THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

The Green Free Library is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM and Friday & Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors please note that all parking is "on the street", except for one handicapped access parking spot behind the library that is shared with the Gmeiner. You must have the appropriate permits displayed to park in this spot.

MONDAY JUNE 25, 2012

Just business as usual today. If you are looking for a cool place to hangout, come on in! and I mean that literally and figuratively. We have air conditioning, books and public Internet access !!

TUESDAY JUNE 26, 2012

The BOOK STORE will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Prices are amazing and there are many titles to choose from. Books will be re-stocked at the end of every session, so make it a habit to stop in regularly.

The theme for this month is " Just Gotta Go, June". Please support the library by helping us get rid of the excess donations left when the Friends discontinued hosting the annual book sale.

Author and Singer Brooklyn James will hold a book signing at the library from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM. She will be promoting the second title in her Vigilare Trilogy, Vigilare: Hellhound. Copies will be available for purchase.


WEDNESDAY JUNE 27, 2012

The BOOK STORE will be open from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Adult knitting will meet in the Gmeiner at 3:00 PM. Feel free to drop by and get some instructions, or just knit with some good company. Knitters of ll levels are welcome

PreK Summer Reading Program-Campfire Tales-enjoy stories about camping!




K-6 Summer Reading Program-Let's Go Camping-Bonnie Rogers and the Girl Scouts give hints to make your camping trip fun and safe.



Both programs begin at 10:15 AM. PreK will meet in the main room of the library, and children K-6 will meet next door at the Gmeiner. Pre-registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome!

THURSDAY JUNE 28, 2012

The BOOK STORE will be open from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

This will coincide with the "Wellsboro Grower's Market", next door. One stop shopping, feed the stomach and the mind!

TEEN BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION begins at (check back for time) at the library.

FRIDAY JUNE 29, 2012

Please remember the library closes promptly at 5:00 PM on Friday & Saturday. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

SATURDAY JUNE 30, 2012

The library will be open from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors are welcome, and Wireless is available, along with Guest Passes for public Internet access with a valid photo ID. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

BROOKLYN JAMES AT THE GREEN FREE LIBRARY JUNE 26, 2012

Author and singer-songwriter Brooklyn James, a native of Northfork near Westfield, now living in Austin, Tex., will be holding a book signing at The Green Free Library, 134 Main St., Wellsboro on Tuesday, June 26 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Her newest release is Vigilare: Hellhound, the second installment in her Vigilare thriller trilogy, which began with Vigilare.

She also has written The Boots My Mother Gave Me, an Amazon Breakthrough Novel quarterfinalist, inspired by the true story of a young woman coming of age while overcoming an abusive childhood. The initial setting for the book is in northcentral Pennsylvania. The book also has been used a platform in the education and prevention of domestic violence with several fundraisers for organizations that support the cause, she said. She also has a music soundtrack that accompanies her novel.

She is currently working on the last novel in the Vigilare series, as well as another book and music soundtrack combination. She is active in the live music scene of Austin as part of an acoustic duo that performs weekly. All songs from the soundtracks are written/co-written and performed by the author. Listen free at www.brooklyn-james.com or www.facebook.com/BrooklynJamesSinger .

She also will be signing her latest book on Saturday, June 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ulysses Public Library in Ulysses and on Saturday, June 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westfield Public Library in Westfield.

This post was originally written by Bryan G. Robinson for the Wellsboro Gazette.

ADULTS GET BETWEEN THE COVERS AT THE GREEN FREE LIBRARY

Shame on those who misinterpreted the title! The Green Free Library is a family oriented establishment.

TEENS WANTED TO READ

DO YOU ALWAYS BELIEVE WHAT YOU FIND ON THE INTERNET?

It always amazes me when I hear someone say if they saw or read something on the Internet it must be true. In truth, the Internet is a myriad of misinformation, fallacies and yes, sometimes, outright lies. Granted there is plenty of good, reliable and honest information out there, but sometimes just the tiniest error may lead you in the wrong direction.

As a test to see if anyone was actually reading some of my posts for The Green Free Library, I wrote a short article on the history of Father’s Day and posted it in June of 2010. I re-posted it in June of 2011. In this piece I inserted a picture of the woman who is given credit for instigating the holiday-Sonora Smart Dodd. I also inserted a picture that I found when I was researching the facts about the day, as I found it through Google. The picture is however, obviously mislabeled and inaccurate. After exactly two years, a reader has finally commented on this inaccuracy, and she picked up the 2011 post, as I did not re-post this year.

Homeschool SA Mom June 16, 2012 10:34 AM
The story of Mr. Smart and his daughter is indeed a lovely one. However, I doubt that the photo of the baby and gentleman could possibly be of Sonora Smart and her father, as she was born in 1882, ... long before colored photography, neck ties in that style and horn rimmed spectacles. Respectfully.

So what does this mean? It means many people (school-aged and older) that are researching and looking for facts, often come up with inaccurate information and may not even know it. Since I labeled my photo as: “Sonora as an infant with her father, William Jackson Smart”, Google images automatically picked it up and directed people to my post, especially the second year I posted it.


Is it their fault if they mistakenly accept every posted tidbit as the truth? In my opinion, YES!

Anyone, absolutely anyone, can write and post anything they want on the Internet whether they are knowledgeable on the subject, or just making it up as they go along. It is up to those using the information to make sure it is correct. Determining if a site is credible is a lot more complicated than just plugging a query into a search engine and taking the first few results that pop-up. It is imperative to check certain characteristics such as when the site was created, and if the information and links are current, if the author has some authority in the field they are promoting, and perhaps has an association with an institution or organization relating to the field. Having a list of works citied that can be verified is also a sign of legitimacy. The type of site may also help determine the validity of the information. Sites with URL’s ending in .edu are usually associated with educational institutions, while government sites use .gov. Sites ending in .org are usually used by organizations and .com sites are usually commercial, though many times these days an entity may own both a .com and a .org domain for marketing purposes.
So basically the old adage-check and double check, still applies even in the modern age of technology.

Note-I have removed the caption so Google no longer picks up the image.

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

The Green Free Library is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM and Friday & Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors please note that all parking is "on the street", except for one handicapped access parking spot behind the library that is shared with the Gmeiner. You must have the appropriate permits displayed to park in this spot.

MONDAY

There are no special events scheduled for today. There are still books available from the booksale last week, as well as the Green Free Library book bags for sale at the circulation desk.

TUESDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Prices are amazing and there are many titles to choose from. Books will be re-stocked at the end of every session, so make it a habit to stop in regularly.

The theme for this month is " Just Gotta Go, June". Please support the library by helping us get rid of the excess donations left when the Friends discontinued hosting the annual book sale.

The E-reader book club will meet on June 19th at 6:30 PM to discuss Song of the Lark by Willa Cather. Snacks are always welcome!

WEDNESDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

This year’s pre-kindergarten to sixth grade summer reading program begins today, June 20, at 10:15 A.M. at the library and will continue on Wednesdays through Aug. 8 with the exception of The Fourth of July when the library will be closed.
The program called Dream Big—READ!, is on Wednesdays at 10:15 AM. Preschoolers (PreK) meet in the main room of the library. Children in grades K-6 meet at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center.



This week PreK will listen to Tales about Tooth Fairies, and kids in K-6 will learn about Dreamcatchers and make one to take home!



In addition to weekly programs, kids of all ages can register and read for prizes. Teens and Adults may keep a paper log, or register in line at www.greenfreelibrary.org (click teen and adult programs).
You can read whatever you like for the summer program reading log, but themed book discussions will be held the fourth Thursday of the month at the library (& on the Teen Book Club Facebook group page https://www.facebook.com/groups/404844872892059/).

Adult knitting will meet in the Gmeiner at 3:00 PM. Feel free to drop by and get some instructions, or just knit with some good company. Knitters of ll levels are welcome

THURSDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

This will coincide with the "Wellsboro Grower's Market", next door. One stop shopping, feed the stomach and the mind!

FRIDAY

Please remember the library closes promptly at 5:00 PM on Friday & Saturday. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

SATURDAY

The library will be open from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors are welcome, and Wireless is available, along with Guest Passes for public Internet access with a valid photo ID. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

CLOSED SATURDAY FOR LAUREL FESTIVAL

The Green Free Library will be closed Saturday, June 16, 2012, due to the Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival. Since many of saturday's events are held near the library, it is difficult for staff and patrons to get there.

BOOK SALE ALL WEEK

The Green Free Library will be hosting a sale all this week (M-F) during normal business hours. Fiction and non-fiction hardcovers and paperbacks are available for purchase, along with an assortment of VHS tapes, DVDs, books on CD and cassette, a few music CDs and several records. All proceeds come directly to the library.

The library is open Monday -Thursday, 10:00 AM-8:00 PM, and on Friday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Though normally open on Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, the library will be closed June 16, 2012 due to The Laurel Festival.

The library accepts donations of gently used books, movies and audio items all through the year, and donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE if you ask for a receipt. The library is no longer accepting magazines or LP records, nor does take encyclopedia sets, Readers digest condensed books, or textbooks. Please recycle these items instead of trying to donate them as the library does not have sufficient staff to deal with copious amounts of un-useable items.

SUPPORT THE LIBRARY-BUY A BOOK BAG

The Green Free Library now has these sturdy bags for sale at the circulation desk. Get one now, and look for special bag day discounts during this weeks sale. The price for the bag is $5.00 ($4.72 + 28¢ tax.)

Proceeds benefit The library.

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

The Green Free Library is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM and Friday & Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors please note that all parking is "on the street", except for one handicapped access parking spot behind the library that is shared with the Gmeiner. You must have the appropriate permits displayed to park in this spot.

MONDAY

Today is Monday, June 04, 2012. There are no special events scheduled for today.

TUESDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Prices are amazing and there are many titles to choose from. Books will be re-stocked at the end of every session, so make it a habit to stop in regularly.

The theme for this month is " Just Gotta Go, June". Please support the library by helping us get rid of the excess donations left when the Friends discontinued hosting the annual book sale.

WEDNESDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

There will be no regular Story Time again until September. Check back for more information on special story times for families and The Summer Reading Program for children pre-K thru 6th grade.

Adult knitting will meet in the Gmeiner at 3:00 PM. Feel free to drop by and get some instructions, or just knit with some good company. Knitters of ll levels are welcome

THURSDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

This will coincide with the "Wellsboro Grower's Market", next door. One stop shopping, feed the stomach and the mind!

The First Thursday Writers Group will meet upstairs in the library from 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM. Writers of any genres, and any skill level are invited to attend as long as they are at least 17 years of age. Please bring up to 3 pages of your work to share and discuss with the group in a round-table format. Copies may be made before the meeting (come early) and are compliments of The Friends of the Green Free Library.

FRIDAY

The BOOKSALE starts today, during library hours. Several tables will be available in addition to the regular bookstore shelves.
The sale will continue on Saturday, and run through next week. (The library will be closed on Saturday, June 16, 2012 because of the Laurel Festival).

Please remember the library closes promptly at 5:00 PM on Friday & Saturday. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

The library will be closed on Saturday, May 26, 2012.