Graves County Public Library 
601 North 17th St.
Mayfield, KY  42066
PH: 270-247-2911 

  

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Try  READ-A-LIKES  for a list of similar authors.   For example, .... if you like John Grisham books, try David Baldacci.   

PROJECT GUTENBERG for free  E-books.   Download Free e-Books!
 Kyleidoscope---KY History's new website!
Did You Know? The Public Library is Handicapped Accessible.              

Welcome to Graves County Public Library --We Inspire, Enrich, & Entertain!

  It's time to land that job! 

.Your Public Library Workforce Center Can Help .You Find A Job!  ..

The library can help with basic computer skills, or the Internet, and you can learn to: .  . . .. . . . . . .Set up an email account. . . ..  . .        . . . . . .Conduct an online job search. . . . . . . . . . .Fill out an online application. ... . . . . . . . .. . .Write an effective resume

 

Take Free Workforce Center Classes on Jan. 11  & Jan. 25.  That's every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, at 10:00 am--1:00 pm.  There's .time for individual attention and training. 

 

 
 NEW BOOKS 

STORY HOUR  . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .          

 "D. C. Dead," by Stuart Woods Story Hour at the Graves County Public
"Through My Eyes," by Tim Tebow Library is at 10:00am on Thursday mornings.  All pre-
"Moonlight in the Morning," by Jude Deveraux school age children are invited to attend with their
"Kill Alex Cross," by James Patterson parents. This is a fun time for hearing stories, playing
"Death Benefit," by Robin Cook games, singing songs, making crafts and learning
"Sleepwalker," by Karen Robards nursery rhymes.  Refreshments will be served.  Our
"77 Shadow Street," by Dean Koontz story hours are to encourage children to be life-long
"Down the Darkest Road," by Tami Hoag readers and to develop a love for good books. 

THE "BOOK ENDS" BOOK DISCUSSION   GROUP ARE READING: "Ethan Frome" by Edith Wharton

THE BOOK ENDS, the Library's premier book discussion group, will meet February 6, 2012.  The next meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Library.   Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was born in New York but made her home in France. In 1915 the French government gave her the cross of the Legion of Honor for her generous guidance and charity during the First World War. She published more than forty works in her lifetime, including The House of Mirth.
  
 If you are interested in joining this book discussion, the library has extra copies of the book for you.  Just read it before the next meeting and come share your thoughts with the group.  Call 247-2911 for info.

 
                 E-BOOKS ARE HERE!   

.         Look what's new at the Library!!!  Check out eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMusic, eVideos (note that OverDrive Video is supported as a high-speed internet-only product) and you never have to leave your home!  Use your iPod, iPad, Smart Phone, or computer to get the books you want.   All you need is a valid library card to begin your e-book downloads.  Call the library if you need help! (270-247-2911)

 

  Study for the GED exam, the ASFAB & others from your home computer with "Learn A Test." Check into the new business resource "Job & Career Accelerator" we have added.
 
Watch "KY Public Libraries: Places of Yes" onYouTube here:  http://youtu.be/sTzfeWmi92Y

COMPUTER CLASSES New Classes begin Nov. 1st, 2011.  Mr. Jim invites anyone wanting to brush up on their computer skills or to learn the basics of how to operate a computer, to attend one of these free classes:   . .. . . . . . . .  . . . . . Monday: one morning class at 10:00-12:00am . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Tuesday: one evening class at 6:00--8:00pm.  Classes are taught by volunteer instructor:   Mr. Jim Alexander.  Laptops will be available in the board room.

CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL PLANS. Interested?  Go to these websites for information about efforts to observe this event: www.History.ky. gov/civilwar/  and at www.filsonhistorical.org.           

Visit our Online Westlaw Law Library This Legal website is sponsored by Reuters Law Library, and is stationed at Computer 16 only.  Browse through and see what helpful information is waiting in this extensive data base of legal information.  .    .    .     .    .    .    .    .     .    HOMESCHOOLERS GAME DAYS!      Homeschoolers meet every Tuesday afternoon in the Library for games.  All homeschoolers are  welcome.  . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY  .Become a "Friend!"  Call 270-247-2911 for info.  Benefits are: Preview night to the book sale, Longer checkout on movies, Priority on best sellers list, & free Newsletter mailed to you! 

            . . . . LIBRARY HOURS:

Monday & Tuesday:         

   9 am--8 pm

Wednesday to Saturday: 

   9 am--5 pm
  Foreign Service Institute's Extensive Language Courses are available Free online  (Click the link)  

Memorials GiftsGive books in memory of your loved ones for a lasting tribute that will be recorded in our "Book of Remembrance."    

 
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100 BEST BOOKS:   How many have you read? Click the link for titles.

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