Southern Pines News Listing

Laptops now available for use inside the library by card holders

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Library now has three laptops available for use inside the library. These laptops have the same software, configuration and usage procedures as the desktop Public Computers. In addition to expanding the number of computers available for use at one time, this new service allows patrons to choose where they prefer to sit in the library while they work online.

If you are interested, please see a library staff member for more information.

New DVD Limit Extension!

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:00:00 GMT

New DVD Limit Extension!

Beginning February 4, a total of 3 DVDs may be checked out at one time (with the regular 3 week, one renewal policy) except for those in the Special Collection.

DVD Special Collection

The DVDs in the Special Collection have particular significance and check-out is limited to one-at-a-time per card holder, for a maximum of three days, with no opportunity to renew. Patrons may check out 3 regular DVDs along with one Special Collection DVD.

Loan History Available

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Do you have trouble remembering if you've read a book in a series? Do you want to keep track of your check-out history? If the answer to either question is yes, see the Library staff to fill out a Loan History Form and activate your loan history today!

Overdrive provides easy access to Nook eBooks!

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Nook users with newer models can more easily download eBooks to their devices with a wireless connection! The Overdrive app, previously only available on the iPad / iPhone, can now be installed on Nook HD, HD+, Color, and Tablet devices, letting you download Nook eBooks directly instead of needing a computer! The Library provides free wireless access and assistance with eBook readers, so come visits us and we will be happy to help you!

Please see the Press Release and Instructions provided by Overdrive for more information or call the library for assistance.

Dedication Day 2012 - 9/10/12

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Stop by the Library for Dedication Day on Mon., Sept. 10 to help kick off a year-long series: Home Grown in Southern Pines. There will be refreshments, displays, and special activities all day to celebrate the many “home grown” talents, treasures, history, and resources that make our town a great community. The theme builds on Southern Pines Grows Great Readers the plan which earned the town the designation of All-America City.

Southern Pines Named a 2012 All-America City Award Winner

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Southern Pines was named an All-America City by the National Civic League today based on its ambitious plan to ensure that more children are reading at grade level by the end of third grade.

Chosen from a field of more than 100 entries, Southern Pines’ plan was submitted by a community coalition that included the Southern Pines Public Library, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills, Moore County Chamber of Commerce, Moore County Literacy Council, Moore County NAACP, Partners for Children and Families, the Sandhills Children’s Center and United Way of Moore County. The community was one of 14 awardees selected from 32 finalists.

See the Press Release for more information.

A Mobile Catalog is Now Available

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Now available for Southern Pines Public Library (SPPL) patrons - a mobile catalog! If you have an iPhone or Android phone, simply search the Andriod Market or iTunes for LS2 Mobile.

LS2 Mobile is a smart-phone interface that allows people to connect with their library from any place with mobile or WiFi Internet Service. It can search SPPL's catalog and allow the patron to determine if the library has an item, put that item on hold, and renew items already checked out to that patron.

See the library's FAQ page for more details.

Town is Finalist for National Award

Thu, 31 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

SOUTHERN PINES PROPOSAL TO IMPROVE THIRD-GRADE READING SELECTED AS FINALIST FOR NATIONAL AWARD

Innovative plan to ensure that low-income students are reading on grade level by the end of third grade chosen from more than 100 applicants

TOWN OF SOUTHERN PINES, NC – An ambitious plan to ensure that more Southern Pines children are reading at grade level by the end of third grade has been chosen as a finalist for the All-America City Award, sponsored each year by the National Civic League.

The plan was submitted by a community coalition that included Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills; Citizen’s Pet Responsibility Committee; Communities in Schools; Friends of Southern Pines Public Library; Moore County Chamber of Commerce; Moore County Literacy Council; Moore County NAACP; Partners for Children and Families; Rotary Club of the Sandhills; Sandhills Children’s Center; Southern Pines Primary and Elementary Schools; Southern Pines Rotary Club; The Country Bookshop; Town of Southern Pines Fire, Police, Recreation, and Library Departments; United Way of Moore County; and West Southern Pines Citizens for Change.

Southern Pines is one of 32 finalists selected through a peer review process from a field of more than 100 entries across the country. Winners will be announced July 2 in Denver, Colorado.

Beyond the award contest, the plan developed by Southern Pines makes the town a charter member in a national movement of local leaders, nonprofits and foundations putting a stake in the ground on third-grade reading. This milestone marks the point at which children shift from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” Students who haven't mastered reading by that point are more likely to get stuck in a cycle of academic failure, drop out of school, and struggle throughout their lives.

“The Southern Pines community cares about all of its children and realizes that reading proficiently by the end of third grade is a crucial marker in a child’s educational development,” says Mike Haney, Retired Mayor of Southern Pines. “We also recognize that early education is a key investment in our community’s future, and that children who have a firm foundation are more likely to graduate and find jobs which contribute to the local economy.”

The 124 cities and counties involved in the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Community Network are adopting a collective impact strategy, engaging the full community around the goal of supporting low-income children from birth through third grade. The plans involve schools but acknowledge that they alone cannot address the myriad problems that keep children from learning to read. The strategies include ensuring that children (1) arrive at kindergarten ready to succeed, (2) attend school regularly, and (3) keep learning through the summer months.

The community partners in the Southern Pines Campaign for Grade-Level Reading have created a comprehensive plan to ensure that 95 percent of children are reading at grade level by 2020. The strategies include:

increasing the number of Southern Pines children enrolled in high quality child care and early childhood education

creating learning opportunities for low-income preschool children not enrolled in formal care

facilitating communication between early care providers and kindergarten teachers

ensuring that parents of at-risk Southern Pines children are informed about the year-round school schedule

expanding the number of at-risk children who participate in quality inter-session and summer learning programs

Partners for Children and Families of Moore County will continue their work in raising the level of quality of childcare and supporting families by coordinating with Sandhills Community College and area social service agencies.The Southern Pines Public Library and other community groups will expand literacy programs to serve children who are not in child care settings, with a particular focus on at-risk families, including family literacy training. Existing school attendance strategies are showing success with incentive programs, tracking and follow up to ensure that all children are attending school regularly. Community partners are working together to create a summer-learning-loss presentation that will promote available and expanding summer programs, including those provided by the Boys and Girls Club and the Southern Pines Public Library. Efforts are also underway to identify more providers and partners.

As a charter member of the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Community Network, the Town of Southern Pines will have access to a Promising Practices Clearinghouse, an online help desk, peer-learning opportunities, meetings with national experts and policymakers, and a foundation registry designed to expand and replicate successful programs.

Town Manager Reagan Parsons notes that broad citizen involvement in developing the Town’s 2010 Comprehensive Long-Range Plan and the Library’s 2011 Strategic Plan provided the foundation for the Town to participate in the Campaign. “The desire for a more creative and dynamic relationship between local schools and citizens was a key vision expressed in the Long-Range Plan. As we work together to ensure that Southern Pines Grows Great Readers, we are seeing that vision become reality.”

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For media inquiries about the Campaign or the Grade-Level Reading Community Network conference and award ceremony from June 30 - July 2 in Denver, contact Phyllis Jordan at pjordan@thehatchergroup.com or 301-656-0348 or 202-413-2247, or Stacey Mink at stacey@thehatchergroup.com or 410-962-5707.

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The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is a collaborative effort by dozens of funders and nonprofit partners across the nation to ensure that low-income children succeed in school and graduate prepared for college, a career and active citizenship. The Campaign focuses on the most important predictor of school success and high school graduation—grade-level reading by the end of third grade.

NEW: Summer Reading 2012 website!

Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Southern Pines Public Library has a new Summer Reading 2012 website! Online registration begins May 1, 2012.

Summer Reading (SRP) 2012 and registration inside the library begins June 1st. Do not start reading and logging books until then. Until June 1st, feel free to get familiar with the website and create your account.

If you are interested in any of the bookclubs for SRP 2012 come to the library to register. Registration for all bookclubs begins June 1st.

Text Message Notification Now Available!

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Southern Pines Public Library is now offering notifications via text message. This service is provided free to patrons, but standard text messaging fees may be charged from your cellular service provider.

If you choose to use this notification method, text messages will be sent to your phone when items you have checked out are due, are overdue, and when holds have arrived or have been canceled.

If you choose to use this notification type and you were getting email notices you will no longer get those emails – it is either text or email notifications.

Also note that these notices are courtesy notices - you are still responsible for returning materials on time even if you do not recieve your notice.

If you are interested in either of these services, please send an email to circ_notices@sppl.net, call the library at 910-692-8235, or speak to a member of the library staff.

2011 Landmark Holiday Ornament Now Available

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Friends of Southern Pines Public Library are once again offering a collectible ornament, the tenth in the series recognizing local architectural landmarks. The 2011 edition depicts Southern Pines Elementary School. Dedicated in 1947, the plans, hopes and dreams for this iconic structure had begun decades earlier. The Depression and the war caused delays, but the $175,000 building was the first of four structures to be completed on the campus located at the intersection of May Street and Massachusetts Avenue. It continues to serve children in the elementary grades to this day.

The ornament is now available at Southern Pines Public Library and will be available for purchase at $25 each. Only 250 copies of the 2011 ornament are being produced.

There is also a limited supply of previous year issues available at a reduced cost of $10 each: 2003 Book Shop Row on Broad Street, 2004 Weymouth Center, 2005 Shaw House, 2006 the Library itself, 2007 Civic Club, 2008 Sunrise Theater, 2009 Dempsey Student Center, and 2010 Pine Knoll. The 2002 Historic Train Station was sold out. An undated reissue is available at $20, while supplies last.

All proceeds from the ornament project are used to fund the many programs of the Friends.

Author Read Series: Pat Conroy books now available in ebook format!

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

In conjunction with the new year-long Author Series at the library featuring selected author Pat Conroy, the library has purchased Conroy's books in ebook format. These titles are available now through NC Digital Library, a consortium of libraries in North Carolina for digital media. For more information about the Author Read Series or how to access ebooks available at the library, check out the library website or call the library at 692-8235.

Kindle Compatible eBooks are Now Available!

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

North Carolina Digital Library (NCDL) now has Kindle compatible eBooks available to download. See the Ebooks page for more information.

It's Time for TAB!

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Southern Pines Public Library is now accepting applications for its Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Students in grades 9-12 who would like to plan and promote teen activities at the library, log volunteer hours, develop leadership and teamwork skills, meet guys/girls from other schools, and eat pizza are encouraged to apply! It’s fun, and it’s a great way to make those college applications shine!

TAB applications are available online or at the library.

TAB’s first meeting of the school year will be held on Wednesday, September 7^th at 6:00pm. If you can’t attend but are still interested in joining, please contact Alice Thomas (thomas@sppl.net; 910-692-8235 x228).

"Sweet 16" Dedication Day Party

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

It has been sixteen years since the library opened the doors to its new location at 170 West Connecticut Avenue. To celebrate, citizens are cordially invited to a special “Sweet 16” Dedication Day Party to be held at the library on Saturday, September 10 from 12:00pm until 2:00pm.

Come try your hand at party games like the beanbag toss and bowling. There will be free face painting and hotdogs, courtesy of the Friends of the Library, and special music will be performed by The April Fools. For those with a sweet tooth, free cupcakes will be provided by C Cups Cupcakery of Southern Pines.

The Sweet 16 event will also serve as a community kickoff for the Campaign for Grade Level Reading, a joint effort between the library, local schools, and organizations including the Partnership for Children and Families and the Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills.

Changes to Library Website

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Library's website will be undergoing several changes through the end of June 2011. Be sure to watch for the following improvements:

New logos and layout on the bottom of the home page.
A simpler method of accessing the Library's online reference resources.
The capability to search multiple resouces at one time. To use this new function, type your search criteria anywhere you see the "Search Beyond Books" search box. Choose a Quick Search, or select any of the database categories in the list.

We hope all of these new functions will help you access information more easily. Please let us know if you run into any difficulties as we add these new services.

Thank you.

Find us on Facebook!

Tue, 31 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Library now has a Facebook page! If you are on Facebook, find us and "Like" us. Keep current with library events and announcements. Be the first to know the latest library news. You can find our Facebook page by searching for Southern Pines Public Lirbrary in Facebook or using our Facebook badge on our home page.

SPPL NC Digital Library Survey

Fri, 27 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Library Staff need your help! We would like to know what you want added to the NC Digital Library collection. Please take the time to fill out a short survey about your usage of NC Digital Library and what you would like to see. Your time is greatly appreciated!

New to NCDL - Advantage Access

Thu, 19 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

SPPL has added Advantage access to North Carolina Digital Library (NCDL). Now patrons who have been waiting for titles with long holds lists will not have to wait as long for these popular titles. Based on specific criteria, certain titles will be purchased to fulfill these holds for our patrons.

There's a "Peep" show at the Library!

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Teen Advisory Board is sponsoring a “Peeps” Diorama contest, with book characters represented by marshmallow chicks and rabbits. Winners will receive $25 (first place), $15 (second place), or $10 (third place). Entries will be accepted through Monday, April 18 and will be on display throughout the month. All ages are eligible to enter. For contest rules and entry forms, visit the library or go to http://www.sppl.net/Library/YoungAdults.aspx

“Financing Your College Education” Program

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

For those interested in attending college without breaking the bank, Southern Pines Public Library is offering “Financing Your College Education” on Thursday, April 7 at 5:30pm. A representative from College Foundation North Carolina (CFNC) will present information on scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, FAFSA, and NC 529 plans.

Parents and students are invited to attend this free program which is being presented as part of Money Smart Week @ Your Library!

New NC Digital Library Handout - Nook

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

A new handout helping patrons download eBooks to their Nook eReader is now available on the eBooks page of the library website.

"Authors in the Garden" Palustris Program

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

In conjunction with PineStraw magazine and The Country Bookshop, Moore County Area Libraries will present “Authors in the Garden” as part of the 2011 Palustris Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, March 26 at 2:00pm at the Village Arboretum in Pinehurst. Novelist David Payne, poet and author Anthony S. Abbott, and playwright June Guralnick will read and discuss their work at this free event. Attendees are invited to bring chairs, blankets, and their coolers and refreshments. In the event of rain the event will be held at the Village Hall in Pinehurst.

NCDL "My Help" Available

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:00:00 GMT

North Carolina Digital Library (NCDL) has a new feature called My Help! According to an OverDrive rep, "My Help is the first phase of improvements for OverDrive's help system. The My Help wizard provides ‘custom’ getting started information based on the formats that a customer wants to use (audiobooks, eBooks, music, video) and the type of computer or device the customers has (Windows, Mac, Android, NOOK, etc). Customers are shown targeted information about the software they need, formats they can use, steps they need to take to get titles, and a list of popular related questions."

Visit NCDL to check it out - it can be found on the top left of the home page.

NC Digital Library is Now Mobile!

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The North Carolina Digital Library website now has a mobile/cell phone accessible website. The URL is: http://ncdigital.lib.overdrive.com/40/20/en/Default.htm

Check it out!

New GIS Interactive Mapping Site

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 04:00:00 GMT

New GIS Interactive Mapping Site - ConnectGIS

The Town now has a new GIS Interactive Mapping Site called ConnectGIS. To use the mapping site please login using spguest for both the username and password.

Landmark Ornament - Holiday Tradition

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Friends of Southern Pines Public Library are once again offering a collectible ornament, the ninth in the series recognizing local architectural landmarks. The 2010 edition depicts Pine Knoll. The 24K gold-finished ornament is a three-dimensional representation of the Jacobean Tudor landmark formerly known as the Pine Needles Inn and Golf Course.

The ornament shipment is scheduled to arrive on December 10 at Southern Pines Public Library and will be available for purchase at $25 each. Only 250 copies of the 2010 ornament are being produced.

There is also a limited supply of previous year issues available at a reduced cost of $10 each: 2003 Book Shop Row on Broad Street, 2004 Weymouth Center, 2005 Shaw House, 2006 the Library itself, 2007 Civic Club, 2008 Sunrise Theater, and 2009 Dempsey Student Center. The 2002 Historic Train Station was sold out. An undated reissue is available at $20, while supplies last.

All proceeds from the ornament project are used to fund the many programs of the Friends.

Library Survey

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Library is getting ready to conduct a strategic or “long-range” plan to determine how patrons use the library and what services they would like to see the library offer in the future. A survey will be in paper format at the library for citizens to fill out and also online. Thank you for your participation!

Auction of Glen Rounds Sketches

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Friends of Southern Pines Public Library are offering 12 original sketches by author, illustrator, and longtime Southern Pines resident Glen Rounds.

Rounds’ dozens of children’s books include tall tales and realistic stories about rural America, especially North Carolina, where he lived, and Montana, where he was brought up.

The sketches will be on display at the library, and bids will be accepted until 7:00pm on Friday, September 10, with a minimum bid of $25. All proceeds from the auction will go to fund Friends’ programs.

To see photos of the sketches, go to http://www.sppl.net/Library/FriendsoftheLibrary.aspx

SPPL's New Catalog

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Users might notice something different about the library’s online catalog! Referred to as LS2 PAC, the new catalog is more graphic intensive and includes more web-based concepts. Users may share lists and read reviews, while making the catalog a more collaborative and interactive experience for all.

A popular feature of the new catalog is the Book River, which uses moving jacket images to showcase items. Simply click on an image to launch the search. It’s a great way to discover new titles or rediscover old favorites.

Only interested in New York Times Bestsellers or in the library’s most recent additions? There are now tabs to click on which display those results.

For those not quite ready to face the future, the original online catalog is still available. Just click on the Classic Search link below the search box on the Book River page or on the Classic Search link at the top of the results page. Either will take you to the previous version of SPPL’s catalog.

Handouts to help with searching the new LS2 PAC are coming soon. Until then, please don’t hesitate to ask the staff for assistance.

2010 Summer Reading

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

It’s not too late to participate in the Summer Reading Program at the Library! “Make a Splash – READ!” is the summer reading program theme for rising kindergarten through fourth graders and “Make Waves @ Your Library” will be offered for rising fifth through eighth graders. There’s even a Beach Blanket Bingo game for adult readers. For more information and program dates and times, visit the “For Kids” page on www.sppl.net

SPPL Book Sale

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Southern Pines Public Library spring book sale will be Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the train depot from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Select from thousands of nearly-new & vintage books that have been donated!

All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Southern Pines Public Library.

Update on Serena Event - March 26, 2010

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:00:00 GMT

You can now purchase tickets online for the Moore County Area Library (MCAL) group Community Read Event.

The Community Read Event will be a luncheon and performance by Grammy winner David Holt on Friday, March 26, from 12:00-2:00pm at the Brownson Presbyterian Church. Mr. Holt will present traditional music and stories of the Appalachian Mountains. The cost for tickets is $15 each and are available at the Palustris Festival website.

Visit the Palustris site for more information: www.palustrisfestival.com

The 2009 Ornament has Arrived!

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Friends of Southern Pines Public Library is once again offering a collectible ornament, the eighth in the series recognizing local architectural landmarks. The 2009 edition depicts the Dempsey Student Center on the campus of Sandhills Community College. The 24K gold-finished ornament is a three-dimensional representation of the Student Center, which was dedicated in 2005.

Only 250 copies of the Dempsey Student Center ornament are being produced. The ornament shipment is scheduled to arrive on Dec. 9 at the Southern Pines Public Library and will be available for purchase at $25 each.

There is a limited supply of previous year issues available at a reduced cost of $10 each: 2003 Book Shop Row on Broad Street, 2004 Weymouth Center, 2005 Shaw House, 2006 the Library itself, 2007 Civic Club, and 2008 Sunrise Theater. The 2002 Historic Train Station was sold out, but an undated reissue is available at $20, while supplies last.

All proceeds from the ornament project are used to fund the many programs of the Friends of Southern Pines Public Library.

Moore County Community Read - Serena

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Have you read Serena? Southern Pines Public Library, as part of the Moore County Area Libraries (MCAL) group, is sponsoring a Community Read, encouraging citizens to read the same book, take part in discussions, lectures, and other events.

The book selected is Serena by Ron Rash, a novel set in a lumber camp in the NC Mountains of 1929. The culminating event for the Community Read will be a luncheon and performance by Grammy winner David Holt on Friday, March 26, from 12:00-2:00pm. Mr. Holt will present traditional music and stories of the Appalachian Mountains. Tickets are available at the Palustris Festival website: www.palustrisfestival.com.

For more information, visit the Community Read wiki at http://moorecommunityread.pbworks.com/.

Now Available - Email Notification!

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Southern Pines Public Library (SPPL) is now offering notifications via email. This means that cardholders will now have the option of having email messages sent to remind them when items are due or overdue, and to notify them when items on hold have arrived or been canceled.

If you are interested in these services, please send an email to circ_notices@sppl.net or call the library at 910-692-8235.

Coming Soon - Email Notification

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Southern Pines Public Library (SPPL) will soon be offering notifications via email. This means that cardholders will now have the option of having email messages sent to remind them when items are due or overdue, and to notify them when held items have arrived or been canceled.

If you are interested in these services, please send an email to circ_notices@sppl.net or call the library at 910-692-8235.

Introducing Rand McNally Classroom!

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Southern Pines Public Library now has access to Rand McNally Classroom. The same company who makes your favorite maps now has an educational website to help improve your geography and map skills. At the Rand McNally Classroom website you'll find maps, games and activities, teaching resources, and geographic reference information. Come on in and explore the world.

Announcing Mango Online Language Learning System

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mango Languages at Southern Pines Public Library

Southern Pines Public Library is proud to announce the addition of the Mango Languages online language-learning system to its resources. A library card, a self-selected pin number, and an email account are all that are needed for free access to a world of languages. To get started, simply go to the library’s website (www.sppl.net), select the “Online Reference Resources” link in the center of the page, sign on using your library card and pin numbers, then click on the Mango icon.

Mango Languages currently offers 12 language courses — Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Greek, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, ESL for Polish speakers, ESL for Spanish speakers, and ESL for Brazilian Portuguese speakers — with many more on the way. There is also a helpful translation tool for written text.

Mango’s online language learning system focuses on teaching actual conversation skills for a wide variety of languages. Each lesson combines real-life situations and audio from native speakers with an easy-to-follow interface and simple, clear instructions. Because it's completely web based, library cardholders can learn anywhere they have an internet connection — at the library, the office, a coffee shop, or even at home in bed. It’s so effective and easy that users will be speaking a new language after just one lesson!

Mango Languages recently took second place in the Education category of the “Web 2.0 Awards” by SEOmoz and has been recommended by Education World for foreign language learning.

New Spanish Fiction Collection

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Southern Pines Library now has a rotating collection of Spanish fiction for adults. The titles are updated every 3-4 months and include translations of bestselling authors, such as Dan Brown and Nicholas Sparks, as well as works originally published in Spanish, such as those by Carmen Laforet and Paulo Coelho.

The books, borrowed from the Foreign Language Center of Cumberland County Public Library and Information Center, are shelved with the ESL materials and Spanish language magazines.

The Library also has a collection of bilingual (Spanish/English) books for children. Please ask staff for assistance in locating these materials.

La biblioteca de Southern Pines ahora tiene una variada colección de libros de ficción en español para adultos. Los títulos se actualizan cada 3-4 meses e incluyen la traducción de autores de best-sellers, tal como Dan Brown y Nicholas Sparks, así como también publicaciones originales en español, tales como las de Carmen Laforet y Paulo Coelho.

Los libros, prestados por the FLCCCPLIC, se encuentran con otros materiales de ESL y las revistás en español.

La Biblioteca también tiene una colección de libros bilingües para niños (EspañoI/Inglés). Por favor pida ayuda para localizar los materiales.

Introducing NC Digital Library!

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Do you miss NetLibrary? Are you a user of eAudiobooks or eBooks? Then you are in luck! A new service that the Southern Pines Library is introducing will give you access to thousands of eAudiobooks, eBooks, videos, and music. To learn more, visit the eBooks and eAudiobooks page.