Library News

Happy Camp Branch Bake Sale Sept. 2^nd

This sale will help raise funds to keep our Library open and running. We will also be selling paperback books. The place is Parry's Market starting at 11:00am until the goodies run out. Call 493-2964 with questions or if you'd like to help out.

All County Offices, including libraries, are CLOSED Monday Sept. 6th for Labor Day

Friends of the Weed Library Yard Sale Sept 10 and 11
In the Great Northern Parking lot in front of the Weed Library from 9am-12pm. Call 938-4769 for more info.

Upcoming Friends of the Library Meetings

Etna Friends: Wednesday Sept. 8^th at 1pm
Yreka Friends: Wednesday Sept. 8^th at 5:30pm
Mt. Shasta Friends: Thursday Sept. 9^th at 6:30pm
Weed Friends: Thursday Sept. 9^th at 5:30pm

Fort Jones Open Mic Event on September 12th
-At Fort Jones Branch Library from 4-5pm. -Bring original work or a favorite piece to read.
-5 minutes each. -Audience Welcome. -If you have questions call the library at 468-2383.
-Proudly sponsored by the Fort Jones Friends of the Library.

Celebrate Adult Education and Family Literacy Week 2010

September 13 - 19, 2010 is Adult Education and Family Literacy Week! Recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and supported by the National Coalition for Literacy, this is a one-time only dedication to raise public awareness of adult education and family literacy, assist adult learners in need of literacy services, and support increased access to adult education and family literacy programs. Siskiyou County Library Literacy Program provides free learning help to people of all ages.

Free learning coaches available in all local libraries to help anyone with reading, writing, math, GED and test preparation and other learning needs. Ask at your library or call Mary Jane Bolton, coordinator, at 841-5916 or 938-5916 for more details on how you can become a learner or volunteer to be a learning coach. Please leave a message with your name and phone number. Learners meet with their coach in their nearest branch library and work at their own pace, on their personal learning goals.

New Branch Hours:

Butte Valley:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thur 10am-4pm phone: 397-4932
Dunsmuir:
Tues 1-6pm, Wed 1-8pm, Thur 1-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm phone: 235-2035
Fort Jones:
Monday through Thursday 12-5pm phone 468-2383
Happy Camp:
Tues 1:30-5:30pm phone 493-2964
Etna:
Monday 11:30am - 5:30pm, Tues 1-5pm, Thur 12:30-5:30pm phone: 467-3661
McCloud:
Monday and Thursday 12-4pm phone 964-2169
Montague:
Monday and Wednesday 1-5pm phone 459-5473
Mount Shasta:
Wednesday through Sat 1-5pm phone: 926-2031
Tulelake:
Monday 11am-4pm, Tues 1-6pm, Wed 1-6pm phone 667-2291
Weed:
Wed and Thur 12-6pm phone 938-4769
Yreka:
Monday through Thursday 1pm-5pm phone: 841-4175

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Volunteer II Training held on August 3^rd.
We currently do not have the capacity to hold another training until the first crew of trainees have completed their practice time and are integrated into the schedules of the various branches.

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer II please read more information by clicking here and check the website for updates. Thank you all for you support of the libraries during this time.

Inter-library Loan Service and Overdue notices via mail Temporarily Suspended

We are forced to suspend these services at this time due to lack of staffing.

Budget Update 6/23/10

The Board of Supervisors approved a bare bones 6 month budget for the library system. There will be limited hours and limited staff for the following four branches to remain open: Yreka, Mt. Shasta, Etna, and Butte Valley. As of July 1, Yreka's new hours will be Monday-Thursday 1pm-5pm. Other possible branch closures or changes in hours are yet to be determined. This site will be updated as more details are finalized. Please call 841-4175 if you have questions.

County-wide Library Elimination in the News.....Click Here for more info

Bucks for Books Fundraising Update

Budgetary cuts have hurt our libraries. Any size donation is appreciated. So far the campaign has raised enough money to buy over 500 new books! With a donation of $20, a bookplate can be placed in a book to acknowledge your generosity. Make checks payable to Friends of the Yreka Library. Send to Bucks for Books Campaign, 719 4th St. Yreka, CA 96097.

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