Library Corner

“The Reading Mother”

You may have tangible wealth untold;
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold
Richer than I you can never be—
I had a mother who read to me
– Stuckland Gillilan
Happy Mother’s Day! The Library is closed today so staff could celebrate this special day with their families. The Library will re-open on Monday at 9:00am.
On Monday, May 11th the second floor Reading room will be closed until 2pm for a Bradley County and Cleveland City commissioners meeting. Access to the second floor will be available through the elevators only until this time.
The entrance to the Library has changed since our closing in April. The new entrance is located in the center of the parking lot. As you have noticed the parking lot is still under construction. So please exercise care until this situation can be finished. Hopefully with drier weather the parking lot will improve.
Changes have been made to the public computers in the Library. These changes are being made for security reasons. In keeping with the majority of public libraries, instant messaging will no longer be offered. A list of free browser-based versions that do not require downloads are available at the Reference Desk.
Sites that require extra programs to function properly (other than Adobe Flash, Adobe Reader and other common add-ons) will not be accessible. Also patrons will no longer be allowed to install software on any of our public access computers. If you feel a site is trustworthy or you need specific software for short term use please ask for a “Required Download Form” or a “Software Installation Request” form at the Reference Desk. The forms will be reviewed by our Technology Coordinator and if he determines that there is no security risk the file or software will be downloaded.
The Bookmobile will be making its neighborhood stop on Tuesday, April 21st at 15th Street and Aurora Avenue from 5:00pm until 5:50pm and then continue to Lay/Elrod Street from 6:00pm until 7:00 pm.
The Library will be closed on Monday, May 25 for observation of Memorial Day.
For more information about the Library and its services, go to our new website at www.clevelandlibrary.org.

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