Discussion Guide Database. This resource is great for teachers, patrons and book discussion groups in the Putnam County area.

Online Catalog

Web access to the library's online catalog, which replaced the old card catalog, allows everyone with an Internet-capable computer to search the catalog, while patrons can check their personal account to see what they have checked out or on hold, renew items, or place holds on items of interest. The hold process offers the option of picking items up either at the building or one of the bookmobile's numerous stops.


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