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Library changes its focus
Published Thursday, September 24, 2009
The Thorsby Library is changing its focus, hoping to draw more visitors.
The library, which is at City Hall, will soon carry only pleasure-reading books instead of non-fiction and research materials, according to Chilton-Clanton Public Library Director Jo Abernathy.
“It wasn’t being used like we want it to be,” said Abernathy. “So, we decided to try this.”
Abernathy said anyone needing to do research can sign up for a virtual library card and access countless books, articles and databases from the library’s computer.
The library is open during City Hall’s normal business hours.
Library staffers hope to finish arranging books by the end of the week.
“I hope this week settles out with us having everything in order,” said Abernathy.
Once a patron signs up for a library card, the same card can be used at libraries in Clanton, Jemison and Maplesville. Readers can also go to ccpl.lib.al.us/opac/ccpl/ to see if books are checked out or to reserve books online.
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Posted by kdnichols (Ken Nichols) on September 26, 2009 at 7:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Have lived in Thorsby since 2005 and didn't know we had a library
until this article ran. Will go get a book.
Posted by Proud2Be (anonymous) on October 4, 2009 at 10:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It would be great if Thorsby had a bigger library. Although the Internet made a big difference in how students perform research, the environment of a library is still a great place for focused schoolwork. Even as an adult student, I sometimes found it easier to study in the less-distracting quiet of a library than at home. But then, I'm not sure that kids are still encouraged to make that sort of use of a library.
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