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The 40th Anniversary of the Alpha Park Public Library
Join us in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Alpha Park Public Library on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the Alpha Park Public Library Meeting Room. We’ll celebrate 40 years of service with a short ceremony recognizing the impact and history the library has had on our various communities.
Cake & Punch & Memories
Staff & Volunteer Recognition Awards
Friends of the Library Appreciation
***Win a Kindle Fire! (Must be present to win.)***
The Friends Corner
The Friends of the Library group is alive and well, their next meeting is at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, June 4. The Friends have bought a new display rack to hold pamphlets and other “freebies” for the public. They’ve also purchased a plaque and beautifully framed photo of Dorothy and Ray Sitton, library donors, for whom the large conference room will be named.
The BIG news is that the Friends are planning a fund-raising raffle for Nov. 3. The prize? A vacation, lodging and air travel included, at the Chena Hot Springs Resort near Fairbanks, Alaska! Bernie Karl, owner of the resort and father of a Friends board member, and his wife are challenging the Friends to raise $10,000 via a raffle, with tickets @ $25 each. After a successful raffle, the Karls will provide the trip to the lucky winner.
Chena Hot Springs is “green,” with energy provided by the springs. Mr. Karl has been interviewed on the “Today Show.” Go online to www.youtube.com, and search using keywords: Chena Hot Springs, Today, Karl, or a similar selection. At raffle time, Mr. Karl will offer a presentation on “going green,” geothermal energy, sustainability, and more. Early plans call for the drawing to be held at the Kickapoo Creek Winery. Stay tuned!
The Friends of the Library supports APL in many ways. Memberships start at $5 for individuals, $20 for families, and go up from there. Information is available at the library, or call Leanne Sanders, Friends board president, at 697-8380. Friends of Alpha Park Library brochure with application form.
Reference Corner:
We receive many great questions at the Information Desk. If you have a question, please contact the library at alpha@alphapark.org; 697-3822, ext. 13; or stop by the library!
Question: Where can I find reliable legal information?
Answer: The library makes an effort to keep our collection of legal information up to date, but we also rely on reputable websites to supplement our book collection. Check the following areas at the library:
Wills and Estates 346.7305
Bankruptcy 346.7307
Divorce 346.7301
Child Custody 346.7301 and 346.017
Landlord & Tenant Law 346.7304
Personal Legal Forms 347.73
Try these websites:
http://www.ilga.gov
http://www.findgreatlawyers.com http://www.illinoislegalaid.org
http://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov
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